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Vol. 44, No. 40

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Man Finds Tape Exports Texas Terrors to Tribeca Peter Hall and Paul Gandersman on their evangelical shocker

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NEWS

Council Works on Budgeting Around a Steep Deficit

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

by Austin Sanders

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

And also clarifies what a “lifesaving” abortion is

by Maggie Quinlan

Texas Man Born to U.S. Soldier on U.S. Army Base Abroad Deported He has no citizenship to any country, despite SCOTUS case

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Round One of I-35 “Caps” Fight Ends in a Draw City to fund columns that could support highway parks

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FOOD

Hot Luck 2025 Delivered Another Festive Weekend of Cocktails, BBQ, and Good Vibes

ATX’s best food festival smoked, grilled, roasted across town

by Taylor Tobin

First Look: Parish Barbecue

Industry vet opens a Louisiana-influenced trailer at Batch

by Haris Qureshi

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The Strip Club: Parkline Shopping Center Standard Szechuan and hard-to-find Asian grocery items abound at 11301 Lakeline

Weekend Wine: Vermentino From Sardinia White wine from the gorgeous Mediterranean

Restaurant Review: The Greek Bar Offers Quiet Mediterranean Confidence East Oltorf spot is casual yet stylish

First Look: 1972 Pub New women’s sports bar sets up shop in central ATX

MUSIC

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

by Carys Anderson

Album Review: Mobley’s We Do Not Fear Ruins

One-man band resists exile on futuristic concept album

by Kahron Spearman

Moving From Halloweekend on Red River to Palmer in September, Levitation Announces 2025 Lineup TV on the Radio and Pavement headline refreshed fest

iLLfest, Perfume Genius, Röyksopp, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week Keep your ears open for these shows

Jump On It Organizer NOOK Turner’s 30-Year Fight to Preserve Eastside Black Culture Rapper / promoter / activist goes long on his annual “Black Culture 360” event

Album Review: Will Johnson’s Pensive Trip to Diamond City Folk-rock troubadour strips down for 10th solo album

Hole in the Wall Opens Coffee Shop in Karaoke Space Amity’s replaces Jewboy Cantina in the back room

SCREENS

How One Man’s Trash Finds the Good in Bad Movies

Live comedy show teaches you to be kinder to discarded films

by Richard Whittaker

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How One Man’s Trash Finds the Good in Bad Movies Live comedy show teaches you to be kinder to discarded films

Man Finds Tape Exports Texas Terrors to Tribeca Peter Hall and Paul Gandersman on their evangelical shocker

What We Learned at the King of the Hill ATX TV Festival Panel First look at season 14 gives hints at revival

Into The Long Long Night at ATX TV Festival Mark Duplass and Barret O'Brien test their friendship for indie TV

Texas One Step Closer to Film and TV Incentive Increase House approves fund, but questions remain on billion-dollar boost

ARTS & CULTURE

Theatre Review: Unbury Your Gays Fixes the Future

Broad Theatre’s production reveals false histories

by Cat McCarrey

Theatre Review: Unbury Your Gays Fixes the Future

Broad Theatre’s production reveals false histories

by Cat McCarrey

Bay of Angels, Books, and a Brewery Bee in This Week’s Arts and Culture Events Movies, spelling, and more weekday fun

Visual Arts Review: “Porous Matters” at MASS Gallery Gallery show reinterprets Edwards Aquifer’s low water levels as both urgent and romantic

Celebrating Black Austin, Telling Stories, and Ducks Galore in This Weekend’s Events Our arts and culture recommendations to keep you busy

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Inaugural Austin Theatre Critics Awards Drop 2024-2025 Nominees Delicious drama of awards anticipation

COLUMNS

THC Ban Imminent as Texas House Approves Prohibition Amendment

Fearmongering prevails over pro-business posture and rights of Texans

by Kevin Curtin

The Endless Soul Searching of Ageless Singer Tomar Williams

Tomar and the FCs frontman shares scores of stories ahead of the band's third album release

by Raoul Hernandez

Qmmunity: For Those We’ll Never Meet

A much-needed mission reframing after Lege losses hit home

by James Scott

Day Trips: Ottine Mineral Springs, Gonzales

“Taking the waters” comes to Ottine

by Gerald E. McLeod