💉 Measles confirmed in Austin

💉 Measles Confirmed in Austin

Austin’s first case of measles has been confirmed in an unvaccinated infant who likely caught the disease while overseas, city officials announced. No exposures are expected – the infant’s family is vaccinated against the measles. [KXAN]

• It’s the first case here since 2019. Statewide, there have been 148 cases of measles in the latest outbreak. [KUT]

🚒 Why Now Is the Time To Fireproof Your Home

Watching wildfires spread in California this year had many of us wondering how Austin can prepare for such an event. Austin’s Wildfire Division Chief Carrie Stewart is sharing what firefighters learned while dispatched to Los Angeles, what fall fire season is looking like for Central Texas, and how to fireproof your home. [City Cast Austin 🎧]

🏠 Short-Term Rental Rules Changed

Austin City Council members adopted new rules governing short-term rentals, and will start collecting hotel occupancy taxes from house-share platforms April 1. Other changes won’t take effect until after the state’s legislative session ends. [CBS Austin]

😂 SXSW Comedy Lineup Released

We’re just days away from the start of South by Southwest, y’all! The festival released its comedy lineup for this year, which includes Melissa Villaseñor, Aparna Nancherla, and Sam Jay, among dozens of others. [SXSW]

Congratulations to “Where Is This?” aficionado Tisha V. for guessing our final Black History Month photo correctly! This mural is on E.M. Franklin Avenue in East Austin and pays tribute to the contributions of 14 Black Austinites, including Harrison Eppright, Wilhelmina Delco, and J.J. Seabrook.

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