The band’s upcoming release, “Cumbias Levantamuertos,” draws on the the members' musical and cultural roots, Austin’s thriving cumbia scene and the magic of vinyl to keep the music sabroso.
Over 40 people were taken into custody by state and federal law enforcement agencies during the April raid. Since then, advocates and local officials haven't received information about what happened and why.
The “True Texas Tunes” series kicked off at the Lake Austin H-E-B on Wednesday, benefiting the local nonprofit Housing Opportunities for Musicians and Entertainers. HOME raises money to cover housing and health care costs for local artists.
The last time Austin had a June without triple-digit days was in 2019. Meteorologists said a couple of factors led to the cooler than expected temperatures, but they predict July's heat will be above average.