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Training exercises held to help emergency responders

North Austin hosted training exercises to speed up emergency response across Central Texas.

Obama budget: New spending with recycled tax ideas

President Barack Obama's new budget blueprint relies on familiar but never enacted tax increases on the wealthy and corporations to reduce future deficits after four years of...

New video surfaces of meteorite

More video has surfaced of the meteorite that passed over Austin at the beginning of the month.

Texas primaries set for April 3 by federal panel

A federal panel says the Texas primaries will happen in April. The panel is also ordering the state to continue negotiating with minority rights groups over voting maps.

Gospel Extravaganza celebrates black history month

The 12th annual Gospel Extravaganza was a musical celebration of black history month. The Extravaganza, hosted at ACC's Eastview Campus, featured a variety of performers from...

Interchange closed at Highways183, 290

In Northwest Austin, the interchange is closed at Highways 183 and 290 due to construction on the Manor Expressway flyover.

Pop diva Whitney Houston <br />dead at 48

BREAKING NEWSWhitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to...

Powerball jackpot reaches all-time high at $325 M

If you've ever thought about buying a lottery ticket, Saturday may be the day to do it. The little piece of paper could be someone's ticket to $325 million.

Maine GOP chairman say Romney wins caucuses

Maine Republican Party Chairman Charlie Webster says Mitt Romney has won the Maine caucuses by a slim margin, giving him a much needed boost following losses in three other...

Dogs spread Valentine's Day love at retirement community

It was all about love and giving back at an early Valentine's Day gathering in Northwest Austin. Volunteers with the Austin Dog Alliance brought their furry friends to visit...

Horns continue torrid start with win over UTSA

No. 19 Texas has still yet to surrender a run during the 2012 season.

Powerball Mania

You might be the one with the winning Powerball ticket. Saturday's jackpot is $325 million.

'Celebration of Love' honors women influential to Shiloh community

The Shiloh Community Women's Ministry held its first Celebration of Love event to celebrate women at least 80 years old who have been influential to the mostly...

New Trees Planted In Bastrop

It's been five months since wildfires ravaged 1,600 homes and more than 1.5 million trees. Saturday, Bastrop residents received free trees to help replace some that were...

Whitney Houston, superstar of records, films, dies

Publicist Kristen Foster said Saturday that the singer had died, but the cause and the location of her death were unclear.

Big Second Half leads UT to 75-64 Win over Kansas St.

Longhorns get a big home win to bolster their tournament resume over Wildcats.

Speak Up Austin: Ironing out the new city website

The City of Austin recently launched a redesign of its website and is now asking for the public's help in identifying bugs and improvements which could be made. The new site...

Romney edges Santorum in conservatives' straw poll

The former Massachusetts governor is favored as the Republican presidential nominee by 38 percent of the 3,408 respondents. Rivals Rick Santorum drew 31 percent, and Newt Gingrich...

Bastrop County residents treated to 'tree-for-all'

The City of Bastrop has made 2,000 trees available at no cost to residents affected by September's wildfires. The massive fires destroyed and estimated 1,500,000 million...

Carver Museum hosts traditional music for Black History Month

For the rest of February, the George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center in East Austin will be hosting concerts of traditional African music each Saturday. Musicians say...

Organizations push to decrease Latino gender gap in higher ed

More Latin American students are entering college than ever before, yet the number of Latino males pursuing higher education degrees is dropping compared to their female peers.

Virtual guards to monitor remote Texas border crossing

A new border crossing in far West Texas will rely on technology to screen people traveling back and forth to Mexico.

Tanner is the Pet of the Week

KVUE's Pet of the Week is Tanner.

Oak Hill veterans help fellow vet

By Tony Tucci The 58 year-old veteran thought he had been through the worst — Vietnam — but then one day he was riding his motorcycle and collided with an 18-wheeler,...

LBJ beats Lanier, wins district

Jags win 6th straight district crown

LBJ beats Lanier, wins district

Jags win 6th straight district crown

[Press Release] Texas Ranked Top Exporting State for 10th Consecutive Year

from:Texas Governor Rick Perry

Texas has been ranked the top exporting state in 2011 for the 10th year in a row, according to data released by the U.S. Department of Commerce, a sign of Texas’ continued...

Pocket-Dialing 911 Is Growing Problem

Pocket-dialing has become a problem for 911 dispatchers.

Victim of Check Theft Ring Speaks Out

A victim of a rent check theft ring, which has struck approximately 30 Austin-area apartment complexes, is speaking out.

Athletes from all over Texas convene in Austin for Special Olympics

From power lifting to figure skating to bowling to volleyball, athletes from all over the Lone Star State are in Austin this weekend for the 2012 Special Olympics Texas Winter...

APD ramping up security for SXSW 2012

Austin police will beef up security during this year's South By Southwest conference and festival.

President proposes contraception compromise with Catholic employers

President Obama unveils plan he hopes will appeal to both religious leaders and women's health advocates.

Leander neighbors protect themselves after violent home invasions

A Leander neighborhood is starting a neighborhood watch program to fight crime after two violent home invasions.

Austin City Council approves design for $800,000 artistic wall

Ridiculous or not, if there's one thing Austin knows about art, It's beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

Bastrop offering free trees to residents affected by wildfires

There will be a big step forward this weekend for folks affected by the Labor Day wildfires.

Judge recommends inquiry into wrongful conviction

A judge is recommending that a former prosecutor face a court of inquiry into allegations he hid evidence and wrongfully sent a man to prison for nearly 25 years.

Former prosecutor in Morton case now to face his day in court

The prosecutor who convicted Michael Morton is now facing his own day in court. After spending 25 years in prison for a murder he did not commit, Morton has now seen two...

Miraculous reunion between Bastrop cat owners and their pet

Miracles are still making their way to the surface out of the ashes caused by the devastating Bastrop wildfires.

UT to become tobacco-free campus

The University of Texas will become a tobacco-free campus to remain eligible to receive an estimated $88 million in grant funding.

Rep. John Culberson Cosponsors the Respect for Rights of Conscience Act

Washington, DC – This week, Congressman John Culberson (TX-07) became a cosponsor of H.R. 1179, the Respect for Rights of Conscience Act, that would amend the Patient...

Rouse Student Creates Unique Fundraiser

A Student at Rouse High School in Leander has put together an unusual graduation project.

High-Speed Chase Ends In Crash

A high-speed chase ended in Georgetown Friday night, when the suspect crashed.

UT Softball dominates UTSA, gets 2nd straight win

Longhorns off to 2-0 start to 2012 season

Council Approves $800,000 Art Project

There are many works of public art around the City Of Austin. City Council approved another art project, a massive wall to be built around the Seaholm Substation, on Thursday...

Austin Marathon set for next Sunday

20,000 runners expected to participate

UT may be smoke-free by March

The University of Texas may ban smoking on campus to avoid missing out on millions in research funding. New guidelines set by the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas...

Judge orders court of inquiry to gauge Anderson misconduct

District Judge Sid Harle has agreed to a court of inquiry to determine if Judge Ken Anderson's actions in the 1987 murder trial of Christine Morton constituted prosecutorial...

Hutto homeowners bank on mortgage settlement for help

Thursday's news of a $25 billion settlement between major banks and eight state attorneys general excited many people facing foreclosure. With about $290 million headed to...

Judge Anderson Faces Court Of Inquiry

A Williamson County Judge, who was the lead prosecutor during the Michael Morton trial, will face a court of inquiry to determine if he tampered with evidence during the 1987...