Busy and controversial times at the Texas Legislature as bills allowing permitless carrying of handguns, limiting abortion access and banning public camping statewide make progress towards law. A bill that would have handicapped Austin's ability to regulate loud, late-night sound from live music venues effectively dies in the House. Two 17-year-old accused murderers are loose in Austin after having been kept in custody for less than two weeks. A former car dealership sales manager is accused of trafficking firearms from the business. Student tour guides at UT go on strike over "The Eyes Of Texas". Round Rock Express baseball returns to the Dell Diamond tonight after over 600 days away. Again, Austin is the fastest-growing metro in the country (and has been for a decade now). Live music: Continental Club, C-Boy's and the Mohawk announce live music returning to their stages, the future of the Cactus Cafe remains under discussion, and the Statesman runs down the pandemic comeback of several beloved local festivals, including the ACL Fest.
