City Releases Data on Homeless Camp Sweeps as Advocates Continue to Criticize the Plan
HSO Director David Gray takes jab at local nonprofit
Will Blue Wave Slow Executions in Texas?
Advocates hope new Democratic leadership will curb the death penalty. This year’s final execution is scheduled for Nov. 19.
Election Procedures in Travis County Went Unexpectedly Smoothly
In the midst of massive voter turnout, early results show the historic midterm elections went off without a hitch
Can Gina Hinojosa Fix Texas Public Schools?
The governor-elect faces decades of underfunding, teacher shortages, and other pressing problems
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News
The Week’s Biggest News in Brief: Nov. 5-11
New plans for Project Connect stretch to the airport, Austin expected to revisit its ICE policy, and more of the week’s headlines
COP31: Getting Ahead of the Storm
As climate impacts worsen, it is more important to monitor the earth system than ever before
Texas Impact Heads Back to the UN’s Climate Change Conference
The interfaith organization’s executive director explains why U.S. faith participation at COP is more urgently important than ever
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Music
Joe “King” Carrasco Fundraises for Ukraine Aid
Tex-Mex troubadour works to bring relief to impacted citizens, canines
Free Hamze’s Building Bridges
Lebanese American rapper talks culture-fusing debut album and upcoming Razzfest
Arts + Culture
Texas Book Festival Finds Big Feelings Behind the Wheel
Cars carry emotional cargo in two picture books featured in TBF’s children’s programming
Moontower Comedy Festival Announces 2027 Hiatus
Restoration of the Paramount pauses the standup festival’s next punchline
Screens
Club Kid Review: Coming Down and Growing Up
First-time filmmaker Jordan Firstman impresses in this tale of queer parenthood
I Play Rocky Review: Every Underdog Has Their Day
The story of how Sylvester Stallone went from bum to Oscar contender gets a heartwarming, true-ish retelling
Ebenezer Review: A Christmas Ghost Story Both Familiar and Unique
Johnny Depp and Ti West find the dour terror in Dickens’ greatest work
How to Rob a Bank Review: TikTok Marxism
John C. Reilly and Nicholas Hoult play cops-and-robbers in this social media twist on the heist movie
Food
A Tale of Two Expansions
Still Austin makes room for live music while Terrible Love pours into a new wine bar
ColumnS
Qmmunity: Birthday Tidings
Happy birthday to this short king, aka ME, and happy birthday to all these great queer events
Add Another Failed Season to Austin FC’s Increasingly Pitiful History
Will 2027’s “sprint season” help or hurt the club’s dismal trajectory?
The Divine Feminine and The Raunchy Rim
Female-led cannabis company Jota Living launches an infused beverage garnish
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