Kaolin Sewell

Austin

News Producer at KVUE-TV (Austin, TX)

Senior Producer @KVUE

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San Marcos City Council approves ban on single-use containers in river

Feb 20, 2024 | kvue.com | Jeff Bell |Kaolin Sewell

SAN MARCOS, Texas — The City of San Marcos has approved a "can ban" for the San Marcos River and for certain parks. During a council meeting on Tuesday night, leaders approved a ban on single-use containers on second reading, to limit pollution. Leaders added restrictions for certain coolers in the ban, which will start May 1.
Georgetown ISD board calls for school bond election in May

Feb 12, 2024 | kvue.com | Kaolin Sewell

GEORGETOWN, Texas — Georgetown ISD's board of trustees is calling for a May bond election. The nearly $650 million bond is broken up into four propositions: Proposition A sets aside nearly $580 million for improvements related to growth. It includes funding for construction of a new elementary, middle and high school. Proposition B sets aside $20 million for technology improvements.
Hays County creates new position to address mental health, substance abuse

Feb 10, 2024 | kvue.com | Jeff Bell |Kaolin Sewell

HAYS COUNTY, Texas — New mental health resources are coming to Hays County. The commissioners court approved the creation of a behavioral health coordinator position within the county health department during a meeting last week, and the job is now posted online. The coordinator will create programs to address mental health and substance abuse outside the criminal justice system.
1 injured, 1 detained following stabbing in West Campus

Feb 4, 2024 | kvue.com | Kaolin Sewell

AUSTIN, Texas — Austin police said one person is in the hospital following a stabbing in West Campus on Sunday evening. One person was stabbed around 7 p.m. at Nueces and West 26th streets. The victim was taken to the hospital. Police also detained one person. SafeHorns, the organization focused on safety issues at the University of Texas, has offered support to students impacted by witnessing the stabbing.
Fayette County man allegedly steals $800 worth of lottery tickets

Jan 28, 2024 | kvue.com | Kaolin Sewell

FAYETTE COUNTY, Texas — The Fayette County Sheriff's Office is raising awareness about several incidents that happened earlier this week. A man is accused of robbing two separate convenience stores on two separate evenings. The suspect threw down counterfeit money, grabbed the tickets and ran from the store. The man reportedly got away with upwards of $800 worth of lottery tickets.
100 Travis County residents benefit from expunction expo Saturday

Jan 28, 2024 | kvue.com | Jeff Bell |Kaolin Sewell

AUSTIN, Texas — Nearly 100 Travis County residents with criminal records were able to wipe them clean this weekend. The Travis County District's Attorney's Office, Travis County Law Library and Travis County district clerk held their fifth expunction expo on Saturday. Expunction is the legal process where arrests and charges can be removed from someone's criminal record, clearing their name. Ninety people worked with the county to clear their names at Saturday's event.
Gov. Greg Abbott attends menorah-lighting ceremony at Texas Capitol

Dec 11, 2023 | kagstv.com | Kaolin Sewell

AUSTIN, Texas — On Sunday evening, Gov. Greg Abbott celebrated Hanukkah with leaders of the Jewish community at the Texas Capitol. The governor has held the event every year since taking office, but this year was the biggest showing yet. There was a menorah-lighting ceremony, and the governor lit the Shamash – the servant candle. There was also a prayer for the return of Israeli hostages and protection of the innocent in the Middle East.
Gov. Greg Abbott attends menorah-lighting ceremony at Texas Capitol

Dec 10, 2023 | wfaa.com | Kaolin Sewell

AUSTIN, Texas — On Sunday evening, Gov. Greg Abbott celebrated Hanukkah with leaders of the Jewish community at the Texas Capitol. The governor has held the event every year since taking office, but this year was the biggest showing yet. There was a menorah-lighting ceremony, and the governor lit the Shamash – the servant candle. There was also a prayer for the return of Israeli hostages and protection of the innocent in the Middle East.
Gov. Greg Abbott attends menorah-lighting ceremony at Texas Capitol

Dec 10, 2023 | kcentv.com | Kaolin Sewell

AUSTIN, Texas — On Sunday evening, Gov. Greg Abbott celebrated Hanukkah with leaders of the Jewish community at the Texas Capitol. The governor has held the event every year since taking office, but this year was the biggest showing yet. There was a menorah-lighting ceremony, and the governor lit the Shamash – the servant candle. There was also a prayer for the return of Israeli hostages and protection of the innocent in the Middle East.
Gov. Greg Abbott attends menorah-lighting ceremony at Texas Capitol

Dec 10, 2023 | kvue.com | Kaolin Sewell

AUSTIN, Texas — On Sunday evening, Gov. Greg Abbott celebrated Hanukkah with leaders of the Jewish community at the Texas Capitol. The governor has held the event every year since taking office, but this year was the biggest showing yet. There was a menorah-lighting ceremony, and the governor lit the Shamash – the servant candle. There was also a prayer for the return of Israeli hostages and protection of the innocent in the Middle East.