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Reimagined Broadway musical brings new music and style to the hit spin on Wizard of Oz.

From the files of Mr. Smarty Pants: When Fredric John Baur Jr., the inventor of the packaging for Pringles, died in 2008, his family buried some of his ashes in a Pringles can – his request.

DAY TRIPS: New York City-style delicatessen Kenny & Ziggy’s celebrates 24 years in Houston.

In this week's comics, Kash Patel and Stephen Miller discuss the mistreatment of their mentor-in-chief. Read all the funnies: austinchronicle.com/comics

Death comes ahead of schedule in Owen Egerton’s Whistle. We talk to the writer about his idea of a bloody good time at the movies.

See who the finalists are and pick your favorites in this year's Best of Austin® ballot.

As Austin FC stars return from injury, so does optimism.

MOVIE REVIEW: Canadian family drama Blue Heron charts heavy trauma and a lingering grief.

Former Texas Book Festival figure Jules Wernersbach explores the weird underside of Austin’s “Shop Local” ethos in debut novel.

FIRST LOOK: Local Billie Eilish-approved vegans open Community Kitchen + Taproom in Tarrytown.

See who the finalists are and pick your favorites in this year's Best of Austin® ballot. vote.austinchronicle.com

What’s a bigger threat to Texas public ed: private school vouchers or charter schools? Democratic candidates for State Board of Education are split on the charter school question.

Rosedale residents and AISD battle over luxury development.

New book peers into the abyss that is Alex Jones and Infowars.

SAFE Alliance’s Eloise House, which offers forensic exams for sexual assault survivors, to close.

Twee rockers Touch Girl Apple Blossom usher in a sweet-scented renaissance of sincerity and solidarity.

Austin Shakespeare makes Much Ado About Nothing in free summer show with director Ann Ciccolella debuting a modernized take on the “original rom-com.”

Sonic Guild names Bobby Garza executive director, the city bids farewell to old friends, and more culture news from around town.

RESTAURANT REVIEW: A place of hummingbirds, huevos, and (occasional) heartbreak. Where the pastry case rarely lasts past noon.

VOCAL-TX holds Billionaire Backers of Hate rally, the District Attorney’s office gets cleared, and more of the week’s headlines.

See who the finalists are and pick your favorites in this year's Best of Austin® ballot. vote.austinchronicle.com

Two legal rulings on the same day have hemp attorneys and entrepreneurs relieved and ready for the next battle.

Hundreds of reported incidents, AISD citations, and emergency response gaps fuel calls for stronger oversight of driverless vehicles at city meeting. Waymo did not attend.

Watch Kacey Musgraves and Miranda Lambert bury the hatchet at Gruene Hall after their decade-long beef.

Bill Wise, a constant presence in Austin’s film scene and one of the city’s most recognizable faces, dies at 61.

Charli xcx, Lorde, RÜFÜS DU SOL, Kings of Leon, and more to headline Austin City Limits 2026. See the full lineup:

Austin FC captures second straight win as stars return from injuries.

OPINION: When some workers are targeted, all workers are affected. It’s time to stand together.

Affordable housing community opens to help address chronic homelessness.

Blockwalking with House District 49 runoff candidates Kathie Tovo and Montserrat Garibay.

From the files of Mr. Smarty Pants: According to Scientific American, humans riding a bicycle are more energy efficient than any other animal on Earth.

DAY TRIPS: Palo Pinto Mountains State Park opens the Cast Iron Forest to hikers.

In this week's comics, Tom Tomorrow has a gathering of the great minds in the Trump administration. Read all the funnies: austinchronicle.com/comics

In this week's Austin Chronic column, THC cocktails, stoner trivia, and an all-lesbian 420 drag show.

How data centers are eating up rural Texas.

Plan a few day trips with our roundup of out-of-town events in May.

THEATRE REVIEW: Ladies and gents, rakes and wenches, gather ’round for frilly farce with a bloody Bridgerton parody at Butterfly Bar.

Ten Commandments in public school classrooms is ruled constitutional with Lake Travis and Dripping Springs ISD now required to implement the state law.

In this week's Qmmunity column: Editor James broke a tooth, a trail run asks for volunteers, and there’s a May Day sale on books.

KUT relocates this weekend's festival as UT points fingers. The NPR affiliate’s community event will proceed in truncated form but with hopes undiminished.

Six markets to fill all the post-spring-cleaning emptiness around your home.

Blockwalking with House District 49 runoff candidates Kathie Tovo and Montserrat Garibay.

How data centers are eating up rural Texas.

Supreme Court allows GOP gerrymandering to remain, UT upends KUT Festival days before it kicks off, and more of the week’s headlines.

MoPac expansion is challenged by residents and city leaders.

AI now decides if Texas Medicare patients receive certain types of care.

At the Moody Center Bruce Springsteen transforms our civic hell into the land of hope and dreams.

Longtime humor writer David Sedaris shares his path to performance ahead of Paramount Theatre show.

2026 Homes Tour celebrates history across the city with more than mansions.