AUSTIN, Texas — KVUE, TEGNA's ABC affiliate serving Austin, Texas, has announced "KVUE News at Four," an extra hour of news every weekday beginning on Monday, Sept. 9.
"We're excited about a new opportunity to serve our clients with programming that connects with a local audience," Byron Wilkinson, KVUE's president and general manager, said. "Our experienced team of trusted journalists are thrilled for another opportunity to tell stories that matter to Central Texans."
"It's our privilege to serve the Central Texas community with news and information that is urgent and impactful," KVUE News Director Travis Sattiewhite said. "The launch of our 4 p.m. newscast extends our opportunity to serve our community."
KVUE News at Four will launch a new 1.5-hour evening news block, delivering comprehensive coverage that includes the latest news, weather, traffic updates and breaking news. This dynamic newscast will also feature live, in-studio interviews with key newsmakers from Central Texas, allowing KVUE to dig into essential stories and highlight issues that matter most to the station's audience.
About KVUE
KVUE-TV, the ABC affiliate in Austin, Texas, and a proud member of TEGNA, Inc., stands out as a pillar of community-driven journalism. Known for its dedication to context and truth, KVUE has a rich tradition of impactful reporting – from the groundbreaking investigations of its Defenders team to the Boomtown series that explores Austin's rapid growth and housing challenges.
The station's excellence has been recognized with numerous Lonestar Emmy Awards and Texas Association of Broadcasters Awards. In 2024, KVUE achieved a significant milestone by earning its first duPont-Columbia Award – television's highest honor, equivalent to the Pulitzer Prize – for Investigative and Senior Reporter Tony Plohetski and the KVUE team.
KVUE-TV also thrives on partnerships that make Austin better. Through its Coats for Kids program, the station has raised thousands of dollars to provide warm winter coats for those in need. Its 5 Who Care awards shine a spotlight on local heroes, while the TEGNA Foundation Grant program contributes $25,000 annually to several Central Texas nonprofits. By championing these initiatives, KVUE continues to foster a better, more connected Austin.
As a media company, KVUE-TV produces over 33 hours of award-winning local news and programming each week, with almost four million visitors to KVUE.com each month. In addition to its on-air product, news and information is available through KVUE's streaming app, KVUE+, wherever you stream video, along with the KVUE mobile app, KVUE.com and the KVUE YouTube channel. You can also follow KVUE on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.