A Resolution but No Closure to the Yogurt Shop Murders
Documentarian Margaret Brown discusses the new final chapter of her HBO series on Austin’s most infamous crime
May 26 Primary Runoff Election Endorsements for the Austin Area
Our choices for local, state, and federal races
Austin Energy Argues Gas an Unfortunate Necessity
Council to weigh climate harm reduction trade-offs for reliability
West Austin Residents Raise Concerns About Courtyard/RM 2222 Project
At a meeting last Wednesday, individuals expressed skepticism about TxDOT’s $68.4 million project
Analyzing Austin’s New Police Shootings Dashboard
The data tracks and details 60 APD shooting cases from 2018 through 2025
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Local Organizations Propel Next Generation’s Shift to Trade Work
Opportunities in Austin for gateways to blue-collar “AI-proof” jobs are increasing
The Week’s Biggest News in Brief: May 14-20
Teens go on shooting spree throughout South and East Austin, musicians come together against artificial intelligence, and more of the week’s headlines
After Having His Execution Halted, Edward Busby Awaits Supreme Court Ruling
He could become the 600th individual executed by the state since 1982
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Music
A Curious Mix of People Authors Debut Emo’s Documentary on Red River
Plus, the Drop In returns, estudiosix welcomes residency applicants, and more culture news
Arts + Culture
Puppet Palooza Unites Cloth Performers
Fragile Rock and Cloud Companion’s humanoid creations share a first-time bill on May 22
Screens
I Love Boosters Review: What a Coup
Boots Riley’s sophomore feature blends lefto fist-raising and bold weirdness
Rocket Cinema Celebrates a Meteoric Five Years of Mobile Movies
How a pandemic-inspired project became a key part of Austin’s moviegoing experience
Silent Friend Review: Tree of Life
Humans and nature try to bridge the communication divide in Ildikó Enyedi’s meditative drama
Horror Icons Bill Moseley and Lin Shaye Bury Expectations in Scared to Death
The two legends of the scary screen discuss their own real-life spooky experiences
Food
First Look: Community Kitchen + Taproom
Local Billie Eilish-cosigned vegans open a new location in Tarrytown
Tzintzuntzan: A Place of Hummingbirds, Huevos, and (Occasional) Heartbreak
The pastry case rarely lasts past noon at new Fonda San Miguel offshoot
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Qmmunity: Delicious Community Support
Two requests for financial support from local queer and queer-friendly orgs
Head Coach, Sporting Director Firings Send Austin FC Back to Drawing Board
A complete factory reset for Austin’s MLS club
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