The conviction of Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd could have significant local implications. Vaccines keep getting easier to find, with Austin Public Health extending registration hours to almost 24/7 and offering two walk-up vaccination opportunities in East Austin tomorrow and Friday - Williamson County is also soon to shut down its mass-vaccination centers. 4/20 yesterday saw a push at the Capitol for House legislation for legalization of marijuana, the release of a documentary on the pot industry helmed by a Texas State Senator, and the news that there were no possession arrests in Austin in the last quarter of 2020. The first day of early voting in the current local election saw the most voter turnout since 2013. The Mohawk announces its return to live shows this summer. La Barbecue is fixin' to move. And a survey by Blind finds Austin the most vibrant city in the country for tech professionals.
