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To Expand the Convention Center or Not?
Despite unanimous support from City Council, voters will decide the answer
Wendy Davis Hits the Campaign Trail
Candidate begins with “Listening Tour” of TX-21
Hentaii Looks to Broaden the Idea of What People Can Do in Drag
From artistic lip-syncing to live sets and beyond
Sailor Poon Manifests the Moneysnake
Soon the locals can afford three drummers
Tune in to The Austin Chronicle Show on KOOP 91.7
Weekly half-hour radio show will air Fridays at 3pm
Buzz Mill to Host Dog and Owner Lookalike Contest
Pup-centric party (with free treats!) benefits Emancipet
Austin Beer Guide Announces Lager Jam 6’s List of Drafts and Cans
Thirsty beer lovers, your weekend just got more interesting
18 Coffee Shops and Cafes in Downtown Austin for When You’re On the Go
A caffeine fix is never far away
El Patio Closes After 65 Years in Business
University of Texas loses a local Tex-Mex favorite on the Drag
Levitation Adds Flipper, Flaming Lips & David J
Mercury Rev, Cherubs, Windhand, and Vagabon also set for November fest
Former APD Sergeant Liz Donegan Runs for Sheriff
Former Sex Crimes head motivated by response to sexual assault crisis
As the Quesoff Approaches Co-Founder Adi Anand Talks Cheese
Home chefs & top chefs head to Mohawk for Austin’s gooiest competition
Dog Restaurant Week in Austin Brings Pups to the Patio
Treats for dogs and their humans, benefiting local nonprofits
16 of Austin’s Best Downtown Restaurants
Excellent eateries to explore on foot
Contrast Review: So Pretty
Making queer space for beauty and simplicity in Rovinelli’s film
Contrast Review: Obscuro Barroco
Poetry takes form in a mythic city in Evangelia Kranioti’s ode to Rio
Wendy Davis Is Running for Congress
In a video release, Davis declares for CD 21
July Is Crime Month: The Crime Blotter, Week 4
A curated guide to unlawful activities around town July 22-28
Contrast Review: The Whisper of the Jaguar
Simon(e) Jaikiriuma Paetau and Thais Guisasola’s film resounds
Leander Puts Controversial Library Policies On Hold
Many questions still unanswered in wake of June protests
She Past Away Emails Ahead of Elysium Sell-Out
Dark-wave riders surf the Texas scene on Saturday
Wendy Davis’ Decision to Run for Congress on Hold
CD 21 decision not yet ready for prime time
Texas Flexes Its Musical Muscle at Grammy Gala
Recording Academy’s Lone Star Chapter celebrates 25 with diversity
Scott Collins Digs His Own Grave in New Video
Songwriter and TCM Westerns enthusiast faces down death
Selfie-Conscious on the Snapchat Series Two Sides
New Austin-set series explores breakups in the digital age
Crawl
Chompy creature feature is the savior of summer horror
The Lion King
Can you feel the shrug tonight?
Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love
Biography of Leonard Cohen’s muse can’t stop focusing on the artist
The Farewell
Awkwafina is the heart of this loving story of families, belonging, and lies
Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes
History of the avant-garde jazz pioneers is surprisingly lacking in innovation
The Spy Behind Home Plate
Fascinating documentary about spy/baseball player Moe Berg never cracks his code
Lulu Wang Introduces Us to The Farewell
Director talks identity, family, and Awkwafina’s superpower
Austin’s Best Food and Drink Events This Week
Dinner parties, farmers’ markets, beer, wine, and more for the week of July 18, 2019
Faster Than Sound: Spoon-Feeding the Hits With Britt Daniel
Spoon frontman talks Beto, streaming, and 26 years of steadfast indie rock
Ending HIV in 10 Years: How Do We Do It?
CDC director visits Austin, calls for a “disruptively innovative” plan
Luv Doc: A Handful
You can’t just beat children anymore unless you want CPS all up in your chili
What’cha Watchin’?
Screengrabs from the Chronicle staff
Mr. Smarty Pants Knows
A frame in the 1977 Walt Disney production The Rescuers, which contained a full Playboy centerfold, was edited out of the VHS version, but made it into initial copies of the DVD. That version was eventually recalled. According to NBC News, horses inhale when their front hooves are striding outward and exhale when their four…
Wen Ren’s End-of-the-World Drama Last Sunrise Found Its Spark in China
Light in the dark
“Secrets of Earth” at Raw Paw Gallery
Serigraphic alchemist Chris Dock invites you to look through his rose-colored lenses
Ray Prim Album Review
Unconditional (Ghetto Lounge Studios)
Furious Hours: Murder, Fraud, and the Last Trial of Harper Lee by Casey Cep
Casey Cep solves the mystery of the true crime book that Harper Lee never wrote
My Gear: Capyac
The Austin-born duo drops in Saturday at the Scoot Inn from their new digs in L.A. with a boatload of tech
A Risky Undertaking for Loretta Singletary by Terry Shames
Police chief Samuel Craddock searches for a missing friend while on a visit to Jarrett Creek, Texas
Bunny Michael’s Higher Self Will See You Now
Instagram’s spiritual meme-maker comes to Contrast Film Festival
Day Trips: Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge
Old growth forest survives on the Rio Grande
Contrast Film Festival Flick Picks
Our selection of the cross-media event’s boundary-pushing films
Death Watch: State Seeks Death Date for Rodney Reed
Defense attorneys fire back, ask court to strike state’s motion
I Saw Crimes and Crimes of Texas
A crime tour of the Lone Star State in three books
City Takes Mobility Plan to Reddit
“Ask Me Anything” covers funding barriers, safety improvements, cyclist support, more
Road Tripping With a Serial Killer in Paper Ghosts
As well as being a riveting psychological thriller, this tale shows Texas in an intimate light
Headlines
Blow to Anti-Immigrant Officials: State District Judge Tim Sulak dismissed part of Texas’ “sanctuary city” lawsuit against San Antonio. Filed by A.G. Ken Paxton, the suit alleges that police violated the law when they didn’t report a trailer carrying 12 people from Guatemala, suspected of being undocumented, to ICE. Cash for Keys: Six officials at…
Houston Noir Anthology Explores H-Town Badness
Akashic Books steps into East Texas’ unforgiving sprawl
Austin Leaders Move Forward With Homeless Aids
Homelessness: not a crime, not a picnic
The Bird Boys Brings Crime to 1970s Beaumont
Lisa Sandlin’s characters try to solve the mysteries of themselves
Point Austin: Race, Raids, and … Us
Trump’s latest outrage fits a pattern from D.C. to Texas
Ray Prim Finds His Voice in the “Black and Blues”
Longtime 7 Stones frontman knows who he is and what he isn’t
Get Your Culinary Week in Shape With Austin’s Meal Prep Club
Club Home Made’s veggie-sitters club
Quote of the Week
“I won’t sugar coat it: we have work to do, but we have the resources we need to execute our strategy.” – Jennifer O’Malley Dillon, campaign manager for Beto O’Rourke, taking the “L” after a weak fundraising report capped a dismal quarter for the man from El Paso. For more, see “Money for Running: Campaign…
Qmmunity: Is Everyone on TV Gay?
Plus Contrast Film Fest, Frida Fridays, and more queer magic
Feds Settle Lakeway Hospital Fraud Claims
The troubled financial history of the Lakeway Regional Medical Center (now Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Lakeway) took another turn last month, as the U.S. Department of Justice settled fraud claims against some of the initial investors for $1.1 million. Millions in additional claims remain unresolved, and the settlement agreement reflects an open…
Palm School: A Battle Between City, County, Advocates, and Rodeo Austin
County Judge Eckhardt goes big, community stands firm
Two Music-Centric Bars Add Rhythm to the Local Bar Scene
Hanging with the Long Play Lounge and Frazier’s Long and Low
Money for Running: Campaign Cash Highlights
July 15 reports trickling in for federal, state, local races
