Sam Carolan

At KVUE, our mission is to make Austin better. The KVUE team values: Making a difference in our COMMUNITY. Earning TRUST through accountability. STORYTELLING that provides context and perspective. RESPECTING the value of diverse viewpoints. The KVUE news team lives out these values daily by telling the best stories and providing quality journalism over quantity. Our in-house marketing experts exist to help grow our clients’ businesses and to go big on brand, celebrating the stories of our advertising partners and of KVUE’s commitment to the community. Our journalists and media experts are here for you; asking the questions you want asked, holding the powerful accountable and telling the stories that matter to you. We are transparent in our reporting process, putting a value on providing context while pushing for truth. On September 12th, 1971, KVUE signed on as Austin’s first full time ABC affiliate. Today, over 75 journalists work in the stations broadcast and digital departments. KVUE has a long history of delivering impactful journalism, from law-changing investigations lead by their Defenders team, to Boomtown, a series dedicated to the rapid growth and affordability in Austin. Their work has been recognized with numerous Lonestar Emmy, National Press Photographer’s Association and Edward R. Murrow awards.