The Road to Open the Polls
Travis County hurdles voter registration delays and a glitchy system ahead of crucial midterm elections
Chronicle Endorsements for the November 3 Midterm Elections
Our picks for local, state, and federal races
Paranoia Spreads as Election Officials Prepare for Federal Intervention in Midterm Elections
Trump muddies the waters ahead of November
Red River Cultural District Fights for Immortality
With a new city task force at its back, Austin’s live music corridor isn’t in mourning – it’s fighting back
Hot Luck Takes a Fall Detour
Under new ownership, food festival trades its traditional Memorial Day weekend for October (but plans to return to May in 2027)
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News
Southeast Supermarket Fears the City’s Light Rail Project Could Shutter Business
Project Connect plans could lead to an eminent domain proceeding on parts of the Riverside property of JD’s Supermarket
Social Service Spending Draws a Closer Look After Council Took a Vote Without the Full Picture
Council approved contract extensions for social services worth around $4.1 million before city staff delivered its report
Parent Petitions to Close Webb and Burnet Middle Schools Called Into Question
Did anti-state takeover groups pressure families to sign?
The Week’s Biggest News in Brief: Oct. 15-21
Travis County voters set record numbers during early voting, Amazon’s Dog’s Head plans roll out, and more of the week’s headlines
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Music
New Community Spaces to Shop, Read, and Eat; Talarico on the Town; Flowers for Dr. Farmer
Notes from every corner of culture
Collaboration and Solidarity Help Gorillaz Climb The Mountain at Moody Center
Del the Funky Homosapien, Danny Brown, and more join Damon Albarn and co. at celebratory Thursday show
Arts + Culture
Austin Author David Brandon Hodge Pierces the Veil With Supernatural Machines
Historian of the strange opens up his archive of mystical devices in new book
The Hidden Room Stages the Spiritual Showdown of Houdini vs. Doyle
Houdini Speaks to the Living questions what the truth really is between these friends’ mystical feud
Screens
Wicker Review: The Love That Is Woven in the Heart
Alexander Skarsgård is a lover quite literally made for Olivia Colman in this romantic fable
Wildwood Review: Lovely, Dark, and Deep
Stop-motion magic from Laika is an ode to family and a love letter to Oregon
Fjord Review: Anatomy of a Slap
Palme d’Or winner about alleged child abuse poses interesting questions but steers wide of answers
A Talent for Murder Review: The Talented Ms. Highsmith Takes Another Stab at Tom Ripley
Twisty two-hander imagines the novelist conjuring her most famous creation one last time
Food
Anh Em Feeds You Like Family
Translating roughly to “siblings,” Anderson Lane Vietnamese joint churns out huge bánh mì and comforting bowls of phở
Austin Coffee Festival Brews Strong Sips and Discussions
Three roasters discuss coffee culture ahead of the festival’s fifth edition
ColumnS
A City of Blues, Margaritas, and Neighborhood Bar Stools
Culture columnist reports from a busy weekend of Austin specialties
Qmmunity: Pre-Halloween Stretch
Scare up a real scream-worthy schedule of queer fun before Halloween night
Standoff Between Austin FC, Supporters’ Groups Over ICE Risks Turning Ugly
La Murga de Austin asks Austin FC to issue public support: “Love is not silent”
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