COVID numbers remain in low Stage 3 range as statewide hospitalizations recede to pre-surge levels - 36 new cases have been traced back to the ACL Festival. AISD prepares to help vaccinate kids with approval for 5-12 expected early next month. Del Valle High is put on hold after a student pulls a BB gun in the cafeteria. Lt. Governor Dan Patrick wants a fourth special session of the Texas Legislature, but the Governor demurs for now. Austin's real estate market enters a "calming trend", while prices remind at record highs - renters are also experiencing very high rates. Austin FC loses to San Jose 4-0, and returns home to face Houston on Sunday. Franklin BBQ announces the re-opening of their dining room in late November. David Chang's Fuku chicken sandwich chain makes its Austin debut today. SXSW '22 releases its first artist list. And the Old Settler's Music Festival kicks off tomorrow, in person for the first time since 2019, at Tilmon, Texas.
