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Debra Hallum of 1972 Pub talks its origins and what’s in the pub’s future.

Qmmunity: A Slam Dunk Women’s Sports Bar • The Austin Chronicle Qmmunity: A Slam Dunk Women’s Sports Bar

Georgetown Palace puts the power of hope on stage.

Every Brilliant Thing Is a Short Solo Play Worth the Time • The Austin Chronicle Every Brilliant Thing Is a Short Solo Play Worth the Time

🌶 Hot Sauce Fest is back! Save the NEW DATE & LOCATION and don’t miss Austin’s hottest tradition, benefiting the Central Texas Food Bank.

Sample and take home all the heat you can handle with cold drinks, live music, local eats and vendors, plus the fan-favorite People’s Choice voting!

🗓 Sunday, August 30, 3–9pm
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🎟 TICKETS ON SALE NOW ($20 / $25 at the door)

Stay tuned for this year's live music lineup, commemorative art and new merch!

Hot Sauce Festival signature competition details & MORE at www.austinchronicle.com/hot-sauce/. 🔗

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In a word: No.

Can the Red-Hot United States Actually Win the World Cup? • The Austin Chronicle Can the Red-Hot United States Actually Win the World Cup?

Austin removes roadway art, city employee falls into a manhole, and more of the week’s headlines.

The Week's Biggest News in Brief: June 18-24 • The Austin Chronicle The Week's Biggest News in Brief: June 18-24

Trustees approved the district’s budget for the 2026-2027 school year as threat of takeover looms.

AISD Approves Sweeping Districtwide Cuts, Keeps Librarians • The Austin Chronicle AISD Approves Sweeping Districtwide Cuts, Keeps Librarians

Milly Alcock easily carries the weight of this sci-fi-tinged superhero flick.

Supergirl Review: Hero With a Hangover • The Austin Chronicle Supergirl Review: Hero With a Hangover

Life among the rubble.

Earth 7 Is Deb Olin Unferth’s Science-Fiction Ode to Resilient Life • The Austin Chronicle Earth 7 Is Deb Olin Unferth’s Science-Fiction Ode to Resilient Life

New documentary celebrates the impact of Austin’s art-punk pioneers.

You Can Color Outside the Lines: The Promise of the Big Boys Comes to the Big Screen • The Austin Chronicle You Can Color Outside the Lines: The Promise of the Big Boys Comes to the Big Screen

The songwriter’s latest, To Be True, piles on love songs for his fiance, his home, and his folk favorites.

J.J. Swinn Follows Canadian Greats Straight to Texas • The Austin Chronicle J.J. Swinn Follows Canadian Greats Straight to Texas