Good afternoon, it's Wednesday, July 18. I'm Kyle Sauerhoefer, and here's your local news from the Austin American-Statesman. Our top story is: The case of the half-million missing purple martins has been cracked. Their disappearance from their normal roosting grounds in Austin caused a stir among Austin birders who wait to see them each summer before their migration to South America.

Good morning, it's Wednesday, July 18. I'm Valikia Newsome, and here's your local news from the Austin American-Statesman. Today will be sunny and hot, with a high near 103. Tonight, expect mostly clear skies, with a low around 77. Our top story is: Austin Mayor Steve Adler has raised more than $291,000 for his re-election campaign since January, plus more than $283,000 in late 2017, according to his latest campaign finance report. Adler has also loaned himself almost $450,000.

Good afternoon, it's Tuesday, July 17. I'm Kyle Sauerhoefer, and here's your local news from the Austin American-Statesman. Our top story is: Texas health officials confirmed today that they are tracking 3 cases of the West Nile virus, including 1 in Travis County. The Texas Department of State Health Services said 2 cases of a less severe illness related to the virus, called West Nile fever, also have been reported: 1 in Travis County and 1 in Galveston County.

Good morning, it's Tuesday morning, July 17. I'm Joseph Delaney, and here's your local news from the Austin American-Statesman. High temperatures in the 100s continue in what could end up being Austin’s hottest week so far this year. Today will be sunny and hot, with a high near 101. The evening will be mostly clear with a low around 75. Forecasters are urging Austin residents to take it slow outside the rest of the week, and stay hydrated.

Good afternoon, it's Monday, July 16. I'm Elise Randall, and here's your local news from the Austin American-Statesman. Our top story is: Authorities released court documents today that say ballistics evidence ties a man accused of randomly shooting Austin motorists last week, with the killing of his neighbor 2 days earlier. Charles Curry was charged with murder Friday night in the death of his neighbor, 32-year-old Christian Meroney.

Good morning, it's Monday, July 16. I'm Joseph Delaney, and here's your local news from the Austin American-Statesman. Today is going to be sunny and hot, according to the National Weather Service, with a high near 100 degrees. Tonight will be mostly clear, with a low around 75 degrees. Today’s top story is: In a 5-day trial set to kick off this morning in Austin, the fate of another abortion-related restriction in Texas will be decided by a federal judge.

Good afternoon, it's Friday, July 13. I'm Kyle Sauerhoefer, and here's your local news from the Austin American-Statesman. Our top story is: Austin police investigators provided more details today about a shooting rampage in South Austin. 29-year-old Charles Curry is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in connection with 4 shooting incidents that injured 2 women Wednesday.

Good morning, it's Friday, July 13. I'm Valikia Newsome, and here's your local news from the Austin American-Statesman. Today will be partly sunny with a high near 96 and a heat index as high as 102. At night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of around 75. Our top story is: Austin police said yesterday that a former policy analyst at the Legislature is a suspect in Monday’s fatal shooting of a man at a South Austin apartment complex.

Good afternoon, it's Thursday, July 12. I'm Elise Randall, and here's your local news from the Austin American-Statesman. Our top story is: A plan to extend the Shoal Creek trail from its current northern end at West 38th Street includes removing parking from a 4-mile stretch, and using that asphalt for a 2-way bike lane. The 122-page proposal released in mid-June is the fruit of a year-long study by the Shoal Creek Conservancy.

Good morning, it's Thursday, July 12. I'm Valikia Newsome, and here's your local news from the Austin American-Statesman. Today will be mostly hot with a high near 97 and a heat index as high as 101. At night, it will be partly cloudy with a low of around 75.