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Glossy by Kind Clinic Offers Gender-Affirming Aesthetic Treatments New non-surgical services help affirm gender and image

Sunbird Fest Offers Solidarity to Palestine Four-day event with intention for Palestinian liberation

Court Ruling Could Kill the Austin Police Department’s Secret Misconduct File The G file has its day in court

Advocacy Groups Demand Tangible Plan for Legal Defense at Bail Hearings Short test run of the program didn’t cut it, they say

Hot Summer Nights’ 2024 Lineup Has Arrived Over 125 local acts play for free July 18-20

NEWS

Austin ISD Sees Opportunity for Big Money in Landlording

Untapped properties could help teachers, per superintendent

by Brant Bingamon

Russian-Born Austinites Supporting Ukraine by Bringing Medical Supplies

Inna Adamovich is making sacrifices for Ukraine

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Russian-Born Austinites Supporting Ukraine by Bringing Medical Supplies Inna Adamovich is making sacrifices for Ukraine

State Prepares to Kill Murderer, Spiritual Leader on Death Row Ramiro Gonzales has “so much potential”

Community Organizer Doug Greco Challenges Kirk Watson Mayor’s race shaping up to be Watson vs. three other liberals

Austin ISD Sees Opportunity for Big Money in Landlording Untapped properties could help teachers, per superintendent

FOOD

Tacodeli to Open Stand-Alone Restaurant on South Lamar

Obsessed with Doña sauce? Meet the Doña Rita.

by Jasmine Iman Wright

First Look: Deep End Subs

Sandwich artiste Andy Todd keeps Highland hipster vibe alive

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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

MUSIC

Album Review: Big Bill’s Strawberry Seed

Austin’s Big Bill grows up – sort of

by Carys Anderson

Crosstalk: A New Radio Coffee and Bad Larry's Brick and Mortar Are on Their Way

Music news from around the ATX

by Carys Anderson

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Crosstalk: A New Radio Coffee and Bad Larry's Brick and Mortar Are on Their Way Music news from around the ATX

Album Review: Big Bill’s Strawberry Seed Austin’s Big Bill grows up – sort of

DIIV on Surviving Capitalism, Being Shoegaze Elders, and Frog in Boiling Water Indie rockers play new album at Emo’s June 21

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SCREENS

Memorial Announced for Film Giant Tom Copeland

Former Texas Film Commission head oversaw massive growth in industry

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Memorial Announced for Film Giant Tom Copeland Former Texas Film Commission head oversaw massive growth in industry

Culture Clash: Paper Cuts Combines Literature and Film Indie bookstore pairs with indie cinema to celebrate the joy of interdisciplinary art and prioritizing community

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Chain Sold to Sony Pictures Entertainment Hollywood studio pledges to keep the Drafthouse model going

Austin Film Festival to Honor Shōgun Writers UT alum Rachel Kondo and husband Justin Marks lauded for FX hit

Into the Woods: Ishana Night Shyamalan on Fantasy-Horror The Watchers What one rainy fieldtrip taught her about Ireland

ARTS & CULTURE

Theatre Review: Trinity Street Playhouse’s A Million More to Go

Play examines preposterous political climes with chuckles galore

by Cat McCarrey

Theatre Review: Trinity Street Playhouse’s A Million More to Go

Play examines preposterous political climes with chuckles galore

by Cat McCarrey

Art, Movies, Sober Partying, and a Majestic Ball in This Weekend’s Recommended Events Get out and get arty

Review: Disney’s Frozen Broadway in Austin brings all Arendelle’s magic to the Bass

Queens, Kings, and More Events to Help You Celebrate This Weekend Movies, theatre, classes, dancing, and more reasons to get out

Spiders, Slams, and Other Shows Worth Seeing This Week Dare to go out on a school night!

Hyde Park’s My H-E-B Shows Humanity, Explored Like the store, in this work the people matter

COLUMNS

Austin Chronic: The Many Crusades of Adam Reposa

Months after being raided, lawyer continues to taunt the courts, the cops, and Ken Paxton

by Kevin Curtin

The Off Beat: Freedom Day(s)

Early-bird celebrations pepper the lead-up to a midweek Juneteenth

by Carys Anderson

Qmmunity: There Will Be Voguing

Photographer and DJ Manuel Frayre captures Central Texas ballroom in new show “Bring It From the Back”

by James Scott

Day Trips: Gerald D. Hines Waterwall, Houston

Find a roaring waterfall in the middle of Houston’s Uptown District

by Gerald E. McLeod