By: Mary T. Moore Austin’s nightlife community is still processing the shock of a tragic mass shooting that unfolded on the city’s iconic entertainment district. After a week of grief, reflection, and community support, Buford’s Backyard Beer Garden has announced it will reopen while dedicating its entire opening weekend’s revenue to the victims and families impacted by the violence. The reopening comes after a devastating incident along Sixth Street , one of the most recogn

A City’s Nightlife Turns Into a Scene of Horror By Mary T. Moore Early Sunday morning in Austin, what should have been the final moments of a typical weekend night quickly turned into chaos and heartbreak. Along the iconic stretch of Sixth Street — known for its music venues, college crowds, and buzzing nightlife — gunfire shattered the early morning air just as bars were closing and people were heading home. According to the Austin Police Department, a man driving a large SU

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