Kelsey Sanchez
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@KVUE Reporter • Former @WACHFOX Reporter • @WSVN Associate Producer • UF Alumna🐊 Story ideas? Email: Ksanchez @kvue .com
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Joseph Becker works along South Lamar Boulevard and shot this video from the chaos last night. He says it happened so fast and described the incident as nerve-wrecking.
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@palashp40616755
needs help finding his cat Tux. He claims a Lyft driver took off with her on Sept. 30 when he was dropped off at the pet hospital. We talked to Palash today. We’ll have the full story tonight at 10.
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HAPPENING NOW: Several emergency vehicles are here at Barton Creek Square. According to
@Austin_Police
, one person was shot & injured after a fight escalated. Officials say there is no threat to the public.
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We are now in Georgetown where a plane crashed down on this vacant house. 3 people inside the plane were sent to the hospital & NTSB is investigating. I talked to a woman who says she saw the whole thing. More at 5:30.
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“Stand for Kate Cox. Stand for women’s rights” is being chanted by a group gathered in front of the TX Supreme Court following the decision to pause the emergency abortion approved by a lower court.
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BREAKING: The TX Supreme Court temporarily halted a ruling made by a Travis Co. judge allowing a Dallas woman to have an abortion. Kate Cox was given the green light yesterday after she stated her pregnancy is threatening her life.
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Likely 1,000+ people showed up at the TX Capitol to call for a ceasefire in Palestine. Organizers tell me people from Dallas & Houston made the journey today.
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The CEO of
@lyft
has chimed in on the response involving Tux:
@ApacheWarpath
@KelsSanchez
@palashp40616755
@KVUE
The initial response was awful. Since then, we've done a lot behind the scenes, but I know we haven't communicated enough. We're very focused on this and will keep the community up to date.
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JUST IN: Matias Segura has been named as the new and permanent superintendent of
@AustinISD
. Segura has filled the role as interim superintendent for months.
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A gathering is taking place outside of Austin City hall for fallen officer Jorge Pastore who was killed in the line of duty yesterday.
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I’m here off Duval Rd, near Research Blvd where cars are stalled from the flooded waters. Fire crews are on scene and drivers are being rerouted.
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City officials have started clearing out homeless encampments here behind the South Town Square shopping center. Most people who live here will be relocated to Northbridge Shelter. I talked to those behind the effort & a woman who has called this place home. Tonight @ 10.
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.
@LisaForSC
won’t be talking anymore tonight. She has not conceded and the race has not been called yet. Her campaign told us they will be releasing a statement in the morning.
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Bienvenidos! Latino 93.3 has launched here in Austin as the first contemporary Spanish-language radio station. But it’s so much more than that… the program director, “El Pato,” says this is a chance to bring forth a music format that’s been missing in the city. More @ 10.
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People here are not only getting meals. Once they’re done, they stroll right around the back and are gifted a bag filled with everything they need — toiletries, gloves, a hoodie — you name it!
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#ICYMI
: A series of street racing incidents across Austin resulted in 2 arrests by
@Austin_Police
and one officer hurt.
Today, I talked to one man who said he saw the whole thing:
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Families are demanding Jesse Prado come back after he finished his report to address him directly.
Prado had left as people were set to make public comment.
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Yesterday, I got the chance to visit the cutest baby goats at Six Berry Farm in Gilbert. These little guys were born just before Christmas and the owner tells me she expects a dozen more by tomorrow! ♥️
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The snow is here!!!! I’m in Blythewood right now where it is coming down fast.
@NWSColumbia
@wachfox
#scwx
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A prayer was said for both Lyndsey Vicknair and Ara Duke … the ceremony ends w candles on the ground.
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A car caught fire outside of our
@KVUE
station.
@Austin_Police
& fire crews are on scene. Thankfully, no one was inside when they got here.
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I’m here at the Longhorn Dam where Austin fire officials say they found a body. Not a lot of details right now, but we were told a PIO is on the way.
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The irreplaceable
@sshapiro7
retires after 40 years in the business. Happy retirement, Steve, you sure as hell have earned it! 🤩
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Hi! I’m working on a story about Round Rock ISD partnering w/ the TX Workforce Housing Foundation to offer affordable housing for district staff. If you are a teacher & would like to talk about what affordability is like in the district & about the initiative, please DM me!
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So much hail damage left behind at the Landing Apartments in Round Rock. The neighborhood is left in the dark after they say a transformer blew out. This is just one car out of several that damage.
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Tow trucks just arrived here. We’re told the cars will be moved to the Walgreens parking lot, which is next to the road.
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People are gathered outside the Hays County courthouse in solidarity to demand justice for Joshua Wright. Wright was shot & killed by a corrections officer in Dec. 2022. The family has not seen body cam video & want answers to understand what led up to the shooting.
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ISRAEL-GAZA CONFLICT: A barrier has been created here at the front steps of the Capitol where protesters on both sides of the issue have gathered after Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel.
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Dozens of umbrellas are laid out on State house grounds to represent 3,000 lives lost in hospice care within the last 6 months in SC and also in GA. It’s part of the “Life Blooms Eternally” memorial service event started in 2011 by the Agape Care Group.
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Austin Police & TX DPS are on standby as pro-Palestine supporters gather in front of the Capitol. DPS closed the grounds last night ahead of the scheduled protest.
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.
@ColaFireflies
stepping up to the plate to help a family. Brent & Kristen Jerome were struck by lightning in FL, according to
@churchdowntown
. Brent died from his injuries. The Fireflies now auctioning off a signed by
@TimTebow
jersey w/ all the proceeds going to the family.
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A vigil is happening for Lyndsey Vicknair. Everyone here will light up the track in her honor. She was one of two killed during the Juneteenth event in Round Rock.
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Bullet holes left behind after a shooting on 6th street overnight.
Austin Police officers shot a man who was trying to enter a bar with a gun.
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Thousands of people are gathered here at the Waco Regional Airport where former president Donald Trump is set to kick off his presidential campaign. This comes on the heels of his potential indictment in New York, which he has called a “witch hunt.”
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UPDATE: Round Rock Police Chief says they are looking for a Black male who is 19-20 years old. He was last seen wearing a white hoodie and believed to be armed and dangerous. ATF is offering up to $5,000 that leads to a successful arrest.
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Let's not forget about the sizzling performances by the ladies of the
#HBO
limited series,
#BigLittleLies
.
#Emmys
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STREET TAKEOVERS: This is the Target off of Payton Gun & Ohlen Rd. It’s one of four locations where drivers gathered overnight doing burnouts and acting recklessly. In the end, 3 people wound up injured.
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A TEMPORARY FIX: City leaders in Austin are working together to install solar lights & fences on the trail near Rainey St. to help improve safety. It comes after a man drowned last month, and others who have sadly suffered the same fate.
Full story tonight @ 10.
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There were 14 victims who were taken to area hospitals. Most have been released already. The death toll remains at 2.
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TX SENATE RACE: 3 Democratic Senate candidates are taking the stage to debate. Roland Gutierrez, Colin Allred, & Carl Sherman are seeking the Democratic nomination to take the seat of Republican incumbent, Ted Cruz.
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Peter Pan Mini-Golf has been around since 1948, but now its future hangs in the balance over a lease issue. I talked to the owners who say they plan to work it out and serve generations to come.
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The Knockout Austin community is rallying behind owner, Melissa LeBaron, after she revealed her stage 4 cancer diagnosis. A GoFundMe was set up. If you would like to help, here’s the link:
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As a journalist, covering the Knowledge Sims case was not an easy one, and it's a day many people in Columbia were waiting for... but as someone who has also talked to the family many times who have hoped for justice - it's a sigh of relief & closure I'm glad they now have.
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Both attorneys — Dick DeGuerin and Rusty Hardin — are both speaking & say they want to this to be fair and wants the public to closely pay attention to the trial. “I promise you it’s 10x worse than has been public..” says Hardin.
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#ICYMI
: The city of Austin is looking for ways to keep Austinites in their homes. Tomorrow
@VanessaForATX
is launching the Displacement Prevention Navigator Pilot Program, which will be aimed at helping people in neighborhoods most at risk of being displaced.
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Tire marks and fireworks left behind at Barton Springs and South Lamar after a series of reported street racing incidents last night. So far, we know one
@Austin_Police
officer was hurt and 2
@TravisCoSheriff
patrol cars were damaged.
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A 4th person is facing murder charges for the shooting death of 6-year-old Winston Hunter. Authorities arrested 19-year-old Seth Phillips in New York yesterday after he was picked up on a warrant. Another 19yo, a 17yo, and a 20yo are also charged.
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A very active crime scene along Millwood Avenue. We just got to the scene. No word on what happened but this road is heavily blocked off by Columbia Police officers.
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Folks here at St. Peter’s Church in Columbia are prepping Thanksgiving meals for the homeless and anyone in need. All the food laid out here was donated by community members & anyone can still come out until 5 to bring food.
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A crawfish boil is happening at the Texaco on Salt Springs drive. Saxx Williams, who owns Saxx’s Tacos inside, says the goal is to bring the community together & let them know they’re back open. On May 21, a SWAT standoff took place nearly destroying the store.
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I just talked to the owner of this car who says the water was so high it reached the door handle, and she was forced to climb out of the window.
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Round Rock Police will be giving an update about the shooting at Old Settlers Park at 6!
@KVUE
will be live streaming and I’ll have updates here on my page.
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@RiverRatBrewery
in Columbia is just one of many businesses gearing up for the big game tomorrow as USC takes on Clemson. The owner here tells
@wachfox
they prep everyday like it’s game day, but tomorrow it’s all hands on deck & of course he is rooting for the
#gamecocks
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A heavy police presence in five points. We are working to figure out what is happening.
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Multiple law enforcement agencies are here at Columbiana Centre where a shooting took place. There are reports of several injuries. The entire mall area is blocked off.
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This is what I’m looking at right now in the area of 1750 Wells Branch Pkwy. There’s a major water main break where several emergency crews are responding.
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A memorial sits outside Dell Seton Medical Center where one
@Austin_Police
officer is being treated following today’s tragic shooting, which left a SWAT officer dead.
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Protesters are back in front of the state house fighting for the removal of the statue of Benjamin Tillman. They say they will be here every month until the statue is taken down.
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City leaders in Austin are moving forward with ending citywide parking mandates for new developments. I talked to some developers who think it’s a great idea, but hope there’s a transportation plan in place.
Full story below:
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The water has finally stopped spraying into the air but as you can see it’s still spilling from the ground.
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This is the scene right now at McNeil HS as parents are anxiously waiting outside for more info.
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After emotional statements from family members, the judge has sentenced Nathaniel Rowland to life in prison.
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“Lock it up Columbia” — that’s the message being sent here at the Belmont Community where Council member Aditi Bussells
@ColumbiaPDSC
have partnered w Serve & Connect to hand out free gunlocks. It’s part of many efforts to reduce gun violence in the community.
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#ICYMI
: A third body was pulled from Lady Bird Lake yesterday near the Longhorn Dam. It's the latest incident in roughly 2 months.
@fordsandersTV
and I break down all the details below.
Link to article:
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The gates are open at Old Settlers Park following the tragic shooting here last night. They had been closed off all morning and a little throughout the afternoon as police were investigating.
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Not your typical Friday afternoon on Main Street where you’d usually see dozens of people out at this time. Everyone is staying IN as they prepare for the possibility of snow tonight in Columbia.
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Trial is getting underway as attorneys for four SC death row inmates are challenging the state’s execution methods: electric chair and firing squad. The last time a person was executed in SC was in 2011.
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School is about to let out for the day at Drereh High School.
@ColumbiaPDSC
patrol cars are here and have been here all day following a social media threat. CPD officials say they are still following leads as to who sent it out.
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Days after the owner of Rockstar Cheer in Greenville, Scott Foster, killed himself, a law firm said they are suing the dance school, Varsity Spirit, &
@USASFcheer
-- following multiple allegations of sexual abuse. Foster was under investigation by
@DHSgov
when he died.
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Hey Central TX! I’m working on a story about the need to water the foundation of your homes, and how to meet that need with all the current water restrictions. Please let me know if you can talk today!
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A memorial is set up for 13-year-old Jesse Neil. He’s the little boy who died on Tuesday after an accident with a minibike. One neighbor told me he would ride bike everyday and was such a joy to see around the neighborhood.
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McMaster has declared a state of emergency as of 3 p.m.
The national guard is activated & he stressed there will be NO evacuations & to listen to local officials. He says they are hoping for the best, and preparing for the worst.
@wachfox
#huricaneian
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Walter Flocke with
@AllHazardsTFS
says the fire is at about 100 acres & 0% containment. It has crossed the Blanco river & moving north showing “restraint.” Right now, 12 homes have been evacuated and 60 are threatened.
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