Below are some of the most frequently asked questions about living and working in Austin. If you can't find what you are looking for here, see our links page.
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No, please contact the Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau 512-478-0098 or 866-462-8784 209 E. Sixth St., 78701 Open Sunday?Thursday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday?Saturday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
3. Question:
What is the projected growth of Greater Austin?
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Growth in the Greater Austin Region has been extraordinary --Metro Austin population reached 1.4 million in 2003. The 1990's saw a 47 percent increase in population and growth has been averaging 3 percent annually since the 2000 census.
5. Question:
Who are the major employers of Austin?
Answer: Austin Independent School District City of Austin Dell Federal Government Freescale Semiconductor IBM Corp. Seton Healthcare Network State of Texas St. David's Healthcare Partnership Texas State University--San Marcos University of Texas at Austin
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The climate is temperate, with 300 days of sunshine annually. Average temperatures range from 42 to 62 degrees in winter and 75 to 95 degrees in the summer. Average rainfall is 32.49 inches. Snowfall is rare. Get-up-to-the-minute weather forecast, for Greater Austin from these local television stations: KTBC FOX 7 KVUE 24 KXAN-TV 36 K-EYE 42
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The civilian labor force for the Austin-San Marcos MSA averaged 771,330 for 2003. Total nonfarm employment averaged 652,300 As of November 2003, total employment is estimated at 759,447 with a 4.8 percent unemployment rate. For more information, visit: www.tracer2.com
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The daily newspaper is the Austin American-Statesman
. Subscribe online
, or call in-state 1-800-445-9898. For out-of-state inquiries, call direct to 512-445-4040.
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Each dusk between April and October, the world's largest urban colony of Mexican free-tailed bats emerges from beneath the Congress Avenue Bridge to feast on insects that fly above the city. An observation area near the Austin American-Statesman's facility displays the latest information on the bat colony. For viewing times and parking information, call the hotline at 512-416-5700, category 3636, or find information online
. For more information, call Bat Conservation International at 512-327-9721.
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MSA Austin has a strong high-tech presence. Austin's high-tech employment represents almost 20% of total non-agricultural employment. Chamber efforts are focused on strengthening the technology sector and recruiting such new industries as automotive suppliers, medical products and pharmaceuticals and wireless.
15. Question:
Who provides telephone and utility service in Austin?
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A number of companies provide local telephone service. The city of Austin and some other areas are served by Austin Energy, a municipal utility. For more information look in Telephone and Utilities
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17. Question:
Who provides public transportation in the Austin area?
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Area bus service is provided by Capital Metro. Call 512-474-1200 for routes, fares, and schedules. Taxicabs and rental cars are also available.
18. Question:
What colleges and universities are in the Austin area?
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The University of Texas at Austin Huston-Tillotson College St. Edward's University Concordia University at Austin Southwest Texas State University Austin Community College Southwestern University For more information, look in Higher Learning
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Answer: Click here for a demographic snapshot of Greater Austin. For a condensed print version is call 512-478-9383 or 1-800-856-5602 to request a copy.
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