Local COVID new hospitalization average drops slightly for a second day - good short term news, in the midst of a long haul. Eanes and Hays ISD's reverse course and decide to require masking, just as the Texas Supreme Court rules on the side of Governor Greg Abbott's ban on masking requirements by agencies funded by the State - which includes liquor licenses, as Live Nation - producer of the Austin City Limits Music Festival - declares a vaccine proof requirement they'll implement starting between the two ACL weekends in October. A freakish downpour over central Austin causes flooding at the Texas State Capitol and Gregory Gym at UT. Austin FC finds itself dead last in their conference as fans of the team endure debut season doldrums - and Austin's other soccer team, the Austin Bold, are considering skipping town. UT and Westlake QB Sam Ehlinger makes his NFL debut with an interception, a touchdown drive, a run for a 2-point conversion and a pre-season win for the Indianapolis Colts. And Sam's old team, the Texas Longhorns, will hold an open practice at DKR on Wednesday - complete with beer!
