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Horns Have Stoops to Conquer

Better late than Sooner, Longhorns trounce OU at Cotton Bowl

Michael Corcoran
Oct 12, 2013 | 4:01 pm

So this is how it felt to be an OU fan on the second Saturday of October for the past two years, and most of the past 15?

Two-touchdown underdog Texas more than doubled Oklahoma in yards gained and tacked on bonus touchdowns on a Daje Johnson punt return and a Chris Whaley pick to trounce Stoops’ Troops 36-20 in the Cotton Bowl on Saturday.

This was the first time this group of Texas seniors, including Case McCoy, who has looked bewildered in previous Red River matchups, beat their rivals from the Dust Bowl State. The golden cowboy hat, which looks like something you’d find at a Sly Stone garage sale, was gaudiness to celebrate wearing after the game.

They’re now undefeated in Big 12 play at 3-0, but the real Texas football team showed up for the first time this year.

They’re now undefeated in Big 12 play at 3-0, but the real Texas football team showed up for the first time this year, shutting down the high-flying Sooners like it was an air traffic controllers’ strike at DFW. No OU back gained more than 35 yards, and Blake Bell played like the Belldoze-off, with only 132 yards in the air and two interceptions.

The brother of crackhead Liberty rushed for minus-27 yards and, after several sacks, knows what Jackson Jeffcoat had for lunch. Like a lumbering Pink, DT Whaley got the party started in the first quarter when he dropped back into coverage to snag a bad pass and took it back for a 10-3 Texas lead.

Much-maligned QB McCoy was so good — except for a late “Oh, Case” lapse — that announcer Todd Blackledge called him "Colt." Finishing 13-21 for 190 yards, McCoy threw perfect bombs to Marcus Johnson in the first quarter for a 59-yard TD and found Mike Davis at the end of the third quarter for a 38-yard strike that made it 36-13. The soundbleed from the Barton Springs Beer Hall at ACL to the Austin Ventures stage must've been worse than Atoms For Peace when McCoy hit Magic Mike.

But the play of the game was Johnson’s 85-yard punt return in the third quarter. The Pflugerville waterbug made full use of his 4.3 speed in the 40 to go twice that long, untouched. Oklahoma had started the second half in full ram mode and marched down the field, looking sure to eventually fall into the end zone to make it 23-17 with momentum on their side.

But the Horns defense, heroic all day, came up with a big stop and yielded 3 instead of 7. Three and a half minutes later, Daje was doing the touchdown dance, and the rout was on.

Third down is the manhood down, and the way RBs Johnathan Gray and Malcolm Brown (who each gained over 120 yards) were able to move the chains like guys with a card table on Canal Street who don’t exactly have receipts for those gold necklaces told the story of the game. When it was third and one, McCoy hit Jaxon Shipley over the middle, even though everyone knew that’s where the ball was going.

Manhood! Texas converted; Oklahoma didn’t. The big men up the middle won the line of scrimmage.

This was the biggest win for Texas since they beat A&M in the final conference matchup in 2011. Case McCoy also won that game. You can stop calling him Fredo and posting that photoshopped prom pic of him with a mullet. Case became a Texas hero today.

Although this was a total ass-kicking, it’s not going to save Mack Brown’s job any more than an appearance in Machete Kills will resurrect Mel Gibson’s acting career. But beating Oklahoma will let Coach Brown retire with dignity.

Until next year, when they put him on TV next to some idiot like Mark May.

Chris Whaley made a huge interception and took it into the end zone.

Texas Longhorn Chris Waley at TX-OU game
Photo courtesy of UT Athletics
Chris Whaley made a huge interception and took it into the end zone.
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Joy to the (Sea) World

The holidays splash into Sea World San Antonio with 'biggest Christmas event in Texas'

Hannah J. Frías
Nov 10, 2022 | 3:14 pm
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In total, Sea World will feature 12 uniquely themed holiday areas for this 42-day Yuletide extravaganza.

In Texas, we like to claim that everything is bigger here. We also like to compete for biggest of the big, which rings true for Sea World's self-ascribed "biggest Christmas event in Texas," kicking off Thursday, November 10, in San Antonio.

Just under a two-hour drive from Central Austin, the marine life park transforms into a holiday wonderland for 42 full days of sparkling lights, holiday festivities, and, of course, tasty seasonal treats. This year also marks the premiere of a new live-action musical, O Wondrous Night, as well as a new Christmas party zone, Snowman Jam. In the former, the Nativity story comes to life through the eyes of the animals who experienced it, thanks to puppetry, carols, and special effects. Meanwhile, Snowman Jam invites park visitors to enjoy festive flurries and specialty cocktails from the Frozen Fusion Bar while bopping to the sounds of a DJ.

Returning favorites include the Sesame Street Christmas Parade, Christmas Market, meet-and-greets with Santa and Rudolph, and the "largest light display in the state" – according to the release. In total, the park will feature 12 uniquely themed holiday areas, from a 1950s-inspired Christmas cove; a whimsical Snowman village with life-sized snowman; and the country-themed Christmas Market, which houses a Christmas tree made entirely of cowboy boots.

Other highlights include:

  • Holiday shows and festive animal presentations, from Merry Mariachis to a festive beluga whale and pacific white-sided dolphin presentation.
  • An immersive Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer experience: Hear the story of the world's most famous reindeer when strolling past life-size story book vignettes featuring the classic tale before meeting the beloved characters including Rudolph himself.
  • The Sesame Street Christmas Parade: Festive floats feature live performances and celebrate the magic of the holiday season with Sesame Street friends, including Elmo, Big Bird, Cookie Monster, and more.
  • Coca-Cola presents Fireside S’mores and a holiday scavenger hunt: Families and friends can create memories while cozied up around the fire roasting marshmallows for delicious holiday s'mores. Afterwards, guests can participate in a photo scavenger hunt for Coca-Cola-themed festive prize and the chance to be featured on billboards around San Antonio.
Don't forget the festive food and drinks, either: The park will offer no lack of seasonal candies, baked goods, hot cocoa, and more. Winter cocktails include a new Santa-Gria and melon liqueur-based Grinch cocktail. For a traditional holiday meal, guests can enjoy dinner with Santa or Rudolph (reservations required).

SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration runs from 1 pm until 9 pm on select days between November 10 and January 2, 2023. Head to SeaWorld.com to plan your visit or learn more about 2023 Season Passes, which includes free Christmas ornaments, a free ticket for a friend to join in the Christmas festivities, and more benefits.

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News You Can Eat

8 things to know in Austin food right now: Hot bar hosts industry night pop-up

Brianna Caleri
Nov 10, 2022 | 1:26 pm
Drinks at Bar Peached in Austin
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Drink makers at the Bar Peached Chef Bar pop-up developed "outlandish" recipes for a "profit sharing experiment."

Editor’s note: We get it. It can be difficult to keep up with the fast pace of Austin’s restaurant and bar scene. We have you covered with our regular roundup of essential food news.

Openings

Famously, the restaurant industry is always battling to keep passion alive and restaurants funded, despite very tricky financial standards. Bar Peached, the cocktail-forward sister eatery to the Peached Tortilla, is hosting an industry night on its usual night off, Monday, November 14. Event curators were given free rein to make any weird drinks they’ve always loved, resulting in an eight-drink special menu featuring items like black pepper and stone fruit pit (consider that Peached). Half of sales from the Chef Bar pop-up (6-11 pm) will pay the staff at the event. Everyone is invited, and other industry professionals are especially encouraged to visit.

Happy Lemon, a boba chain from Taiwan, is opening its first Austin location the weekend of November 12. This is part of a larger-scale Texas takeover, with nine locations already in Dallas and Houston, and more planned soon according to an Instagram post in August. The most recent new location before Austin was in Plano a little more than a month before. The shop is celebrating the grand opening on Saturday and Sunday, from 11 am to 9 pm, with buy-one-get-one drinks and free tote bags for the first 100 customers. Happy Lemon Austin is located at 2501 W Parmer Lane, Suite 650.

Other news and notes

Watertrade, the Japanese-style cocktail bar inside omakase restaurant Otoko, is known for its sleek, modern atmosphere and, of course, its Japanese ingredients. Now it may be known for something exclusive; its own private-label sake. Revenge of the Third Son, brewed in Kyoto and inspired by Otoko chef Yoshi Okai, has “gentle ginjo aromas & a dry, crisp, yet matured aftertaste,” according to a press release. It is available to try at Watertrade and Otoko, or to purchase by the bottle in gift sets (starting at $120) via Tock.

On November 10 from 7-11 pm, the American Cancer Society is hosting its second annual Thomas J. Henry Fork Cancer fundraiser, which doubles as a tasting event for several highly-regarded Austin restaurants including Loro, Via 313, Juliet Italian Kitchen, TenTen, and Intero. Supporting entertainment at The Belmont includes live music, a silent auction, and live screen printing by Feels So Good. There are still plenty of tickets ($95 general admission) on GiveSmart.

Speaking of those screen printers and record label, Feels So Good, the recent rebrand is not complete without an official party at FSG Fest on November 12. The multifaceted festival mostly focuses on music (of course), but has plenty of food and drink options planned. There will be four food trucks on-site: Hajima Food Truck, Austin Oyster Co, Fase Cafe, and the Corn Dog Company. Plus, there will be free beverages while supplies last, and some of the proceeds will benefit the Austin Music Foundation. Tickets ($20 in advance) available at fsgprints.com.

Future Front ATX, the events superstars behind Front Fest, are doing it again with a four-weekend market at Ani’s Day and Night. The house-turned-coffee shop and miniature food truck park are making space from November 12 to December 3 for rotating brunch and drink specials, goods by women and LGBTQ+ makers, DJ sets, and “surprise pop-ups.” There are more than 400 vendors participating in 2022. More information about the Front Market at thefrontmarket.com.

Uchi has a busy five days of collabs coming up. Fierce Whiskers Distillery is hosting a sold-out preview of Uchi’s new yakitori eatery, Uchiba, on November 13. Next, on November 16 and 17, Asian smokehouse Loro is teaming up with the sushi restaurant to create an exclusive tasting menu ($74.95) with items like edamame jalapeño hummus and sesame pecan noodles. The dinners will be at Loro, does not accept reservations.

Desert Door Texas Sotol is also busy, but that’s not news for the event-happy distillery. From November 16 to 20, Desert Door is celebrating its fifth anniversary with $5 ranch waters, samples in the tasting room, food by Lo Salvaje, and live music to keep the party going. RSVP on Eventbrite. The sotol distillery recently partnered with Garrison Brothers, a bourbon distillery, to make sotol finished in bourbon barrels called Midnight Cowboy ($75). The public is invited to the Desert Door facility to celebrate that achievement, too, from November 10 to 13. RSVP on Eventbrite.

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Comedy Comeback

Austin's legendary Cap City Comedy Club brings back the laughs with new location

Hannah J. Frías
Nov 10, 2022 | 12:33 pm
Cap City Comedy Club
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Cap City Comedy Club is coming back, better than ever.

After closing its doors in March 2020 thanks to — you guessed it — pandemic woes, one of Austin's legendary comedy clubs is back, baby, and in a brand new location.
Previously located on Research Boulevard, Cap City Comedy Club served Austin with laughs for over three decades before shuttering. Here's hoping its new outpost at the Domain will revive that legacy for years to come.
In an earlier announcement on its website, the club shared its goal to "continue our tradition of booking national acts, Austin-based comedians, and cutting-edge up-and-comers" at the new location.

Putting the "better than ever" in the classic comeback story, the new spot is bigger than before. Featuring two showrooms for standup shows, one will be for national touring acts, while the other will showcase Austin’s local comedians to help foster the city's growing comedy scene.

The announcement also mentions "eclectic" food and beverage menus and a "jam-packed schedule of local and original programming." "We are excited to welcome you to our new location for more laughs this Winter," says the club.

Comedy fans can find the new club next to the Museum of Ice Cream behind Kendra Scott. Cap City Comedy will be open Monday to Thursday from 10 am to 8 pm; Friday and Saturday from 10 am to 9 pm; and Sunday from 12 pm to 6 pm. The best parking will be in the Domain's pink garage, with a map available here.
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