Austin American-Statesman

Good morning, it's Friday, June 21st. I’m Joseph Delaney and here's your local news from the Austin American-Statesman. Forecasters are calling for another hot, sunny day to close out the week in Austin. Afternoon highs are expected to peak around 96 degrees, with a heat index reaching as high as 106. Clouds should begin rolling into the area on Saturday, along with a 20% chance for showers. Chances for rain will increase to 30% on Sunday, then 40% on Monday.

It’s Thursday, June 20th. I'm Elise Randall, and here's your local news from the Austin American-Statesman. Our top story is: City leaders say 3 DNA processing contracts worth $305,000 should clear up Austin’s rape kit backlog once and for all. Austin City Council members unanimously approved the contracts with Forensic Science Solutions, Marshall University Research, and Riley, Welch, and LaPorte & Associates Forensic Laboratories.

Good morning, it's Thursday, June 20th. I’m Kyle Sauerhoefer and here's your local news from the Austin American-Statesman. Forecasters are expecting today to be the hottest day of the week in Austin, even after the heat index yesterday reached well above 100 degrees. The temperature in the downtown Austin-area will likely hit 100 degrees in the afternoon, but humidity could make the area feel as hot as 110 degrees.

It’s Wednesday, June 19th. I'm Kyle Sauerhoefer, and here's your local news from the Austin American-Statesman. Our top story is: Issuing a long-awaited ruling that has delayed action in the securities fraud case against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, the state’s highest criminal court today declined to revisit its November ruling that blocked prosecutors from being paid for their work on the case. The next move will be up to 3 appointed prosecutors.

Good morning, it's Wednesday, June 19th. I'm Kyle Sauerhoefer and here's your local news from the Austin American-Statesman. Austin is in for a scorcher today as afternoon temperatures are expected to hit 98 degrees, with a heat index as high as 107. Tomorrow, the National Weather Service is calling for a high of 100 degrees. Officials are warning area residents to be careful while outside, and to make sure to never leave pets or kids in vehicles.

It’s Tuesday, June 18th. I'm Kyle Sauerhoefer, and here's your local news from the Austin American-Statesman. Our top story is: Hoodies, baseball caps, strapless tops, and halters will no longer get you sent to the principal’s office under a revamped dress code policy adopted by the Austin district.

Good morning, it's Tuesday, June 18th. I'm Joseph Delaney and here's your local news from the Austin American-Statesman. Forecasters are calling for a hot, partly sunny day. Afternoon temperatures are expected to peak at 94 degrees, with a heat index up to a blistering 103. Sunshine and temperatures in the upper 90s are expected to continue through Friday before slight chances for showers return over the weekend. Our top story is: A massive mixed-use project calling for 3.

It’s Monday, June 17th. I'm Elise Randall, and here's your local news from the Austin American-Statesman. Our top story is: U.S. District Judge Robert Pitman has called a hearing today in Austin to determine if a Philadelphia law firm will be sanctioned for failing to turn over documents in a Title IX compliance lawsuit against Baylor University.

Good morning, it's Monday, June 17th. I'm Joseph Delaney and here's your local news from the Austin American-Statesman. Today will be partly sunny, with a 30% chance of rain, mostly after 8am. The high will be near 92. Tonight, it’ll be mostly cloudy, with a 30% chance of rain, mainly before 8pm. The low is around 74. Our top story is: 12 years after opening its first Austin office, California-based Google intends to keep growing here — and in a significant way.

It’s Friday, June 14th. I'm Kyle Sauerhoefer, and here's your local news from the Austin American-Statesman. Our top story is: Plenty of variables go into determining individual rates for car insurance, but in Austin they've coalesced into a simple rule of thumb. If you live east of Interstate 35, you’re probably paying more than similar drivers in much of the rest of the city.