U.S. Congressman Chip Roy, who represents a piece of Austin in D.C., is reprimanded for failing to wear a mask inside the House of Representatives, while he and all the other Republicans representing other gerrymandered slices of our city fail to vote in favor of a commission to investigate the January 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. UT declares masking optional on campus, in line with orders from the State and CDC guidelines. Austin real estate remains red hot as inventory inches higher. The Austin City Limits Music Festival will make its 2021 return official today with a lineup announcement at 10 this morning and ticket sales beginning at 12 noon. Violet Crown Cinema downtown returns to public operation this weekend. And, best hustle if you want to get your hands on the new Blue Bell ice cream dream.
