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Alamo Drafthouse to 'rename' Austin Mueller location after Matthew McConaughey
Summary by The Austin Editorial Desk Cora Neas , as published by KXAN-NBC
· August 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Alamo Drafthouse location in Austin's Mueller area will be renamed, with the new name being in honor of Matthew McConaughey.
A local theater is set to undergo a name change. The Alamo Drafthouse location in Austin 's Mueller area will be renamed, with the new name being in honor of Matthew McConaughey. The actor has ties to Texas, having been born in Uvalde.
He has appeared in several notable films, including a supporting role in a movie set in Austin. Further details about the renaming are available from the source, KXAN-NBC. The actor's film career includes lead roles in notable movies, but specifics about the renaming ceremony or timeline are not provided here.
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Category: local Published: August 3, 2026 Source: KXAN-NBC Reading time: 1 min
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