“We Shocked the World Tonight”: Gina Hinojosa’s History-Making Win
Austin Dem and RGV native becomes the first Latina governor in state history
Austinites Reject Proposition I’s Call for Third-Party Audits
The city’s own third-party audit is currently ongoing
Three Out of Five Austin City Council Races Go to Runoff
Xie and Qadri notch victories, while D1, D3, and D5 will be decided in December
Talarico’s “Politics of Love” Wins Him the U.S. Senate Seat
The Austin-area native is heading to D.C. as the state’s first Democratic senator in more than 30 years
Qadri Campaign Workers Accuse Opponent of Attempted Intimidation
Heyman calls the allegations “dirty politics 101”
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News
Gaze Through the Eyes of the Abolishable Snowman
America’s most terrifying cryptid is this year’s Halloween mask
Months Since New Rules Took Effect, Hemp Businesses Feel the Burn
Industry members say the future of the Texas market could be determined on Nov. 3
Hinojosa Temporarily Blocked From Access to Abbott, Musk Emails
A Travis County judge ruled Hinojosa can see the documents, but Abbott’s appeal has halted that, for now
The Week’s Biggest News in Brief: Oct. 22-28
Election kiosk issues arise, environmentalists push back on Parmer Lane Highway, and more of the week’s headlines
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Music
Detroit Rocker Stef Chura Returns
Songwriter opens for Dinosaur Jr. on Nov. 5 behind her first album in seven years
Smashing Pumpkins Roar Through Rage and Sorrow at the Moody Center
The “best sad band in the world” celebrates three decades of Mellon Collie in marathon show
Arts + Culture
Out of Bounds Comedy Festival Boasts Big Laughs, Big Feelings
In their second post-COVID festival, OOB brings stand-up back alongside their usual sketch and improv lineup
Duality and Differentiation Tangle The Shared Life of Egan and Lucian
Rose Smith envelops readers in debut novel
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
Screens
Austin Film Festival Interview: A Legend Finds Rest in “My Beautiful Grave”
Filmmakers Sam Fayed and Orian Williams reflect on Udo Kier’s final role
Austin Film Festival Interview: The Collecting Instinct in Chasing Time
Filmmaker Chris Gary and watch dealer Adam Golden discuss their new documentary on the allure of the wristwatch
The Only Living Pickpocket in New York Review: Eulogy for a Dying Breed
John Turturro is captivating as a petty criminal running out of time
Austin Film Festival Interview: Horror Turns on the Webcam for Remote
Steven DeGennaro puts Adrianne Palicki into a Zoom whodunnit as this Austin-made techno-chiller has its world premiere
Food
Ramen Del Barrio Levels Up
Cult favorite ramen stall trades the grocery store for a full-fledged izakaya
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)
Anh Em Feeds You Like Family
Translating roughly to “siblings,” Anderson Lane Vietnamese joint churns out huge bánh mì and comforting bowls of phở
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The prettiest San Antonio mission is also the smallest
Qmmunity: Halloweekend Trends
What’s up for 2026’s terrifyingly fun festivities at this October’s end?
In the World of Competitive Glassblowing, Art Meets Sport
On the ground at Smoke and Mirrors, the Glassmith’s first-ever glassblowing carnival
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