😯 Meow Wolf bathhouse planned for Austin

Multiple Waymo Robotaxis Blocked Ambulances During Buford’s Shooting, City Says

Up to five Waymo robotaxis blocked an area set up for ambulances on West Sixth Street during the March mass shooting at Buford’s Backyard Beer Garden, Austin public safety officials revealed this week during a meeting. No Waymo officials attended the meeting. [Austin American-Statesman]

Austin Pride Parade, Festival Theme Revealed

The theme for Austin’s annual Pride parade and festival on Aug. 22 is Viva La Resistencia. Organizers say the theme is about focusing on community resilience. [KXAN]

New Poll Shows Talarico Ahead of Republican Opponents

State Rep. James Talarico is up 40% to 33% against U.S. Senator John Cornyn and 42% to 34% against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in a new University of Texas at Austin poll. A runoff election on May 26 will determine which Republican will face Talarico in November. [Axios Austin]

Meow Wolf Art Bathhouse Planned for Austin

Meow Wolf co-founder Corvas Brinkerhoff is bringing a new immersive art project to Austin next summer. Subversive, a 20,000 square foot bathhouse with saunas, steam rooms, and cold plunges, is expected to open next to Terry Black’s Barbecue on Barton Springs Road next summer. [Tribeza]