Concerns are rising nationally about an increase in hate crimes against Asian-American citizens, and Austin is no exception. A new weekly mass-vaccination site opens for the first time in South Austin this weekend, while Texas continues to lag behind most states in the vaccine effort. APD makes an arrest in last weekend's fatal shooting at Swing Hookah Lounge downtown. UT releases a study on the effects of the pandemic upon Austin. American Airlines announces several new direct flights to and from ABIA. An iconic East Austin bar will return this spring, and an opportunity to invest in an iconic Austin food brand may be on the way.
