U.S. Representative Chip Roy, whose district 21 includes gerrymandered chunks of Austin, is considering a run for the chair of the House GOP Conference, following the ouster of Wyoming's Liz Cheney. Austin's camping ban is back in place but so are encampments - the city is taking a gradual, phased approach to enforcement. Travis County DA Jose Garcia announces a firearm surrender policy as a requirement for bond for certain defendants. Austin Public Health thinks Austin may now or soon be in "herd immunity" territory, while AISD relaxes rules for outdoor masking and quarantine times. Barton Springs Pool now requires reservations for most pool-goers. Austin is to gain a new Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame member as Kathy Valentine will be inducted this year with her band The Go-Go's. And get ready, it's gonna rain.
