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- Southern discomfort: Longhorn fans cope with BCS blues
The Pittsburgh Steelers played on the TV screens Sunday afternoon but at Scholz Bier Garten in downtown Austin, the majority of the crowd both young and old could only think Longhorns.
- Car towing at UT-A&M game upsets Austin man
An Austin man is taking action after he says a group of football fans were ripped-off Thursday night.
- Backyard burning sparks Mustang Ridge brush fire
Travis and Caldwell County firefighters battled a 30-acre brush fire early Wednesday afternoon.
- Austin on Broadway: More Shooting Stars Than Ever
Austin's Nicole Lowrance , with Jenny Dare Paulin, Hallie Foote, and James DeMarse in Dividing the Estate It isn't as if an Austin actor has never made it to Broadway.
- Austin girl's a neighborhood 'dog whisperer'
Riley Winebarger, 12, lay on the grass in her South Austin front yard while a pug tore around her in circles.
- Photo released in North Austin bank robbery
Austin police released a photo Monday of a suspect in a North Austin bank robbery.
- Texas news briefsCase considers exclusions in auto insurance policy
Richard Gibbons was evading San Marcos police in 1999 when his pickup truck smashed into Greg and Maribel Tanner's car at an intersection.
- Drought ongoing in San Antonio-Austin area
San Antonio-area rancher Debbie Davis usually sees green clover and winter grasses this time of year across her pastures.
- Texas death row yields more cell phone gear
Another cell phone charger and SIM card have been recovered in the cell of a Texas death row inmate -- the latest in a series of similar discoveries.
- Texas to test wireless call blocking in Travis County prison
Texas officials plan to test cell phone jamming technology after a prison system lockdown and search turned up hundreds of smuggled mobile devices.
- Lieberman praises Obama
Hartford, Conn. -- Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman took another step Tuesday toward mending his relationship with Democrats, saying that Barack Obama's actions since winning the presidency have been 'just about ...
- Thousands expected for Feast of Sharing
Thousands will be downtown Tuesday to celebrate the season by sharing a Thanksgiving meal together.
- Abilenian is made bishop
The Rev. J. Scott Mayer, bishop elect to the Episcopal Diocese of Northwest Texas.
- Live Music Task Force findings presented to Austin council
The live music industry in Austin is asking for some help from the Austin City Council -- and Mayor Will Wynn says he wants to get to work on the issue sooner rather than later.
- Eastward toward Prozac
The entry titled "Eastward toward Prozac." Categories Archives Eastward toward Prozac Monday, November 24, 2008, 09:00 AM Maybe it was the East Austin Studio Tour earlier in the day.
- Regal Arbor Cinema in N. Austin robbed
Police are looking for a man who robbed the Regal Arbor Cinema in Northwest Austin this morning, said Veneza Aguinaga, an Austin Police Department senior police officer.
- OpenCL Specification Completed in Record Time for Snow Leopard
Macworld reports from the SuperComputing 08 conference which is taking place in Austin, Texas this week.
- New tobacco product alarms some health officials
They're discreet, flavorful and come in cute tin boxes with names like "frost" and "spice." And the folks who created Joe Camel are hoping Camel Snus will become a hit with tobacco lovers tired of being forced ...
- Airline passenger charged with making threats
An Austin man faces felony charges after he was arrested for making a terroristic threat during a recent Southwest Airlines flight.
City DescriptionAustin is the capital of the U.S. state of Texas and the county seat of Travis County. Situated in Central Texas and part of the American Southwest, it is the fourth-largest city in Texas and the 16th-largest in the United States of America, as well as the third fastest growing large city in the nation from 2000 to 2006. As of the 2007 U.S. Census estimate, Austin has a population of 743,074. The city is the cultural and economic center of the Greater Austin metropolitan area with a population of about 1.6 million people.
The area was settled in the 1830s on the banks of the Colorado River by white settlers, who named the village Waterloo. In 1839, Waterloo was chosen to become the capital of the newly independent Republic of Texas. The city was renamed Austin, after Stephen F. Austin. The city grew throughout the 19th century and became a center for government and education with the construction of the Texas State Capitol and the University of Texas. After a lull in growth from the Depression, Austin resumed its development into a major city and emerged as a center for technology and business. Today, Austin is home to many companies, hi-tech or otherwise, including two Fortune 500 ... Read MoreCity Contained By:City Contains:- Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium
- Town Lake
- Lake Travis
- Lake Austin
- UFCU Disch-Falk Field
- Mike A. Myers Stadium
- Hyde Park
- Red and Charline McCombs Field
- Lake Walter E. Long
- Oakwood Cemetery
- Clarksville Historic District
- Wat Buddhananachat
- Woodlawn
- Texas State Capitol
- Austin Community College
- Austin State Hospital
- The Paramount Theatre
- Texas State Cemetery
- Deep Eddy Pool
- Driskill Hotel
- Elisabet Ney Museum
- Laguna Gloria
- Shadow Lawn Historic District
- Swedish Hill Historic District
- George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center
- Green Pastures
- Brown Building
- General Land Office Building
- Smith Rock Shelter
- Dewitt C. Greer State Highway Building
- Scottish Rite Dormitory
- Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Headquarters
- University Baptist Church
- Lundberg Bakery
- Camp Mabry
- French Legation
- J. P. Schneider Store
- Scholz Garten
- Goodall Wooten House
- Austin History Center
- Wooldridge Park
- Brizendine House
- Goodman Building
- Carrington-Covert House
- Henry Hirshfeld House and Cottage
- Central Christian Church
- Fischer House
- Daniel H. and William T. Caswell Houses
- Col. Monroe M. Shipe House
- Hildreth-Flanagan-Heierman House
- Frank M. and Annie G. Covert House
- Page-Gilbert House
- Smith-Marcuse-Lowry House
- Oliphant-Walker House
- Peter and Clotilde Shipe Mansbendel House
- Wesley United Methodist Church
- Cathedral of Saint Mary in Austin
- University of Texas at Austin College of Fine Arts
- Victory Grill
- Jackson School of Geosciences
- Sri Atmananda Memorial School
- Ziller House
- William Sidney Porter House
- Arnold Bakery
- A. J. Jernigan House
- Keith House
- Littlefield House
- Worrell-Ettlinger House
- Haehnel Building
- Lamar Boulevard Bridge
- Southern Careers Institute
- Robinson-Macken House
- Neill-Cochran House
- Judge Robert Lynn Batts House
- Moore's Crossing
- Southgate-Lewis House
- St. David's Episcopal Church
- Andrew M. Cox Ranch Site
- Rainey Street Historic District
- Sheeks-Robertson House
- Millett Opera House
- The Art Institute of Austin
- Granger House
- James E. Rudder State Office Building
- Mayfield-Gutsch Estate
- Far West
- Blanton Museum of Art
- University of Texas at Austin
- Barton Creek, Austin, Texas
- Barton Hills, Austin, Texas
- Bouldin Creek, Austin, Texas
- Brentwood
- Bryker Woods
- Canyon Creek, Austin, Texas
- Circle C Ranch
- Copperfield, Austin, Texas
- Dove Springs, Austin, Texas
- French Place, Austin Texas
- Mueller Community
- Oak Hill
Timezones:Size:Sports Teams:- Doublewide
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Neighborhoods:- Barton Creek, Austin, Texas
- Barton Hills, Austin, Texas
- Bouldin Creek, Austin, Texas
- Brentwood
- Bryker Woods
- Canyon Creek, Austin, Texas
- Circle C Ranch
- Clarksville Historic District
- Copperfield, Austin, Texas
- Dove Springs, Austin, Texas
- Far West
- French Place, Austin Texas
- Hyde Park
- Mueller Community
- Oak Hill
- Old West Austin Historic District
- Shadow Lawn Historic District
- Swedish Hill Historic District
- Tarrytown, Austin, Texas
- Travis Heights
- West Campus
- Windsor Hills
- Zilker
City Featured in Films:- A Scanner Darkly
- The Life of David Gale
- Office Space
- Blood Simple
- The Alamo
- Boys Don't Cry
- Road Trip
- Idiocracy
- The Faculty
- Sin City
- Dazed and Confused
- Death Proof
- Kill Bill
- Stop-Loss
- Capote
- Friday Night Lights
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Austin, Texas?
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i am not that familar with Texas, but i am trying to decide, which city will best suite my needs. Is Austin texas, a good place for a black female? Soon i will be gettting my Bachlors degree in Information and Technology, so i will be looking for a job in the IT field. Please Help.
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I work in real estate and I have worked with many re-locations, including black females and families. It's not something that I talk about with my customers intimately, but from my perspective, there have been no racially backed issues with the re-locations. It is very diverse here and liberal. Hollywood has all but used up the stereotypes of Texas culture. There are many degreed people here and we are also a very high tech city. Many of the area's businesses use technology to the fullest, so there is often a need to have an IT person.
add: for the answer below: the Koreans were likely Viet Namese and the numbers show diversity, see city-data.com
add: I'm enjoying seeing the answer given by another guy, "...I don't go there...,bad things happen when you go to the wrong place." ah man..
Hey, there is a statue of a black woman, Barbara Jordan, in the airport.. big as day. like the lincoln memorial. ahh
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Is Austin Texas a good place to live and start a career?
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I will be graduating college next May and my boyfriend and I have really been considering moving to Austin, Texas. We were just wondering what it's like there. We currently live in a rather large college town, and know that Austin is also a college town, but we're looking to live somewhere with a bigger mix of people. Not just college aged students.
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Austin is definately more than a college town; having the state government and the hi-tech industry in town sees to that. The main problem with Austin is jobs though. Because Austin has a reputation as a beautiful place to live and lots of UT grads never leave; the job market can be very tough.
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How much do you have to earn to scrape by in Austin, Texas? How much to live comfortably?
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Hello. I'm looking at taking a job in Austin, Texas, but I'm having a hard time deciding if the salary is enough or not. I hear from one study that says Austin is one of the best cities in the country for value, and I've talked to several people who said it was cheap for a city, but then I'm getting conflicting information from other people who say it's really expensive, and you can barely scrape by on $60,000. I'm single, don't go out much, and only need an apartment--can anyone tell me what you need to earn to get by in Austin? How much to live comfortably? Thanks.
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One of the quickest ways to determine cost of living there is to visit Apartment Guide on line, or For Rent Magazine (there are other smaller sites, but these are National ones and they are the primary advertising spots for management companies that are leasing apartments. There are listings according to the area of the city that you are interested in living and it gives a lot of information about the size of apartment and the amenities that you get for your buck. There are very good buys there as well as what you get for your money, and there are extravagant ones that are very expensive. My 35 year old son is preparing to buy a home this summer, lives in the NW area of the city. My younger son lives South of Austin in a suburban area and will move West of the City soon. I lived there 8 years and was a property manager on several properties there, so know a lot about how to find a place to live. The first consideration is where would you work. Anyplace is not a bargain if it delivers a huge long commute for you every day. You either get to hate your job for being so far from home, or hate your home for being so far from work. That I would think is the first consideration. After that, make a list of the things that you think are important to find in the place you live. Do you want a large apartment, how about a view, 1st, 2nd, 3rd floor? What appliances do you want to be there. Do you want washer dryer connections or do you need the W/D to be in the apartment already (there are services that provide these appliances to rent also if not included in your apartment). What about high speed internet connections, paid cable or other utilities - do you want a fitness center or gym on site (many have these), some will also provide you with a gym membership in another location as part of your lease package. Covered parking? Recreation centers, pools (almost everywhere), tennis courts, golf??? There are lots of things to consider. You pay for what you get. If you are not a tennis player obviously tennis courts that are there for you are just something that you would pay for that would be of no value to you. The two magazines that I recommended have listings that tell about all these amenities. You can compare different areas pricewise, as well as comparing different complexes within the area you like.
My son and his wife have a one bedroom (large) in the NW part of the city. It is about 8 years old and was built as a luxury apartment complex so it is very attractive and in an easily accessible place. They have every amenity that you could ever want and they use them. They are young professionals, enjoy their home and want it to be pleasant space. I believe they pay about $700 a month in the Mopac/183 area. They have paid more and less in different areas. Depending upon whether you come from San Francisco, NY, Chicago or small town America you will find these rents high or reasonable. There are lots to choose from and you can find something that just suits you. I found that Austin rents generally were not so high compared to out of state cities of comparable growth. I think the job opportunities are good, pay well there, and that a single person has a wonderful opportunity for a great quality of life there. I supported a family on considerably less than the $60,000 you mentioned. A single person can live comfortably on a lot less than that. Also, utilities are mostly owned (excluding gas) by the city and are inexpensive as compared to other places. There is no tax on groceries, no state income tax and no tax on pharmaceuticals. I hope that some of this information is helpful to you and that if you move to Austin you will find it as great a place to live as I did. Easy to make friends, plenty of places to go and things to do. Good luck.
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How far is the distance from Austin texas to Leesville Louisiana?
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I am planning a trip to Leesville Louisiana from Austin Texas and I would like to know what is the distance from here to there....
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That is exactly 6 and 1/2 hours, if you are traveling the back way through Brenham and on hwy 8 through Louisiana. That also is the best scenic view by the way.
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What is the mailing address to the IRS office in Austin, Texas?
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I live in Texas and am needing to send my 8822 form (change of address) to the Austin location but do not know the address in which I should send the 8822 form to. Can someone give me the address? Thank you very much!
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IRS
Austin, TX 73301-0023.
It's on the form.
Do NOT use the address on Rundberg. That's an IRS walk in office. Just mail to the service center.
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what is the current house tax in Austin Texas?
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We're planning to buy house down in Austin, Texas and we like to know what is the property tax.
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It is very close to 3%; and the valuation on the property for tax purposes will be high as well.
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What kind of things can we do for family fun in Austin Texas?
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My family is planning a trip to Austin, Texas for Labor Day weekend. Does anyone have any ideas for fun family outings in the area? We have booked a great hotel, and have considered the children's musuem...any other suggestions?
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zilker park is really nice if you want to stay close into the city. there's also barton springs and hamilton pool(one of my favorite local spots, it's a bit of a drive though). the children's museum is very cool for young kids. austin also has a "zoo" but you should know in advance not to have high expectaions. it's really a refuge center for wild or farm animals that people tried to raise as pets and eventually neglected or abandoned.
if you don't mind driving a little south, you can also float the river in new braunfels. san marcos has the best outlet mall shopping. schlitterbahn is a blast, i think it's the biggest waterpark in the country. if you go, i recommend doing so early in the day. it gets very hot and crowded vey fast. hope you and the family have a great time!
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Are there any tattoo artists in Austin, Texas that specialize in all white tattoos?
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I have one already, but I got it in London over the summer and don't really have plans on returning. I really want a couple other tattoos and was wondering if there was anyone in Austin or even Houston Texas that specialized in all white tattoos.
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All tattoo parlours use a multitude of coloured inks, so any good establishment you go to will be able to do a white one for you.
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How hot does it get in Austin Texas?
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I will be moving to Austin, Texas soon and wanted to know what the annual average temperature is. Is it humid there?
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Hey, that's great. You'll like it here. There's so many things to do, so many great restaurants, a lake, trails, the capitol building, and the longhorns (Hook 'em!). Anyway, most of April, May, October, and all of June, July, August, and September you have to run the a/c. For spring-fall, the average high is 85. But it gets down into the 70s during the night even during the middle of summer. There are always ways to beat the heat (There are a ton of pools). It is humid in every season except winter, making it feel hotter than it actully is. But the humidity is not as high as most of the South. It can get above 110, but that has only happened a few times. During the so-called winter, it gets into the 60s on average and drops to the upper 40s. It freezes about 10 times a winter though, and we occasionally get ice and very rarely 1/8 inch of snow. It can be warm in winter (we had to run the a/c when it got to 91 in January), but only for a day or two. Hope this helped!
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What is the best place to get a good deal on a used Honda CBR 600R motorcycle near Austin, Texas?
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I am currently in the market for a Honda CBR 600R motorcycle and wondering what would be the best place to find a good deal on one whether it be internet, dealership, someone you know, etc. Particularly locally near the Austin, Texas area. Any info is appreciated.
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http://austin.craigslist.org/mcy/698348384.html
http://austin. craigslist.org/search/mcy?query=&minAsk=1000&maxAsk=3500&hasPic=1
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Taking suggestions for a good restaurant to have anniversary dinner in Austin Texas?
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Hey guys just want to know if anyone out there has a suggestion of a romantic restaurant where my husband and I can have dinner since we are celebrating out anniversary. We just relocated too Austin, Texas and we wanna have a good romantic time. PLEASE HELP!!
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Hudson's on the Bend is known in this area and the ENTIRE country for good eats! When Maria Shriver visited Austin a little over a year ago, she met Lance Armstrong there for dinner. They have exotic grilled meats of all sort and a great website to see what you would expect. Try the Venison Chops with the grilled peach stuffed with Goat Cheese, absolutely amazing!
Driskill is good, but Chef Bull is gone, and i know people that work there and there has been a huge turnover in staff, so you can take your chances, but i'd rather not take mine with an anniversary.
UCHI is just awesome!!! What a place! Like the former Driskill Chef Bull, Tyson Cole has also competed on Iron Chef America. Freshed sushi, but fantastic menu for entrees!
Jeffrey's is nice. I haven't been there personally, but heard so many good things. You probably won't be disappointed.
I can't suggest Shoreline Grill (near Four Seasons). It's stuffy and i was disappointed BOTH times i went.
If you want crab & fresh seafood, go to Truluck's.
Good luck!
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How is the salsa community in Austin, Texas?
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I am going to Austin Texas this weekend and am a huge salsa music lover. Any really good spots?
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There is a great place that I'd reccomend you check out if you have the chance, it's called Copa Bar and Grill, it's on Congress Ave so it's not very hard to find. They have excellent food and outstanding salsa music and dancing for pros and ametures. And the people there are incredibly nice, I was a complete novice when I went and a couple of dancers just decided to get me up and teach me a few dances simply from their own good will. It was a great experience! Have a great vacation! :)
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where can i find information about upcoming protests and rallies in austin texas?
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I'm a young, politically active, tree hugging hippie recently moved to austin, texas and I'm looking for some kind of website or online schedule or something that lists any upcoming protests or political rallies in austin or really anywhere in texas. i don't want you to think i just want to blindly go against whatever just for the sake of rebellion, its just very likely i'll not want to miss out on whatevers coming. THANKS, bruce.
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The Green Party has a group there and they are active in all sorts of struggles, also the Socialist Party. look up www.gpusa.org www.spusa.org and scroll down to Texas. Welcome Aboard.!
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What are good places to meet gay singles in Austin, Texas?
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So, I'm 19 and ready to date. I've done the bar and club things and I was not all impressed... so, what are good places here in Austin, Texas to meet single gay men?
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I've had good success with online dating services. Nearly all are free to join and it's a chat with people before meeting them. http://www.cutelocal.com/index.php?state=Texas I bet there are lots of Texas singles online that you can email with.
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Does anyone know where i can find honey made close to austin texas?
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I've heard that ingesting local honey helps with allergies. I need to know where i can find honey that is manufactured close to austin texas. i live in taylor wich is about 30mi NE of austin.
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Austin Farmers' Market - LocalHarvest
Also local bakers, honey, tea, juice, coffee, prepared foods and artisans. ... Texas Organic Farmers & Gardeners Association (TOFGA) Products/Crops: ...
www.localharvest.org/farmers-markets/M6376 -
that should help you out!!!
good luck!
it helps build the immune system, and helps with allergies!
im me if you need more Mystic_gift @yahoo.com
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Where is the best place around Austin Texas to do some real deep woods camping (no premade campsites)?
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I am looking for a nature area where we can hike into the forest or the hill country a couple miles and just set up camp in the middle of nowhere. I know most national/state parks have regulations regarding camping wherever you choose. I'd like something rustic, away from families, the more isolated the better. Im looking for something within 75 miles of Austin Texas but am open to all ideas.
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remote camping is available at National Forests find one near you here
http://www.fs.fed.us/recreation/map/state_list.shtml
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