"Mysterious Odor Permeates Austin: What's Causing the Smell?"

The Austin Fire Department received multiple reports of a gas odor in the city, which is attributed to the normal occurrence of oil field odor from the Luling area. The smell, caused by a wind pattern shift after a cold night, collects at ground level and is carried into Austin by south winds. AFD advises against reporting non-specific outdoor odors but encourages reporting specific locations related to natural gas or indoor odors.