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79 UT Protestors’ Charges Dropped County attorney says nonviolent charges aren’t a priority

Charges Dropped Against Austin Cop Who Killed Michael Ramos A jury was deadlocked in Christopher Taylor case last year

U.S. Army Won’t Sponsor South by Southwest in 2025 “We are revising our sponsorship model,” fest announces

$250M Proposal To Expand Juvenile Detention Facilities Under Consideration Commissioners court will decide whether we need more buildings

Austin Icon Dr. James Polk Passes Away at 83 Legendary Ray Charles collaborator gone but never forgotten

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Austin ISD Sees Opportunity for Big Money in Leasing Land

Untapped properties could help teachers, per superintendent

by Brant Bingamon

Russian-Born Austinites Supporting Ukraine by Bringing Medical Supplies

Inna Adamovich is making sacrifices for Ukraine

by Benton Graham

79 UT Protestors’ Charges Dropped County attorney says nonviolent charges aren’t a priority

Charges Dropped Against Austin Cop Who Killed Michael Ramos A jury was deadlocked in Christopher Taylor case last year

$250M Proposal To Expand Juvenile Detention Facilities Under Consideration Commissioners court will decide whether we need more buildings

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Russian-Born Austinites Supporting Ukraine by Bringing Medical Supplies Inna Adamovich is making sacrifices for Ukraine

FOOD

First Look: La Seareinita

Latest from Gabriela’s Group zeroes in on seafood

by Haris Qureshi

Tacodeli to Open Stand-Alone Restaurant on South Lamar

Obsessed with Doña sauce? Meet the Doña Rita.

by Jasmine Iman Wright

Restaurant Review: Bambino New Eastside pizza joint from L’Oca d’Oro owners has something to say

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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

First Look: Deep End Subs Sandwich artiste Andy Todd keeps Highland hipster vibe alive

Restaurant Review: LeRoy and Lewis Barbecue The BBQ trailer-turned-brick and mortar is generally delicious but could use a more streamlined menu

MUSIC

Album Review: Big Bill’s Strawberry Seed

Austin’s Big Bill grows up – sort of

by Carys Anderson

Crosstalk: A New Radio Coffee and Bad Larry's Brick and Mortar Are on Their Way

Music news from around the ATX

by Carys Anderson

U.S. Army Won’t Sponsor South by Southwest in 2025 “We are revising our sponsorship model,” fest announces

Austin Icon Dr. James Polk Passes Away at 83 Legendary Ray Charles collaborator gone but never forgotten

Giddy Ups to Close in August Due to Lease Change Menchaca honky-tonk is open to relocating

Rococo Disco Is the Sound You’ve Been Missing It’s time to face the funking music

DIIV on Surviving Capitalism, Being Shoegaze Elders, and Frog in Boiling Water Indie rockers play new album at Emo’s June 21

SCREENS

Jeff Nichols on the Tragic Romance of The Bikeriders

The Austin filmmaker on finding the right POV for his new film

by Richard Whittaker

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The Bikeriders, The Exorcism, Ghostlight, and Thelma

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Jeff Nichols on the Tragic Romance of The Bikeriders The Austin filmmaker on finding the right POV for his new film

Memorial Announced for Film Giant Tom Copeland Former Texas Film Commission head oversaw massive growth in industry

Culture Clash: Paper Cuts Combines Literature and Film Indie bookstore pairs with indie cinema to celebrate the joy of interdisciplinary art and prioritizing community

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Chain Sold to Sony Pictures Entertainment Hollywood studio pledges to keep the Drafthouse model going

Austin Film Festival to Honor Shōgun Writers UT alum Rachel Kondo and husband Justin Marks lauded for FX hit

ARTS & CULTURE

Theatre Review: Trinity Street Playhouse’s A Million More to Go

Play examines preposterous political climes with chuckles galore

by Cat McCarrey

Theatre Review: Trinity Street Playhouse’s A Million More to Go

Play examines preposterous political climes with chuckles galore

by Cat McCarrey

Theatre Review: Trinity Street Playhouse’s A Million More to Go Play examines preposterous political climes with chuckles galore

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Review: Disney’s Frozen Broadway in Austin brings all Arendelle’s magic to the Bass

Queens, Kings, and More Events to Help You Celebrate This Weekend Movies, theatre, classes, dancing, and more reasons to get out

Spiders, Slams, and Other Shows Worth Seeing This Week Dare to go out on a school night!

COLUMNS

Austin Chronic: The Many Crusades of Adam Reposa

Months after being raided, lawyer continues to taunt the courts, the cops, and Ken Paxton

by Kevin Curtin

The Off Beat: Freedom Day(s)

Early-bird celebrations pepper the lead-up to a midweek Juneteenth

by Carys Anderson

Qmmunity: There Will Be Voguing

Photographer and DJ Manuel Frayre captures Central Texas ballroom in new show “Bring It From the Back”

by James Scott

Day Trips: Gerald D. Hines Waterwall, Houston

Find a roaring waterfall in the middle of Houston’s Uptown District

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