District 3: Four East Austinites Challenge José Velásquez for His Seat
He faces a far friendlier race than his fellow incumbents
Twenty One Pilots, Audrey Hobert, Fcukers, and More Reviews From the Final Sunday of ACL
Eclectic sets end the festival on a high note
Ryan Beatty, Dámaris Bójor, Balu Brigada, and More Reviews From the Second Saturday of ACL
Great local sets match California pop, Mexican folk, and Kiwi rock
Kings of Leon, Amyl & the Sniffers, Leon Thomas, and More Reviews From the Second Friday of ACL
Weekend Two begins with Americana, R&B, and lots of alternative
Austin Asks for Feedback as It Considers Rules for Large Water Users
Austin Water proposed new requirements for developments using more than 85 million gallons a year
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News
Some Immigrant Children Face Trial Without Legal Representation Thanks to Trump
The administration withheld federal funding, causing the services to expire in August
District 9: Zo Qadri’s Council Voting Record Draws Several Challengers
The central district is up for grabs with candidates questioning the incumbent’s choices on the dais
District 8: First Responder and City Scrutinizer Face Off
Selena Xie and Jeffery Bowen vie to represent Southwest Austin
District 5: Candidates Look to Unseat Ryan Alter
The incumbent and challengers give their pitches for the South Austin district
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Music
Scenes From ACL Fest 2026 Weekend Two
Amyl & the Sniffers, Kings of Leon, Leon Thomas, and James Talarico appear at the festival’s second round
Roberto Riggio, Atash Bandleader, Dies at 55
Composer and musician remembered for artistry, community work
Arts + Culture
“Fragile Vessels” Exposes the Toll of Extreme Heat
Multidisciplinary exhibit at dadaLab juxtaposes thermal imaging and oral storytelling
“Invasive Species 2” Grows Bigger in Scope and Scale
Alexis Hunter’s women-led group art exhibition expands its reach to include film, literary accompaniments
Screens
Adam Wingard Unleashes Onslaught
The Godzilla filmmaker on how the end of his unofficial trilogy of action flicks gets weird
Rooster Teeth Duo Reunite for Christmas Comedy-Horror Bad Toys
Burnie Burns and Matt Hullum mix 80s horror and mythology for a new twist on possessed dolls
Chasing Blue Hairs: On the Road With Bruce Campbell, Ernie & Emma
The Evil Dead icon makes an adult movie (not that kind) for people that have really lived a life
Naza Review: Cold Data, Cold Blood
Chilling documentary about the Israeli offensive in Gaza reveals how AI and surveillance culture has been used to normalize mass murder
Food
Missed Local Oktoberfest Celebrations? Here’s More Spots to Down a Pint This Season
Lager up at these Texas festivals touting a buzzy German tradition
ColumnS
Muddy Grounds, Electronic Sounds: Reports From ACL Weekend One
Weather was on everyone’s mind – this columnist wonders about genre trends too
Qmmunity: National Coming Out Day
Halloween approaches but the real scare is not being true to your own beautiful self
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