Austin/ Community & Society
Published on March 03, 2020
Top Austin news: Grackle bird sculpture set on fire; petition calls for SXSW cancellation; morePhoto: Pixabay/Pexels

Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Austin.

Dallas chef’s social media tantrum over Austin restaurant dinner sparks outrage

A reported zero-dollar tip and "insulting" Instagram messages from pop-up chef Peter Barlow caused a stir over the weekend.

Read the full story on Eater Dallas.

Austin City Hall grackle bird sculpture extinguished after being 'fully engulfed' in flames, police report says

Police said a person was witnessed lighting the sculpture on fire with a lighter and the person was taken into custody.

Read the full story on KVUE.

Delta Airlines adds new flight from Austin to Seattle

Delta has expanded its presence in Austin by adding a second flight to Seattle, the airline announced.

Read the full story on KVUE.

Austin man accused of evading arrest in police car

Police said the man had also been arrested on Feb. 17 for evading arrest on foot.

Read the full story on KVUE.

Fears of coronavirus prompt online petition to cancel SXSW gathering in Austin

An online petition calling for the cancellation of SXSW in Austin this year because of the coronavirus has drawn more than 20,000 signatures.

Read the full story on USA TODAY.


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