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Vol. 43, No. 40

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Kingcast Host and Online Film Journalism Legend Scott Wampler Dies Film community and filmmakers praise the Austin film lover

Day Trips & Beyond: June Events Roundup Balmorhea, Big Bend, Boquillas, Bois d'Arc, and blueberries

Viggo Mortensen Looks Homeward in The Dead Don’t Hurt How his Western centers women’s struggles over men’s wars

Austin FC Swings Big for Accomplished Winger Osman Bukari Ghanaian winger becomes Austin FC’s club-record signing

Driussi Miss, Potential Injury Doom Austin FC In Loss to Portland Timbers Club breaks home win streak in 2-0 defeat

NEWS

Meet the New Man Leading the City of Austin

City Manager Broadnax discusses police, homelessness, and more

by Austin Sanders

Challenger Maggie Ellis Unseats Edward Smith in 3rd Court of Appeals Race

Progressive values win tight runoff

by Lina Fisher

County Mental Health Provider Union Says Bosses Should Explain Firing Decisions They’re demanding new policies around dismissals

Challenger Maggie Ellis Unseats Edward Smith in 3rd Court of Appeals Race Progressive values win tight runoff

How Much Will Rent Increase if Voters Approve Austin ISD Property Tax Boost? Most renters can expect less than $35 change in monthly rent

Austin State Hospital Reopens This Summer Texas overhauls psychiatric system aiming to free up jails

Austin Elders: Meet the Unflappable 102-Year-Old Evelyn Plowman Of Horses and Hells Angels and Herb in the Attic

FOOD

Restaurant Review: Craft Omakase

This elite, 22-course omakase menu is exactly as filling as it sounds ... but we wouldn’t skip a single course

by Taylor Tobin

First Look: Deep End Subs

Sandwich artiste Andy Todd keeps Highland hipster vibe alive

by Haris Qureshi

Restaurant Review: Craft Omakase This elite, 22-course omakase menu is exactly as filling as it sounds ... but we wouldn’t skip a single course

First Look: Deep End Subs Sandwich artiste Andy Todd keeps Highland hipster vibe alive

Restaurant Review: LeRoy and Lewis Barbecue The BBQ trailer-turned-brick and mortar is generally delicious but could use a more streamlined menu

First Look: Lil’ Easy Fine Cajun Food & Bar Eastside dive promises casual Cajun and vibey outdoor boozing

Restaurant Review: Redbud Ice House The latest concept from MaieB Hospitality crafts a modern Austin spin on a Texas classic

MUSIC

Jon Muq Album Release, Hole in the Wall Anniversary, and More Crucial Concerts

All manner of sounds for every ear

Matt Meshbane Launches a GoFundMe

Veteran booker/engineer plots Hoots for HAAM concert series

by Carys Anderson

Matt Meshbane Launches a GoFundMe Veteran booker/engineer plots Hoots for HAAM concert series

Last Week in Live Music: Waxahatchee, Gustaf, Idles, and More 56 photos by David Brendan Hall

From Songwriting Greats to New Artists, Kerrville Folk Festival Champions Multigenerational Folk Excellence Drag performer / singer-songwriter Flamy Grant returns to the main stage after last year’s New Folk Competition win

Review: Nova, NovApocalypse Experimental folk-pop player Nova’s sophomore release gets twisted

Croy and the Boys, Warpaint, a Metal Fest, and More Crucial Concerts Recommended shows for the week

SCREENS

Kingcast Host and Online Film Journalism Legend Scott Wampler Dies

Film community and filmmakers praise the Austin film lover

by Richard Whittaker

Latest Film Reviews

In a Violent Nature, The Big Bend, and Wildcat

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Viggo Mortensen Looks Homeward in The Dead Don’t Hurt How his Western centers women’s struggles over men’s wars

Ethan Hawke and the Inner Life of Flannery O’Connor in Wildcat Finding the drama of an author who laughed at her own biography

Five Deeper-Cut Panels to Catch at ATX TV Festival It’s go time, TV nerds

Life as a War Boy Dressing as Furiosa's most disposable characters

The CW Cancels Austin-Made Walker Show starring Jared Padalecki filmed locally for four seasons

ARTS & CULTURE

Inside the Small Presses Driving Austin’s Literary Scene

Meet the local small presses committed to publishing diverse literature

by Carys Anderson

“A Trajectory of Grief” Traverses Tragedy

Monica Martinez-Diaz deals with death through digital collage

by Cat McCarrey

“A Trajectory of Grief” Traverses Tragedy Monica Martinez-Diaz deals with death through digital collage

Greek Fest, Taylor Swift Wrestling, and More Weekend Events No weekend plans? We have some suggestions.

ATX TV Festival, Burlesque Festival, and More Events to Start Your Week The weekend is over, but that won't stop us

Review: Deaf Austin Theatre’s Tiny Beautiful Things Fostering connection through Cheryl Strayed’s advice columns

COLUMNS

The Austin Chronic: I Really Needed a Lazy Day at Lazy Daze

An Amsterdam-style coffee shop where you can smoke inside

by Kevin Curtin

The Off Beat: A Hot Luck Switcheroo

Chefs talk music – and artists talk food – ahead of the fest

by Carys Anderson

Qmmunity: Rainbows, Rainbows, and More Rainbows

Local technicolor pop star Kady Rain discusses her Pride kickoff party and the importance of supporting queer artists

by James Scott

Day Trips: Bend, Texas

Five reasons to take the Bend in the road

by Gerald E. McLeod