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100

Austin's main music/film/tech fesitval _______ is famed for the launch the careers of artists such as Amy Winehouse

What is South by Southwest (SXSW)?

100

In what year was the PMA built. (Closest answer wins) 

1974

100

The star of Texas BBQ is beef _______

What is brisket?

100

Texas' first (and only) female governor, famous for promoting "accessible education" and campaigning for the Equal Rights Amendment, was beat in 1994 gubernatorial re-election by which U.S. president. (Bonus points if you can name both politicians).

Who is George Bush Sr. (Bonus: Ann Richards)

100

The 2020 song "Savage" was written and performed by musical artists ________ and ________ from Houston,TX

Who is Megan Thee Stallion and Beyonce

200

Austin's jewel of the downtown named "Lady Bird Lake", is named after the first lady of which presidency? 

Who is Lyndon B. Johnson? 

200

The PMA elevator does not go to which 3 floors??

What is the 5th,6th, or 7th floors

200

The Tex-Mex staple dip of choice, "Queso", is made primarily with a blend of which 3 cheeses?

What is cheddar, monterey jack, and velveeta?

200

Those who paid attention in history class will be able to remember the name of which Mexican general defeated Jim Bowie and his troops at the battle of the Alamo.

Who is Gen. Santa Ana? 

200

The first name _______ is shared by two Mexican American pop stars from South Texas. One of whom is was singer who was who helped popularize Tejano music in the early-mid 1990s. She is famous for songs including "Biddi Biddi Bom Bom" and "Amor Prohibido."

Hint: The second musical icon also appeared in a series of children/tween shows in the 2000s.

Who is Selena? (Quintanilla or Gomez)

300

1990's cult-classic film set in the 1970s features a group of burn-out teens, and was filmed in various locations in Austin. Main actor Matthew McConaughey gained notoriety for his famous line "____________" (Bonus points for naming the film)

What is "Allright, Allright, Allright"

(Film name: Dazed and Confused)

300

Name a famous (living) topologist from Texas that has NOT been a professor at UT Austin

Who is Peter Ozvath

300

Name the first three ingredients of the official cocktail of Texas: "The Paloma"

What is Club Soda, Mezcal/Tequila, and Grapefruit Juice

300

Texas' official state wildflower ______ is known for it's deep blue hue, and can be seen covering open fields and grassy highway shoulders for a short period in the spring months. 

Fun Fact: This is Aislinn's favorite flowers

What is the "Texas Bluebonnet"?

300

The musical super-group "The Highway Men" included country stars Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson, Johnny Cash, and ______________ (4th member)

Who is Willie Nelson

400

The children's action/adventure film ________, featured main villian played by George Lopez, and was filmed "Deep in the Heart of Texas"?

What is Spy Kids!! ???

400

Engineer/mathematician J. Tinsley _____ joined UT faculty in 1973, and is remembered for founding a currently operating institute dedicated to computer modeling and simulation for the purpose of engineering design.

Who is J. Tinsley ODEN ?

400

There are so many ways to drink in Austin!! Local Austin distillery _______ is known for their low calorie vodka, while local Austin distillery ______ is know for their vodka flavored with grapefruit, lemon, etc. 

Hint: Both of these Vodkas are served nationwide

What is Tito's Vodka, and Deep Eddy's Vodka? 

400

The State of Texas is home to _____ (number) of naturally occurring lakes. Daily Double Bonus to whomever can name one of the lakes.

What is 1 naturally occurring lake. 

Fun fact: this lake called "Lake Caddo" was home to the North Texan tribe of Cadoan-Missisippian people. This lake is also the only place in Texas that is home to non-invasive species of alligators and beavers!!

Bonus Fun fact: This is Aislinn's favorite spot in Texas to go camping

400

The famous folk song "The Yellow Rose of Texas" tells a story about a pretty young "servant-girl" named Emily Morgan who resisted and distracted the Generalissmo of the war of ________

What is the War of Texas Independence

500

Famously an Austin tradition for the hippie's and other laid-back folks of Austin to relax on a nice spring day. This annual festival called "Eyore's Birthday Party" is held at local park ________ in May. 

Hint: It's not Zilker Park, but it's close to UT Austin.

What is Pease Park?

500

Which (local) topologist shares a last name with the famously expansive West Texas cattle ranch/oil field. 


Who is Prof. John Luecke?


Fun fact: The owner of this cattle ranch has last name spelled out by Texas Pines, and it is large enough to be viewed from space by NASA astronauts!

500

Famous for their cinnamon covered churros, this amusement park is named after which "six flags that flew over Texas"? 

What is the Spanish, Mexican, French, Confederate, Texas, and the U.S flag.

500

Texas is full of cute (and often vulgar) country sayings:   

"That county fair judge over yonder said I was "All Hat and No Cattle", he must think I'm _______"

(*hint, this is one of the few examples that is NOT vulgar**)

**Will accept any variation of boastful, prideful, full of one-self **

500

Austin was home to late singer/songwriter/electric guitar player ________; famous for his song "Texas Flood"

Who is Stevie Ray Von

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