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Inside the Small Presses Driving Austin’s Literary Scene
Meet the local small presses committed to publishing diverse literature
With the Live Music Fund Off the Ground, Commission Brainstorms More Marketing Initiatives
Could a Local Entertainment Promotion Fund take off?
Memorial for Austin Sci-Fi Legend Howard Waldrop Announced
A chance to celebrate the lion of Texas sci-fi short stories
Frank Miller: American Genius
Frank Miller: American Genius 2024, NR, 109 min. Directed by Silenn Thomas. Life of the legendary comic book artist and writer (Batman: Year One, Sin City, 300) is explored.
Caroline Bowman and the Kinder Side of Elsa in Disney’s Frozen
How the Broadway in Austin show finds the heart of the ice queen
Kingcast Host and Online Film Journalism Legend Scott Wampler Dies
Film community and filmmakers praise the Austin film lover
Day Trips & Beyond: June Events Roundup
Balmorhea, Big Bend, Boquillas, Bois d’Arc, and blueberries
Ezra
Writer Tony Spiridakis channeled his experiences as father to a son with autism in this family drama
Wildcat
Ethan Hawke directs daughter Maya as Flannery O’Connor in an imaginative exploration of the artistic process and faith in crisis
The Big Bend
Things get weird on a family vacation to the West Texas desert
Backspot
Reservation Dogs breakout Devery Jacobs stars as a cheerleader selected for an elite squad
In a Violent Nature
An undead monster is revived and seeks revenge of a group of teens
HAIKYU!! The Dumpster Battle
Two rival high schools face off on the volleyball court
Summer Camp
Lifelong friends reconnect at their summer camp reunion in this seniors comedy
Young Woman and the Sea
Daisy Ridley plays Trudy Ederle, the first woman to swim across the English Channel.
The Luv Doc: Trending Lately
Two-hour workweeks and super-slutty robot sex slaves
Qmmunity: Rainbows, Rainbows, and More Rainbows
Local technicolor pop star Kady Rain Williams discusses her Pride kickoff party and the importance of supporting queer artists
Proms, Humps, and Queerbombs Highlight This Weekend’s Events
21 ways to get out of the house
Recommended Events for the Week
Just because it’s a workday doesn’t mean you can’t get out
Meet the New Man Leading the City of Austin
City Manager Broadnax discusses police, homelessness, and more
“A Trajectory of Grief” Traverses Tragedy
Monica Martinez-Diaz deals with death through digital collage
Jon Muq Album Release, Hole in the Wall Anniversary, and More Crucial Concerts
All manner of sounds for every ear
Restaurant Review: Craft Omakase
This elite, 22-course omakase menu is exactly as filling as it sounds … but we wouldn’t skip a single course
Challenger Maggie Ellis Unseats Edward Smith in 3rd Court of Appeals Race
Progressive values win tight runoff
Free Will Astrology
Your weekly horoscope, May 31 – June 6
Austin State Hospital Reopens This Summer
Texas overhauls psychiatric system aiming to free up jails
APD Cleared Officers Who Fatally Shot Man With Baby in the Car. His Family Wants Jury to See Internal Investigation Records.
Federal lawsuit raises questions about APD’s internal probe
Headlines / Quote of the Week
FBI On Paxton: Texas A.G. Ken Paxton beat an impeachment and was acquitted of related charges last year, but he might still face federal charges, the Texas Newsroom reports. Federal agents were still actively investigating Paxton after the acquittal. Among Paxton’s suspected crimes in federal grand jury documents were bribery, wire fraud, and conspiracy. GOP…
Mr. Smarty Pants Knows
Captain Hanson Gregory invented the donut hole in 1847. Genghis Khan honored his fallen horse-riding soldiers by sacrificing their horses; then the horses would be eaten. Genghis Khan thought that since a soldier and his horse were paired for most of a horse’s life, the horse was useless without his warrior companion. Bangladesh is 1/115th…
How Much Will Rent Increase if Voters Approve Austin ISD Property Tax Boost?
Most renters can expect less than $35 change in monthly rent
Austin Elders: Meet the Unflappable 102-Year-Old Evelyn Plowman
Of Horses and Hells Angels and Herb in the Attic
The Verde Report: Austin FC Season Could Hinge on Upcoming Tough Stretch
The season’s about to get a lot more challenging
The Austin Chronic: I Really Needed a Lazy Day at Lazy Daze
An Amsterdam-style coffee shop where you can smoke inside
Day Trips: Bend, Texas
Five reasons to take the Bend in the road
