Ana Gutierrez

3 days ago | statesman.com | Ana Gutierrez

Smell that, South Austin? The aroma of warm buttermilk biscuits and crispy fried chicken is wafting your way as Bird Bird Biscuit, the order-at-the-window eatery, is announcing its third Austin location. The restaurant shared on social media that they expect to open the new spot by the end of the summer, bringing the restaurant's signature southern charm and breezy outdoor dining experience south of the river. The new location will join the two existing Austin outposts on Manor Road and W.

3 days ago | statesman.com | Ana Gutierrez

As June's Pride month celebrations unfold, the LGBTQ+ community in Austin and across Texas is navigating a complex landscape of joy, resilience, and ongoing legislative challenges. Drag artists, in particular, are at the forefront, using their platforms to advocate for rights and shed light on the realities of their lives and art in a politically charged environment.

3 days ago | statesman.com | Ana Gutierrez

Hot off Beyoncé's groundbreaking  Best Country Album win for "Cowboy Carter" at the 2025 Grammy Awards, the Recording Academy has announced a restructuring of its country music categories. Starting in 2026, the single Best Country Album award, which has existed since 1995, will be split into two distinct honors: Best Contemporary Country Album and Best Traditional Country Album.

4 days ago | statesman.com | Ana Gutierrez

Godzilla invades Alamo Drafthouse: Toho partnership announcedAna Gutierrez, Austin American-StatesmanAlamo Drafthouse Cinema, the Austin-based dine-in movie theater chain, has announced a multi-year partnership with Japan’s Toho International, the company behind the iconic Godzilla franchise and other kaiju films. The collaboration aims to bring special programming and exclusive merchandise featuring Toho's characters to Alamo Drafthouse locations nationwide.

5 days ago | statesman.com | Ana Gutierrez

Filming for the series, which is loosely based on the real-life, decades-long friendship between the two A-listers, was paused late last week, sending the star-studded cast (including Holland Taylor, Natalie Martinez, and Brittany Ishibashi) back to their respective ranches or, you know, wherever Hollywood types go when production grinds to a halt. Creative differences halt production, showrunner departsThe cause of this cinematic timeout?