KATU

Not to be confused with the real-life KATU in Portland, OR KATU is the UPN affiliate serving Austin, Texas, and the Austin area. Broadcasting on Channel 28, KATU is a sister station to ABC affiliate KBVO as both stations are owned by Lady Luck Communications. KATU was launched in 2011 shortly after it was announced that KBVO would become the new ABC affiliate. Lady Luck Communications decided to launch a new station that will carry the UPN affiliation. KBVO also produces nightly newscasts for KATU.