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5 Reasons Why You Should Move To Austin
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Thinking about moving to Austin? Here are five great reasons you should make the move. #1) Fast-Growing Economy This alone should be reason enough to pack up and move to Austin: a 2013 report released by The Business Journals found Austin to be the only city in the U.S. with double-digit job percentage growth over […]
University of Texas To Conduct Methane Study
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Researchers at the University of Texas Austin were recently awarded $58 million by the Department of Energy and several other industry/research partners to conduct a study on methane gas buried deep in the Gulf of Mexico. The team hopes to gain a greater understanding of this naturally occurring gas, including deposit locations, its impact on […]
Austin Residents To Vote on $1 Billion Rail Line and Road Improvement Package
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Austin residents are heading to the voting booths to voice their opinion on a proposed $1 billion rail line and road improvement package. Monday was the first day for early voting on the city’s Proposition 1, and residents were out in full force. So, what exactly is at stake for Austin? The proposed package includes […]
Austin, Texas To Receive Google Fiber
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Austin residents may soon have access to Google’s ultra-fast Internet service, Google Fiber. Although it’s a few months behind schedule, the Mountain View company announced earlier this month that it would begin accepting signups in December. Google Fiber will initially be limited to the southern portion of Austin, but Google plans to expand it throughout […]
University of Texas Austin Ranked as One of The Top Universities In The World
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The historic University of Texas Austin was recently ranked as one of the top universities in the world, according to the 2013-2014 Times Higher Education World University rankings. Although it didn’t rank the first, it still achieved a highly respectable 28th place, which is pretty impressive given the fact that there are over 20,000 universities […]
Austin City Limits Celebrates 40 Years
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When Austin City Limits (ACL) was first recorded and aired by the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) in 1976, critics were skeptical whether or not people would actually watch it. Back then, Austin wasn’t the music “hub” it’s considered to be today. Producers were taking a big gamble when they decided to record ACL – but […]
Satellite Launching Company Heading To Austin, Texas
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The California-based satellite launching and rocket technology company Firefly Space Systems is reportedly planning to relocate to Austin, Texas. According to an article published by the Statesman.com, Firefly recently purchased some 200 acres of land in Burnet County, from which it plans to launch rockets. The rocket company confirmed the purchase shortly after, noting that […]
SXSW 2014 Brings an Estimated $315 Million To Austin
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With its official slogan being “the live music capital of the world,” it’s safe to say Austin is a pioneer in the music scene. A recent report commissioned by Greyhill Advisors found the city’s recent 2014 South By Southwest (SXSW) music festival generated an eye-opening $315 million, nearly a third more than the previous year. […]
5 Fun Facts About Austin, Texas
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Thinking about moving to Austin, Texas? This thriving city is memorable for all the right reasons. Along with its diverse culture and booming economy, it features a countless number of attractions and amenities that aren’t found elsewhere. Now, let’s take a look at some fun facts about this city and what it has to offer. […]
Austin Pushes For Greater Focus on Solar Energy
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Austin’s future is looking a little brighter thanks to a new solar energy resolution. The City Council passed the Affordable Energy Resolution on August 28, which aims to shift Austin’s energy sector from coal-burning power plants to solar energy. Among other things, the new resolution states that Austin Energy – the city’s largest provider of […]
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