Difference between revisions of "Austin, Texas"
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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 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]]. | ||
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| + | Also, due to Austin's liberal social and fiscal political atmosphere, [[libertarianism]] is also active here. | ||
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Austin's mayor is Will Wynn. | Austin's mayor is Will Wynn. | ||
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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 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. | + | 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. |
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| − | + | Austin is also known as the live music capital of the world due to its diverse performance of live music by various musicians. | |
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==Education== | ==Education== | ||
| − | Austin is home | + | Austin is home to 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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| + | ==See Also== | ||
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| + | *[http://www.austintexas.org/ Official Website] | ||
| + | *[http://www.austintexas.org/music/ Live Music Capital of the World] | ||
Revision as of 02:47, 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.
Also, due to Austin's liberal social and fiscal political atmosphere, libertarianism is also active here.
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.
Austin is also known as the live music capital of the world due to its diverse performance of live music by various musicians.
Education
Austin is home to the University of Texas at Austin.