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Can't abort shit in Texas.
Someone over on Twitter clipped a video of the two planes positions during the event. Here’s a link (warning MP3) to the audio between Austin Bergstrom Tower, Southwest 708 (departing 737), and FedEx 1432 (landing 767).
It looks like the 767 got down to about 76ft before starting their go around and overshot the 737 which was on takeoff roll. Visibility and ceilings were low, RVR (runway visual range) was down to 1800ft-2400ft (lateral) and the ceilings were at about 200ft (vertical), so pretty bad weather. With these numbers being as low as they are, Tower likely was relying on tools like ASDE to track ground movements and radar for approach/departure as they probably couldn’t see the runway. The Southwest plane likely only saw the landing lights of the FedEx plane while they were lifting off. 
I’d heavily suggest against drawing any conclusions about fault until the NTSB or FAA releases a report. >

Controller should have cancelled one of their clearances as soon as it was clear southwest wasn't getting moving quick enough >

Air Traffic Controller here. Willing to bet the controller cleared the FedEx to land pretty far out, forgot about him, couldn't see due to visibility, and cleared the southwest for takeoff. >

What's the penalty for a screw up like this? Is it career ending? I can't imagine the stress you go through every day. >

No definitely not career ending. Possibly a drug test, but most likely not, and some retraining. >

That's good, also goes to show that safety is everyone's job. I'm glad to see the pilots were on top of things and avoided a trajedy. >

Yup, FedEx pilot was definitely on point. Especially with such low visibility. >

Look forward to the dissertation by Admiral Cloudberg on this, eventually! >

So easy to jump to all kinds of conclusions. Bergstrom has had record-breaking traffic and the ice storm had just rolled through (not really affecting the airport but certainly the personnel). >

Well this will make for a good in-depth explanation video on the Blancolirio Youtube channel... the guy does a lot of good aviation-related videos. >

Yep, he’s quick on it!  Juan’s a good guy, local to me. He got known for his coverage of the Oroville Dam spillway incident and rebuilding, taking aerial video of the site as things were going on. >

In Texas, who can I sue for aiding and abetting an aborted flight? >

golf clap >

I totally stopped mid wipe to slow clap. >

When people tell you to shit in your hands and clap, you're not actually supposed to. >


aborted

Texas: Yea you cant do that here >

“Fedex is on the Go.”
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And that’s why we always need two pilots in the cockpit. >

I'm not sure if it is related, but Austin was hit by a major ice storm. Much of the city and surrounding area has been without power due to trees bringing down power lines. There are still major intersections with no traffic lights and homeless people directing traffic. Lots of things are broken and people are exhausted. It wouldn't be surprising for a failure of equipment or personnel related to that. >


homeless people directing traffic

huh. is this a joke or are you being serious? >

I am completely serious. Our police department has noped out of anything short of a murder, so directing traffic is far beneath them. The homeless that usually pan handle at the intersection found people will tip them for being useful. >

Literally crowdfunding traffic infrastructure >

Libertarians paradise >

thought abortions were not allowed in Texas? >

Texas: time to outlaw Planeparenthood >

Good thing Reagan fired all those air traffic controllers. I’m sure that had no lasting effect. >

The fact that this comment has the "controversial" symbol tells me people really don't know their history. Or want to deny it. >

ATC's are used until they burn out, and it's literally illegal for them to protest for better conditions. Like you, I have no idea how that could lead to worse conditions in the pattern or escalating issues with poor flight directing. 
You're right, we should continue the beatings until morale and performance improves >

Firstly, I work in healthcare, so I know even more so than the ATCs about burnout and beatings. Secondly, I also know about rare events, error, and culture of blame. But again, please let me know how the firings of 40 years ago are more meaning than the decision to ignore training and experience in hiring. >

How about we don’t compete on who is burnt out more?
I agree with you though, all those old geezers would have retired long ago anyway. >

As long as physicians have sky high suicide rates, I’ll bring it up, thanks. >

We do too. I’ve known 4 controllers that have killed themselves. I’m just saying it’s not a competition who has it worse. Let’s just bring each other up instead of fighting for the bottom. >

Physicians are the bottom. That’s the point. >

You're getting whooshed on the point pretty hard right now. >

Came to see if there were any abortion jokes being made at Texas's expense, and I was not disappointed.