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🦫 John Oliver vs. Buc-ee’s
July 29, 2026 · Kelsey Bradshaw
🦫 Did y’all see that “Last Week Tonight” Host John Oliver is mad at Buc-ee's? He egged the gas station on to sue the show after chastising the company for suing dozens of businesses with similar animal logos over the years.
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GoFundMe Created for Family of Teen Killed by APD
A GoFundMe page has been created to cover the funeral costs for Anthoneil Williams II, the 17-year-old Austin police officers fatally shot last week. The fund has more than $6,000 in it so far. [KXAN]
Industry Screening of ‘Tony’ Coming to Austin
Local restaurant workers can see an advanced screening of the Anthony Bourdain biopic “Tony” on Aug. 3 for free. Austin’s screening will be hosted by Emmer and Rye Hospitality Group. [The Hollywood Reporter]
Dozens of Cyclosporiasis Cases Confirmed Locally
Austin Public Health officials said the area has had 41 cases of cyclosporiasis as of Monday, which they say is on par with previous summers. The public health agency is investigating the source of the cases. [KUT]
Talarico Is Up in New Poll
U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico, an Austin Democrat, is leading his Republican opponent Ken Paxton 45% to 40%, according to a survey from Texas Public Opinion Research. It’s the largest lead Talarico has had in the race so far. [The Texas Tribune]
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What To Do
Wednesday, July 29
- 🌝 Full Moon Swim at Austin Motel
- 🎨 Arts & Craft Night: Sip & Paint at Meanwhile Brewing Co.
- 🎥 “Orlando” at Hyperreal Film Club
- 🎶 IVE at the Moody Center
- 🍿 “Strangers on a Train” at the State Theatre
- 🖨️ Intro to 3D Printing at Austin Public Library Central Library
Thursday, July 30
- 📚 New & Noteworthy Book Club: “Yesteryear” at BookPeople
- 🎤 Stories in Seven at BookPeople
- 🎞️ VHS Zine Release at Hyperreal Film Club
- 🦋 Butterfly Walk in the Garden! at Zilker Botanical Garden
- 🎶 The Drop-In at the Long Center
- 🎵 Forrest Frank at the Moody Center
- 🎥 “Juice” at the State Theatre
- 🎂 Kate Bush Birthday Celebration at Hotel Vegas & Volstead Lounge
Friday, July 31
- 📚 Weekly Book Swap in the Park at Meanwhile Brewing Co.
- 🎥 “All That Jazz” at Hyperreal Film Club
- 🖼️ Arty Party at Laguna Gloria
- 🎶 Let's Fund Good: Ariana Grande Album Party at 29th Street Ballroom
- 🏳️⚧️ Trans Pride at Mohawk Austin
- 🤼 WOW - Hit Like a Girl Wrestling Tournament at St Elmo Brewing - Springdale
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