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Planned attack on Republican National Convention

KVUE-TV Austin - Sat Sep 6, 11:29 PM ET

We are learning more about two Austin men prosecutors say planned an attack at the Republican National Convention. KVUE's Mari Alvarez is in downtown Austin with the details.

  • Border residents and governments work to reduce pollution KVUE-TV Austin - Fri Sep 5, 11:59 PM ET

    Brick makers now have to ask permisison to bake bricks. As part of a pollution control plan only 4 ovens a day can fire up in parts of Juarez

  • APD investigates smash and grab burglaries in Second Street District KVUE-TV Austin - Fri Sep 5, 11:53 PM ET

    Austin's Second Street has gone through an evolution, recently turning into a vibrant spot with shops, restaurants and residence.

  • APD cracks down on nuisance crimes downtown KVUE-TV Austin - Fri Sep 5, 11:48 PM ET

    Downtown is the center of Austin nightlife, but not everyone goes there for fun. The darkness can often hide the signs of that other crowd.

  • 60 day 'sprint' to election day underway KVUE-TV Austin - Fri Sep 5, 7:44 PM ET

    The final balloons fell on the national conventions this year, marking the start of serious campaign season. America's eyes may be sharply focused on the presidential race, but Central Texans on both sides are working for candidates closer to home.

  • New cancer imaging helps target cancer KVUE-TV Austin - Fri Sep 5, 7:39 PM ET

    As a breast surgeon, the images produced by a Positron Emission Mammography (PEM) scan give an Austin doctor the best possible picture of the cancer she needs to take out.

  • Texas jobless rate falls below national average KVUE-TV Austin - Fri Sep 5, 7:36 PM ET

    New national unemployment figures show the highest rate of joblessness in five years. It's a concern that hits all business sectors. Here's a comparison of the national numbers with those of Texas and Austin.

  • No suspects in string of 2nd Street burglaries KVUE-TV Austin - Fri Sep 5, 7:35 PM ET

    Police say the break-ins happened in six separate locations. Each time the burglar took cash registers or cash drawers. "It is like an invasion of our privacy and we're a little more on edge now," said one business owner.

  • Expert: Dell report not a surprise KVUE-TV Austin - Fri Sep 5, 7:30 PM ET

    In an effort to close the competition gap and possibly reclaim its position as the computer leader worldwide, there are reports that Dell Computer will sell most or all of its manufacturing facilities.

  • Obama and McCain hit the last 60 days of campaign trail KVUE-TV Austin - Fri Sep 5, 6:32 PM ET

    With the conventions over -- Barack Obama and John McCain, along with their running mates, hit the campaign trail on Friday.

  • Local group to debut special calendar KVUE-TV Austin - Fri Sep 5, 1:15 PM ET

    Some special Central Texas kids are about to get the red carpet treatment. Each year the Down Syndrome Association of Central Texas puts out a calender featuring local celebrities paired up with some of these special kids. The calender debuts Saturday. Jean Louis who took the pictures for this calender, Gracie Eudy, spoke on KVUE News Midday.

  • Report: Dell may sell manufacturing plants KVUE-TV Austin - Fri Sep 5, 12:30 PM ET

    According to the published report, the company plans to sell most or all of its factories within the next 18 months. Because the market has shifted from desktop PCs to laptops, Dell's manufacturing model is no longer considered cost effective.

  • Tips on how to be prepared for disasters KVUE-TV Austin - Fri Sep 5, 8:17 AM ET

    In the wake of hurricane Gustav many families are asking have they done enough to prepare for an emergency? The Department of Homeland Security wants every American to be ready for possible natural and man made disasters. September is National Preparedness Month and it's kicking off with the "Ready Campaign".

  • Prostate cancer awareness KVUE-TV Austin - Fri Sep 5, 7:20 AM ET

    Robin Cole is a former all pro linebacker with the Pittsburgh Steelers and is a prostate cancer survivor. Doctor Nelso Stone is a nationally recognized prostate cancer expert. They are joining us courtesy of the Prostate Cancer Education Council.

  • Yoga apparel KVUE-TV Austin - Fri Sep 5, 7:13 AM ET

    Finding the right thing to wear during your workout can make all the difference. Lu-Lu Lemon make yoga-inspired clothing with features desirable to athletes.

  • Dell possibly selling manufacturing plants KVUE-TV Austin - Fri Sep 5, 7:10 AM ET

    Comoputer giant Dell could be selling off its manufacturing plants, according to today's wall street journal. KVUE's George Kanuck is in Round Rock with the latest.

  • Three restaurants get in trouble with health inspectors KVUE-TV Austin - Thu Sep 4, 11:50 PM ET

    Three more restaurants fail their health inspections in this week's "Eat Drink and Be Wary."

  • Police search for suspect in stabbing KVUE-TV Austin - Thu Sep 4, 11:45 PM ET

    Austin police hope someone will recognize a woman who slashed another person in a bathroom on E. Sixth Street.

  • McCain addresses the RNC KVUE-TV Austin - Thu Sep 4, 11:41 PM ET

    On the last night of the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minnesota, their candidate for President, John McCain, promised to "change Washington" if elected.

  • Autism study meets skepticism in Austin KVUE-TV Austin - Thu Sep 4, 7:34 PM ET

    A major study released Thursday says there is no link between autism and the measles vaccine. It's one of many studies with similar results. But not everyone agrees with the findings.

  • APD: Man caught smashing stolen vases KVUE-TV Austin - Thu Sep 4, 7:31 PM ET

    Police say they caught a man smashing graveside vases with a sledgehammer so he could sell them to make some money.

  • Repeat drunk driver gets 35 years in prison KVUE-TV Austin - Thu Sep 4, 7:26 PM ET

    A Central Texas man has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for drinking and driving, but some say it took too long for him to go behind bars. Jimmy Barnard, 40, was convicted six other times for DWIs and never served a full prison term.

  • Police investigate body found in water KVUE-TV Austin - Thu Sep 4, 7:16 PM ET

    Austin fire crews called to Lady Bird Lake at Interstate 35 Thursday afternoon for a water rescue found a body in the water.

  • Hit and run driver sought in motorcyclist's death KVUE-TV Austin - Thu Sep 4, 6:56 PM ET

    At the minimum, APD investigators say the person responsible for the hit and ran faces felony charges for leaving the scene, and could be charged with vehicular homicide after Austin's 38th traffic fatality of the year.

  • Young Austin voters give take on Palin speech KVUE-TV Austin - Thu Sep 4, 6:49 PM ET

    The talk Thursday continued to be about the speech delivered by Alaska Governor Sara Palin, Republican presidential candidate John McCain's choice to be vice president. Newcomers to the political process were among the millions watching.

  • Sneak Peek: Samurai Girl KVUE-TV Austin - Thu Sep 4, 1:04 PM ET

    From the producers of Alias and Gossip Girl comes the epic journey of one girl and her search for truth, in ABC Family's special television event, Samurai Girl. Co-stars Jamie Chung and Stacy Keibler spoke on KVUE News Midday.

  • Hit and run suspected in motorcyclist's death KVUE-TV Austin - Thu Sep 4, 12:31 PM ET

    Investigators are trying to determine what caused a mysterious motorcycle fatality that may have involved another vehicle on Highway 183 in North Austin Thursday morning.

  • Sounds from the red carpet: 'Surfer Dude' KVUE-TV Austin - Thu Sep 4, 12:21 PM ET

    See some of stars and hear what they have to say about the new movie "Surfer Dude."

  • A personal interview with Matthew McConaughey KVUE-TV Austin - Thu Sep 4, 8:21 AM ET

    Matthew McConaughey talks about what life is like as a new Dad.

  • Motorcycle accident fatality KVUE-TV Austin - Thu Sep 4, 8:15 AM ET

    Police are investigating a mysterious motorcycle fatality

  • Why gas prices haven't dropped KVUE-TV Austin - Thu Sep 4, 8:14 AM ET

    You may notice those gas prices don't seem to be coming down. After a jump last week because of hurricane Gustav prices are still up at the pump.

  • Sandlot Football with the Horns KVUE-TV Austin - Thu Sep 4, 12:01 AM ET

    Is this a designed play? Or is it just some sandlot football? KVUE's Matt Mitchell has the story.

  • Fire in Elgin KVUE-TV Austin - Wed Sep 3, 11:47 PM ET

    Fire destroyed a dry cleaning business in Elgin on Wednesday.

  • Palin Speaks At RNC KVUE-TV Austin - Wed Sep 3, 11:40 PM ET

    John McCain's choice for his running mate spoke Wednesday night at the Republican National Convention in Minnesota.

  • Why are gas prices still high? KVUE-TV Austin - Wed Sep 3, 7:38 PM ET

    The price of crude oil is only one of two major determining factors that influence what consumers pay at the pump. The other, less publicized factor is the price of refined gas.

  • Man injured in boating accident demands changes KVUE-TV Austin - Wed Sep 3, 7:34 PM ET

    Jacob Brochtrup is 21 now, but when he was 18 he lost his right leg after it got caught in the propeller of a boat on Lake Austin. Brochtrup sued the makers of the boat and the company that built the engine.

  • Austin working to lure movie makers back to town KVUE-TV Austin - Wed Sep 3, 6:50 PM ET

    Stars will be shining in downtown Austin Wednesday night. The world premier of Matthew McConaughey's new movie Surfer Dude takes place at the Paramount Theater. This isn't the first time Hollywood stars have come to Austin, dozens of movies have been filmed here. But the competition for that spotlight is growing. KVUE's Mari Alvarez shows us why Austin is having to step up its game to get draw the big entertainment names.

  • Fire destroys downtown Elgin business KVUE-TV Austin - Wed Sep 3, 6:31 PM ET

    A dry cleaning business in downtown Elgin's historic district was destroyed Wednesday. It happened at the Modern Cleaners and Laundry on Depot Street. The owner of the dry cleaners says a dryer exploded and caused the fire to quickly spread.

  • Former teacher's aide accused of child sexual assault KVUE-TV Austin - Wed Sep 3, 6:29 PM ET

    A man who worked as a teacher's aide at a local psychiatric treatment center has been charged with aggravated sexual assault of a child and possession of child porn. KVUE's Amy Johnston reports from the Oaks Treatment Center in South Austin where the man worked at the time of his arrest.

  • Barnes Blogs about Baseball's Steroid Problem and History KVUE-TV Austin - Wed Sep 3, 4:21 PM ET

    Mike was reading the paper today and found a stat that made him say... "Hmmmmm". Find out about it in the latest Barnes Blog.

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