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New THC Rules Are in Effect Today

New rules that ban the sale of smokable hemp and increase licensing and registration fees go into effect today across Texas. People in the hemp industry say the new rules will force businesses to close. [City Cast Austin 🎧]

New Downtown Plan Will Add Bus and Bike Lanes

Austin City Council members approved a plan to revamp downtown roadways, including adding bus and bike lanes, and making some streets two-way. Pedestrians, cyclists, and people using public transit are the focus of the plan. [Austin American-Statesman]

South Lamar Is Getting a Sushi Spot

Come June, South Lamar Boulevard just south of Oltorf Street will be home to a small to-go sushi restaurant. The 800-square-foot space will have a stand-up hand roll bar, too. [Austin Business Journal]

Austin Just Had Its Warmest March Ever

Austin apparently had its warmest March on record and it’s not even over. The month, so far, has an average temperature of 70.2 degrees, which surpasses the previous record of 68.9 degrees set in 1907. [KVUE]

Passover starts tomorrow, y’all, and if you’re behind on prep like this writer is, this is the perfect guide for you:

Order Dessert From SusieCakes

SusieCakes, which has a couple of Austin locations, has lots of flourless options for Passover, including: Coconut macaroons, caramel matzo, flourless chocolate cake, flourless chocolate cupcakes, and a Passover dessert box. The treats are available April 1-9 and you can order online.

Pick up Matzo Ball Soup and Brisket at Mum Foods Smokehouse & Delicatessen

Mum Foods Smokehouse & Delicatessen, 5811 Manor Road, has everything you need for a Passover celebration. Matzo ball soup, brisket, egg salad, and more are available for pick-up or dining in. You can also get the $84 family style meal which includes: 1.5 pounds of barbecue, three pints of sides, house pickles, and six slices of bread. I’m sure you could skip the bread if you want!

Have Whole Foods Cater Your Meal

If you don’t feel like cooking this year, Whole Foods has Passover catering available. A vat of matzo ball soup, or 52 ounces, will run you just $14.99. The chocolate-dipped coconut macaroons, which are $10.99, look incredible.

Visit the Northwest H-E-B

The H-E-B grocery store at 7015 Village Center Drive near the Jewish Community Center in Northwest Austin is the Passover destination if you plan on cooking everything yourself this year! They usually have lots of matzo, and other Kosher-for-Passover finds like matzo meal, matzo ball soup mix, horseradish, gefilte fish, and coconut macaroons.

Pick up Bagels for the End of Passover

I don’t know about y’all, but the minute Passover ends, I want a bagel. People who keep Passover don’t eat leavened bread during the seven-day holiday and nothing tastes as good as bagel after that.

If you still haven’t found your bagel spot in Austin, here’s a few to try:

• Rockstar Bagels, 1900 Rosewood Ave.
• Casper’s Fermentables, 4715 S. Lamar Blvd.
• David Doughie's Bagelry, 2427 Webberville Road

A photo of Malcolm in his matzo bandana to go: