Ava Brendgord KXAN

⛽️Gas prices in Austin right now: Drivers will pay on average $3.67 in Austin-San Marcos metro. Up over a dollar compared to this time last month. That’s slightly above the state average of $3.58. This 711 in central Austin is higher than both averages. #atx #gasprices #aaa

TSA officers have been working without pay during the partial government shutdown. As a small way to show our appreciation for all they do to keep us safe, we donated more than 250 meals for those who worked yesterday at ABIA.

5:30 am at @AustinAirport Tuesday. Lines not too bad at all✈️

The morning rush is over! We’re expecting normal lines for the rest of the day & if anything changes, we’ll be sure to share here. For tomorrow, about 32,000 people will fly out, which isn’t record-breaking busy but that’s busier-than-normal for a Tuesday.

6 am update: Majority of lines are inside.

Long lines continue Monday morning at @AustinAirport. Peak wait times are typically between 4-8 am, the airport says. #atx

5:45 am at @AustinAirport: Lines are all inside for the most part. Lots of airport staff helping out. Lines are organized and moving. #AustinAirport #AUS

Just before 11 a.m. Friday — smooth sailing at Checkpoint 1 at @AustinAirport

BREAKING: Extremely long wait times at @AustinAirport Friday morning. Video is from around 5:30 am.

Extended lines for TSA began this morning around 5 am & cleared up around 7 am. Lines are now at a regular volume but conditions can change at any time given the volume of travelers this weekend.   Please give yourself plenty of time if you're flying out of AUS this weekend!

Statement from @AustinAirport: “AUS is experiencing higher passenger volumes as spring break travel coincides with Austin’s spring festival season…The partial federal government shutdown remains in effect, and unanticipated delays may continue to occur.”

UPDATE: Lines are back inside as of 7 a.m. Busy, but normal for this time of year.

AUS expects 35,000+ departing travelers today, so we recommend travelers to arrive 2.5 - 3 hours early & be prepared for lines for TSA, airline ticket counters, & more.

Following the March 1 tragedy downtown, several of my colleagues and I sent a letter to Waymo regarding reports that an autonomous vehicle obstructed first responders. In emergencies, every second matters. We’ve invited Waymo to meet with Council committees to discuss solutions.

Tragic start to Wed morning: 3 children have died and 2 adults and another child were taken to the hospital after a fire inside Burl North Apartments in southeast Austin. A firefighter was also injured, but treated and released. Fire is under investigation: @austinfiredept

Our campus community is invited to come together for a candlelight vigil hosted by Student Government, for a moment of remembrance, solidarity and reflection. Wednesday, March 4 7 - 8 p.m. Main Mall Campus resources will be available for students. All are welcome 🧡

After Sunday's deadly mass shooting on West 6th: 91 blood donations were collected and over 120 donors were registered at yesterday's blood drive at City Hall in #Austin. "Tremendous response and huge help for the community supply," We Are Blood said.

Savitha was one of our superstar students at the UT Austin McCombs school of business - she was set to graduate this May, and then she was on to start her career at a big professional services firm. She was a double major with honors. Involved in student organizations - a light in the classroom. Absolutely crushing to lose her. That location on 6th Street is pretty far west of Congress (toward Lamar), and considered safe by our students. Really no words to express the wave of sadness rolling over @UTexasMcCombs and @UTAustin. Other students are still in the hospital in very serious conditions - this is a very tough week for our community, the families, and #ATX in general. Thanks for releasing this information.

Candles, ribbon, and a growing memorial of flowers outside of Buford’s on Tuesday morning. The candles have the names of those who passed away after Sunday’s mass shooting: Ryder and Savitha. A third person, Jorge Pederson, also passed away, according to APD.

We are sad to report a 3rd victim has passed away as a result of the shooting on West Sixth Street yesterday morning. The victim has been identified as 30-year-old Jorge Pederson.