Austin American-Statesman

Good morning. It's Wednesday, May 22nd. I'm Kyle Sauerhoefer, and here's your local news from the Austin American-Statesman. Today will be partly sunny with a high near 89. South-southeast winds will increase in strength in the afternoon and could have gusts as high as 25 miles per hour. Tonight will be mostly cloudy with a low around 75.

It’s Tuesday, May 21st. I'm Kyle Sauerhoefer, and here's your local news from the Austin American-Statesman. Our top story is: What many expected to be among Austin’s biggest political battles of 2019 — whether to expand the Austin Convention Center — may end in a surprising agreement this week. Buried near the end of a 23-page resolution from Council Member Kathie Tovo, that concerns the preservation of the nearby historic Palm School, is an unequivocal statement.

Good morning. It's Tuesday, May 21st. I'm Joseph Delaney, and here's your local news from the Austin American-Statesman. Today will be cloudy with a 70 percent chance of rain, mainly between 7 a.m. and 2 p.m., and a high near 89. South winds blowing 5 to 15 miles per hour could have gusts as high as 20 miles per hour. Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low around 72. After the storms this morning, expect smooth sailing with dry and mostly sunny skies through Memorial Day Weekend.

It’s Monday, May 20th. I'm Elise Randall, and here's your local news from the Austin American-Statesman. Our top story is: An Austin billionaire technology investor stunned the entire graduating class at Morehouse College when he announced at their commencement yesterday that he would pay off their student loans -- estimated at up to $40 million. Robert F.

Good morning. It's Monday, May 20th. I'm Joseph Delaney, and here's your local news from the Austin American-Statesman. Today will be partly sunny with a high near 88. Winds blowing 10 to 20 miles per hour could have gusts as high as 30 miles per hour. Tonight will be mostly cloudy with a low around 74.

It’s Friday, May 17th. I'm Kyle Sauerhoefer, and here's your local news from the Austin American-Statesman. Our top story is: Austin police have put together a new investigative unit aimed at building the strongest cases possible in instances of serious assaults, some of which could have been deadly.

Good morning, it's Friday, May 17th. I'm Joseph Delaney, and here's your local news from the Austin American-Statesman. Soak up the sun while you can, because rain chances return today. It will be mostly cloudy throughout the day, with a high near 86 in the afternoon, and a low around 71 in the evening. Some severe storms are also possible tomorrow.

It’s Thursday, May 16th. I'm Elise Randall, and here's your local news from the Austin American-Statesman. Our top story is: The Broadway monster hit “Hamilton” arrives at Austin’s Bass Concert Hall on May 28th for a 3-week stay. Most tickets are long gone, but the producers customarily set aside a few seats to sell through a digital lottery 2 days prior to each performance. 40 tickets will be sold for each performance for $10 each. The first lottery will begin at 10 a.m.

Good morning, it's Thursday, May 16th. I'm Kyle Sauerhoefer, and here's your local news from the Austin American-Statesman. Today will be partly sunny, with a high near 82. Tonight, expect mostly cloudy skies, with a low around 68. Meteorologists say rain chances return on Saturday. Our top story is: A former Hays County deacon is being investigated in connection to several allegations of sexual abuse against young girls in the late 1990s and early 2000s, said Austin police and church officials.

It’s Wednesday, May 15th. I'm Kyle Sauerhoefer, and here's your local news from the Austin American-Statesman. Our top story is: Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has called on Austin Mayor Steve Adler to cancel his appearance at a dinner this weekend that will include Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota. Omar is scheduled to be the keynote speaker Saturday night at the annual Austin Citywide Iftar Dinner, which celebrates the holy month of Ramadan.