FORECAST: Flash flood watch for Austin area until 7 p.m.; rain certain

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Wednesday's Top Story [FORECAST: Flash flood watch for Austin area until 7 p.m.; rain certain]( [FORECAST: Flash flood watch for Austin area until 7 p.m.; rain certain]( Wednesday forecast for Austin: Central Texas will be under a flash flood watch as another bout of rain is expected to roll through the area before moving [Read More »]( Local News [Some Austin students charged for bottled water]( [Some Austin students charged for bottled water]( A handful of Austin middle and high school employees charged students up to $2 for a bottle of water on Monday, even after district officials had said [Read More »]( [Travis County Water District 10 implements Stage 4 restrictions]( [Travis County Water District 10 implements Stage 4 restrictions]( Travis County Water District 10 implemented mandatory stage 4 water restrictions Tuesday morning following reports of low water pressure issues.The [Read More »]( [Williamson County to give free water to county residents who live in Austin]( [Williamson County to give free water to county residents who live in Austin]( In response to Austin's announcement that the city's water could be affected for at least a few more days, Williamson County's emergency management office [Read More »]( [Do your part, Austin: Use these tips for reducing water at home]( [Do your part, Austin: Use these tips for reducing water at home]( With Austin's water utility struggling to provide clean water, the city also is asking residents to cut down on water usage by 15 to 20 percent or the [Read More »]( [Police ID man who died in crash with tractor trailer in South Austin]( [Police ID man who died in crash with tractor trailer in South Austin]( Austin police have identified a man who died in a crash in far South Austin last week as 61-year-old John Herrera.Police say Herrera was driving west on [Read More »]( Business [Senior care company to open second operations in Austin]( [Senior care company to open second operations in Austin]( Honor, an in-home senior care company, is expanding its Central Texas operations with a second Austin location, the company said Tuesday. [Read More »]( [Local businesses trying to stay afloat amid water crisis]( [Local businesses trying to stay afloat amid water crisis]( There was no fresh lettuce or tomatoes for burgers, no lemonade or tea, no ice and no salads — but Hoover Alexander's restaurant on Manor Road [Read More »]( [Photos: IBM unveils cybersecurity center on wheels]( [Photos: IBM unveils cybersecurity center on wheels]( IBM Security brings its newly unveiled "Cyber Tactical Operations Center" to Austin. [Read More »]( [Dave Ramsey: Retirement or debt?]( [Dave Ramsey: Retirement or debt?]( Dear Dave,Do you think I should lower the amount I’m contributing to my 401(k) so I can pay off my house and my truck?— JamieDear Jamie,If [Read More »]( Sports [Texas gains commitment from four-star athlete Peyton Powell]( [Texas gains commitment from four-star athlete Peyton Powell]( Texas’ 2019 recruiting class grew to 19 members on Tuesday when four-star Odessa Permian athlete Peyton Powell pledged to the Longhorns over Oklahoma, Ohio State and TCU. The 6-foot-2, 182-pounder starts at quarterback for Permian and hopes to start his career at the position in college. Depending on his future position, he’s either the second … [Read More »]( [Commitment 101: Texas adds four-star potential in Odessa Permian athlete Peyton Powell]( [Commitment 101: Texas adds four-star potential in Odessa Permian athlete Peyton Powell]( Odessa Permian athlete Peyton Powell became Texas’ 19th commitment in the 2019 class on Tuesday when he publicly pledged to the Longhorns over Oklahoma, Ohio State and TCU. The 6-foot-2, 182-pound four-star starts at quarterback for his high school and expressed a want to play that position in college. His combination of 4.45 speed and … [Read More »]( [Texas safety Caden Sterns excited to go back to Stillwater, where his brother was a star]( [Texas safety Caden Sterns excited to go back to Stillwater, where his brother was a star]( Texas freshman Caden Sterns saw a lot of games in Stillwater while his older brother, Jordan, was tackling everything in sight for the Cowboys. [Read More »]( [Westlake girls cross country team reaches state for first time in 12 years]( [Westlake girls cross country team reaches state for first time in 12 years]( It’s been 12 years since Westlake’s girls cross country team qualified for the state meet, but the Chaps didn’t let that recent [Read More »]( [With Cowboys on deck, Collin Johnson discusses what he learned from last year s benching]( [With Cowboys on deck, Collin Johnson discusses what he learned from last year’s benching]( This season, Texas junior receiver Collin Johnson has developed into one of the top targets in the Big 12. [Read More »]( Opinion [Granlund cartoon: This is scary]( [Granlund cartoon: This is scary]( Dave Granlund cartoon on President Donald Trump ending INF treaty with Russia. [Read More »]( [McKee cartoon: Lottery winnings]( [McKee cartoon: Lottery winnings]( Rick McKee cartoon on winning the lottery. [Read More »]( [Arthur I. Cyr: Britain, the European Union and our national security]( [Arthur I. Cyr: Britain, the European Union and our national security]( “Spooked by Brexit, Mr. Bond?” That is the caption under a photograph of actor Daniel Craig, the current James Bond, pistol in hand, looking [Read More »]( [Beeler cartoon: Modern polling]( [Beeler cartoon: Modern polling]( Nate Beeler cartoon on the midterm elections. [Read More »]( [E.J. Dionne: The hidden costs of the GOP s deficit two-step]( [E.J. Dionne: The hidden costs of the GOP’s deficit two-step]( WASHINGTON -- A truly gifted con artist is someone who pulls off the same scam again and again and keeps getting away with it.Say what you will about [Read More »]( Nation [ So pumped : Die-hard fans ready for World Series in Boston]( [‘So pumped’: Die-hard fans ready for World Series in Boston]( BOSTON (AP) " When Nicolas Doherty couldn't get a ticket to watch the Red Sox play in the World Series in 2013, his mom promised they would get [Read More »]( [Voting access dominates Georgia debate between Abrams, Kemp]( [Voting access dominates Georgia debate between Abrams, Kemp]( ATLANTA (AP) " The first debate between Democrat Stacey Abrams and Republican Brian Kemp in the race for Georgia governor was dominated by charges of [Read More »]( [Records: Suspect in Utah university killing was sex offender]( [Records: Suspect in Utah university killing was sex offender]( SALT LAKE CITY (AP) " A University of Utah student and track athlete who was shot and killed on campus by a former boyfriend had filed a police [Read More »]( [6 children dead, 12 sick in viral outbreak at rehab center]( [6 children dead, 12 sick in viral outbreak at rehab center]( A severe viral outbreak at a New Jersey rehabilitation center for "medically fragile children" has left six youngsters dead and 12 others sick, [Read More »]( [Cosby judge rejects new trial bid; Camille Cosby sees bias]( [Cosby judge rejects new trial bid; Camille Cosby sees bias]( PHILADELPHIA (AP) " A judge on Tuesday rejected Bill Cosby's bid for a new trial or sentencing hearing, leading the comedian's wife, Camille, to [Read More »]( World [Willa roars over Mexico prison island, heads for resort area]( [Willa roars over Mexico prison island, heads for resort area]( MAZATLAN, Mexico (AP) " Hurricane Willa roared over an offshore penal colony and closed in on Mexico's Pacific coast with 120 mph (195 kph) winds [Read More »]( [The Latest: Trump calls Khashoggi killing a total fiasco ]( [The Latest: Trump calls Khashoggi killing a ‘total fiasco’]( ANKARA, Turkey (AP) " The Latest on the killing of Saudi writer Jamal Khashoggi (all times local):2 a.m.U.S. President Donald Trump says he will be [Read More »]( [Trump struggles for a plan should the migrant caravan arrive]( [Trump struggles for a plan should the migrant caravan arrive]( WASHINGTON (AP) " The Trump administration has not settled on a plan for what to do if a migrant caravan arrives at the southern border, despite [Read More »]( [Meghan rushed through Fiji market filled with royal-watchers]( [Meghan rushed through Fiji market filled with royal-watchers]( SUVA, Fiji (AP) " The Duchess of Sussex was rushed through her visit to an indoor market in Fiji's capital Wednesday due to concerns about the large [Read More »]( Austin360 [Antone s Nightclub now selling Antone s Famous Po Boys from Houston]( [Antone’s Nightclub now selling Antone’s Famous Po’ Boys from Houston]( In a move of deeply rooted familial synergy, Antone’s Nightlcub will start serving Houston-based Antone’s Famous Po’ boys. Clifford [Read More »]( [Someone told the El Arroyo sign about the boil-water notice]( [Someone told the El Arroyo sign about the boil-water notice]( Two days into a citywide boil-water notice, Austin's favorite snarky sign sought to offer residents a little comic relief. Mexican restaurant El Arroyo [Read More »]( [How to make boiled water taste better and other tips on adjusting usage]( [How to make boiled water taste better and other tips on adjusting usage]( When was the last time you thought about your drinking water? This week, clean drinking water is at the top of nearly every Austinite's mind as the city [Read More »]( [Odd Duck closing for lunch this Wednesday and Thurdsay in response to water crisis]( [Odd Duck closing for lunch this Wednesday and Thurdsay in response to water crisis]( In an effort to conserve water during the citywide water-boil notice, farm-to-table restaurant Odd Duck will close for lunch this Wednesday and Thursday. [Read More »]( [Best Austin parties on this double-fest weekend]( [Best Austin parties on this double-fest weekend]( Thematically paired, the Texas Book Festival and Austin Film Festival, which concentrate on writers and the writing world, overshadow other social options [Read More »]( [Manage Account]( | [Contact Us](mailto:customercare@statesman.com) | [Privacy Policy]( | [Unsubscribe]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Newsletters]( We have an app for whatever you want - news, weather, entertainment and more. Statesman Live: [iPhone®]( [Android]( Statesman Weather: [iPhone®]( [Android]( Austin360: [iPhone®]( [Android]( Statesman does not participate in unsolicited email. This is a recurring email and was sent to you because you subscribed to receive promotional emails and updates from Statesman during a previous program, promotion or contest. © 2018 GateHouse Media, LLC and Austin American-Statesman. All rights reserved. 305 S. Congress Avenue Austin, TX 78704 (512) 445-3500