11.01.2023

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Today’s Forecast

69º | Rainy | 87% chance of rain | Sunrise 7:28 a.m. | Sunset 5:42 p.m.

Today is Dia de los Muertos

How to celebrate Dia de los Muertos 2023 in Austin

Don’t miss dancers and a community ofrenda at Waterloo Greenway’s celebration. | Photo by Homer Gonzalez for Waterloo Greenway

Happy Día de los Muertos, a Mexican holiday honoring the souls of deceased family and friends through food, drinks, and ofrendas.

Celebrated by many of the estimated ~9.5 million Texans of Mexican descent each year from October 31 through November 2, the Day of the Dead is a time where the spirits of late loved ones can rejoin their families on Earth.

Here’s how you can celebrate.

Día de los Muertos 2023 | Wednesday, Nov. 1 | 6-10 p.m. | Moody Amphitheater, 1401 Trinity St., Austin | Free | Join this citywide celebration, complete with food, live music, family fun, and a community ofrenda.

DIA on Día | Wednesday, Nov. 1 | 7 p.m. | 3TEN at ACL Live, 310 W. Willie Nelson Blvd., Austin | $18-$25 | The 10th annual DIA on Día concert features 25+ artists, including Jimmie Vaughan, Money Chicha, and Tameca Jones.

Alma y Corazon | Thursday, Nov. 2 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Oakwood Cemetery, 1601 Navasota St., Austin | Free | Enjoy hot chocolate, tamales, family stories, and a talk with author Mariana Nuño Ruiz McEnroe.

An ofrenda decorated with flowers, breads, photos, and candles. — Día de los Muertos ofrendas often include marigolds, calaveras, and pan de muerto.
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Photo by Andreas Lehner, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Celebrations will continue through the weekend.
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Photo via Ulises Garcia

Events

Wednesday, Nov. 1

High Noon Talk: The Fly Girls of World War II | Wednesday, Nov. 1 | Bullock Texas State History Museum, 1800 Congress Ave., Austin | Free | Discover the true story of the courageous Texas women who served as air pilots during World War II.

Thursday, Nov. 2

Touching Grass facilitated by Brandi Jo Perkins | Thursday, Nov. 2 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Laguna Gloria, 3809 W. 35th St., Austin | $5 | Engage with nature at this event filled with art, herbal demonstrations, and a celebration of monarch migration.
Speakeasy Wine Cave Tasting Experience | Thursday, Nov. 2-Saturday, Dec. 23 | Times vary | Wanderlust Wine Co., 1601 Barton Springs Rd., Austin | $99 | Enjoy curated wines in a dimly lit underground speakeasy.

Friday, Nov. 3

Yoga with UT FIT | Friday, Nov. 3-Friday, Nov. 17 | Times vary | Wildflower Center, 4801 La Crosse Ave., Austin | $12 | Get in the flow with this series among the flowers.
TC Superstar Album Release | Friday, Nov. 3 | Time TBD | Cheer Up Charlies, 900 Red River St., Austin | Free | Catch the Static Dynamic album release show with Lady Dan and Fennec.

Events calendar here

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Active

Not feeling up for a marathon? Runners also have the option to compete in a 5K. | Photo provided by Athlete Guild

The New Braunfels Half Marathon, happening Saturday, Nov. 11, is set on a beautiful scenic course along country roads, making it one of the fastest and flattest races in the region. Runners of all skill levels are invited to participate and will receive a t-shirt + medal at the finish line. All courses will begin and finish at New Braunfels’ Stars and Stripes Drive-In Theatre.

Registration starts at $105. Pro tip: Register before Friday, Nov. 10 to avoid the late registration price bump.

Lace up, Austin

News Notes

Real Estate

Buyers are venturing outside of the Austin housing market, according to a report from real estate brokerage Redfin. With prices staying high for Austin homes, more than double the amount of local Redfin users looked outside the metro area over the last year.

Development

Samsung’s economic impact on Central Texas doubled from a cool $6.3 billion in 2021 to $13.6 billion in 2022. The chipmaker’s north Austin semiconductor factory also supports ~21,000 direct and indirect jobs. (Austin Business Journal)

Health

Open enrollment for health coverage through the Affordable Care Act starts today and runs through Friday, Dec. 15. Texas is one of the most uninsured states in the US — see if you qualify.

Sports

Austin FC midfielder Ethan Finlay is here to stay for the end of the 2024 season, with an option for the 2025 season. Finlay appeared in all 71 regular season matches over the last two years and the club renewed his contract yesterday.

Weather

October saw more than 7 inches of rain in the Austin area, making up a good portion of the total 23 inches for the year. Expect the next few days to be clear, but cold.

Feel Good

Lost Pines Elementary in Bastrop has a new vending machine, but instead of snacks, it sells books. The books — which are free for the kids and curated by campus librarians — can be redeemed by students who earn tokens for good behavior. (KXAN)

Giveaway

Thanksgiving would be even better with 10 extra cases of beer to celebrate, right? ICYMI, we’ve partnered with Modelo to give away the ultimate Thanksgiving prize pack, valued at $1,000. Enter to win now through Wednesday, Nov. 8.*

Food

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Where to find delicious tres leches in Austin

This family business serves up all kinds of desserts, cakes, ice creams, and Italian ices. | Photo courtesy @manolisatx

City Editor Figi here. I love tres leches, so I asked y’all for help finding the best places in town to get it.

If you haven’t had this decadent treat, tres leches is a sponge cake bathed in three kinds of milk — evaporated milk, condensed milk, and whole milk. Let’s share a slice together.

Fiesta Mart | Multiple locations | $3.47 per slice
Reader Sara N. said she loves Fiesta Mart’s tres leches so much, she served it at her wedding. That’s quite the endorsement.

Juan in a Million | 2300 E. Cesar Chavez St. | $6.85 per slice
This East Austin restaurant has been serving up Mexican fare since 1980, and Chuck C. says its tres leches is good enough to put you in a food coma.

La Popular | 7415 Southwest Pkwy., Ste. 100 | $13 per slice
This fancy treat — which is more like a mini-cake than a slice — is topped with torched meringue, caramel, and vanilla ice cream.

5 more cakes

Asked

Which dessert is most irresistible to you?

A. Cake
B. Cookies
C. Pie
D. Ice Cream

Get sweet 🍰

The Buy

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Figi

From the editor

I hope all of you had a great Halloween — I sure did. I’ve got a busy week ahead, starting with a John Mayer concert with my mom at the Moody Center tonight.

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