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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KEYE-TV Austin - Fri Jul 03

It's going to be a hot and dry Fourth of July weekend. KEYE's Troy Kimmel has your forecast.

Police, fire chiefs push fireworks safety

KVUE.com - Fri Jul 03

Austin's police and fire chiefs say their number one goal for officers and firefighters this 4th of July weekend is keeping you safe.

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