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Kirk Watson Pulled in Suburban Voters and Outraised Opponent Celia Israel

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Vol. 42, No. 16

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Review: Street Corner Arts' The Gulf Simple narrative hides its power in what it doesn't say

Travis Stevens Gets Under the Skin of A Wounded Fawn How his new art-horror interweaves myths and failed justice

Top 10 Austin Nonprofits Working To End Food Insecurity Because everyone needs and deserves access to food

10 Things to Eat in Austin’s International District Check out these hidden gems on North Lamar

NEWS

The Top 10 Austin News Stories of 2022

From worse to bad

by the News Staff

Top Embarrassing Moments of Our Worst Residents

They live here, they give (us hell) here

Cops Torpedo Oversight, Maybe Also Their Nice Contract The Austin Police Association prevails in arbitration

Community Advocates Worry Commercial Interests Dominate Zilker Park Vision Plan Zilker Park or "Park Zilker"?

Round Rock ISD Repels Invasion by Worm People Voters in RRISD soundly reject an attempt by MAGA and QAnon-aligned conservatives

The Quest for Nine Votes on Land Use Code Council proposes revising Austin's strict compatibility standards

Austin’s New True Congressman Former Austin City Council Member Greg Casar Wins

FOOD

Top 10 Austin Food News Stories of 2022

Restaurant closures, inflation woes, and cannabis wins

The Best Nontraditional BBQ Sides to Enjoy in Austin

Secret ingredients, inspired cultural mash-ups, and more

by Rod Machen

Weekend Wine: Sparkling Wines for the Holidays This week: the lower priced versions

The Best Things That Happened in Austin Beer This Year Pregaming Austin FC at Hopsquad, Austin Beer Guide's Lager Jam, Live Oak Rauchfest, and seven more hoppy highlights from 2022

Top 10 Halal Lunches in Austin Fast, diverse, and deeply satisfying

Top 10 Austin Food News Stories of 2022 Restaurant closures, inflation woes, and cannabis wins

Austin's Best Food and Drink Events This Week Dinner parties, farmer's markets, beer, wine, and more for the week of December 15, 2022

MUSIC

Ten Chronicle Music Writers on Their Favorite Austin Albums of 2022

Almost 100 albums we loved this year

What We're Listening to This Week

Christeene, the Bad Lovers, and Churchwood in this week's worthwhile listens

Ten Chronicle Music Writers on Their Favorite Austin Albums of 2022 Almost 100 albums we loved this year

What We're Listening to This Week Christeene, the Bad Lovers, and Churchwood in this week's worthwhile listens

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week This week's recommended shows include mini-fests celebrating rockin' girls, Latinx talent, and Christmas shopping

Last Week in Live Music: Modest Mouse, the Smile, She Wants Revenge, and More 56 photos by David Brendan Hall

Longtime Morning Host Jason Dick Laid Off from 101X Final half of Jason & Deb updates on their departure

SCREENS

The Top 10 Films of 2022

Melancholic black comedy The Banshees of Inisherin heads up our critics' picks

by Richard Whittaker

Latest Film Reviews

Avatar: The Way of Water, All the Beauty and the Bloodshed, and Bad Axe

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Sarah Jane's Top 10 Films of 2022

The Top 10 Films of 2022 Melancholic black comedy The Banshees of Inisherin heads up our critics' picks

Trace Suaveur's Top 10 Films of 2022

ARTS & CULTURE

Top 10 Memorable Moments in Austin Theatre

Productions and performances, from the fantastic to the unfortunate

by Bob Abelman

Dueling Dickens

Two productions of a seasonal classic raise the spirits, with Zach Theatre's A Christmas Carol vs. Penfold Theatre's A Christmas Carol Classic Radiocast

by Bob Abelman

Top 10 Memorable Moments in Austin Theatre Productions and performances, from the fantastic to the unfortunate

Turning the Page on the Year in Books New works by Cormac McCarthy and Sarah Bird make for a memorable year in literature

Top 10 Austin Comedy Stories
New fests, new venues, and big returns

Review: Broadway in Austin's Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! Quite the fan, I am

Review: The Last Five Years Inclusive production gives the time between love and loss a mighty voice

COLUMNS

Day Trips: Top 10 Events in 2022

Cap’n Day Trips reflects on a year of adventure

by Gerald E. McLeod

Qmmunity: Sooo Extra

Qmmunity gathers all of what's news for youse this week

by James Scott

The Luv Doc’s Top 10 Things You Need to Find Love in Austin

I don't like it. It just is. Recognize.

by The Luv Doc

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