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For decades, the entertainment district was the heartbeat of Austin’s live music scene. But after years of decay and pandemic-fueled losses, some wonder if the historic stretch is on its farewell tour.
Austinites share mixed reactions to new CDC, MLB mask guidelines
Austinites share mixed reactions to new CDC, MLB mask guidelines
Under the CDC’s new guidelines, fully vaccinated persons no longer have to wear a mask indoors or outdoors - with the exception of public transport. I’m very happy, very thankful, said Bob Woody, president of the East Sixth Street Community Association. Ready for it to be over.
For others, nothing is going to change - for now. We re looking at it from more of a safety, precautionary standpoint, and we just don t see why we would change now, said Simon Madera, owner of Taco Flats and La Holly in East Austin. ‘ We don t want to establish even more confusion.
Austin Mayor Steve Adler speaking against HB 3813 at a press conference on Monday. (Screenshot from livestream via Mayor Steve Adler s Facebook page)
City officials, along with representatives from Austin’s music venues, came out in strong opposition this afternoon to HB 3813, a bill that would strip large cities of their power to regulate amplified sound coming from bars.
At an afternoon press conference, held at 3ten ACL Live, Mayor Steve Adler portrayed Austin’s sound policies as the result of extended civic relations.
“This community, consisting of residents, music industry representatives, and clubs, came together and resolved years-long disputes about how everybody can exist in peace and in a way that maximizes quality of life for the entire community,” he said. “That’s what good neighbors do. In this instance, the outside interference from the legislature would be misguided, misdirected, not welcome, and not appropriate.”