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Six Great Breweries Off the Beaten Path
In tumultuous times for Austin beer, these undersung gems are worth seeking out
First Look: Endo
An intimate omakase in West Campus from NYC sushi royalty
Dune 2 Cinematographer Greig Fraser Makes the Desert a Home
Oscar-winner discusses the challenges of balancing projects
Rooster Teeth Shutting Down
Austin studio behind Red vs. Blue winding down after 21 years
Star Wars Producer Kathleen Kennedy to be Honored at Austin Film Festival
Legendary force in film will receive Polly Platt Award
José Garza Wins Democratic Primary in Contentious District Attorney Race
Garza got two thirds of the vote
Broadway in Austin Announces 2024-25 Season
Corn, kindness, and the boy who never grew up come to the Bass
Seton Nurses Finally Win Contract With Ascension
Contract ensures pay raises and standardized staffing levels
Artists Drop Out of Official SXSW Shows Due to Army Sponsorship
Squirrel Flower, Mamalarky opt for all-unofficial gigs
D.A. Candidates Focus on Safety, Data Shows Austin Crime Rates Decreasing
Austin was the safest big city in Texas in 2022
Hold Out Brewing Hosts First Ever Pinvitational Cask Fest This Saturday
One-day event gathers 34 powerhouse beermakers
At Besame Mucho, a Latin Music Capital Por Nosotros
Inside the all-star, 84-band, Spanish-language spectacle
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex Will Speak at SXSW on Friday
Women leaders panel also includes Katie Couric, Brooke Shields
Austin FC Earns Ugly Draw In First Road Match of 2024
Driussi still benched with lingering hamstring injury
W.C. Clark, the Godfather of Austin Blues, Has Died
The Texas Soul standard mentored Stevie Ray Vaughan and many others
Day Trips & Beyond: March Events Roundup
Get ready for spring with travel tips and eclipse news
The Liminal Lone Star State: Iliana Sosa’s El Paso in God Save Texas
HBO docuseries screens at AFS Cinema this weekend
Number of Republicans Voting in Travis County’s Democratic Primary Up Significantly
So far, nearly 1 in 5 have recent Republican voting history
Dune: Part Two
Frank Herbert’s galaxy-spanning narrative continues
Who Can See Forever
Concert film and documentary portrait of singer-songwriter Sam Beam (Iron & Wine)
Drugstore June
Comedy about an extremely online pharmacist who investigates a robbery at her drugstore
Review: Feral Pizza
Parking lot pizza trailer is serving up sourdough pies with brilliantly flavorful toppings
Opera Fights, Puppet Plays, and More Arty Events
Get an arts fix this week
Day Trips: Schoenstatt Shrine, Lamar
Texas coast shrine is a replica of a German chapel
The City Tries to Fix Its Website – Again
City is looking for a new team to rebuild austintexas.gov
The Luv Doc: Office Cuck
Maybe “Remember Fellatio!” will become the new Texas battle cry
Headlines / Quote of the Week
Cornyn to Lead the Senate? Republicans are set to replace Mitch McConnell as GOP Senate leader in November, and that opens a door for Sen. John Cornyn. Cornyn told reporters Wednesday that he wouldn’t announce a bid for leader that day but said, “I’ve made no secret of my intentions.” Cornyn described McConnell’s leadership in…
Qmmunity: Serving Real Realness
AI art has no place in the queer community, plus queer Austin updates
Election Day, STEM Day, Amplify Austin Day, and More Days to Remember This Week
Our guide to community events for the week
Mr. Smarty Pants Knows
Butterflies evolved from moths, which probably first happened in North or Central America, and they fed on legumes. The 18 million residents of the Netherlands own more than 22 million bicycles. In his 2023 book, How Life Works: A User’s Guide to the New Biology, science writer Philip Ball says genes are not the blueprint…
Farming Local Connections With Barton Creek Farmers Market
Austin’s longest-running farmers’ market continues to support small farms from a mall parking lot
The Verde Report: (Over)reacting to Austin FC’s Lackluster Season Opener
… and what to look for in Seattle on Saturday
Free Will Astrology
Your weekly horoscope, March 1-7
Sentimental Family Band, Leti Garza, Dorian Electra, and More Crucial Concerts
Plan your week in music
Visual Arts Review: “Two Births and the Afterlife”
Aimée M. Everett’s current exhibition at Carver Museum offers a refreshing switch on an all-too-familiar narrative of motherhood
The YIMBYs Come to Town, and City Council Joins Them
Yes in Austin’s Backyard
Book Review: Edendale by Michael Ventura
Former “Letters at 3am” columnist celebrates the early days of Hollywood in new novel
Unionized Nurses Say Ascension Is Cutting Corners in Labor and Delivery
They say hospital chain exploiting market dominance
The Austin Chronic – New to the Texas Medical Market: RSO Products and Delicious Chocolate
Texas Original expands with full-spectrum edibles
Austin ISD Reduces Budget Deficit by Half
Meanwhile, special ed students are still struggling
Opinion: Let’s Encourage Austin Restaurants to Switch to Reusables, Away From Single-Use Items
Austin Reuse Coalition and Plastic Reduction Project want your help rating Austin restaurants’ commitment to reducing plastic use
Austin Orgs Disagree on Legality of Secret Police Records in New Court Filings
A hearing has been set for April 9
March 2024 Primary Election Endorsements for Travis County Residents
Our choices for local, state, and national races
Election Info for Travis County Voters
Early Voting: Feb. 20 – March 1; Election Day: Tuesday, March 5
