Day Trips: Singing Water Vineyards, Comfort
This Hill Country winery is saving a creekside table for you
Return of the MACC
After the pandemic closure and delayed construction, the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center will finally reopen
Plan for Caps Over I-35 Survives Another Threat to Downsize
City Council sticks to plan for $104 million investment in highway beautification
Recapping the Last Council Meeting as Members Break for Summer
A potential bond election, Austin Energy peaker unit guidelines, and affordable housing were some of the major topics
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News
Has TEA Set the Stage to Take Over Austin ISD?
The district’s application for relief from accountability has been denied
E4 Youth’s Augmented Reality Offers a Step Into Historic East Austin
The technology takes users on a virtual tour with prominent figures at historical landmarks
The Week’s Biggest News in Brief May 28 – June 3
Yogurt shop murders officially conclude with settlement, Senate Bill 4 goes into effect, and more of the week’s headlines
Making the Grade
STAAR tests are high-stakes for Texas school districts. Is it a good idea to outsource the scoring to machines?
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Music
Coachella Producers AEG Presents to Open New Music Venue in Emo’s Location
New stage opens in February 2027 while storied name to move Downtown
The Austin Chronicle Presents People To Wave To: haha Laughing
Rap duo trades darkness for blue skies on new EP
Arts + Culture
Serving Legacy, Looks, and Rebellion at the Majestic Ball
The Paramount Theatre’s fifth annual Pride month show highlights the talent of Texas queer and trans performers of color
Enter Through the Gift Shop
“The Art of Banksy Without Limits” neutralizes, commercializes street artist’s work
Making Their “MARK”
Women & Their Work’s latest group show proves physically and thematically expansive
Screens
Alejandro Hendricks Takes Airport BLVD From East Austin to Tribeca
Austin filmmaker examines our complicated relationship with change in his debut feature
Power Ballad Review: Perfect Disharmony
Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas fight for their rights to credit in this sprightly comedy
Time and Water Review: Goodbye to All That
An essayistic documentary memorializes Iceland’s melting glaciers
The Canine Take on Literary Classics in What’s the Story, Wishbone?
The crew of the beloved PBS series look back on their four-legged friend in a new documentary
Food
First Look: Smashed N Sauced
The owners of Almarah Mediterranean Cuisine bring smashburgers and fried chicken to Northeast Austin
Brentwood Social House to Close
British-style tea shop and community hub becomes Austin’s latest lost third space
These Austin Bars Serve Small Plates and Big Vibes
From Papercut to Parley, the best way to experience these spots is one bite at a time
ColumnS
Qmmunity: The Butch Is Back
MASS Gallery opens “Butch Is Not a Dirty Word” this weekend with artist Esther Godoy
Armadillo Records Returns With Greezy Wheels’ We Come We Go
Iconic Austin label makes a legacy-centered comeback
Gerry Van King, King of Sixth Street, Dies at 72
Beloved busker left an indelible mark on Austin nightlife
Top Storylines to Watch at the FIFA World Cup
Is it Portugal’s year, which nation will own the stands, and other burning questions
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