Tegna’s KVUE (Austin) has tapped WVIT (Hartford) Deuce Travis Sattiewhite as the station’s next News Director.

“Travis is a people-first leader who is passionate about telling stories that help diverse communities thrive,” said KVUE President & General Manager Kristie Gonzales. “His local and national news experience plus his drive to innovate make him the perfect fit to lead a newsroom in one of the fastest growing markets in the country. We’re excited to welcome him to the KVUE family!”

“Having the opportunity to return home to Texas and work with the great journalists at KVUE is a dream come true,” said Sattiewhite.

He start the new gig early next month.