Austin officially drops from Stage 4 to Stage 3 precaution range - a big step as vaccinated people can now safely forego masks in any situation where social distancing is possible. Governor Greg Abbott adds a general vaccine mandate ban to the agenda of the third special session of the Texas Legislature. Southwest Airlines appears to be recovering from the service crisis it suffered over the weekend into Monday, while the root cause remains a mystery. Tesla's move to Austin is likely to exacerbate real estate and transit issues across the area. Former Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo appears to be out as Chief in Miami, after just six months. Rattlesnake bites strike two local kids - time to refresh the do's and don'ts. George Strait and Willie Nelson will co-headline a huge coming out party for the new Moody Center at UT. The Uchi crew is bringing a more affordable spinoff to downtown Austin next fall. Austin Bergstrom International Airport makes a top-5 ranking for food and beverage options. And a Pacific hurricane stands to cross Mexico and bring the Austin area even more rain late this week.
