Roe v Wade: a University of Texas poll shows that the vast majority of Texas voters believe that abortion should be allowed in some form. Meanwhile, video emerges of physical altercations between protesters and Austin police.
Severe storms are possible today, and Mother's Day weekend will be the hottest of the year so far, with 2022's first triple-digit days possible - a real-time readout of the Texas power grid's status can be nervously monitored here.
A KXAN investigation finds that Governor Greg Abbott has given seats on the Texas Medical Board, tasked to "protect and enhance the public’s health, safety and welfare” to high-dollar donors and business figures with no patient advocacy or medical experience.
Elon Musk's The Boring Company gets the green light for a pedestrian tunnel in Kyle.
Following several days of delay and debate, the City of Austin is likely to move forward with its pilot Universal Basic Income program today.
Early voting for Saturday's election saw only a 6.75% turnout - meanwhile the Travis County Clerk's office is experiencing a shortage of poll workers for Election Day on Saturday - the positions pay $15 to $17 per hour.
Plans to demolish several LGTBQ-friendly bars on 4th Street were put on hold yesterday as the Historic Land Commission initiated historic zoning for the area - however, the move may be too late to halt the eventual razing of those properties.
Actor Jared Padalecki was injured in the high-speed crash of a Tesla Model Y in West Austin last month.
Work by researchers at UT strengthens the theory that the Jovian moon Europa may be capable of sustaining life.
Austin FC: star goalie Brad Stuver will miss Sunday's match vs the L.A. Galaxy with a knee injury, just as midfielder Cecilio Dominguez returns after a suspension by MLS.
The new documentary "Dear Mr. Brody" features flashback scenes that were filmed in classic Austin eateries Joe's Bakery and Nau's Enfield Drug.
Local festival expert Steve Gerken predicts that The War On Drugs, Avril Lavigne, and Beach House are likely to be on next week's ACL Festival lineup reveal, alongside the previously-surmised Stevie Nicks, Dua Lipa and J. Cole.
Weekend live music options: the Avett Brothers play Whitewater Amphitheater Friday and Saturday nights. Friday shows include Kurt Vile and the Violators at ACL Live, and the emo Turnstile Love Connection Tour with Citizen, Ceremony and more at Stubb's. Saturday shows feature legendary feminist punk band Bikini Kill at the Far Out Lounge, Patty Griffin at Gruene Hall, and the Ned Flanders-themed metal act Okilly Dokilly at Empire Control Room And Garage. Sunday sees a second Bikini Kill show at the Mohawk, and an Austin City Limits TV taping with Sylvan Esso at ACL Live. There's a musical to go with your music too, in Summer: The Donna Summer Musical, in session at Bass Concert Hall daily through Sunday.
