A Tale of Two Expansions
Still Austin makes room for live music while Terrible Love pours into a new wine bar
COP31: Climate and the Blue Wave
Brigid Shea is hopeful it’s a new day in Texas for accountability, creative solutions when it comes to tackling the climate crisis
If Texas’ Midterms Were Amazing, Mississippi’s Were a Miracle
Documentarian Paul Stekler reflects on the remarkable transformation of Southern politics
COP31: Dignity in Displacement
The most vulnerable nations are asking for assistance and protections for climate-displaced peoples. Wealthy nations have not responded at the necessary scale.
COP31: The Electrification Agenda
Climate leaders consider the 35-by-35 target – and its complications
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News
City Releases Data on Homeless Camp Sweeps as Advocates Continue to Criticize the Plan
HSO Director David Gray takes jab at local nonprofit
Election Procedures in Travis County Went Unexpectedly Smoothly
In the midst of massive voter turnout, early results show the historic midterm elections went off without a hitch
Will Blue Wave Slow Executions in Texas?
Advocates hope new Democratic leadership will curb the death penalty. This year’s final execution is scheduled for Nov. 19.
Can Gina Hinojosa Fix Texas Public Schools?
The governor-elect faces decades of underfunding, teacher shortages, and other pressing problems
Newsletters
Music
Joe “King” Carrasco Fundraises for Ukraine Aid
Tex-Mex troubadour works to bring relief to impacted citizens, canines
Free Hamze’s Building Bridges
Lebanese American rapper talks culture-fusing debut album and upcoming Razzfest
Arts + Culture
Texas Book Festival Finds Big Feelings Behind the Wheel
Cars carry emotional cargo in two picture books featured in TBF’s children’s programming
Moontower Comedy Festival Announces 2027 Hiatus
Restoration of the Paramount pauses the stand-up festival’s next punchline
Screens
Fatherland Review: The Good German
Paweł Pawlikowski closes his Cold War trilogy with an examination of art and identity
Austin Film Society Shifts Texas Film Awards to Fall
The starry fundraiser will also return to Austin Studios in 2027
Mouse Review: The Left Behind
The Ghostlight filmmakers return with another moving picture of loss and self-discovery
Club Kid Review: Coming Down and Growing Up
First-time filmmaker Jordan Firstman impresses in this tale of queer parenthood
Food
Texas History on Tap
30-year-old Real Ale Brewing revives Austin relics while preserving its own beer legacy
ColumnS
Qmmunity: Birthday Tidings
Happy birthday to this short king, aka ME, and happy birthday to all these great queer events
Add Another Failed Season to Austin FC’s Increasingly Pitiful History
Will 2027’s “sprint season” help or hurt the club’s dismal trajectory?
The Divine Feminine and The Raunchy Rim
Female-led cannabis company Jota Living launches an infused beverage garnish
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