COVID hospitalizations settle into the lower end of Stage 3, as the University of Texas honors two of its researchers for their efforts in developing coronavirus vaccine technology. Several area school districts are starting two hours late today due to high water from last night's rainfall. AISD says a new Tik Tok challenge encouraging kids to assault teachers is a very bad idea. A local teen dies after her car drops from a north Austin overpass. Austin Police Department watchdog finds that APD's use of force policies are still poorly aligned with public opinion, while the Department promotes an Asian-American woman to the rank of Commander for the first time. Round Rock State Rep. James Talarico announces he'll run for Austin's House District 50 seat next year as incumbent Celia Israel steps down to run for Mayor. KVUE-TV hosts a debate on Prop A tonight at 6pm. Elle.com has released a beautiful, if superficial, travel guide to Austin. And as the rain moves out, a cold front moves in - a noticeably cooler weekend is inbound.
