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Austin ( / ˈɔːstɪn / AW-stin, UK: / ˈɒstɪn / OST-in) [7] is the capital of the U.S. state of Texas, as well as the seat and most populous city of Travis County, with portions extending into Hays and Williamson counties. Incorporated on December 27, 1839, [8] it is the tenth-most populous city in the United States, [9] the fourth-most ...
- List of People From Austin, Texas
This is a list of notable past and present residents of the...
- Colorado River
The Colorado River is an approximately 862-mile-long (1,387...
- Williamson County, Texas
Confederate statue at Williamson County courthouse A part of...
- Austin Community College
The Austin Community College District (ACC) is a public...
- Moonlight Towers
The moonlight towers in Austin, Texas, are the only known...
- Paramount Theatre
The Paramount Theatre is a live theatre venue/movie theatre...
- Hays County, Texas
Hays County Annex Building across from the courthouse in San...
- Sixth Street
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- List of People From Austin, Texas
Austin's history has also been largely tied to state politics and in the late 19th century, the establishment of the University of Texas made Austin a regional center for higher education, as well as a hub for state government. In the 20th century, Austin's music scene had earned the city the nickname "Live Music Capital of the World." [5]
Austin is the capital city of the U.S. state of Texas. It is the county seat of Travis County. Austin is the 11th-largest city in the United States, and the 4th-largest in Texas. Its population in 2020 was 961,855. [6] The University of Texas at Austin is located there. Austin is frequently called the "Live Music Capital of the World".
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Apr 15, 2024 · History. Plan of the city of Austin, Texas, 1839. Lithograph of Austin, Texas, c. 1840. The state’s fourth largest city, Austin originated as the riverside village of Waterloo, in a buffalo-hunting region occupied by Tonkawa and Comanche peoples. In 1839 it was selected by scouts as the site for the permanent capital of the Republic of Texas ...
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Austin is the capital of the U.S. state of Texas, as well as the seat and most populous city of Travis County, with portions extending into Hays and Williamson counties. Incorporated on December 27, 1839, it is the tenth-most populous city in the United States, the fourth-most populous city in the state after Dallas, San Antonio and Houston, and the second-most populous state capital city ...
Learn about the history, demographics, climate and attractions of Austin, the capital of Texas and the largest city in the state. Find out how to contact the city council, access city services and resources, and discover why Austin is a great place to live, work and play.
Greater Austin is located in Central Texas along the Balcones Fault and Interstate 35, northeast of San Antonio. The bisecting Balcones Fault renders eastern portions relatively flat and western portions—located on the edge of the Texas Hill Country —mildly hilly.
