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Former UT and NFL Linebacker Derrick Johnson Publishes Children’s Book to Empower Kids Through Literacy

Former football player for the Texas Longhorns and Kansas City Chiefs, co-wrote “Super DJ Saves Field Day” with his wife to help kids find their own “superpowers”
A stack of books published by the University of Texas Press.

UT Press Marks 75 Years with Literary Celebration at Austin Central Library

The event highlights the press’s legacy as Texas’s largest publisher, with a catalog of scholarly books, journals and cultural works
Still from "The Yogurt Shop Murders." (Courtesy of SXSW)

HBO Max’s ‘The Yogurt Shop Murders’ Examines a Notorious Austin Cold Case

New docuseries from Austin-based filmmaker Margaret Brown explores the lingering trauma, tangled investigation, and enduring mystery behind the 1991 tragedy
Josh O’Connor and Daniel Craig as Benoit Blanc in "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery." (Still courtesy of Netflix)

Austin Film Festival to Premiere Rian Johnson’s New ‘Knives Out’ Mystery

Johnson to receive Bill Wittliff Award and screen 'Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery,' the third installment of the acclaimed franchise
Texas Book Festival Saturday

Texas Book Festival Offers First Look at Lineup for 30th Anniversary

R.L. Stine, Chelsea Handler, Bryan Washington among 18 early names announced for the free literary event in downtown Austin
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August Curated: Austin’s Top Events This Month

Plan your monthly social schedule with these local cultural events including concerts, theatre, museum parties, garden gatherings, festivals, and more
Stage at Blues on the Green at Zilker Park

Blues on the Green Invites Austin Fans to Zilker Park for Free Summertime Shows

This cherished live music experience returns to the park August 5 and 6
Bring It On: The Musical 2025

Join the Tradition: “Bring It On: The Musical” Lights Up Zilker Park This Summer

Pack a blanket, bring the squad, and see why Austinites have cheered for Zilker summer musicals since 1959
The Contemporary Austin Jones Center

The Best Free Events in Austin This Week

Five free ways to enjoy music, art and more around town
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Austin’s Longest-Running Improv Venue Hideout Theatre Relocates to South Austin

The beloved comedy and coffee spot finds a creative new home at Art Hub ATX