Austin American-Statesman

Good afternoon, it's Wednesday, June 13. I'm Kyle Sauerhoefer and here's your local news from the Austin American-Statesman. East Austin City Council Member Ora Houston announced today that she will not seek re-election in November. Houston said she made the decision after months of thinking and discussing with those in her inner circle. Three residents have previously announced plans to run for the District 1 seat. Houston first took office Jan. 6, 2015.

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

Good afternoon, it's Tuesday, June 12. I'm Kyle Sauerhoefer and here's your local news from the Austin American-Statesman. Fewer Austin students feel safe at school, according to the results of a new student survey. 12 percent of students said they never feel safe at school or only feel safe “a little.” The percentage of students who said they felt safe at school dropped four percentage points since the 2016-17 school year to 88 percent this year.

Good morning, it's Monday, June 11. I'm Joseph Delaney and here's your local news from the Austin American-Statesman. Today will start mostly cloudy, but the sun will come out gradually, according to the National Weather Service. The high will be close to 96 degrees, with heat index values as high as 101. Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low around 75.

Good afternoon, it's Monday, June 11. I'm Elise Randall and here's your local news from the Austin American-Statesman. More than 10,000 Texas Republicans are in San Antonio today for what the party likes to call the “largest political gathering in the free world.” In January, the State Republican Executive Committee voted to censure Republican House Speaker Joe Straus for obstructing the party’s conservative legislative agenda.

Good morning, it's Friday, June 8. I'm Joseph Delaney and here's your local news from the Austin American-Statesman. Today will start mostly cloudy but the sun will come out gradually, according to the National Weather Service. The high will be close to 96 degrees, with heat index values as high as 101. Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low of around 75. Our top story: The Austin school district’s new police chief said he plans to protect students without arming teachers.

Good afternoon, it's Friday, June 8. I'm Kyle Sauerhoefer and here's your local news from the Austin American-Statesman. Austin City Manager Spencer Cronk announced today that he has tapped Brian Manley to be Austin’s permanent police chief and does not plan to conduct a national search. Manley’s appointment will require City Council approval. The council is expected to consider the measure next week.

Good morning, it's Thursday, June 7. I'm Lynn Norris and here's your local news from the Austin American-Statesman. Today’s weather will be mostly sunny, with a high near 96 degrees and heat index values as high as 102, according to the National Weather Service. Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low around 75. Our top story is: KLRU is announcing today that it will move its operations to Austin Community College’s Highland campus in 2020.

Good afternoon, it's Thursday, June 7. I'm Elise Randall and here's your local news from the Austin American-Statesman. U.S. citizens, businesses and institutions can now store precious metals in the Texas Bullion Depository, which is run by Austin-based vendor Lone Star Tangible Assets under the oversight of the state comptroller’s office. The depository accepts and insures gold, silver, platinum, palladium and rhodium. Clients can ship bullion to the depository or submit it in-person.

Good morning, it's Wednesday, June 6. I'm Joseph Delaney and here's your local news from the Austin American-Statesman. Today’s weather will be mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99 degrees and heat index values as high as 105, according to the National Weather Service. Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low around 76.