Local COVID numbers continue low plateau as widespread adult booster approval arrives. Outside energy experts say the Texas grid is not in good shape for winter weather, despite signals to the contrary from Texas officials. A second shooting in less than a week happens in the East Sixth Street bar district, as illegal gun incidents downtown spike. A suspect in a September Austin murder is caught in Las Vegas. January 25 is set for a special election date to replace Greg Casar in the District 4 Austin City Council seat. Austin is ranked the #1 best city to move to in the entire world (surprise!), while we also pull a ninth-straight perfect annual score for local policies related to our LGBTQ community. Two local women gain acclaim for their accomplishments in emergency response and poetry. Hestia is ranked the 4th best new restaurant in America by Esquire. Netflix launches two new reality shows - Roaring Twenties and the sixth season of Queer Eye - both shot on location in Austin. And a rollercoaster is coming weather-wise over the next week, the result of two inbound cold fronts.
