Beto O'Rourke formally announces his candidacy for Governor of Texas. Local COVID numbers continue hovering in upper Stage 2 range as the City seeks feedback on its vaccine operations. Winter infrastructure worries: a review of last winter's death toll offers a sobering reminder as the head of PUC says power providers have two weeks to get ready. The Rally For Kindness marks Austin's resistance to recent anti-Semitic incidents. Zohaib Qadri announces his candidacy for the District 9 Austin City Council seat, while longtime Travis County Clerk Dana Debouvoir announces her retirement. Austin ISD faces a $62 million budget shortfall due to low enrollment numbers. Texas Football hits a historic low with a five-game losing streak - including the loss to injury of star RB Bijan Robinson - while Texas Women's Basketball marks a huge win over defending national champions Stanford. Westlake, Lake Travis, Vandergrift and Bowie are among local high school football teams who scored wins in the opening weekend of the championship playoffs. The Fear The Walking Dead production walks to Georgia after funding cuts by the Texas Legislature. And warm weather continues, but a cool snap is coming before the weekend.
