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Consigned to History: The Last Days of the Austin Antique Mall
When two iconic Austin businesses share an address, someday one was going to lose out
Austin FC “Did Everything” to Avoid Rigoni Release, Borrell Says
Sporting director discusses DP exit, next steps
“It’s a Really Big TikTok”: Texas Ex Connor Wood Talks First Stand-Up Tour
Comedian wraps Fibs and Friends tour May 23 at Cap City
The CW Cancels Austin-Made Walker
Show starring Jared Padalecki filmed locally for four seasons
Rigoni’s Release Marks End of an Ugly Era for Austin FC
Update: Has Borrell already found his new DP?
Barton Springs Road Safety Pilot Shows Positive Results
Reducing lanes means fewer crashes, less speeding
Pereira, Obrian Lift Austin FC to Fifth-Straight Home Win
ATXFC rises to third seed in the Western Conference
Omen
Omen 2024, NR, 90 min. Directed by Baloji, Starring Marc Zinga, Yves-Marina Gnahoua, Marcel Otete Kabeya, Eliane Umuhire, Lucie Debay. A young Congalese man returns home after spending time abroad and is shunned by his family and accused of sorcery.
The Commandant’s Shadow
The Commandant’s Shadow 2024, NR, 103 min. Directed by Daniela Völker. Documentary exploring the true story behind The Zone of Interest films the meeting of an Auschwitz survivor with the descendants of the genocidal camp commandant, Rudolf Hölf.
Killer of Protester Garrett Foster Pardoned, Released From Prison
Convicted murderer Daniel Perry has Gov. Abbott’s support
Angels, Devils, and Jim Cummings at The Last Stop in Yuma County
The indie icon breaks down his new dusty noir and its ensemble
If
A little girl discovers she can see other people’s imaginary friends
Babes
Female friendship, pregnant bodies go under the microscope in hilarious Babes
Back to Black
Amy Winehouse biopic gives you all the details you’ll recognize from the singer’s tragically short life – but not much beyond that
The Strangers: Chapter 1
The creepy-people-in-creepy-masks home invasion horror gets rebooted by Renny Harlin
The Blue Angels
Documentary about the Navy’s elite Flight Demonstration Squadron
Gasoline Rainbow
A new addition to the semi-improvised “kids on a road trip” genre by the directors of Bloody Noses, Empty Pockets
Chronicle Endorsement for the Runoff Election
Early voting ends May 24 for the May 28 election
Election Information
Early Voting: Monday, May 20 – Friday, May 24; Election Day: Tuesday, May 28
Sketchfest, Shakespeare, and More Arts Events to Fill Your Week
Things are gonna get cheeky, queer, and local
A CelebrASIA, Taste of Mexico, and Lesbian Wedding Highlight Our Community Events
Fests, gatherings, classes, and more
The Common Law
Where’s the line between peaceful protests and criminal conduct?
Austin’s Crucial Concerts for the Week
Jackie Venson, Grace Sorensen, Monte Warden, and many more
Free Will Astrology
Your weekly horoscope, May 17-23
How a Shed in North Campus Is Growing Austin’s DIY Art Scene
Scrappy art gallery shedshows brings people together to celebrate Austin’s overlooked talent
Theatre Review: Bottle Alley Theatre Company’s Aurora
This alien exploration works as a play and an encapsulation of what makes Austin special
Qmmunity: Social Butterflies
Find your community with these local queer social groups
The Austin Chronic: Should I Throw Away My Marijuana in Fear of Fentanyl?
APD reassures there’s no evidence that contaminated marijuana is “prevalent in our community”
Day Trips: Watergarden, Corpus Christi
Back and better than ever after seven-year dry spell
The Luv Doc: Moby Dick McConaughey
People have been spinning tall tales about celebrities in Austin for years
The Verde Report: Yes, Owen Wolff Is the Coach’s Son. No, That Doesn’t Make Him a Nepo Baby.
Plus: Austin will host the All-Star Game
Opinion: Clean Air Can’t Wait – How We Can Improve the I-35 Project
There are urgent environmental considerations to the highway expansion
Vote Now in Best of Austin 2024!
Cast your ballot by Monday, May 20, at midnight
Mr. Smarty Pants Knows
Con Slobodchikoff, author of the 2012 book Chasing Doctor Dolittle: Learning the Language of Animals, spent almost 30 years studying prairie dog speech. In April 2024, Plano, Texas, hosted a symposium about the Habsburg Empire that included family descendants to promote a campaign to make Emperor Karl I and his wife Zita saints. Did you…
Headlines / Quote of the Week
Giant Park Purchase: This month Travis County is finalizing the $90 million purchase of 1,506 acres off Texas 71 between Bee Cave and Spicewood, the Statesman reported. It’s the most expensive land purchase in Travis County Parks’ history, made possible by the bond for park acquisition approved by voters last November. For more than 50…
Restaurant Review: LeRoy and Lewis Barbecue
The BBQ trailer-turned-brick and mortar is generally delicious but could use a more streamlined menu
Palestinian Woman Finds a Friend in Austin and a Plan to Escape From Gaza
How a Snapchat message turned into an evacuation campaign
Council to Approve More Ambitious Development Reforms, and Considers Displacement
City aims to lower housing cost, considers displacement risk
UT Professor Rich Heyman Fired After Arrest at Pro-Palestine Protest
University groups see his firing as intimidation tactic
Austin ISD Budget Woes Take a Turn for the Worse
Hard decisions will have to be made, officials say
