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New details after man arrested for murder in apparent road rage shooting in Elgin
ELGIN, Texas — Court documents obtained by KVUE reveal what led up to an apparent road rage shooting in Elgin. Fabian Salas, 34, remains in Travis County Jail on a $1 million bond following Tuesday night's shooting on East U.S. 290, near County Line Road. Elgin police were called...
Drought Update: Regression in portions of Milam County
AUSTIN, Texas — While we've had a dry week so far in Central Texas, that changed Thursday morning as a line of storms moved through the KVUE viewing area. However, the rain came after the 7 a.m. Tuesday cutoff for Thursday's drought monitor report. Thus, it's important to take this with a grain of salt.
Teenage girl in Texas foster care says music makes her feel less alone
AUSTIN, Texas — Every week on KVUE, we feature a different child in Texas foster care in the hopes of helping them find a forever family to adopt them. Ashley is a sweet and bubbly 16-year-old girl who is about to enter into her sophomore year of high school. She loves listening to music, and her favorite genres are hip hop, country and R&B.
Chuy's to be purchased by Olive Garden owner Darden Restaurants in $605M sale
AUSTIN, Texas — An iconic Austin chain will soon be under new ownership. On Wednesday, Darden Restaurants, Inc. announced a mutual agreement to take over Tex-Mex restaurant Chuy's Holdings, Inc. The decision enables Darden to obtain Chuy's shares for $37.50 per share in a cash deal with a value...
Trump shooter reportedly had photos on phone of politicians, including Fulton DA Fani Willis
ATLANTA — The man who fired at former President Donald Trump reportedly had several photos of politicians on his phone, including Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, according to a CNN report Thursday. The CNN report noted that the pictures of figures such as DA Willis, Rudy Giuliani and...
Gov. Abbott speaks about immigration at RNC Wednesday
SAN ANTONIO — Texas Governor Greg Abbott took the stage last night at the Republican National Convention and used his time to talk about the border, criticizing the president over his immigration policies. It was a big moment for Governor Abbott. He got a strong reaction from the crowd...
Austin Police Department investigating homicide in southeast Austin
AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Police Department (APD) is investigating the city's 34th homicide of the year after a man died Thursday morning in southeast Austin. According to police, officers arrived just after 2 a.m. to the Array Apartments, located on the 2000 block of Burton Drive. Once on...
Austin-based acupuncturist ordered to pay over $2M after overcharging veterans
AUSTIN, Texas — An Austin-based acupuncturist has been ordered to pay millions in restitution after his clinic overcharged veterans for acupuncture services. U.S. District Judge Robert Pitman ordered Dr. Dongxin Ma and his clinic, Ma Acupuncture Center, to pay $2.3 million to the U.S. under the False Claims Act. The order stems from a lawsuit that alleged Ma submitted inflated bills to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for acupuncture services provided to veterans under the VA’s community care program.
1 injured in shooting off I-35 and East Riverside
AUSTIN, Texas — One person was injured in a shooting in southeast Austin on Wednesday night. According to the Austin Police Department, the incident happened at the South Interstate Highway 35 northbound frontage road and East Riverside Drive. The victim was taken to a local hospital, APD told KVUE.
Caleb Harris' parents say remains found in wastewater station are his
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Corpus Christi police officials have confirmed with 3NEWS that the human remains found at the wastewater station near Ennis Joslin Road "most likely" belong to missing Texas A&M-Corpus Christi student Caleb Harris. Harris has been missing since March 4 and was last seen at his...
City of Austin taking community input on animal services strategic plan
AUSTIN, Texas — The office that operates the Austin Animal Center (AAC) is asking for the community’s input as it works to develop a strategic plan. It comes after an audit last year revealed significant issues at the shelter, including dogs being kept in too-small cages, dirty conditions and strained relationships with stakeholders.
The Downtown Austin Alliance has doubled its safety team | Here's how they’re helping with APD’s staffing shortage
AUSTIN, Texas — For just over two months, the Downtown Austin Alliance's (DAA) safety team has been patrolling the Public Improvement District (PID) in Downtown Austin. This month, the group decided to bump its efforts up, more than doubling the size of the team. The DAA created the team...
2 people dead after being pulled from house fire in South Austin
AUSTIN, Texas — Two people are dead after being pulled from a house fire in South Austin on Wednesday afternoon. According to the Austin Fire Department (AFD), the fire happened at a single-story home at 1006 S. Center St., near South First Street and West Ben White Boulevard, around 3 p.m.
Arts Commission asks for support for UMLAUF Sculpture Garden and Museum expansion plan
AUSTIN, Texas — The Arts Commission is asking the Austin City Council to endorse a plan that involves expanding the UMLAUF Sculpture Garden and Museum, located just east of Zilker Park. On Monday, the commission received a presentation on the UMLAUF Historic Preservation, Expansion, and Unification Plan, which proposes...
Austin is one of the least stressed cities in the U.S., new study shows
AUSTIN, Texas — For most people, stress is a part of everyday life. From finding a secure income to managing your health, there are multiple factors that contribute to feelings of daily pressure and anxiety. But Austin residents might not experience high amounts of stress compared to other major...
Texas man tried to lure girl, who was actually an officer posing as child using age-regressed photos, feds say
SNYDER, Texas — A Texas man who tried to lure a child -- who was actually an officer posing as a minor and sending the man age-regressed photos -- has been found guilty on federal enticement charges, authorities announced Wednesday. Jose Luis Espinoza Jr., 38, of Snyder, was convicted...
Suspicious death of Hays County man remains unsolved
KYLE, Texas — A murder mystery in Hays County remains unsolved. In 2023, burned human remains were found on a property in Kyle, Texas. An autopsy later revealed they were 20-year-old Valentin Castro. Now, nearly a year to the day after that discovery, KVUE spoke with Castro's mother in Veracruz, Mexico, as she continues to try and piece together what happened to her son.
Integral Care shares benefits of Youth Mental Health First Aid training amid uptick in need for resources for children, teens
AUSTIN, Texas — Austin Public Health is partnering with Integral Care to give a presentation on a free program to help teenagers and children suffering from a mental health crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid training is being held by Integral Care staff, and the presentation will begin at...
Man dead after getting hit by train in South Austin
AUSTIN, Texas — A man is dead after getting hit by a train Tuesday night in South Austin. According to the Austin Police Department (APD), officers responded to a welfare call just before 10:20 p.m. in the 1700 block of West Stassney Lane, not far from Menchaca Road. APD,...
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