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Forecast: Warm & dry Tuesday; rain chance start Wednesday

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:50:23 GMT

Here are the latest updates from the KVUE Weather Impact Team.

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Weak EBT card security leaves millions in Texas SNAP benefits exposed to theft, $21M already stolen

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:43:27 GMT

Families are no longer reimbursed for stolen benefits and are going into more debt to put food on the table.

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Video shows Waymo blocking ambulance responding to Downtown Austin mass shooting

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 23:52:37 GMT

An Austin police officer is eventually seen accessing the car and driving it into the driveway of a parking garage.

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Serious crash closes northbound MoPac lanes at Steck Avenue in North Austin

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 23:51:12 GMT

Drivers are asked to avoid the area.

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Austin reassures safety for SXSW after downtown mass shooting, highlights swift EMS response

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 23:36:04 GMT

The annual festival, which draws hundreds of thousands of visitors to Austin each year, starts next week.

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Owner of Austin bar attacked during mass shooting releases statement

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 23:35:06 GMT

The owner of Buford's bar on West Sixth Street in Downtown Austin had this message for victims, their families and law enforcement.

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Police identify 2 killed in Austin mass shooting, say it's too early to determine motive of the shooter

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 23:32:01 GMT

Three patients remain in critical condition, and one person is expected to be taken off life support, Police Chief Lisa Davis said.

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Community offers mental health resources for Austinites after mass shooting on 6th Street

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 22:50:45 GMT

The University of Texas at Austin is offering mental health resources for those in need of assistance.

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71 Texas lawmakers call on Congress to pause immigration after the Sixth Street massacre

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 22:35:11 GMT

The state legislators delivered a letter to the Democratic and Republican leaders of Congress as the FBI investigates the shooting spree as potential terrorism.

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UT president confirms student among those killed in Austin mass shooting

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 21:15:54 GMT

Two people were killed and at least 14 others were injured in the shooting that took place early Sunday morning in Downtown Austin.

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FBI investigating 'potential nexus to terrorism' in 6th Street shooting that left two dead, 14 injured | Shooter also killed

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:59:25 GMT

The Austin Police Department says 3 people are dead, including the suspect, and 14 were injured after a shooting just before 2 a.m. The FBI is also involved.

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2 men charged with murder in connection to fatal fentanyl overdose in Kyle

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:32:06 GMT

Police say a 20-year-old man was found dead in his home after a possible overdose on Sunday, Feb. 22.

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2026 Texas primary election: What you need to know before voting

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:21:06 GMT

Here is everything you need to know ahead of the March 3 Texas primary election, from where to vote to what's on the ballot.

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The long history of shootings in Austin's 6th Street entertainment district

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:55:51 GMT

The mass shooting Sunday morning was just the most recent in a series of violent gun incidents that have left multiple people dead or injured in the area since 2016.

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Links mentioned on KVUE News

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:36:11 GMT

Here are the links that were mentioned during our newscast.

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Crews work to bring down hot air balloon after it crashes into communication tower

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:06:02 GMT

The incident, which left two people trapped in the basket until they were rescued by first responders, has now entered a slow and technical recovery phase.

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Suspect in custody after SWAT standoff near West University

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 04:37:31 GMT

According to APD, the incident happened in the 1300 block of W. 24th St.

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Large law enforcement presence at residence in Pflugerville tied to mass shooting suspect

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 04:37:08 GMT

The suspect has been identified as Ndiaga Diagne.

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Video shows police confronting suspect in deadly 6th Street shooting

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 03:10:46 GMT

One UT student captured the moment police killed a mass shooting suspect, just minutes after narrowly escaping the gunfire himself.

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Suspect identified in Austin 6th Street mass shooting

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 01:13:52 GMT

The suspect has been identified as 53-year-old Ndiaga Diagne.

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Lawmakers react to the mass shooting on 6th Street in Austin

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:08:10 GMT

Several Texas and national lawmakers are weighing in on the mass shooting in Austin that claimed the lives of two victims and injured 14 others.

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We Are Blood calls for donations after Downtown Austin mass shooting

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 21:35:47 GMT

The blood center said O-positive and O-negative donations are urgently needed so local hospitals can treat the victims injured in the shooting.

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Murals at new affordable housing complex celebrate East Austin Trail Riders' legacy

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 04:46:18 GMT

The artwork includes a mural of the late Horace Paul Williams, a military veteran remembered as a key figure in Austin's Buffalo Soldier community.

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Texas lawmakers react to US strikes in Iran

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:14:09 GMT

President Donald Trump said in a video posted on social media that the U.S. had begun “major combat operations in Iran.”

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Austin honors MLB star Don Baylor with park renaming, highlighting legacy and local Black history

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 23:33:35 GMT

Don Baylor Park in Austin honors MLB star Don Baylor, highlighting his journey from exclusion to recognition in his hometown, as well as his lasting legacy.

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Homicide investigation underway after man found dead in northeast Austin

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 23:32:21 GMT

The incident occurred near the 900 block of E Braker Ln.

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Greensboro police officer, father of 5 dies unexpectedly after suffering medical emergency

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 21:29:01 GMT

Lucas Pierce joined the Greensboro Police Department in 2009 and most recently served as a Community Resource Officer for District 4.

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BCSO: Bitcoin scams target families of Bexar County Jail inmates, elderly couple scammed out of $250K

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 21:02:23 GMT

BCSO warns of bitcoin scam targeting families of jail inmates after elderly Comal County couple lost $25,000 to callers posing as sheriff’s office employees.

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Both occupants rescued after hot air balloon crashes into Longview radio tower

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 17:23:20 GMT

In Longview, a hot air balloon crash into a radio tower at 920 feet sparked a challenging rescue due to strong winds, but both occupants were safely saved.

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Family of San Antonio man killed by ICE agent seeks release of evidence after no indictment

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 15:13:54 GMT

Nearly a year after the March 15 shooting in South Padre Island, many details surrounding Ruben Ray Martinez's death remain unclear.

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Battle over deer control drives Sun City neighbors to court, residents ask for jury trial

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 04:08:29 GMT

Nineteen homeowners filed a lawsuit against the Sun City Community Association, alleging that the group employs inhumane tactics to control the deer population.

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Austin ISD projecting larger budget deficit than initially expected

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 04:08:05 GMT

Austin ISD is now projecting a $49 million budget deficit by the end of 2026, surpassing the previous projection of $19 million.

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Texas drag performers brace for impact as court upholds 2023 live performance law

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 02:20:52 GMT

The law bans sexually explicit performances in public places or anywhere minors might be present.

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Pflugerville restaurant owner giving back to Austin's homeless community one meal at a time

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:24:01 GMT

Darius Burnett, the owner of Burnett's Food for the Soul, said he is carrying out his own mission of giving back what God has blessed him with.

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San Antonio City Council members vote to censure Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 23:03:11 GMT

In a rare move, San Antonio's City Council voted 8-1 to censure Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones following tensions over a safety dispute with a fellow councilmember.

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Construction underway on AISD affordable housing development in East Austin

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 22:18:44 GMT

District leaders celebrated the groundbreaking of the Anita Ferrales Coy redevelopment, which is located at the site of the former school on Gonzales Street.

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Dallas police officer arrested for a second time in as many months, officials say

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:08:58 GMT

Lt. Jeremy Carter was arrested in Midlothian on Wednesday, according to police officials.

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Tio Dan Café serves up signature puffy tacos in Round Rock

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:46:35 GMT

A husband and wife duo are keeping Tio Dan's legacy alive at their restaurant on Old Settlers Boulevard, serving up "puffy tacos n fish," plus a whole lot more.

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Austin City Council approves efficiency audit to give taxpayers a clearer picture of how money is being spent

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:27:44 GMT

A newly-approved ordinance will set up a recurring "comprehensive efficiency assessment" – essentially a systemic audit of all city departments and operations.

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Downtown Austin businesses welcome solutions amid convention center construction

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 04:12:27 GMT

The Downtown Austin Alliance has introduced a pilot program for businesses to offer parking vouchers to customers.

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