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Austin star scores gig as Bachelor finale host amid controversy Austin star scores gig as Bachelor finale host amid controversy By John Egan

3.1.21  |  12:31 pm

The upcoming The Bachelor: After the Final Rose post-finale special will feature a decidedly Austin vibe. Former University of Texas ...

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Austin restaurateur dishes on new nightclub, plus more popular stories Austin restaurateur dishes on new nightclub, plus more popular stories By Katie Friel

2.27.21  |  12:00 pm

Editor's note: It's that time again — time to check in with our top stories. Here are five articles ...

Movie Review

The Mauritanian shows that horrors of 9/11 extended far & wide The Mauritanian shows that horrors of 9/11 extended far & wide By Alex Bentley

2.26.21  |  3:43 pm

The horrors of 9/11 and the clamor to bring those responsible for the attacks to justice dominated much of ...

Ready to Ride

Austin bike nights cycle back onto COTA track with weekly events Austin bike nights cycle back onto COTA track with weekly events By Lindsey Wilson

2.26.21  |  2:03 pm

Bike Night is back, y'all. Circuit of The Americas is bringing back the popular family-friendly event beginning March 9 ...

Reel Good News

Popular Austin indie movie theater reopens after year-long shutdown Popular Austin indie movie theater reopens after year-long shutdown By Katie Friel

2.26.21  |  10:56 am

One of Austin's premier cinemas is back after a year-long shutdown due to COVID-19. Violet Crown Cinema reopens on ...

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Poor filmmaking undoes power of The United States vs. Billie Holiday Poor filmmaking undoes power of The United States vs. Billie Holiday By Alex Bentley

2.25.21  |  4:34 pm

The current movie awards season has turned into a referendum about famous Black Americans being hounded by the authorities. Filmmakers ...

Weekend Event Guide

Here are the top 5 things to do in Austin this weekend Here are the top 5 things to do in Austin this weekend By Paige Turner

2.25.21  |  6:00 am

Now, more than ever, we need our neighbors. As Austin starts to pick up the pieces after an unprecedented winter ...

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Where to find drinking water in Austin this weekend, plus more stories Where to find drinking water in Austin this weekend, plus more stories By Katie Friel

2.20.21  |  12:00 pm

Editor's note: This week, we're retooling our top stories to continue to get people the information they need ...

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Frances McDormand takes fascinating journey in beautiful Nomadland Frances McDormand takes fascinating journey in beautiful Nomadland By Alex Bentley

2.17.21  |  4:10 pm

Isolated characters in films can often lead to some powerful stories. From Janet Leigh in Psycho to Tom Hanks in ...

She's Got Moxie

Texas writer's 'moxie' captured in Amy Poehler's edgy new Netflix film Texas writer's 'moxie' captured in Amy Poehler's edgy new Netflix film By Johnston Farrow

2.17.21  |  9:14 am

A little bit of Moxie goes a long way. Houston-based author and high school English teacher Jennifer Mathieu is raising ...

TV news

Texas' Chip & Joanna Gaines unveil launch date of new Magnolia Network Texas' Chip & Joanna Gaines unveil launch date of new Magnolia Network By Stephanie Allmon Merry

2.16.21  |  1:03 pm

Fans of Chip and Joanna Gaines have been ready to see their Fixer Upper reboot — and the rest of their ...

Movie Review

Robin Wright shows off acting and directing skills in Land Robin Wright shows off acting and directing skills in Land By Alex Bentley

2.16.21  |  9:47 am

How someone deals with grief can vary wildly person to person. While one person might be inconsolable, unable to handle ...

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Austin surprisingly not top Texas city for new residents, plus more Austin surprisingly not top Texas city for new residents, plus more By Katie Friel

2.13.21  |  12:00 pm

Editor's note: It's that time again — time to check in with our top stories. Here are five articles ...

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Minari offers unique take on pursuit of the American Dream Minari offers unique take on pursuit of the American Dream By Alex Bentley

2.12.21  |  3:49 pm

The American Dream is a term that has been around since at least the early 1930s, although one could argue ...

Movie Review

Dual missions of Judas and the Black Messiah make for a mixed bag Dual missions of Judas and the Black Messiah make for a mixed bag By Alex Bentley

2.11.21  |  4:08 pm

When it comes to Black civil rights leaders in the 1960s, most of the historical and pop cultural focus has ...

FUNNY STUFF

Legendary New York comedy club reportedly relocating to Austin Legendary New York comedy club reportedly relocating to Austin By Chantal Rice

2.11.21  |  10:44 am

Austin could use a good laugh these days. Thankfully, two legendary clubs have announced plans to do just that.  Cap ...

Weekend Event Guide

Here are the top 5 things to do in Austin this weekend Here are the top 5 things to do in Austin this weekend By Paige Turner

2.11.21  |  6:00 am

Love is in the air, so settle in for classic love stories at The Ultimate Drive-in, or celebrate an intimate ...

March Madness

Austin scores first-round games for NCAA women’s basketball tournament Austin scores first-round games for NCAA women’s basketball tournament By John Egan

2.10.21  |  8:56 am

San Antonio already was set to play host to the 2021 NCAA Women’s Final Four. Now, the San Antonio ...

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6 affordable Austin neighborhoods for homebuyers and more top stories 6 affordable Austin neighborhoods for homebuyers and more top stories By Katie Friel

2.6.21  |  12:00 pm

Editor's note: It's that time again — time to check in with our top stories. Here are five articles ...