Despite COVID concerns, large crowds expected for Austin NYE celebrations

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Revelers in downtown Austin are waiting to ring in 2022, despite public health concerns."Just getting out, celebrating the new year," said Kenneth Cox, who is visiting with his new wife from Utah. "Bringing in the new year right, have a good time."With Austin now in Stage 4, due to the rapidly spreading omicron variant, public health officials are warning against celebrating in large crowds.
"This time of year when we want to celebrate the ringing in of a new year...and hop