Some Immigrant Children Face Trial Without Legal Representation Thanks to Trump
The administration withheld federal funding, causing the services to expire in August
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
Meet the Candidates Vying for Five City Council Seats
A referendum on the last four years comes to local ballots
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
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
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 1: Six Candidates Race to Represent East Austin
Uneven fundraising and Ramos’ arrest could affect how Austin decides the seat
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Music
Roberto Riggio, Atash Bandleader, Dies at 55
Composer and musician remembered for artistry, community work
“See the Freak Show While You Can”: Donita Sparks Says Goodbye to L7, Again
Punk-metal pioneers roll through Austin one last time, Oct. 12 at Emo’s
Arts + Culture
“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
“Fragile Vessels” Exposes the Toll of Extreme Heat
Multidisciplinary exhibit at dadaLab juxtaposes thermal imaging and oral storytelling
Screens
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
The Social Reckoning Review: Network Down
Aaron Sorkin takes on Zuck again in a timely drama about the damage wrought by Facebook
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
Qmmunity: National Coming Out Day
Halloween approaches but the real scare is not being true to your own beautiful self
Muddy Grounds, Electronic Sounds: Reports From ACL Weekend One
Weather was on everyone’s mind – this columnist wonders about genre trends too
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