The Phoenician Scheme

Wes Anderson caper is a lovely lark

"...case of Wes Anderson’s latest, it might help: The Texas-born expat auteur mines a camera pan for a punchline..."

June 6, 2025 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Good, the Bad, and the Unknown of Texas' New Film Incentives

Breaking down what SB 22 does – and doesn't – do for Texas

"...and a cameo by Yellowstone chief architect Taylor Sheridan, Texas lawmakers have approved a huge change to the state's..."

June 5, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Youth and Experience: Leads Talks Filmmaking Truths at Tribeca

Heather Kafka and Bryan Poyser on the reality of aging indie

"...his filmmaking career into a teaching position, lecturing at Texas State University in San Marcos. As for Kafka, she’s..."

June 5, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Under One of the World’s Most Extreme Abortion Bans, Texas Doubles Down

And also clarifies what a “lifesaving” abortion is

"...the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, Texas has enforced some of the most restrictive abortion laws..."

June 6, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Council Works on Budgeting Around a Steep Deficit

Looking into the causes of a predicament that somehow snuck up on the city

"...writing appeared on the wall in 2019 after the Texas Legislature passed a law, known as Senate Bill 2,..."

June 6, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Texas Legislative Session Is Over. Here’s the Elephant in the Room

The state didn’t fill all our federal funding gaps

"...This year, the Texas Legislature’s 140-day session lined up almost exactly with the..."

June 6, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

A Medley of Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills That Are About to Become Law

The Lege didn’t lose interest in restricting queerness this year

"...majority aimed at transgender individuals, according to nonprofit Equality Texas’ bill tracker. A select few sit on the governor’s..."

June 6, 2025 News Feature by Levi Langley

Texas Schools to Get a Bit More Cash and a Lot More Christian Nationalism

Assessing the 89th Legislature’s effect on public education

"...Texas legislators passed over 90 bills related to local schools..."

June 6, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Cutting the Ribbon on a Renovated Givens Pool

Named after Austin’s first Black dentist, the pool returns for summer 2025

"...equity in Austin since 1946, when he sued the University of Texas Board of Regents after they denied him..."

June 6, 2025 Arts Feature by Blake Leschber

Sen. Sarah Eckhardt Analyzes “Gunfire and Fireworks” of This Legislative Session

A Q&A with Austin’s progressive state senator

"...circled back to Eckhardt to reflect on how the Texas Legislature handled the first four months of the second..."

June 6, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Qmmunity: For Those We’ll Never Meet

A much-needed mission reframing after Lege losses hit home

"...Why settle for one Central Texas-set Pride when you could attend ’em all? ATX neighbor..."

June 6, 2025 Column by James Scott

Opinion: License Plate Readers Make Us All Less Safe

Austin’s pilot program is ineffective at solving crimes, endangers vulnerable community members, and represents an expansion of police surveillance power under rising authoritarianism

"...As the executive director of Fund Texas Choice, a vital practical support organization, I confront daily..."

June 6, 2025 Column by Anna Rupani

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...law-abiding immigrants who were detained. A report in The Texas Tribune suggests the same dynamic is underway now. The..."

June 6, 2025 News Feature

Day Trips: Ottine Mineral Springs, Gonzales

“Taking the waters” comes to Ottine

"...Phase one of the Texas resort opened June 1 with a beautiful array of..."

June 6, 2025 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Jumping the Shark in This Weekend’s Recommended Arts & Culture Events

Multiple ways to get high ... on art

"...romp playfully punctures theatre work by following a small Texas company attempting the most impressive production of Chekhov’s first..."

June 6, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Crosstalk: Redbud Ice House Comes and Goes, Veteran Animator Lance Myers Launches an Art Show, and More Culture News

Plus H-E-B helps HOME and Blues on the Green

"...and Entertainers – for the summer concert series True Texas Tunes. Launched last month, the series hosts music on..."

June 6, 2025 Music Column by Carys Anderson

Adventures for Adults Abound at These Summer Camps

Your inner child will thank you for the nostalgia – and the knowledge

"...Did you know Texas’ home of the Renaissance Faire hosts a summer camp?..."

June 6, 2025 Arts Feature by Caroline Drew

Exploded Drawing’s 64th, Double Trouble’s Second, Sagebrush’s Fifth, and More Crucial Concerts

It isn't all about numbers in this week’s recommended shows

"..."My name is Hayden Pedigo, and I'm from Amarillo, Texas." That's how the young guitarist opens all of his..."

June 6, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Texas Man Born to U.S. Soldier on U.S. Army Base Abroad Deported

He has no citizenship to any country, despite SCOTUS case

"...He spent most of his life in Texas, much of it homeless and in and out of..."

June 4, 2025 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

Man Finds Tape Exports Texas Terrors to Tribeca

Peter Hall and Paul Gandersman on their evangelical shocker

"...(William Magnuson), finds a mysterious recording from the small Texas town where they grew up...."

June 3, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Scram, STAAR!

"...your excellent article ["Educators Hate It, So Why Is Texas Keeping the STAAR Test Alive?" News, May 23] on..."

June 3, 2025 Postmarks

Under His Eye

"...identify people seeking abortions. There was a case in Texas where Flock data was used for this purpose [according..."

June 3, 2025 Postmarks

What We Learned at the King of the Hill ATX TV Festival Panel

First look at season 14 gives hints at revival

"...and heart of the unofficial state TV show of Texas, King of the Hill. With those words, Judge closed..."

May 31, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Fractured by Recapture

"...Austin taxpayer funds in 2023 to the state of Texas via Robin Hood ["With 25,000 Empty Seats, AISD Enrollment..."

May 30, 2025 Postmarks

Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted

A soulful look at a singular artist

"...house in suburban Los Angeles with two roommates: the Texas/Florida bluesman Guitar Shorty (who died during production) and former..."

May 30, 2025 Movie Review by Joe Gross

Texas Bill Would Block International Students From Speaking in Support of “Terrorist Activities”

Universities that don’t punish students would face huge fines

"...Public college students and faculty in Texas would be suspended or expelled for supporting “terrorist activities”..."

May 30, 2025 News Feature by Blake Leschber

THC Ban Imminent as Texas House Approves Prohibition Amendment

Fearmongering prevails over pro-business posture and rights of Texans

"...As the final gavels bang on the 89th Texas legislative session, the cannabis community is now in the..."

May 30, 2025 Column by Kevin Curtin

Round One of I-35 “Caps” Fight Ends in a Draw

City to fund columns that could support highway parks

"...up. The city has six years to pay the Texas Department of Transportation for the full $104 million cost..."

May 30, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Bay of Angels, Books, and a Brewery Bee in This Week’s Arts and Culture Events

Movies, spelling, and more weekday fun

"...state in the union, and rumor has it that Texas sheet cake reps the Lone Star State. Get your..."

May 30, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

Falling down an endless budget hole

"...school closure crisis is entangled with the release of Texas’ A-F accountability ratings, which came out in April with..."

May 30, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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