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Vol. 43, No. 41

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With the Live Music Fund Off the Ground, Commission Brainstorms More Marketing Initiatives Could a Local Entertainment Promotion Fund take off?

Memorial for Austin Sci-Fi Legend Howard Waldrop Announced A chance to celebrate the lion of Texas sci-fi short stories

Caroline Bowman and the Kinder Side of Elsa in Disney's Frozen How the Broadway in Austin show finds the heart of the ice queen

Kingcast Host and Online Film Journalism Legend Scott Wampler Dies Film community and filmmakers praise the Austin film lover

Day Trips & Beyond: June Events Roundup Balmorhea, Big Bend, Boquillas, Bois d'Arc, and blueberries

NEWS

Austin ISD Budget Shortfall Could Put School Closures on the Table

Desperate times may lead to desperate measures

by Brant Bingamon

Police Oversight Office Ramps Up Community Complaints Investigations

APD has only suspended one officer over the past year

by Austin Sanders

Rise in Absenteeism Is Costing Austin Public Schools Millions Mental illness seems to be driving the absences, group says

Police Oversight Office Ramps Up Community Complaints Investigations APD has only suspended one officer over the past year

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Save Our Springs Sues City Over Statesman Site Redevelopment They claim city violated procedural rules and affordability requirements

Man Sentenced to 75 Years for Burglary as a Teen Hopes for Parole Central Texan is now approaching 60 years old

FOOD

Restaurant Review: Bambino

New Eastside pizza joint from L’Oca d’Oro owners has something to say

by Melanie Haupt

First Look: Deep End Subs

Sandwich artiste Andy Todd keeps Highland hipster vibe alive

by Haris Qureshi

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Restaurant Review: Craft Omakase This elite, 22-course omakase menu is exactly as filling as it sounds ... but we wouldn’t skip a single course

First Look: Deep End Subs Sandwich artiste Andy Todd keeps Highland hipster vibe alive

Restaurant Review: LeRoy and Lewis Barbecue The BBQ trailer-turned-brick and mortar is generally delicious but could use a more streamlined menu

First Look: Lil’ Easy Fine Cajun Food & Bar Eastside dive promises casual Cajun and vibey outdoor boozing

MUSIC

Hot Summer Nights Returns, Joey Tea Departs, and More Music News

Keep up with the sounds of Austin

by Carys Anderson

Parker Woodland, Good Looks, and More Crucial Concerts

Album releases, artist departures, and more recommended shows

Hot Summer Nights Returns, Joey Tea Departs, and More Music News Keep up with the sounds of Austin

Parker Woodland, Good Looks, and More Crucial Concerts Album releases, artist departures, and more recommended shows

With the Live Music Fund Off the Ground, Commission Brainstorms More Marketing Initiatives Could a Local Entertainment Promotion Fund take off?

Jon Muq Album Release, Hole in the Wall Anniversary, and More Crucial Concerts All manner of sounds for every ear

Matt Meshbane Launches a GoFundMe Veteran booker/engineer plots Hoots for HAAM concert series

SCREENS

The 20-Year Overnight Success of Glen Powell

Hollywood’s newest A-lister – according to the directors who knew him first and best

by Richard Whittaker

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The 20-Year Overnight Success of Glen Powell Hollywood’s newest A-lister – according to the directors who knew him first and best

Kingcast Host and Online Film Journalism Legend Scott Wampler Dies Film community and filmmakers praise the Austin film lover

Viggo Mortensen Looks Homeward in The Dead Don’t Hurt How his Western centers women’s struggles over men’s wars

Ethan Hawke and the Inner Life of Flannery O’Connor in Wildcat Finding the drama of an author who laughed at her own biography

Five Deeper-Cut Panels to Catch at ATX TV Festival It’s go time, TV nerds

ARTS & CULTURE

Theatre Review: King of Hearts

Alchemy Theatre’s production full of heart despite sticky story material

by Cat McCarrey

Theatre Review: King of Hearts

Alchemy Theatre’s production full of heart despite sticky story material

by Cat McCarrey

Theatre Review: King of Hearts Alchemy Theatre’s production full of heart despite sticky story material

Memorial for Austin Sci-Fi Legend Howard Waldrop Announced A chance to celebrate the lion of Texas sci-fi short stories

Caroline Bowman and the Kinder Side of Elsa in Disney's Frozen How the Broadway in Austin show finds the heart of the ice queen

Inside the Small Presses Driving Austin’s Literary Scene Meet the local small presses committed to publishing diverse literature

Proms, Humps, and Queerbombs Highlight This Weekend's Events 21 ways to get out of the house

COLUMNS

The Austin Chronic: I Really Needed a Lazy Day at Lazy Daze

An Amsterdam-style coffee shop where you can smoke inside

by Kevin Curtin

The Off Beat: Hole in the Wall Celebrates 50 Years of Being an Austin Music Incubator

The Drag’s final girl plots a monthlong golden anniversary celebration

by Carys Anderson

Qmmunity: Pride Calendar

A buffet of June Pride events in Austin

by James Scott

Day Trips: Houston Temple, Houston

Intricate wooden temple goes up in smoke in November

by Gerald E. McLeod