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Musical Chairs at the Texas House of Representatives
As long-serving Dems seek higher office, a fresh slate of candidates jockey to fill their seats
As Austin FC Returns, So Does a Community When We Need It Most
Thoughts on the Beautiful Game in the darkest of times
Under Texas’ New AI Law, Cities Bear the Cost Without the Authority
With HB 149 in effect, Austin searches for ways to regulate the industry on a local level
News
The Week’s Biggest News in Brief
ICE protests continue around the Austin area, Attorney General Ken Paxton targets AISD, and more of the week’s headlines
Redrawn TX-35 Sets Stage for High-Stakes Democratic Primary
Four Democrats compete in an open-seat race reshaped by redistricting and newly tilted toward Republicans
The Week’s Biggest News in Brief
Gov. Abbott works to put an end to H-1B visas, local concerns following another ICE shooting, and more of the week’s headlines
Newsletters
Music
Introducing Country’s Odd Couple
Melissa Carper and Theo Lawrence meld down-home twang and vintage cool on Havin’ a Talk
Arts + Culture
New KMFA Presentation Highlights Real-Time Creative Collaboration
Austin Unconducted and Andrea Ariel Dance Theatre combine their improvisational styles for a one-of-a-kind performance
Moontower Comedy Festival Adds Sarah Sherman, Meg Stalter to 2026 Lineup
Funny women lead the headliners for North America’s biggest laff fest
Screens
Whistle Review: Death Comes Quickly in This Supernatural Horror
Owen Egerton’s latest script has the makings of your next favorite franchise
Dracula Review: Dead And Not Loving It
Luc Besson wastes Caleb Landry Jones in a pale rerun of Coppola’s Bram Stoker’s Dracula
The Moment Review: Brat Summer Is Definitely Over
Charli xcx plays herself in a toothless music biz mockumentary
SXSW to Premiere Long-Awaited Comeback of The Comeback
Lineup expands with ballet action-thriller Pretty Lethal, Charley Crockett backstage doc
Food
Big Top Candy Shop Comes to Hyde Park
Brandon Hodge opens a second location of his beloved South Congress staple Jan. 31
Another Reason to Talk About Venezuela
Bustling food truck Vaco House serves up strong coffee and South American comfort food
ColumnS
Qmmunity: Eat Your Heart Out
Get your Valentine’s dining planned early and queerly at a LGBTQ-owned Austin restaurant
Day Trips: African American Heritage Monument, Kendleton
New memorial honors an early Freedman colony
Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup
Grab your sweetheart and head out on a February day trip to celebrate Mardi Gras
Qmmunity: Warming Up With Q-Updates
As we slowly melt after a frozen Friday through Sunday, let’s go through some queer updates – or q-updates!
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