Proper noun

Singular Austin

Plural -

Austin

  1. A city, the capital of Texas.
  2. A patronymic surname.
  3. A male given name, in modern usage transferred back from the surname.
  4. A former make of British motor car.

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From Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License.
Sat Nov 14 14:47:26 2009

Austin is the capital of the U.S. state of Texas and the seat of Travis County. Located in Central Texas on the eastern edge of the American Southwest, it is the fourth-largest city in Texas and the 15th-largest in the United States. It was the third-fastest-growing large city in the nation from 2000 to 2006. According to the 2009 U.S. Census estimate, Austin had a population of 757,688. The city is the cultural and economic center of the Austin–Round Rock–San Marcos metropolitan area, with a population of 1.7 million as of the July 2008 U.S. Census estimate, making it the 36th-largest metropolitan area in the United States.

The area was settled in the 1830s on the banks of the Colorado River by pioneers 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 after Stephen F. Austin, known as the father of Texas. 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 Great 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, high-tech and otherwise, including the headquarters of three Fortune 500 corporations, Dell, Whole Foods Market, and Freescale Semiconductor.

Austin was selected as the No. 2 Best Big City in "Best Places to Live" by Money magazine in 2006, and No. 3 in 2009, also the "Greenest City in America" by MSN. According to CNN Headline News and Travel & Leisure magazine, Austin ranks No. 2 on the list of cities with the best people, referring to the personalities and attributes of the citizens. Austin was also voted America's #1 College Town by the Travel Channel. Austin was ranked the fifth-safest city in part because there are fewer than five murders per 100,000 people annually. Furthermore, in 2009, Austin was determined to be the least stressful large metro area by Forbes magazine.

Residents of Austin are known as "Austinites" and include a diverse mix of university professors, students, politicians, musicians, state employees, high-tech workers, blue-collar workers, and white-collar workers. The main campus of the University of Texas is located in Austin. The city is home to development centers for many technology corporations and has adopted the nickname "Silicon Hills". Additionally the city's official slogan promotes it as "The Live Music Capital of the World", a reference to the many musicians and live music venues within the area. In recent years, many Austinites have also adopted the unofficial slogan "Keep Austin Weird"; this refers partly to the eclectic and liberal lifestyle of many Austin residents but is also the slogan for a campaign to preserve smaller local businesses and resist excessive corporatization.

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Sat Feb 6 02:01:41 2010

How much do you have to earn to scrape by in Austin, Texas? How much to live comfortably?
Q. 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.
Asked by Jerry Garcia - Wed May 9 19:25:47 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. 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… [cont.]
Answered by kathy s - Thu May 10 11:04:51 2007

moving to Austin What areas do I need to stay away from when searching for a home for me and my family?
Q. I have 2 daughters. I need it to be affordable but I don't want to live on the wrong side of the tracks! I'll be working in Austin but don't mind a commute.
Asked by richbaldguy - Mon Jan 12 20:17:53 2009 - - 3 Answers - 1 Comments

A. While Northeast, East and Southeast Austin do have some hidden gems, the overwhelming majority of these neighborhoods are bad (high rates of poverty, homelessness, crime, pollution, etc.). North, Northwest, and Central Austin neighborhoods are typically much nicer than those mentioned above, but the crime rates in these areas are some of the highest in the city. South and Southwest Austin are two of the safest options in town. If you are raising a family and are in your mid 20s-early 30s, then I would recommend that you check out the southwest side of town. More specifically, you should check into the neighborhoods off of Stassney and Emerald Wood, Brodie and Alexandria (Maple Run), Westgate and William Cannon. You will not only be able… [cont.]
Answered by Poopie Johnson - Tue Jan 13 13:29:06 2009

What is the best way to get from Austin, Texas to Denver, Colorado?
Q. I'm driving from Austin to Denver on Tuesday and I need to know what the best way is to get there. Should I choose Google Maps directions or MapQuest or try something entirely different?
Asked by Nicole H - Sun Sep 2 23:31:53 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. any online map will tell you about the same thing. Personally I like mapquest but my best friend ates it and uses yahoo maps
Answered by Debbie - Sun Sep 2 23:38:10 2007

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