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Vol. 44, No. 39

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NEWS

Bracing for School Closures

AISD says all schools at risk, but parents worry for poor areas

by Brant Bingamon

With 25,000 Empty Seats, AISD Enrollment Factors Into Massive Budget Problem

Falling down an endless budget hole

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Round One of I-35 “Caps” Fight Ends in a Draw City to fund columns that could support highway parks

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FOOD

Restaurant Review: Cozy Digs and a Truck-Free Dining Program at Radio Rosewood

Radio Coffee and Beer’s third location gets an urban makeover

by Taylor Tobin

Hot Luck 2025 Delivered Another Festive Weekend of Cocktails, BBQ, and Good Vibes

ATX’s best food festival smoked, grilled, roasted across town

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Hot Luck 2025 Delivered Another Festive Weekend of Cocktails, BBQ, and Good Vibes ATX’s best food festival smoked, grilled, roasted across town

First Look: Parish Barbecue Industry vet opens a Louisiana-influenced trailer at Batch

The Strip Club: Parkline Shopping Center Standard Szechuan and hard-to-find Asian grocery items abound at 11301 Lakeline

Weekend Wine: Vermentino From Sardinia White wine from the gorgeous Mediterranean

Restaurant Review: The Greek Bar Offers Quiet Mediterranean Confidence East Oltorf spot is casual yet stylish

MUSIC

Jump On It Organizer NOOK Turner’s 30-Year Fight to Preserve Eastside Black Culture

Rapper / promoter / activist goes long on his annual “Black Culture 360” event

by Derek Udensi

Album Review: Will Johnson’s Pensive Trip to Diamond City

Folk-rock troubadour strips down for 10th solo album

by Miranda Garza

Moving From Halloweekend on Red River to Palmer in September, Levitation Announces 2025 Lineup TV on the Radio and Pavement headline refreshed fest

Jump On It Organizer NOOK Turner’s 30-Year Fight to Preserve Eastside Black Culture Rapper / promoter / activist goes long on his annual “Black Culture 360” event

Album Review: Will Johnson’s Pensive Trip to Diamond City Folk-rock troubadour strips down for 10th solo album

iLLfest, Perfume Genius, Röyksopp, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week Keep your ears open for these shows

Hole in the Wall Opens Coffee Shop in Karaoke Space Amity’s replaces Jewboy Cantina in the back room

SCREENS

Into The Long Long Night at ATX TV Festival

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Into The Long Long Night at ATX TV Festival Mark Duplass and Barret O'Brien test their friendship for indie TV

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Slime and Screams: Producer Matt Manjourides on the New Street Trash The splatter punk sequel gets its Austin premiere

Armadillo World Headquarters and Austin Film Festival Tap Local Filmmaker for Jim Franklin Documentary Emil Lozada wins “The Armadillo Man” fellowship

Paramount Gets Romantic for the Summer Classic Film Series The Padaleckis drop by for When Harry Met Sally, and more

ARTS & CULTURE

Taylor Tomlinson Saves the Best for Tour

The late-night host and stand-up star talks touring, crowd work, and getting personal

by James Scott

Inaugural Austin Theatre Critics Awards Drop 2024-2025 Nominees

Delicious drama of awards anticipation

by Cat McCarrey

Bay of Angels, Books, and a Brewery Bee in This Week’s Arts and Culture Events Movies, spelling, and more weekday fun

Visual Arts Review: “Porous Matters” at MASS Gallery Gallery show reinterprets Edwards Aquifer’s low water levels as both urgent and romantic

Celebrating Black Austin, Telling Stories, and Ducks Galore in This Weekend’s Events Our arts and culture recommendations to keep you busy

Entanglements, Switchblades, and Tons of TV in the Week’s Events Treat your weekdays like a weekend with these arts and culture happenings

Inaugural Austin Theatre Critics Awards Drop 2024-2025 Nominees Delicious drama of awards anticipation

COLUMNS

THC Ban Imminent as Texas House Approves Prohibition Amendment

Fearmongering prevails over pro-business posture and rights of Texans

by Kevin Curtin

The Endless Soul Searching of Ageless Singer Tomar Williams

Tomar and the FCs frontman shares scores of stories ahead of the band's third album release

by Raoul Hernandez

Qmmunity: Dream in Your Heart, Cool Shoes on Your Feet

Pride still going strong in the Austin queer community

by James Scott

Day Trips: Brackenridge Park, San Antonio

Alamo City park is more than a picnic spot

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