As cedar fever season begins, it's time to distinguish between those symptoms and those of COVID-19. After a court ruling, UT officials reverse course, and will not enforce federal mandates for employee vaccinations. Another court ruling finds that new limits on abortion are contrary to the state Constitution, but does not block the enforcement of the new law. The City is purchasing a hotel to serve as an expansion of shelter for domestic violence victims. Austin-area schools see seven shooting threats in seven days, as AISD focuses on improving Mendez Middle School's performance under threat of a state takeover. A study of 311 calls shows Austin to be one of the "most relaxed" cities in the U.S., however we also rank high on a list of cities experiencing widespread theft of packages from porches. Travis County officials continue developing contingency plans for severe winter weather - as Austin flirts with high temperature records this Friday.
