Local COVID numbers continue gradual drop through Stage 2 range as two pandemic-related state constitutional amendments are overwhelmingly approved. Leander ISD leaders consider next steps as two bond elections to fund public schools are voted down. Austin Fire Department arson investigators release photos of a man suspected of firebombing the Congregation Beth Israel synagogue on Halloween night. Fredericksburg-area State Rep Kyle Biedermann is stepping down. Texas Football sees a possible discipline-related departure, a second recent transfer portal departure, and the crazy Halloween Monkey Bite story gets even crazier. Austin FC wins its last home match of the club's inaugural season - the first match at Q2 in inclement weather - and ranks high across MLS for home attendance. The touring version of The Masked Singer comes to the Bass Concert Hall next summer, tickets are on sale now. Lazarus Brewing Company is set to expand into the former home of I Luv Video on Airport. And as cooler weather reminds us of last February's ordeal, rain moves out, setting the stage for a beautiful fall weekend.
