Austin American-Statesman

Good morning. It's Thursday, October 18th. I'm Valikia Newsome, and here's your local news from the Austin American-Statesman. There’s a 70 percent chance of rain today with a high near 60. New rainfall amounts of up to three-quarters of an inch are possible. Expect a 60 percent chance of rain at night with a low around 54. Our top story is: Authorities in Llano (LAH-no) found a woman's body at a low-water crossing after historic flooding receded yesterday.

Good afternoon, it's Thursday, October 18th. I’m Elise Randall, and here's your local news from the Austin American-Statesman. Our top story is: The nonprofit Mobile Loaves & Fishes has announced the inclusion of a 20,000-square-foot health care facility to expansion plans for the 27-acre Community First Village development for chronically homeless people. The facility will include respite and hospice services.

Good morning. It's Wednesday, October 17th. I'm Joseph Delaney, and here's your local news from the Austin American-Statesman. The National Weather Service says there’s a 40 percent chance of rain today with a high near 55 degrees. Rain chances continue tonight when the low is expected to be 51 degrees. Our top story is: Flat home sales last month lowered the temperature a bit in Central Texas' long-hot housing market, according to new data from the Austin Board of Realtors. The 0.

Good afternoon. It's Wednesday, October 17th. I'm Kyle Sauerhoefer, and here's your local news from the Austin American-Statesman. Our top story is: President Donald Trump has endorsed fellow Republican and former presidential primary rival Ted Cruz, 5 days before Texans can cast an early vote in the U.S. Senate race. Trump also endorsed Cruz via Twitter as recently as August, when he said he would be “picking the biggest stadium in Texas we can find” to stump for Cruz.

Good morning. It's Tuesday, October 16th. I'm Joseph Delaney, and here's your local news from the Austin American-Statesman. Expect a high near 49 today with an 80 percent chance of rain and up to 20 miles per hour north wind gusts. This evening will be cloudy with a high near 46 and a 40 percent chance of rain. Expect more rain and 40- and 50-degree weather for most of this week. In more weather news: A wintry cold front from Canada brought record-breaking low temperatures.

Good afternoon. It's Tuesday, October 16th. I'm Kyle Sauerhoefer, and here's your local news from the Austin American-Statesman. Our top story is: City officials are acknowledging that they have failed to keep pace with federal and state guidelines for preparing for the rollout of 5G technology.

Good morning. It's Monday, October 15th. I'm Joseph Delaney, and here's your local news from the Austin American-Statesman. Today will be cloudy with a high near 54 and a 70 percent chance of rain with up to 25 miles per hour north wind gusts. Tonight will be cloudy with a low around 47 and a 70 percent chance of rain. Our top story is: Major League Soccer is working on an agreement that would keep the Columbus Crew in Ohio and allow a new franchise to start play in Austin.

Good afternoon. It's Monday, October 15th. I'm Elise Randall, and here's your local news from the Austin American-Statesman. Our top story is: Activist investor Carl Icahn has come out against Dell Technologies’ plan to return to public markets, arguing that the proposed transaction undervalues shares that track its stake in VMware Inc. The billionaire said he would solicit votes against the deal and potentially propose an alternative transaction allowing investors to cash out if they want.

Good morning, it's Friday morning, October 12th. I'm Valikia Newsome, and here's your local news from the Austin American-Statesman. Expect mostly clear skies today, with afternoon highs peaking around 83 degrees. Storms will begin brewing overnight, even as temperatures dip to lows in the upper 60s. By tomorrow, storm chances will reach 50 percent, where they will remain through Sunday.

Good afternoon. It's Friday, October 12th. I'm Elise Randall, and here's your local news from the Austin American-Statesman. Our top story is: Taking the edge off yesterday’s poll that showed him trailing Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas, by 9 points less than a month from Election Day, Democratic U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke of El Paso, announced today that he has raised more than $38.