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House Bill 7 Will Not Only Endanger the Lives of Migrants, but of All Texans

Why “Hi, How Are You” Matters

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May 26, 2023
Vol. 42, No. 39

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Austin Film Festival to Honor Ed Wood Writers Scott Alexander, Larry Karaszewski to receive Bill Wittliff Award

Late Goal Dooms Austin FC in Houston 2-1 loss snaps 2-game win streak

Attorney General Ken Paxton Impeached in Landslide 121-23 Vote House has suspended the A.G. over suspected bribery, abuse of office

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

Mistrial Announced for the Police Officer Who Killed Mike Ramos The court can’t seem to find enough jurors

NEWS

Voters Want Strong Police Oversight. Will the City Deliver It?

Oversight undermined

by Austin Sanders

Public Notice: Your Government at Work

The Texas Legislature and “the disturbing category of ‘Who Knows?’”

by Nick Barbaro

Attorney General Ken Paxton Impeached in Landslide 121-23 Vote House has suspended the A.G. over suspected bribery, abuse of office

Mistrial Announced for the Police Officer Who Killed Mike Ramos The court can’t seem to find enough jurors

New Reservoirs Should Curb Boil Water Notices in South Austin Austin Water staffing improves but drought will get worse

Parks Board Recommends Zilker Plan Despite Misinformation-Fueled Outrage Stakeholders respond to 5,000-seat amphitheater concerns

House Panel Recommends Ken Paxton Impeachment High drama at the Lege as session winds down

FOOD

Why Natural Wine Is the Biggest Drink Trend in Austin Right Now

Act natural this summer

by Taylor Tobin

Some of Our Favorite Plates (So Far) From Hot Luck

Food photos from the fest to feed your fomo

by Melanie Haupt

Weekend Wine: A $12 Gem from France White Luberon for a Texas summer

Where to Find Natural Wine in Austin 14 spots for low-intervention vino

Austin's Best Food and Drink Events This Week Dinner parties, farmer's markets, beer, wine, and more for the week of May 25, 2023

Why Natural Wine Is the Biggest Drink Trend in Austin Right Now Act natural this summer

Pinthouse Pizza’s World Beer Cup Win, More Spring Menus Sprung, Texas Wine Auction Soars, It’s Kimchi-a-Go-Go Everywhere, and More All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

MUSIC

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

King Louie, Killah Priest, and indie classical lead our recommended shows

Review: Troller, Drain

Homegrown triumvirates' electro indie bristles on brooding third LP

by Raoul Hernandez

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

Review: Troller, Drain Homegrown triumvirates' electro indie bristles on brooding third LP

Hot Luck Serves Up Music and a New Venue, Buffet Style Five assorted picks for this weekend's food and sound festival

Review: Hall Johnson, Haymaker Childhood friends capture young independence and its teething struggles

"Welcome Home" to the Kerrville Folk Festival Five neighborly artists to see onstage at Quiet Valley Ranch

SCREENS

The War for Change in Kandahar

How Austin filmmaker Ric Roman Waugh made the first major Western film in Saudi Arabia since Lawrence of Arabia

by Richard Whittaker

Latest Film Reviews

Kandahar, About My Father, The Little Mermaid, and You Hurt My Feelings

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Austin Film Festival to Honor Ed Wood Writers Scott Alexander, Larry Karaszewski to receive Bill Wittliff Award

Farewell to the Danger God: Gary Kent (1933-2023) The stunt legend who called Austin home died this week

Five Slices of Life at AFS Doc Days Memory, subjectivity, and nudism all under the truest of lenses

Five Must-See Shows at ATX TV Festival Celebration of the small screen hits season 12 with a TV Guide's worth of screenings and panels

The War for Change in Kandahar How Austin filmmaker Ric Roman Waugh made the first major Western film in Saudi Arabia since Lawrence of Arabia

ARTS & CULTURE

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

by Joe Gross

AusPop Organizes a Tribute to Frank Kozik

A special night at the Mohawk to celebrate the print master

by Richard Whittaker

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

Review: Hyde Park Theatre’s Chronicles of an Indigenous Offspring This is not a love letter, it’s a wake-up call

Butterfly Bar Hosts a Night of New Classical Music Some of our city’s best all in one place

Master Pancake Says Goodbye to Owen Egerton With Special Show Original member exits with a mini-marathon of movies

Five Events to Help Give Back to Your Community Donate your money, your time ... your toys?

COLUMNS

Day Trips: Knolle Dairy Farms, Sandia

South Texas farm offers fresh Mexican cheese and the chance to pet a Jersey cow

by Gerald E. McLeod

Qmmunity: Let’s Get Physical

Move your body-ody-ody-ody at these fitness-focused queer events

by James Scott

The Luv Doc: A Vacation

The classic definition of a win-win

by The Luv Doc

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

by Mr. Smarty Pants