🤔 A theater named after McConaughey?

Alamo Drafthouse Is Renaming a Theater After Matthew McConaughey

Alamo Drafthouse officials announced that Austin’s Mueller theater will be renamed the Matthew McConaughey Cinema next week. McConaughey will be at the theater for an honorary ceremony on Monday. [Deadline]

Body Cam Footage Shows Officer Texting and Driving Before Crash

Body cam footage obtained by the Austin American-Statesman shows former Austin police officer Daniel Kessler texting his girlfriend, running a red light, and getting up to 52 mph before crashing into two vehicles in January 2025. Kessler was mostly uninjured in the crash, while one driver had a broken kneecap and needed 27 stitches across his face. [Austin American-Statesman]

Car Break-Ins Reported at These Local Parks

Austin park rangers say car break-ins have been reported recently at Bull Creek, Mount Bonnell, the St. Edward’s Greenbelt, and other popular trail parking spots. Trail users should avoid leaving valuables in their vehicles, rangers said. [City of Austin]

Front Festival’s Lineup Is Out

Future Front Texas’ annual Front Festival runs Aug. 27-30 at Laguna Gloria, Swan Dive, and the Line Hotel. The lineup includes DJ Ed West, Where Y’all At Though’s Erinn Knight, and artist Laura Clay, among others. [CultureMap Austin]