Welcome to Austin, Texas

Welcome to Austin, Texas

Austin, TX Austin is full of character, with a thriving live music scene and diverse culture. Most of the music venues are concentrated around the famous 6th street area, which boasts an eclectic mix of cafes, restaurants and shops. Don't miss the South by Southwest festival in March, which combines music with independent film and media technology conferences. Also worth a visit are the Texas State Capitol, University of Texas and zoo. Its subtropical climate makes Austin a popular destination year-round.
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Airport: Austin Bergstrom International Airport
Sports Teams: Austin Aztex; Austin Toros; Austin Wranglers; Round Rock Express; University of Texas Longhorns; Austin Ice Bats
Newspapers: Austin American Statesman
TV Stations: KEYE (CBS), KTBC (FOX), KVUE (ABC), KXAN (NBC), KLRU (PBS)
Fun Fact: The dome of the capitol building in Austin stands seven feet higher than that of the nation's Capitol in Washington, D.C.
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Complaints against airlines fall sharply

Los Angeles Times - Fri Nov 20

After hearing Jim Engle of Sierra Madre talk about the headaches he and his wife endured on a round trip from Burbank to Detroit on American Airlines in the summer, you might be surprised to hear that the country's airlines continue to get great marks in customer service.

Man guilty of 2008 murder; one killed, three injured in Travis County wreck

Austin American-Statesman - Fri Nov 20

Man found guilty of murder A Travis County jury Friday found Fred Ora Ridings III guilty of murder in the Aug.

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