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The 2024 Austin Film Festival is gearing up to introduce some exciting new panels that will undoubtedly captivate film enthusiasts and industry professionals alike. From discussions on iconic TV shows like The Last of Us and The Simpsons to...

Exploring the Quirky World of the de la Torre Brothers at McNay Museum ExhibitThe McNay Art Museum's current exhibition at the Stieren Center is a fascinating showcase of the creative talents of brothers Jamex and Einar de la Torre....

In 2021, a court ruling in Texas highlighted the limitations of Attorney General Ken Paxton's office in prosecuting voter fraud cases. Since then, the office's efforts in combating these crimes have slowed down significantly, while the costs associated with...

GM Faces Lawsuit Over Unauthorized Data Collection and SaleGeneral Motors (GM) is facing legal action from the Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for allegedly collecting and selling private driver information without consent. The lawsuit, filed on Tuesday, accuses the...

The Austin Police Department and the Travis County Sheriff's Office are currently responding to a situation involving a barricaded subject in East Austin. The incident is taking place in the 4400 block of Airport Boulevard near the intersection of...

The Museum of Modern Art in New York is currently celebrating the 50th anniversary of Tobe Hooper's iconic horror film, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. While the film is often associated with Austin, where it was conceived and filmed,...

The American Analog Set, a beloved Austin bedroom-pop band, is set to reunite for their first shows in nearly 20 years. The band will be performing a special two-night stand at Rollins Theatre on September 20-21, in celebration of...

Delving into the Origin of Frito Pie Frito pie, a beloved Texan dish often enjoyed under the bright lights of Friday night football games, has a rich history that dates back to 1949. The original recipe, which was first served...

Overcrowded Texas Jails Send Pretrial Detainees to Other Counties and StatesTwo Saturdays a month, Sorcha Costigan embarks on a 100-mile drive from Sabine County to DeQuincy, Louisiana, to visit her husband Jess Hampton, who is being held at Louisiana...

Texas Congressman Shares Personal Experience and Reaction to FDA Rejection of MDMA for PTSD TreatmentIn recent years, there has been a growing interest in psychedelic therapy as a potential treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Research on the use...