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As tariffs squeeze fast fashion, Washington moves to revive domestic cotton

Austin's 2027 budget puts $23 million into arts grants and $14.3 million into new ACME department

The music industry’s year in court: monopoly, AI and the fight over getting paid.

Together, these lawsuits steer the future of entertainment. Court outcomes will shape the decisions and challenges faced by venues, session musicians, recording artists and the creatives they work with.

UMG-backed White Rocks announces $10M arts endowment as Austin amphitheater fights for approval

Red River’s roadmap to 2031

Moving from a survival-driven "Save Red River" campaign to a long-term growth plan, the Red River Cultural District has published "Soundtrack to the Future," a roadmap to preserve and grow Austin's Music Mile through five strategic priorities for the next five-plus years. Visible facelifts come from invisible partnerships, safety initiatives and local collaboration.

A new network of State music offices

City and state music offices are organizing to address national music industry challenges through a new Association of Music Offices, launched in May.

Pflugerville joins Texas cities using hotel fees to fund tourism

Hotels in Pflugerville formed a new Tourism Public Improvement District to fund projects that elevate visitation.