Local COVID CTR jumps dramatically, ahead of statewide measurement, while early Omicron studies suggest diminished infection prevention by current vaccines, but sustained effect against severe disease. KUT's Joy Diaz announces a run for Governor. Polling shows a wide lead for Greg Casar over Eddie Rodriguez in their race for U.S. House District 25. City officials plan to direct federal funding into transit improvements around Circuit Of The Americas. A proposed light rail bridge over Lady Bird Lake comes under debate over potential bus access. Capitol Metro weighs kicking cars off of the Drag. IH-35 is named one of the ten deadliest roadways in the U.S. SXSW '22 drops a second list of incoming musical artists. Huston-Tillotson University president Dr. Colette Pierce Burnette, the college's first female leader, announces her retirement. Eater Austin issues awards for the city's best eateries in interesting custom categories. And AFD and APD join forces from stopping an underpants arsonist!
