COVID stats remain near their recent record peak. Del Valle ISD cancels classes due to staff shortages today, Round Rock ISD students stage a walkout over pandemic policy, and Austin ISD teachers say a proposed scheduling change will degrade teaching performance. Amber Alert: a Buda teenager is missing since last night. If you've been wondering how the power grid is holding up in the cold, there's an ERCOT dashboard to watch. Energy Transfer LP walks back threats to cut natural gas supply to one of Texas' biggest power generators. The Rolling Pines fire near Bastrop sees 70% containment and a lifting of evacuation orders. Austin is far and away #1 in the country for new millennial homeowners. The Texas Monthly BBQ Festival moves from Austin to Lockhart for 2022. Jimmy Buffett announces a June show at the Moody Center. The original sign from the Armadillo World Headquarters is up for auction. And a gradual warmup starts today, leading to a mild weather weekend.
