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23 questions for 2023 in Austin, TX
An autumnal view of the Austin skyline toward Rainey Street.
We want to know what you’ve got on the mind for 2023. | Photo by Caleb Thomas
Happy New Year, Austin. 🎉

2023 is here, and with it comes a whole new year of reasons to have Austin pride. Who knows what new restaurant might open, what skyline changes we might see, and what new song Matthew McConaughey will drop next? But we know one thing for sure — we want to write about what matters to you, our readers, the most.

That’s why we’re polling the crowd for questions you want answered in 2023 — any piece of Austin life you’ve always wanted to read about with your morning cup of coffee in hand. Want to know where to get the best breakfast taco? The oldest businesses in the city? Which concerts are coming into town? A local Austin legend?

Dream big, and tell us what’s in your heart of hearts, because the questions you asked us last year were some of our favorite topics to cover — like this list of local sports bars and the unwritten rules of Austin.

Submit your question below to influence the stories you’ll read next year — it’s our New Year’s resolution to answer 23 of these. Stay tuned in 2023 as we bring you the local answers you want most and watch the rest of the year unfold. ✨

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Monday, Jan. 9
  • BMI Songwriters Series | Monday, Jan. 9 | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Saxon Pub, 1320 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin | Free | Start your week with music from local artists including Austin Mayse, Naala, and Sonya Jevette.
  • Fortlandia | Now-Sunday, Jan. 29 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, 4801 La Crosse Ave., Austin | $8-$15 | This annual exhibition includes locally designed secret hideouts for kiddos.
Tuesday, Jan. 10
  • Advance screening of “Plane” | Tuesday, Jan. 10 | 7-8:47 p.m. | Alamo Drafthouse, 1120 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin | Free with RSVP | This white-knuckle film follows a pilot who saves his passengers after an emergency landing, only to discover surviving the landing was just the beginning.
  • No Lights No Lycra | Tuesday, Jan. 10 | 8-9:30 p.m. | West China Tea, 4706 N. I-H 35, Austin | $10 donation | Enjoy an evening dance party in the dark for the pure joy of dancing.
  • Texas Womens Basketball vs. Kansas | Tuesday, Jan. 10 | 7-11 p.m. | Moody Center, 2001 Robert Dedman Dr., Austin | $9-$15 | Cheer on the Longhorns at Austin’s new state-of-the art venue.
Plan Ahead
  • “The Office” Trivia Night | Sunday, Jan. 15 | Jester King Brewing, 13187 Fitzhugh Rd., Austin | $5 | Join in on a themed trivia night with Twin City Trivia — the top two teams win a prize. Reservations are required.
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Weather
  • 71º | Partly cloudy | 4% chance of rain
  • The darkest mornings of the year are upon us — from now until Sunday, Jan. 15, 7:28 a.m. is the earliest the sun will rise. However, sunrises will fall closer to 7:22 a.m. at the end of the month. 🌅 (KXAN)
Sports
  • New Texas Longhorn recruit Arch Manning — nephew to Eli and Peyton Manning — is one of three finalists for the Gatorade National Football Player of the Year. Arch has a good shot, as he was awarded player of the year for Gatorade Louisiana on Friday. (KXAN)
Closing
  • Outdoor entertainment venue Dreamland Dripping Springs is switching its business model to emphasize pickleball — focusing on open court and lessons. As a result, mini golf, disc golf, the kitchen, and bar will shut down until further notice. (KXAN)
Development
  • New filings show Apple will invest at least $100 million more into its new Austin campus. The latest filing lays out plans for a four-story, 203,941 sqft building to be completed in March 2025. 🏗 (Austin Business Journal)
  • The longstanding Jack Brown Cleaners located on 615 W. MLK Jr. Blvd. could be redeveloped as high-rise housing. Documents for Tuesday’s Planning Commission meeting show a request made by the Brown family partnership to rezone the property from commercial services to mixed-use. (Austin Towers)
Civic
  • Mayor Kirk Watson and five City Council members took oath on Friday evening, meaning today is their first full day in office. (KXAN)
Plan Ahead
  • Get in, lords and ladies of the realm, we’re going to the Texas Stars hockey team’s Renaissance Faire Night. Don your finest fabrics and join in for a live steel-combat performance, merchants, and live music, followed by the puck drop. ⚔️
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How well do you know Austin trivia?
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Ladies and gentlemen, it’s time to test your skills. | Gif via Giphy
Austin, this is “Jeopardy!” 🧠

Now entering the studio are today’s contestants, our dear readers. You will compete in an Austin-themed special edition of the famous trivia game show.

The prize? Bragging rights and a good time with your friends and family.

The answers to each of these questions can be found on our website — but don’t let us catch you with a cheat sheet.

Without further ado, let’s play! Send us your top scores and we might include it in an upcoming newsletter.
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THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Figi.

Editor’s pick: Austinites have split opinions when it comes to making New Year’s resolutions, as it turns out. According to votes from our audience, 40% of you never make resolutions for the New Year, 38% go back and forth, and just 22% make goals each year. For those who never make resolutions, why not?

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Get your mocktail on for Dry January.
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