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Ground Floor Theatre’s Falsettos Technically a 2024 show, but it happened right after last year’s Top 10s issue, and it sure deserves a spot at the top. This show earned the unique honor of making me ...

Mapping Chaos Six months into his second term as president, Donald Trump was nervous about the chances for keeping a Republican majority in the U.S. House of Representatives after the 2026 elections.

When Senate Bill 2024 took effect on Sept. 1, smoke shops across Texas hurried to clear their shelves of highly desired products: vaporizers. The law reclassified the sale of pre-filled THCA vapes – ...

On Saturday, Dec. 6, at 2 o’clock, about 15 people went to pee at the Capitol using the restroom aligned with their gender ...

Texas had a big year punctuated by devastating floods and crowned with new parks. Here are 10 highlights from all over the state. 1,785th in a series. Everywhere is a day trip from somewhere. Follow ...

I fell back in love with Austin music in 2025. Our city has been rife with talented performers since long before I came around, but it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the embarrassment of riches – and by ...

If you’re looking for a crash course in Austin’s music, art, and culture scene, I suggest writing a biweekly column on the subject – it sure worked for me. In between sets at five-band shows and in ...

Tis the season for top 10 lists, but ya boy here has looked at this year’s queer news bulletin and, um, well. It’s not a lot of “fun” or “uplifting” stuff to fill out the ol’ listicle format. Instead, ...

Texas roots singer-songwriter Joe Ely passed away at age 78 on Monday, Dec. 15, due to complications with Lewy body dementia, Parkinson’s, and pneumonia, according to a statement from his family. Ely ...

When Senate Bill 2024 took effect on Sept. 1, smoke shops across Texas hurried to clear their shelves of highly desired products: vaporizers. The law reclassified the sale of pre-filled THCA vapes – ...