SXSW is upon us, most of the action starting Friday and in full live mode for the first time in three long years, since 2019 - proof of vaccination or a recent negative test will be required to participate and masking is likely to be required for attendance of many indoor events, best to be prepared to mask up - local health officials are advising caution with COVID care as we get back to it. As us locals know, SXSW is known for free events, and also for road closures -smaller crowds and a larger police presence are expected. The SXSW Education Conference started yesterday and runs through Thursday.
In advance of South By visitors, we've also got new guides to Austin's BBQ and coffee shop offerings.
A crawfish festival held near Austin over the weekend was a dismal failure - if you attended and didn't get what you paid for, you may have options.
Texas Parks and Wildlife are strengthening their prescribed burn protocols in the wake of January's Rolling Pines fire in Bastrop County.
Travis County election officials point to new statewide voting restrictions as part of the cause of a website crash on Election Night.
Texas Men's Basketball claims the #4 seed in this year's Big 12 Tournament and will open play against TCU on Thursday night.
A student group at UT has issued a report saying the University's inclusivity of LGTBQ students is lacking.
Three options are being considered by the city for major improvements to Zilker Park.
Austin's rent prices have spiked more dramatically over the last year than those of any other Texas city.
A bat flying around a northwest Austin theater during a screening of the new Batman movie was brought in as a prank by a theater patron.
And wet, chilly weather today is a preview for a potential freeze on the way this weekend.
