Around Austin-Shoppers were caught off guard when a thunderous downpour hit Rollingwood Trader Joe shoppers. Wednesday July 16th 2026, 15:32. The locale experienced 0.8 inches of rain in the last 24 hours with only 0.05 inches expected in the next 24 hours. (Apple Forecast). High temperatures will rise from 84°F today to 90°F tomorrow and progressively higher peaking at 98°F next Thursday.

Around Austin-Morning Fog and Drizzle in the exurban Austin Hill Country. Thursday July 16th 2026, 09:32.

Around Austin-A local familiar with Shoal Creek near the Shoal Creek Saloon commented this afternoon, "Highest I've ever seen!" With 0.7 inches of rain in the last 24 hours on top of previous precipitation has Shoal Creek and other urban streams rising to high levels. See another image of Shoal Creek below. Wednesday July 15th 2026, 17:15. Shoal Creek crossing below the Shoal Creek Greenbelt.

Around Austin-Beneficial rain finally arrived to the Austin Metropolitian area overnight. Earlier rain in this recent set of storms hit hard to West and Southwest Texas. Locally, 0.55 inches dropped in the last 24 hours and 1.45 inches are expected in the next 24 hours. Rain chances are 80% of Thursday and 40% for Friday keeping the high temperatures 85° and 90° respectively. (Apple Forecast). Above traffic this morning at Westlake Drive and North Capital of Texas Highwa

Around Austin-Lake Austin views. View of the safety line just before the Tom Miller Dam. See more images below. Wednesday July 8th 2026. Scenic lookout from the LCRA building at 3701 Lake Austin Boulevard. More views below. View of homes in the Stratford Neighborhood.

Around West Lake Hills Texas-Hillside homes. Wednesday morning July 8th 2026. See more views below. Hillside homes. View of the Riverboat "The Commodore" and hillside homes. See https://www.austinriverboats.com for details regarding "The Commodore" and other services. Riverside and Hillside homes along Lake Austin in West Lake Hills. View of a boat dock at Oyster Point and a view of hillside homes in West Lake Hills, Texas.

Around Austin-The iconic Hula Hut sign. The HULA HUT 3825 Lake Austin Boulevard, 512-476-4852, https://www.hulahut.com

Around Austin-Quince Lakehouse "Waterside spot with views of Lake Austin featuring a menu of global small plates and a bar." Quince Lakehouse, 3825 Lake Austin Boulevard #201, 512-334-9426. https://www.quincesma.com

Around Austin-Top 25 Austin Employers. Top 25 list selected from the "Austin Business Journal" July 3-9, 2026 pp18-91 "Austin-Area Largest Employers, RANKED BY LOCAL EMPLOYEES." See ABJ for the full list of 50 and much detail. Image from RM2244.COM archive "Blues on the Green" June 10th 2026. The Top 25 are; HEB 27,721 employees, Tesla 16,500, Ascension Texas 16,200, St. David's Healthcare 13,259, Amazon 11,000, Apple 10,000, Dell 7,348, IBM 6,000, Baylor Scott & While Hea

Around Austin-July rain expected to continue for a few hours. A heavy downpour started locally around noon and will bring a forecasted 0.2 inches. Saturday July 9th 2026. Chances of rain are forecasted from Sunday through Thursday keeping high temperatures between 80°-92°F. See a closeup below.

Around Austin-"Neighborthoods of Austin" map created by the "Soup Factory Gang" is available at ATown 5202 Burnet Road, 512-323-2533 or Online at https://www.keepatownweird.com

Around West Lake Hills Texas-Happiest of Moments. In the zone! Best Pupper. Most Patriotic Dressed-Couple. Most Patriotic Dressed-Family. Most Patriotic Dressed Boy-As an Eagle. Most Patriotic Dressed-Girls. Troop 72 Color Guard. Flanked by her Daughters, this lady was experiencing her 100th July 4th. Most Patriotic Dressed Adult, 89 Years Old!

Around West Lake Hills Texas-July 4th Parade, those on wheels. Genesis Wealth Trammell Cooper at the wheel. Westlake FD led the way. State Farm pulls trailer of Eanes dignitaries. HEB. JoJo's Bakery "Best New Business of 2025" West Lake Hills City Council. "Young Citizen of 2025." 1921 Model T, City of West Lake Hills, followed by a youngster on wheels. Brookdale. Patriotic Citizen. Four Oaks Medicare Planning. https://www.calltosca.com The Tosca Gruber Group, Coldwell Ban

Around West Lake Hills-July 4th Parade-"Watching the Parade" Infant to Grands enjoy the morning parade. Family fun. Joyous.

Around West Lake Hills Texas-Troop 72 provided the Color Guard and marched the parade. Westlake High School Drum Corp delivered a sharp cadence. Brookdale Walker with Electric Guitar Rimmed Red, White and Blue shades. Brookdale providing fans apropos for the Summer heat. Westlake Chamber of Commerce coordinates this event annually. Dachshunds bring delight. Westbank Libraries. Citizen walkers enjoying the stroll. Amazing homegrown Patriotic Spirit. The family that parades tog

Around West Lake Hills Texas-July 4th Celebration & Parade-amy's ice creams free "COME AND SCOOP IT" was greatly appreciated. Below Texas Honey Ham served up free breakfast tacos in a big way. Chick-fil-A poured free drinks and had a spin contest for coupons. Texas Honey Ham fed all comers! Chick-fil-A poured free drinks and had a spin contest for coupons.

Around West Lake Hills Texas-Westlake High School Senior (2027) Adrianna Zock moved the July 4th crowd with a patriotic a cappella rendition of "The Star Spangled Banner." Scout Troop 72 participated as the color guard and in the parade. More July 4th coverage to follow in the coming days.

Around West Lake Hills, Texas-Celebrate America's 250th by attending local events in Bee Cave, Rollingwood, Tarrytown, Austin and West Lake Hills. The West Lake Hills event is at 101 Westlake Drive, 0830 this Saturday July 4th 2026. Check your local area for many of the other events. Image above, signage in front of 101 Westlake Drive on Texas RM 2244.

Around Austin-Morning drive from West to East Austin and back. Above along I-35 a glimpse of "I was born here, I was grown here" by Rex Hamilton. See the full 60 foot mural at https://www.rexsterlinghamiltonart.com More images below. Walking by "Industry Everyday Late Night" on East 6th. See https://www.eastside.industrytx.com "Floral Mural" by Helena on Navasota between East 5th and East 6th. See https://www.helenamartinart.com for details about Helena. On Navasota. Eas

Around Austin-Downtown skyline views from the "Skyline Overlook." The overlook provides a view from East Austin of the prominent downtown skyline. Middle is the Waterline Tower, the tallest in Texas at 1025 feet and to the right the Indeed Building. The Frost Bank tower is just right of the utility tower. Image Monday morning June 29th 2026. Close up view. View of the Oracle Building.