KEYE Morning News

Discounted Registration for Komen Austin Race for the Cure

Mon, Jun 17 2013, 08:10 AM CDT

Every year here in Central Texas, Komen Austin helps more than 3,000 women pay for breast cancer screenings and treatment. Their largest fundraiser, Race for the Cure, is now open for registration with a discounted sign-up fee.

"Every year it's just very heartwarming," said survivor, Stacy Mefford. ...

Austin Becomes Biker Mecca With ROT Rally

Thu, Jun 13 2013, 05:12 AM CDT

If you listen carefully you may hear the deep-throated rumble of motorcycles in the distance. And if you spend your time outdoors you will probably hear that sound all weekend. The Republic of Texas Bike Rally-- affectionally known as the ROT Rally-- is back for its 19th go-round. ...

Bank Account-Draining Virus Lurks In Facebook

Wed, Jun 12 2013, 05:33 AM CDT

An old nemesis is making a comeback. It goes by the name of Zeus and it's a Trojan Horse virus that could drain your bank account. It used to get into your computer when you would click on a link on an unscrupulous web site. Nowadays it gets into your computer when you click on a link on an unscrupulous Facebook fan page. ...

No Text Zone: Feds Look For Technological Solution

Tue, Jun 11 2013, 04:34 AM CDT

The feds are hoping science will come to the rescue to save drivers from themselves. More than 3,000 drivers die every year from texting while driving or other distractions. Now the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is asking automakers to come up with a technological solution which would recognize when the driver is texting and deactivate it. ...

One-on-one with Cyndi Lauper on her TONY nomination

Fri, Jun 07 2013, 08:57 AM CDT

We're just two days away from the TONY Awards and a pop icon is stealing the spotlight with her first nomination. Cyndi Lauper for Best Original Score for the musical Kinky Boots.

Since the nomination, Lauper has been recieving widespread support. ...

Fridays With Uncle Fred 6/07/2013

Fri, Jun 07 2013, 08:22 AM CDT

We spent the morning talking about what Austin is talking about on Twitter and Facebook:

At the top of the list is the NBA Finals and specifically "our" San Antonio Spurs. Folks in Austin love to claim the Spurs as our own especially when they're winning. ...

City Moves Forward on Rental Registration Program

Fri, Jun 07 2013, 07:15 AM CDT

New this morning, Austin approves a pilot program to keep an eye on negligent landlords and protect renters.

City leaders have discussed the rental registry several times since last year’s Woodridge balcony collapse.

Overnight, Austin City Council gave the OK to direct the City Manager to create a one-year pilot registration program for rental properties in certain neighborhoods. ...

Six Year Old Rescued After Falling In Well

Fri, Jun 07 2013, 07:15 AM CDT

In Mississippi, a scary ordeal for a six year old girl, on a field trip to a vegetable farm.

Rescue crews had to be called in after she fell in a well.

Officials believe she fell about 35-feet down into a hole, barely 12-inches wide. ...

Survivor Pulled From Under Rubble of Building Collapse

Thu, Jun 06 2013, 06:56 AM CDT

Developing news overnight out of Philadelphia, PA, where a 61 year old woman has been pulled out alive, from the rubble of a collapsed building.

Myra Plekam was rescued 13 hours after the building came crashing to the ground.

So far six people are confirmed dead, and at least 14 others have been injured, first responders say that number could rise. ...

Auditorium Shores Could Get $3.5 Million for Upgrades

Thu, Jun 06 2013, 06:27 AM CDT

More than $3 million worth of upgrades could be coming to one of Austin’s most popular spots. Later this morning, Austin City Council members are expected to vote on whether to make major changes to Auditorium Shores.

They are expected to decide whether to accept a $3. ...

New TopGolf Much More Than A Driving Range

Thu, Jun 06 2013, 05:26 AM CDT

This is not your father’s driving range. Remember dad swinging his club to get a bucket of golf balls, one ball at a time into a row of nets at the other end of a vacant lot? ATX Television Festival is back for the people who love television, and isn’t that all of us?

Whether a series lasts 10 episodes or 10 years, it may establish a long-standing community of followers. ...

Tornado Tragedy Prompts All Kinds Of Giving

Mon, Jun 03 2013, 04:26 AM CDT

All kinds of people across America are doing what they can to help the tornado victims in Oklahoma. Grabbing all the headlines is country singer Blake Shelton whose nationally broadcast concert raised six million dollars for tornado relief. The money will help the victims of the powerful tornado that tore through the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore killing 24 people. ...

Fridays With Uncle Fred 5/31/13

Fri, May 31 2013, 08:19 AM CDT

Gail Peek was our first guest. She’s involved in the Sapphire Dancesport Championships going on through Saturday (June 1) at the Hyatt on Lady Bird Lake. ...

Manchaca Couple Starts Tools From Texas to Help Tornado Survivors

Thu, May 30 2013, 10:40 AM CDT

After seeing the devastation in Oklahoma, a couple in Manchaca take up their own collection for tornado victims. They're not asking for clothes or food, they're gathering tools to help our neighbors to the north cleanup.

A neighbor walks over with his hands full of shovels. ...

Hawaii & Florida Ban Texting While Driving

Wed, May 29 2013, 06:37 AM CDT

As it turns out, Florida is not the 40th state to ban texting while driving. We just learned that all the way across the country, Hawaii quietly passed its ban just last week and it takes effect July 1.

The Hawaii ban is interesting because not only does it ban texting while driving, it bans all hand-held phone use while driving. ...

Cap Metro Offers Kids "Haul Pass"

Tue, May 28 2013, 04:21 AM CDT

Capital Metro is offering parents an alternative to chauffeuring their kids around all Summer. It's called a Haul Pass. The discounted pass works much like a bus transfer and lets kids hop from bus to bus and even the MetroRail from June through August for just $45. ...

Day Of Giving Donation From Long Motors

Tue, Jun 04 2013, 04:10 PM CDT

Thanks to Long Motors for donating $15,000 to our Day of Giving for Oklahoma tornado victims.

Census Shows Growth In Austin And Central Texas

Thu, May 23 2013, 06:10 AM CDT

As if all the construction going on around town wasn't enough, the U.S. Census Bureau now has the numbers to back up what we've been seeing: Austin is on the grow. The newest population estimates indicate that the city of Austin is now ranked as the 11th largest city in the country up from number 13. ...