Despite Pressure From Abbott, AISD Students Keep Up Anti-ICE Protests
Texas House reps question the state’s scrutiny and threat of district takeover
Ben Kweller, Antone’s Allstars, Tomar & the FCs, and More to Play the 44th Annual Austin Music Awards
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News
Abbott’s Freeze on H-1B Visas Raises Concerns for Public Universities
Advocates worry about the standing of Texas schools due to the governor’s investigation
The Week’s Biggest News in Brief
City evaluates which social services will see funding cuts, AISD attempts to save millions, and more of the week’s headlines
At Heated Public Forum, APD Chief Speaks on Relationship With ICE
Hundreds of community members show up to hold APD accountable
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Music
Switched On Switches Off – For Now?
Synth shop seeks customers whose equipment is still in the space
The Pinky Rings Take a Final Bow, De Nada Cantina Expands, Host Publications Awarded
Take a bite of music, food, and literature in this week’s culture notes
Arts + Culture
A Trek Through Time and “Towards Détournement”
Multimedia exhibit at the University of Texas Visual Arts Center explores image through political philosophy
An Untraditional Austin Opera Opening
A musical theatre classic combines old and new in Austin voices
Masc4Match Offers an Invitation to Queer Masculine Love
Butch Prom puts a drag-king dating game show for their three-night Valentine’s event
Screens
Everybody Loves Raymond, Including ATX TV Festival
30th anniversary panel added, plus Jesse Plemons and more tapped for Friday Night Lights reunion
Cold Storage Review: Horror Comedy Moves Too Quick to Get Moldy
Joe Keery takes on a killer fungus in this light but fun creature flick
Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die Review: Apocalypse Now, Then, and the Near Future
Gore Verbinski returns with an uneven sci-fi romp starring Sam Rockwell
Food
Flix Brewhouse Takes Over Four Alamo Drafthouse Locations
It’s goodbye Drafthouse, hello Brewhouse in El Paso, Houston, and Lubbock
Big Top Candy Shop Comes to Hyde Park
Brandon Hodge opens a second location of his beloved South Congress staple Jan. 31
Another Reason to Talk About Venezuela
Bustling food truck Vaco House serves up strong coffee and South American comfort food
ColumnS
Shrewd Moves Have Austin FC Looking More Formidable in 2026
This year’s roster appears deeper, younger, and more talented – at least on paper
Lovers Rock: Band Advice From Austin’s Kissin’ Collaborators
Three musical couples reflect on love and life onstage
Day Trips: The Institute of Texan Cultures, San Antonio
Greatly reduced Institute of Texan Cultures opens in San Antonio
Qmmunity: Valentine’s Weekend Update
Valentine’s events are happening; OutYouth names a new executive director; and an important question is asked
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