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June 9, 2023
Vol. 42, No. 41

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City Manager Announces Slew of Key Department Head Changes Some expected, some not so much

Council Attitudes on Land-Use Change as Limits on Building Near Houses Are Eased Council cuts compatibility with little opposition

AI, Strikes, and Burning It Down: Highlights of the ATX TV Festival Celebration of the small screen becomes a war room for writers

Austin Real Estate Developer Nate Paul’s Arrest, What We Know So Far A.G. Ken Paxton's attorney suspects Paul's arrest is connected

Mike Ramos Murder Trial Set for October, but Where? It could be one of a handful moved out of the county

NEWS

Public Notice: The Two Sides of “More Housing”

“More at all costs,” or “more that’s not costly”?

by Nick Barbaro

Still No Word on How Much TEA Will Influence AISD Special Ed

Local figures hope for a lower level of oversight than planned

by Brant Bingamon

City Manager Announces Slew of Key Department Head Changes Some expected, some not so much

Council Attitudes on Land-Use Change as Limits on Building Near Houses Are Eased Council cuts compatibility with little opposition

Austin Real Estate Developer Nate Paul’s Arrest, What We Know So Far A.G. Ken Paxton's attorney suspects Paul's arrest is connected

Mike Ramos Murder Trial Set for October, but Where? It could be one of a handful moved out of the county

Public Notice: The Two Sides of “More Housing” “More at all costs,” or “more that’s not costly”?

FOOD

Koko’s Suspension, El Naranjo’s Lamb Jam Win, Sushi Bar’s Guest Chefs, Uchibā and Yamas and Carve are On the Way, Bouldin Creek Dances a Foxtrot, and More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

by Wayne Alan Brenner

Uchibā Austin Arrives This Summer

Uchi’s casual lil bro to open Downtown

by Melanie Haupt

Koko’s Suspension, El Naranjo’s Lamb Jam Win, Sushi Bar’s Guest Chefs, Uchibā and Yamas and Carve are On the Way, Bouldin Creek Dances a Foxtrot, and More All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

Uchibā Austin Arrives This Summer Uchi’s casual lil bro to open Downtown

Former Barbecue Pop-Up Opens Lockhart Brick-and-Mortar Barbs B Q expands their range

Local Pastures Brings the Farm to the City Two farms, one trailer, seven days a week

Austin's Best Food and Drink Events This Week Dinner parties, farmer's markets, beer, wine, and more for the week of June 1, 2023

MUSIC

Fuck Money, Unmasked: The Solid Core of Austin's Most Unhinged Noise Band

“We reserve the right to say no to shit”

by Julian Towers

Girls Rock Austin’s Ethos: I’m Not Sorry, I Rock

Trans and nonbinary-friendly camp gears up for Saturday show

by Kriss Conklin

10 Essential Showcases to See at Oblivion Access Unpacking the unclassifiable experimental music festival, show by show

Girls Rock Austin’s Ethos: I’m Not Sorry, I Rock Trans and nonbinary-friendly camp gears up for Saturday show

Oblivion Access Interview: SPIRIT OF THE BEEHIVE Philly trio's sound "comes from a deep well of confusion and fear"

Fuck Money, Unmasked: The Solid Core of Austin's Most Unhinged Noise Band “We reserve the right to say no to shit”

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week Jess Williamson, Ondara, Cherubs, Blushing, and more recommended shows

SCREENS

New Plans for Bastrop Film Studio Hope to Overcome Its Storied History

Can new management help Spiderwood Studios rise again?

by Dex Wesley Parra

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Past Lives, and Transformers: Rise of the Beasts

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AI, Strikes, and Burning It Down: Highlights of the ATX TV Festival Celebration of the small screen becomes a war room for writers

The Secret Splendors of Black Emanuelle New box set and a special AFS screening set to reappraise the Italian sexploitation series

New Plans for Bastrop Film Studio Hope to Overcome Its Storied History Can new management help Spiderwood Studios rise again?

Legislature Signs the Check on a Big Boost for Texas Creative Industries Rebate funding is up, but it's not as simple as it seems ...

Geeky Lifestyle Brand BoxLunch Brings Exclusive Indiana Jones Pop-Up to Austin Fortune and glory awaits you at Barton Creek Square this weekend

ARTS & CULTURE

The Importance of Being Earnest

The air’s a tad thin in this production of Oscar Wilde’s work

by Bob Abelman

The Importance of Being Earnest

The air’s a tad thin in this production of Oscar Wilde’s work

by Bob Abelman

A Sanctuary City Is Ground Floor for Compassion Andrea Nuñez directs Martyna Majok’s theatrework for GFT

Arts Review: "Floriculture" The impermanence of floristry and the eternal nature of tattoos highlight Pastiche House’s fusion philosophy

AusPop Organizes a Tribute to Frank Kozik A special night at the Mohawk to celebrate the print master

Photographer and Digital Artist Rodell Warner Wins Tito’s Prize for the Arts Austin-based Trinidadian artist takes home award for rising creators

Daniel, Kurt, and Jeremiah: Why “Hi, How Are You” Matters Austin's most famous mural is a case study in art preservation and cultural impact

COLUMNS

Day Trips: Camp Hot Wells, San Antonio

Take the waters again at the historic spa

by Gerald E. McLeod

Qmmunity: More Pride, Less Prejudice

In a way, we're all gay Darcys looking for our gay Elizabeths in the thrush of Pride parties

by James Scott

The Luv Doc: Fake Dude

A cowboy hat is always appropriate attire

by The Luv Doc

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

by Mr. Smarty Pants