Texas Primary May Decide Democratic Party Nominee

The presidential primary March 4th in Texas may decide which Democrat faces the likely Republican Party nominee, Senator John McCain of Arizona. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, the final two Democrats left, face off in a tough, high-profile showdown in the Lone Star State.

Austin Texas 2008 Economic Forecast

The economic outlook for Austin generally mirrors the Texas forecast: local job and population growth outperforms the national economy. The Texas Workforce Commission predicts 3.1% job growth, while local economist Angelos Angelou predicts 2.3%. The unemployment rate for December 2007 was estimated at 3.6%, down from 5.1% in the Austin area during October 2006.

Austin’s Reputation Gets Another Boost

It’s no secret that Austin was chosen by Money Magazine as the No. 2 Best Big City in their “Best Places to Live” index, and was also picked from almost 400 U.S. cities by Moody’s Economy and was rated #1 for the economic vitality index.

Austin’s City in a Park

Austin’s City in a Park

The Residential Real Estate Selling Process In Austin Texas

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Central Texas Growth

Austin didn’t change much for many years but look at it now. It was a slow start but Austin is spreading in every direction. If you look to the west there are homes high up in the hills and if you look east there are homes in the cotton fields. To the north is Pflugerville and Round Rock, Georgetown, barely a gap in between. To the south is Buda and Kyle, barely a gap here either. If you look downtown, not only are there high rise office buildings but condos and offices going up as well. There are toll roads going from north to south and west to east, with proposals for more. There will be a commuter rail from Leander to downtown with more coming.

Downtown Austin: Austin Museum of Art

A mainstay of Austin culture and art since 1916, and in its present location since 1996, the Austin Museum of Art has provided the community with accessible artwork to enlighten and educate its citizens. Echoing the words of museum patron Clara Driscoll, the museum is a place that “brings pleasure in the appreciation of art to the people of Texas.”

Austin, Texas Lake Cruises and Boat Rentals

If you are a water-lover, but afraid that a move to Austin, Texas means the end of lake sports, you obviously haven’t heard about the three most popular lakes in the Austin, TX area. Lady Bird Lake, Lake Austin and Lake Travis are full of recreational opportunities to suit every level of play, from swimming and boating to jet skiing and lake cruises.

Austin Texas Live Music Scene

Touted as the “Live Music Capital of the World,” the city of Austin, Texas, has a rhythm of its own. With more live music venues per capita than any other music center in the world, Austin, TX dominates over other places known for music such as Nashville, Los Angeles or Las Vegas. The city of Austin, Texas offers several programs to assist musicians and to promote their music in a variety of genres, from country to blues.

A Little Country in Downtown Austin

Whether you are a newcomer to Austin or a long time resident, you owe it to yourself to spend some time at the Town Lake Metropolitan Park. This hidden gem is located just outside of downtown Austin, where it hugs the banks of the Colorado River from Tom Miller Dam on the west to Colorado River Park on the east. It provides a wonderful contrast to the hustle and bustle of the city life; sort of an oasis in a busy world that’s only minutes away from the downtown core.