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A new way to do Dry January
Presented by an ATXtoday Partner
Two hands hold cans of Rebel Rabbit High Seltzer
Rebel Rabbit comes in two concentrations. | Photo by Rebel Rabbit
Move over, hard seltzer — we’re talking about high seltzer. For those looking to cut back on alcohol (or just add a new drink to the menu), Delta 8- and Delta 9-infused seltzer is an intriguing option. Think: a relaxing, tasty sipping experience with none of the hangover.

Meet Rebel Rabbit, founded in 2021 in Greenville, SC with a mission to create products that lead to healthier living. They created their all-natural, high-quality seltzer for anyone looking to cut back on alcohol and its health implications while still being able to have fun and “drink” socially.

Rebel Rabbit’s non-alcoholic seltzers are infused with Delta 8 and Delta 9, both federally legal forms of THC. Shoppers can choose between D8 and D9 varieties of seltzer with different concentration levels (read: Mild Hare or Wild Hare) and flavors. Bonus: Shop online or find Rebel Rabbit locally at Reliv Organix (11410 Menchaca Rd.).*
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This content was created in partnership with Rebel Rabbit and written by Kayla Machado.*
Have you tried both Delta 8 and Delta 9 products? Which do you prefer?

A. Yes, and I prefer Delta 8.
B: Yes, and I prefer Delta 9.
C. I’ve only tried one or the other.
D. I’ve tried and like both.
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Thursday, Jan. 12
  • World Logic Day 2023 | Thursday, Jan. 12 | 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m. | The Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside Dr., Austin | Free-$250 | Examine how to make better decisions, faster at this event featuring panels, forums, and a UN Global Showcase.
  • Paranormal Cirque | Now-Monday, Jan. 16 | 7:30 p.m. | Barton Creek Square, 2901 S. Capital of Texas Hwy., Austin | $20-$50 | Prepare to be wowed at this show combining theater, circus, and cabaret with a European-style flare.
Friday, Jan. 13
  • Shwayze | Friday, Jan. 13 | 7:30 p.m. | Empire Control Room & Garage, 606 E. 7th St., Austin | $17 | Audic Empire and David Shabani will also perform at this show.
  • “Master Harold” … and the Boys | Friday, Jan. 13-Sunday, Jan. 15 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | KMFA’s Draylen Mason Music Studio, 41 Navasota St., Austin | $25 | This award-winning show by South African playwright Athol Fugard narrates the brutalities of apartheid from the point of view of three people in a tea shop.
Saturday, Jan. 14
  • “Walking in My Shoes” Exhibit opening | Saturday, Jan. 14 | 1-4 p.m. | Old Bakery & Emporium, 1006 Congress Ave., Austin | Free | Take in works by Robert R. Jones alongside a panel discussion and book signings.
  • 36th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Walk and Celebration | Saturday, Jan. 14 | 1:30-3:30 p.m. | Baca Center, 301 W. Bagdad Ave., Round Rock | Free | March alongside Round Rock city groups, including the city’s Black History Organization, and tune into programs honoring Martin Luther King, Jr.
Sunday, Jan. 15
  • Rock and Roll Playhouse — The Music of Phish for Kids | Sunday, Jan. 15 | 11 a.m. | Empire Control Room, 606 E. 7th St., Austin | $15 | All ages are welcome at kid-oriented Phish tribute show.
  • Oslo Comes to Austin Dinner Series | Sunday, Jan. 15 | 5-7:30 p.m. | Kalimotxo, 607 W. 3rd St., #105, Austin | Norwegian chefs Atli Mar Yngvason and Halaigh Whelun McManus will prepare a special menu of Basque and Norwegian dishes for one night only.
We have a calendar filled with events and activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
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Weather
  • 64º | Partly cloudy | 0% chance of rain
  • Comet C/2022 E3 ZTF reaches its closest point to the sun today, Jan. 12. For your best odds of catching this once-in-600-lifetimes spectacle, watch northwestern dark skies during the Saturday, Jan. 21 new moon, or on the night of Wednesday, Feb. 1, when it’s closest to Earth. ☄️ (Space.com)
Travel
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport grounded flights yesterday morning because of a nationwide Federal Aviation Administration system outage. As a result, ~150 flights were delayed or canceled on Wednesday. (Austin American-Statesman)
Community
  • Round Rock’s swanky new public library opens to the public on Saturday, Jan. 28, after a decade of planning and construction. The space features a wraparound balcony, a lounge area, and children’s garden — take a peek inside. 📚(Austin American-Statesman)
Film
  • Marvel movie actor Jonathan Majors — who grew up in Dallas, Georgetown, and Cedar Hill — is the recipient of this year’s Rising Star Award at the 21st Texas Film Awards. The ceremony is set to take place at Luck Ranch on Friday, March 3. Get tickets. 🏆
  • “Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” and “Evil Dead Rise” are among the movies headlining SXSW’s film festival, the organization announced yesterday. See the full list.
Sports
  • Houston junior Trey Owens has committed to play for UT football. The three-star prospect, who threw more than 3,000 yards and 34 touchdowns over 12 games, is slated to start in 2024. 🏈 (Austin American-Statesman)
Coming Soon
  • A vegan bakery on a bike — yes, you read that right — will start selling doughnuts and coffee around Austin this month. Knead’s first destination is the Vision coffee shop at 7601 S. Congress Ave. on Saturday, Jan. 14. 🚲 (Eater Austin)
Development
  • A South Congress Avenue cocktail lounge and art yard is one step closer to becoming a reality, after the city’s planning commission approved plans earlier this week. The 12,600-sqft outdoor space could include a stage, lawn, and food vendors. (Community Impact Austin)
Plan Ahead
  • Ludovico Einaudi, the most-streamed classical artist of all time, will perform his first solo album in 20 years in Austin this spring. Tickets for Einaudi’s Tuesday, April 4 performance at Bass Concert Hall go on sale this Friday, Jan. 13. 🎶
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A motor of fact 🚗

How Austin traffic compares to other US cities
The Pennybacker Bridge as seen from an overlook
Austin traffic is ranked No. 18 most-congested in the country. | Photo by ATXtoday
Ask an Austinite what their biggest gripes about their city are, and there’s a good chance at least one of those answers is traffic.

But how bad is traffic in Austin, exactly? A recent report from transportation analytics company INRIX may offer some insight. Here’s what we learned:
  • Austin is ranked the No. 18 most-congested city in the US — just behind Denver — and No. 80 in the world.
  • That said, Dallas and Houston both have substantially higher rates of congestion: Houston ranked No. 9 in the US, and Dallas ranked No. 14. (Chicago took the No. 1 spot nationally, with London, England topping the list internationally.)
  • In 2022, Austinites lost ~53 hours in traffic — a 23% decrease from 2019 — at an estimated cost of $892 per driver.
  • The cities with the most similar traffic scorecards to Austin are Grenoble, France, and Plymouth, England.
Learn more and see a map of Austin’s commute patterns.
THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by London.

Editor’s pick: I majored in Spanish at UT, but ever since I graduated, I’ve been struggling to maintain my speaking skills.

Do you have any resources or recommendations for practicing a language — or learning a new one — in Austin? Send them my way, and we might include them in an upcoming newsletter.

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