Austin, Texas

Airport

"The Live Music Capital of the World"

excellent climate

In July there is less rain than in the rest of Texas.

Austin's population increased significantly from 345,496 in 1980 to 465,622 in 1990,

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industries: computer, hi-tech, food products, printed materials, furniture, and office supplies. Beginning in the 1980s several computer technology corporations and research organizations established the city.

 

In the early 1970s many country-and-western musicians moved to Austin.

Austin is a haven for retired people.

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In December 1839 the city was incorporated and its name was changed to Austin.

The site of the present city was settled in 1838 on the north bank of the Colorado River by five families, who named the community Waterloo.

There is a lake near downtown.

cities near Austin (Texas, USA):

Houston