Austin American-Statesman

It’s Tuesday, May 7th. I'm Kyle Sauerhoefer, and here's your local news from the Austin American-Statesman. Our top story is: Advanced Micro Devices announced this morning that its technology will help power a new supercomputer at Tennessee-based Oak Ridge National Laboratory in 2021. The Frontier supercomputer is part of a $600 million contract the U.S. Department of Energy awarded to Cray Inc, a supercomputer manufacturer headquartered in Seattle.

Good morning, It’s Tuesday, May 7th. I'm Joseph Delaney and here's your local news from the Austin American-Statesman. Today, we will have a high near 82 and a low around 70 degrees. Chances of rain, which could bring flooding to already wet ground in Central Texas, will be the highest today and tomorrow, when they range from 70 to 80%. Rainfall totals over the next 2 days could range from 2 to 4 inches in most areas, but some locations could see between 6 and 7 inches of rain.

It’s Monday, May 6th. I'm Elise Randall, and here's your local news from the Austin American-Statesman. Our top story is: Like restaurants, patio bars, and office spaces in dog-crazy Austin, 4-legged friends can be found at the Travis County criminal courthouse. Mickler, a 3-year-old golden retriever, is a grant-funded service dog that brings comfort to uncomfortable situations when children testify in the same room as those accused of abusing them.

Good morning, it's Monday, May 6th. I'm Joseph Delaney and here's your local news from the Austin American-Statesman. Today will have a 40% chance of rain with a high near 81. It’ll be mostly cloudy at night, with a low around 70. Our top story is: With US measles cases this year reaching historic levels since being practically eradicated nearly 20 years ago, a host of bills targeting vaccination policy in Texas don’t appear to be gaining traction in the Legislature.

It’s Friday, May 3rd. I'm Kyle Sauerhoefer, and here's your local news from the Austin American-Statesman. Our top story is: The Austin City Council has taken a pivotal vote to officially restart the city’s overhaul of its outdated land development code. The 8-3 vote came late yesterday, after about 19 hours of debate over 2 weeks on a policy guidance document that will be the blueprint for city planners. City staff will now begin creating a new land development code and zoning map.

Good morning. It's Friday, May 3rd. I'm Joseph Delaney, and here's your local news from the Austin American-Statesman. There’s an 80 percent chance of rain between 8 a.m. and 2 a.m. The high will be near 77. At night, the low will be around 65. Our top story is: An effort at the Legislature to undo the city of Austin’s deal with Major League Soccer franchise owner Anthony Precourt for a tax-exempt stadium appears dead.

It’s Thursday, May 2nd. I'm Mike Scott, and here's your local news from the Austin American-Statesman. Our top story is: The Texas Senate has approved a bill that would crack down on increasingly popular motorized scooters, including setting speed limits and banning the use of rented scooters on sidewalks. Lawmakers said the changes, which include up to $200 fines for violators, were needed to improve safety for a rapidly growing, but largely unregulated, transportation option.

Good morning. It's Thursday, May 2nd. I'm Kyle Sauerhoefer, and here's your local news from the Austin American-Statesman. Today will be mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain and a high near 85. South winds will be blowing 10 miles per hour. It’ll be mostly cloudy at night with a 40 percent chance of rain and a low around 68. Our top story is: U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro said yesterday, he has decided not to run against Texas Republican John Cornyn for his seat in the U.S. Senate.

It’s Wednesday, May 1st. I'm Kyle Sauerhoefer, and here's your local news from the Austin American-Statesman. Our top story is: The Texas House has given preliminary approval to legislation that would constrain property tax growth, a priority of state Republican leaders. Senate Bill 2 would limit how much taxing authorities can collect in revenue, one of the top issues Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, and House Speaker Dennis Bonnen pledged to address this legislative session. Rep.

Good morning. It's Wednesday, May 1st. I'm Kyle Sauerhoefer, and here's your local news from the Austin American-Statesman. Today will be mostly cloudy with a 70 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms, mostly after 1 p.m., and a high near 82. South-southeast winds will be blowing 10 to 15 miles per hour. It’ll be mostly cloudy at night with a 50 percent chance of rain and a low around 70.