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  2. Austin, Texas - Wikipedia

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    Website. austintexas .gov. Austin ( / ˈɔːstɪn / AW-stin) [7] is the capital of the U.S. state of Texas and the county seat and most populous city of Travis County, with portions extending into Hays and Williamson counties. Incorporated on December 27, 1839, [8] it is the 11th-most populous city in the United States, [9] the fourth-most ...

  3. History of Austin, Texas - Wikipedia

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    Austin's history has also been largely tied to state politics and in the late 19th century, the establishment of the University of Texas made Austin a regional center for higher education, as well as a hub for state government. In the 20th century, Austin's music scene had earned the city the nickname "Live Music Capital of the World." [5]

  4. Greater Austin - Wikipedia

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    Greater Austin is located in Central Texas along the Balcones Fault and Interstate 35, northeast of San Antonio. The bisecting Balcones Fault renders eastern portions relatively flat and western portions—located on the edge of the Texas Hill Country —mildly hilly.

  5. University of Texas at Austin - Wikipedia

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    Website. utexas .edu. The University of Texas at Austin ( UT Austin, UT, or Texas) is a public research university in Austin, Texas. It is the flagship institution of the University of Texas System. With 52,384 students as of Fall 2022, it is also the largest institution in the system. [12] Founded in 1883, UT Austin is a Public Ivy, and ...

  6. Texas State Capitol - Wikipedia

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    The Texas State Capitol is the capitol and seat of government of the American state of Texas. Located in downtown Austin, Texas, the structure houses the offices and chambers of the Texas Legislature and of the Governor of Texas. Designed in 1881 by architect Elijah E. Myers, it was constructed from 1882 to 1888 under the direction of civil ...

  7. Timeline of Austin, Texas - Wikipedia

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    The Frost Bank Tower. 2001 - Sister city relationship established with Gwangmyeong, South Korea. [25] 2002. Texas Archive of the Moving Image headquartered in city. The inaugural Austin City Limits Music Festival is hosted in Zilker Park. [36] 2003. Texas Rollergirls founded.

  8. Downtown Austin - Wikipedia

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    Downtown Austin. Coordinates: 30°16′16″N97°44′35″W30.271°N 97.743°W. Area map. The Austin skyline in 2022. The Austin skyline in 2011. Local businesses and recreational venues like 6th Street often are next door to office buildings. Downtown Austin is the central business district of Austin, Texas, United States.

  9. Mayor of Austin - Wikipedia

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    1840. Salary. $134,191 [1] Website. austintexas .gov /mayor. The mayor of Austin is the official head of the city of Austin in the U.S. state of Texas. The office was established in 1840 after Austin incorporated as a city in 1839. The mayor of Austin is elected to a four-year term and limited to serving no more than two terms.