‘We are at the whims of the weather’ | Power expert says inefficient heating...
The Texas power grid manager expects enough supply to cover electricity demand during the upcoming freeze, but one expert points to lurking danger.
View ArticleTexas power grid handles record-breaking demand, avoiding outages
Texas set a new winter peak demand for power. ERCOT asked Texans to conserve but never issued an emergency alert.
View ArticleDripping Springs attorney disciplined for hiring unlicensed lawyer
The State Bar of Texas said Dorothy Lawrence committed professional misconduct, among other findings.
View ArticleLCRA considers maximum once-a-week watering schedule
The utility cited prolonged drought conditions for the move.
View ArticleAustin Police command knew ammunition used on protestors in 2020 had issues...
The report concludes — from a combination of witness testimony, emails and other documents — Austin police likely knew of safety concerns about the munitions.
View ArticleDropped charges and reduced jail time: Court records show some Central Texas...
Mail theft puts your identity at risk. The KVUE Defenders found people guilty of the crime aren’t always prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
View Article'It's a disaster' | Texans express concern with lax response to mail theft...
Some say they feel as though they must take matters into their own hands after a string of mail thefts across the state.
View Article'Just dropped the ball' | More allegations of wrongdoing brought against Hays...
The State Bar of Texas sanctioned Dorothy Lawrence in January for violations that include engaging in conduct involving dishonesty and fraud.
View ArticleTravis County DA calls for DOJ investigation of Austin police after...
The report, first obtained by the KVUE Defenders, concludes Austin police knew of the safety concerns about the "less-lethal ammunition."
View ArticleAustin Water proposes rate increases, incentives to expand reuse and...
The proposals serve as updates to Water Forward, the City's 100-year water plan.
View Article'The most massive pattern of intimidation' | How a Manor man is accused of...
Federal officials call it an "epic fraud case" that swept victims out of millions in Austin and beyond.
View ArticleLooking to buy rooftop solar panels? It may not be as good a deal as promised
A new report shows that the cost of residential solar panels may not save people money on electricity.
View ArticleInventory items worth more than $32 million missing from Texas state agencies
The KVUE Defenders uncovered the missing and stolen gear through an open records request.
View ArticleJury selection to begin in trial of former Williamson County deputies accused...
The deputies had chased Ambler for 22 minutes into Austin in a pursuit that started because he failed to dim his headlights – all while show "Live PD" filmed.
View ArticleJavier Ambler case: Jury in trial of former Williamson County deputies will...
Prosecutors argued that defense attorneys illegally struck two Black potential jurors for racial reasons, but the judge ruled the attorneys' reasons were legal.
View ArticleLCRA adopts new restrictions that would allow customers to water only once...
The restrictions will remain in place for all LCRA customers until water levels in Lake Travis and Lake Buchanan go above 1.1 million acre-feet.
View ArticleThese women say they suffered from Breast Implant Illness, a condition the...
According to advocates, there's a growing social media movement as more women discover health complications related to breast implants.
View ArticleDay 2 of testimony wraps up in trial of former Williamson County deputies...
J.J. Johnson and Zach Camden are charged with manslaughter in connection with Ambler's death in 2019.
View Article'Live PD' associate producer who was working during Javier Ambler's death...
The jury also watched more body and dash camera video from the night of Ambler's death.
View ArticleAdvocates are pushing to change fire codes nationwide for overnight pet...
Fire safety advocates aim to change the International Fire Code after the Ponderosa Pet Resort caught fire in Georgetown in 2021, killing 75 dogs.
View Article2 'Live PD' crew members testify, jury watches dash and body camera footage...
Day 4 of testimony included jurors viewing additional body and dash camera footage from the night of the incident.
View ArticleUse of force expert, forensic medicine consultant testify on Day 5 of the...
Jurors listened to expert testimony on use of force training and standards.
View ArticleBarton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District moves to Stage 2 drought...
March 1 marked the first day of the transition from what the district calls Stage 3 Critical Drought to Stage 2 Alarm Drought conditions.
View ArticleChief medical examiner, APD officer testify in trial over 2019 death of...
The second week begins in the trial of two former Williamson County deputies charged with manslaughter.
View ArticleAfter millions of dollars of hospital bills, Central Texas woman left with...
Ronika Allen said she is still getting bills from ARA Diagnostic Imaging, which have added up to an outstanding balance in the thousands.
View ArticleJury begins deliberations in trial over 2019 death of Javier Ambler
After nearly two weeks of testimony and watching footage, a jury will now decide the fates of Zach Camden and J.J. Johnson.
View ArticleJury acquits former Williamson County deputies in death of Javier Ambler
Zach Camden and J.J. Johnson were facing manslaughter charges in connection to Ambler's death.
View ArticleJorge Pastore Foundation aims to bolster police training, community...
For the first time since Senior Officer Jorge Pastore's death, his widow is speaking publicly and sharing her journey of grief and resilience exclusively with KVUE.
View ArticleDeal in works to resolve AG Ken Paxton's securities fraud cases
The deal would end a saga of legal proceedings that has lasted nine years.
View ArticleLCRA Board approves a new drought contingency plan
The plan is in response to worsening drought conditions, higher water usage, and low lake levels.
View ArticleSome Williamson County homeowners want the TCEQ to help stop rapid algae...
Officials may decide if the Liberty Hill Wastewater Treatment Plant needs to lower the amount of phosphorus it discharges into the river.
View ArticleTCEQ deals blow to Liberty Hill, orders wastewater treatment plant to lower...
A group of residents that had been fighting for a lower level of phosphorus called the decision a victory.
View ArticleMissteps taken by APD while investigating murder involving accused serial...
"At the time the information was received, the detective was working a special assignment related to the protests of 2020," the Austin Police Department said.
View Article'An apology cannot take back the oversight' | Interim police chief apologizes...
APD recently closed an internal investigation into the handling of a DNA lab report they say links accused serial killer Raul Meza Jr. to Gloria Lofton's murder.
View ArticleTravis County moving forward with mental health diversion program
Commissioners got an update on how the project is coming along on Tuesday afternoon. Here's what's been done so far.
View ArticleSwimming pools in Central Texas are cracking and draining because of...
Hundreds of lawsuits have already been filed, and experts predict thousands of pools are impacted.
View ArticleBodycam footage reveals Llano County deputies' use of lethal force against...
Body camera video from 2022 shows Llano County deputies open fire on Justin Harrod after he told them, "I'm having the worst night of my life."
View ArticleMan who swindled millions from wealthy Austin residents found guilty
Federal officials called it an "epic fraud case" that swept victims out of millions.
View Article‘They just wanted their moms’ | Mother survived deadly Texas bus crash,...
For the first time, we're hearing from a survivor of a deadly school bus crash that killed two people.
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