❓ Does Rainey Street really have a serial killer?

🩸 A Theranos-Like Device in Austin? Yes.

If you also followed the rise and fall of Theranos, the company that promised blood tests using just a finger prick, you’ll want to read this story. Austin-based Babson Diagnostics launched its blood-testing service, which uses a device to take blood from your fingertip to be sent off for testing, in some Austin pharmacies this month. The device got critical clearance from the FDA last year. [Texas Monthly]

🎙 A Look at Those Serial Killer Rumors

We’ve all heard the whispers: the bodies found in Lady Bird Lake near Rainey Street in recent years are the work of a serial killer. Austin City Council member Zohaib “Zo” Qadri is on the podcast today to share his thoughts on the rumors that have plagued his district. [City Cast Austin]

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📱 H-E-B Testing Out Tap-To-Pay

H-E-B is trying out digital tap-to-pay options at a Central Market location in Dallas before expanding to other stores like those here. [KXAN]

🚒 Austin Firefighters Asking for Extra Cadet Class

The Austin Firefighters Association is asking the city to add an extra cadet class annually so that firefighters’ work weeks can be cut by one hour. [Austin Monitor]