| Austin is a city in the central part of the state of Texas. It is the 15th largest city in the country and has a population of just over 780,000. The MSA area has a population of around 1,770,000. The city of Austin was officially established in 1839. Elevation of the city is around 480 feet and it lies within the Central Time Zone. Austin area code is 512. Interstate 35 (I-35) as well as the Mopac Expressway pass along Austin. Austin, TX weather ranges from a low in the winter of 40 to a high in the summer of about 96. Precipitation averages around two inches of rainfall per month. The primary newspaper of the area is the Austin American-Statesman. The Texas Memorial Museum is located in Austin as well as the Blanton Museum of Art and Austin Museum of Art. There are numerous recreational areas including the oldest pool in Texas, the Deep Eddy Pool. The main unit of the University of Texas is located in Austin. The area is home to multiple corporations including Dell, Forestar Group, and Whole Foods Market. The Texas state capitol is located in Austin. The University of Texas Longhorns play football at Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Annual events include Carnaval Brasileiro, the Austin City Limits Music Festival, the Pecan Street Festival, and Art Austin City. Entertainment and theater include The Paramount Theater, Ballet Austin, Austin Lyric Opera, and Austin Improv comedy. The Austin Zoo provides a sanctuary for animals. |
