John Diaz

Austin

Digital Executive Producer at KVUE-TV (Austin, TX)

digital executive producer: @kvue | previously: @khou, @abc13houston and @projectspurs | 🇵🇷 | #GoCoogs | tweets are my own

Articles

Police: Residents evacuated after explosive device discovered at home in South Austin

1 week ago | kvue.com | John Diaz

AUSTIN, Texas — Residents in a South Austin neighborhood have been safely evacuated following reports of an explosive device. Austin police said they received reports of the explosive device at a home on Vintage Stave Road near Brodie Lane just after 3 p.m. on Tuesday. After processing the scene, police determined the only way to safely detonate some of the explosive material inside the home was to detonate on site and evaucate the area.
Austin real estate developer with ties to Texas AG Ken Paxton sentenced in fraud case

1 week ago | kvue.com | John Diaz

TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas — A multi-year legal saga has finally ended for Texas real estate developer Nate Paul. Paul was finally sentenced in his federal fraud case after he reached a plea deal in January. Paul pleaded guilty to one count of making false statements to a financial institution and had the rest of his charges dropped.
Kyle, Texas, pauses Guinness World Record attempt after falling short again

1 week ago | kvue.com | John Diaz

KYLE, Texas — Sorry, Kyles. The city of Kyle confirmed it will not try to break the Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people with the same first name. In five different years, the city has held the "Gathering of the Kyles" during the Kyle Fair Tex-Travaganza. However, each year, the city has fallen short. The current world record is held by Kupreski Kosci in Bosnia and Herzegovina, where 2,325 people named Ivan gathered in July 2017.
Man seen at UT Austin in suit, motorcycle helmet arrested for multiple assaults

1 week ago | kvue.com | John Diaz

AUSTIN, Texas — A man accused of attacking people at random at the University of Texas at Austin has been arrested. Aymen Labidi remains in Travis County Jail following multiple alleged incidents that happened this week on West Campus. Jail records show the 22-year-old Labidi is charged with three counts of misdemeanor assault causing bodily injury, along with a felony charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
No arrests as police investigate a reported child abduction attempt in Round Rock

1 week ago | kvue.com | John Diaz

ROUND ROCK, Texas — An investigation is underway following what police are calling an "alleged attempted child abduction" in Round Rock. Police said the incident happened Tuesday around 4:30 p.m. near East Mesa Park Drive and North A.W. Grimes Boulevard. According to police, a man was reportedly trying to lure children into a van in the area. Some children told police they were walking nearby and saw two masked suspects pull up beside them.
Georgetown firefighter killed after crashing motorcycle on Highway 29

1 week ago | kvue.com | John Diaz

GEORGETOWN, Texas — An off-duty firefighter with the Georgetown Fire Department has died following a crash on Friday. Officials confirmed the firefighter was driving home just after 9 a.m. when the crash happened on Highway 29, near Wolf Ranch Parkway. The firefighter, who has yet to be identified, was taken to Ascension Seton Williamson Hospital, where he died from his injuries. Officials said they're not identifying the firefighter until the family is notified.
It's a bird...it's a plane...it's Charles Barkley flying over Austin?

2 weeks ago | kvue.com | John Diaz

AUSTIN, Texas — It definitely wasn't Superman. A pair of blimps spotted flying over Austin on Thursday sparked the curiosity of many across Central Texas. Leading up to the 2025 NCAA Men's Final Four in San Antonio, Capital One introduced two promotional blimps that featured NBA legends Charles Barkley and Magic Johnson. The "Chuck" blimp became a big talker during last year's tournament, so Capital One brought it back this year and introduced the "Magic" blimp, as well.
Police activity forces residents in San Macros neighborhood to shelter in place

2 weeks ago | kvue.com | John Diaz

SAN MARCOS, Texas — Police are investigating an incident in San Marcos, forcing some residents to stay indoors. According to the San Marcos Police Department, an incident was reported Thursday morning in the Saddlebrook Community on Horsehose Bend Road. Officials say a person was barricaded inside a home following a domestic incident. The public has been asked to avoid the area and nearby residents have been asked to shelter in place until further notice.
'Why wouldn't I run it back?' | Texas star Rori Harmon shares emotional message to announce return

2 weeks ago | kvue.com | John Diaz

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas will keep its star floor general for another season. Point guard Rori Harmon announced she will return to the Longhorns for a fifth season to lead Texas back to the Final Four. In an emotional message shared on social media, Harmon shared how her roller coaster time at Texas has shaped her and why she's coming back for more. Harmon tore her ACL in December 2023 and said it took her six months before she started to feel like herself again.
Woman, teen arrested months after shooting at Lakeline Mall: Austin police

2 weeks ago | kvue.com | John Diaz

CEDAR PARK, Texas — Two people have been arrested following a monthslong investigation into a shooting at Lakeline Mall. Austin police said 20-year-old Yaneth Medina, along with a teenager, were arrested after the shooting occurred at the mall on Jan. 2, 2025. According to police, the unidentified teen was placed into a juvenile detention facility in Williamson County on charges of aggravated assault and deadly conduct.