Keep Austin Weird – The Story Behind the Movement
Posted on September 14, 2008 - Filed Under Moving In Town, Relocating to Austin, This Is Austin | Leave a Comment
If you have been in Austin for more than half an hour, you may have seen a car (or two), driving around with a peculiar phrase on a bumper sticker, or a local resident sporting the same motto on a t-shirt: “Keep Austin Weird.” So what exactly does that mean and why is it so [...]
Read More..>>Popular Local Tradition Closes Its Doors
Posted on September 14, 2008 - Filed Under Moving In Town, Relocating to Austin, This Is Austin | Leave a Comment
On Wednesday September 3rd Austin saw the end of one more of its coveted local traditions. Las Manitas Café made headlines last year as it appeared it was going to become yet another victim to the growth and infiltration of franchises in the downtown area. The restaurant’s lease was not being renewed in order to [...]
Read More..>>No Need to Leave Fido at Home
Posted on September 9, 2008 - Filed Under Moving In Town, Relocating to Austin, This Is Austin | Leave a Comment
These days it’s getting easier to find places to relax or enjoy a day out on the town with man’s best friend. Gone are the days of “no pets allowed,” especially in cities like Austin which has been ranked as one of the top 10 most dog friendly cities in the country.
If you are visiting [...]
Austin Makes List of Top 5 Most Wi-Fi Friendly Cities in America
Posted on August 21, 2008 - Filed Under Moving In Town, Relocating to Austin, This Is Austin | Leave a Comment
Another “best of” for Austin, Texas! In a recent survey Microsoft ranks our beloved city among the top 5 most Wi-Fi friendly cities in America. Just how does a city earn such a prestigious ranking you ask? Microsoft officials turned to Intel’s annual “Most Unwired City” survey as a starting point, which ranks cities based [...]
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