Finding the Cosmic Groove
The Gilbert brothers explain the origin story behind Cosmic Cowboy Smoke Shop
Contract Confusion Cuts Music Short at Pecan Street Festival
Rap trio FreeBloo&theFreak’s Saturday performance halted mid-set
Riding the Texas Eagle Between Austin and San Antonio
New studies explore more efficient passenger rail possibilities
City Council Punts Contract Debate While OK’ing Widely Approved Investments
Infrastructure, affordable housing, and social services get a shot in the arm
Location and Income Remain a Factor for Measles Vaccination Rates in Austin Area Schools
A second 2026 measles case was reported in Travis County last week
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News
The Week’s Biggest News in Brief: Sept. 10-16
SCOTUS denies mail-in voting changes, railroad commissioner candidate blasted for racist response, a Hail Mary petition to avoid state takeover, and more of the week’s headlines
Future of Texans’ Access to Abortion Pills Uncertain
A nationwide restriction for mail or pharmacy access of mifepristone was considered last week in Louisiana
Fill Your Hypocrisy Meter in a New Video Game Starring Ken Paxton
Your main move: Declare Victory… mid-battle
Austin’s Street Medics Race to Beat the Heat
The volunteer organization provides first aid and training to any Austinite looking to help safeguard the community
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Music
Scenes From Levitation 2026
Bikini Kill, Die Spitz, Temples,
Angine de Poitrine, Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, and more
Arts + Culture
Local Artists Celebrate Austin Public Library Centennial With New Library Card Designs
Adult, teen, and kid creatives draw creatures, colors, and community in competition-winning designs
Old City Infrastructure Becomes a Canvas on the Lake in WaterWork
Reflections on architecture, water, energy, and ecosystems paint the Seaholm Intake Facility facade September 25-26
Screens
Fantastic Fest Review: What Happened to Doris?
New version of the story behind The Entity gets closer to the truth of a famous haunting
Fantastic Fest Review: The Cycle
Murder mystery meets buried family history in this bleak chiller that spirals into the uncanny
Fantastic Fest Review: Carrie
Latest adaptation of the Stephen King classic expands the story and deepens the characters. But is that a good thing?
Food
The New Driskill Grill Is Old Austin With a Lot More Energy
MML Hospitality jolts the historic dining room with dry-aged meats, British touches, and a much livelier crowd
ColumnS
Qmmunity: Not So Fairest In the Land
Politicians prove, once again, spineless but the Austin queer event calendar is as strong as ever
The Unheralded Veteran Keeping Austin FC’s Season Alive
Playoffs remain in reach thanks to Christian Ramírez goals
Qmmunity: Four Hours of Sleep
Am I sleep deprived? Maybe. But deprived of great queer events in Austin? Not a chance!
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