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| − | '''Austin''' is the capital city of [[Texas]] | + | '''Austin''' is the capital city of [[Texas]] and is located in Travis County. As of the 2000 Census, Austin is home to 656,562 people.[http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/GCTTable?_bm=y&-geo_id=04000US48&-_box_head_nbr=GCT-PH1&-ds_name=DEC_2000_SF1_U&-format=ST-7] |
The city takes its name from [[Stephen F. Austin]]. | The city takes its name from [[Stephen F. Austin]]. | ||
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*In addition, the Round Rock Express, the AAA affiliate of the [[Houston Astros]] play just north of the city in the Dell Diamond. The team won the 2006 Pacific Coast league Championship. | *In addition, the Round Rock Express, the AAA affiliate of the [[Houston Astros]] play just north of the city in the Dell Diamond. The team won the 2006 Pacific Coast league Championship. | ||
| + | ==Education== | ||
| + | Austin is home of the [[University of Texas at Austin]]. | ||
[[Category:United States Towns and Cities]] | [[Category:United States Towns and Cities]] | ||
[[Category:US State Capitals]] | [[Category:US State Capitals]] | ||
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Revision as of 02:39, December 18, 2007
Austin is the capital city of Texas and is located in Travis County. As of the 2000 Census, Austin is home to 656,562 people.[1]
The city takes its name from Stephen F. Austin.
Politics and Government
Austin is considered to be a very liberal city. In 2004, residents of the city helped Sen. John Kerry take Travis County, even though every other county in the Central Texas area went to George W. Bush. Austin's mayor is Will Wynn.
Sports and Recreation
Austin is best known as the home of 7 time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong and legendary golfers, such as Tom Kite. Austin is the largest city in the country without a team in any of the major sports leagues (the National Football League, Major League Baseball, the National Basketball Association or the National Hockey League), but it is home to several minor league teams.
- The Austin Wranglers are an Arena Football League team that competes in the Frank Erwin Center on the University of Texas Campus. Former NFL star Deion Sanders owns a minority stake in the team.
- The Austin Toros are an D-League affiliate, who also play their home games in the Erwin Center.
- The Austin Ice Bats of the Central Hockey League play at the Chaparral Ice Arena.
- In addition, the Round Rock Express, the AAA affiliate of the Houston Astros play just north of the city in the Dell Diamond. The team won the 2006 Pacific Coast league Championship.
Education
Austin is home of the University of Texas at Austin.