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Relocation
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Christine Prater REALTOR®, CNE
512.413.5855 direct | 512.263.3282 [email protected] | www.ChristinePrater.com
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Christine Prater Realtor® • 512.263.3282 x222 (o) • 512.413.5855 (c) • [email protected] • www.ChristinePrater.com
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Having moved 35 times myself, I know how overwhelming it can be. That is why making sure each and every client has the best possible representation and moving experience is a professional AND personal goal of mine. Through a commitment to integrity and
hard work, I am dedicated to providing the highest caliber of service for buyers, builders, and sellers of all price ranges. The extensive resources available to me through my community and Moreland Properties has allowed me to do just that, earning me a reputation of professionalism and trustworthiness that is all too rare in this industry. On top of that, I strive diligently to make the buying/building/selling process a pleasant and enjoyable experience.
PROFESSIONAL ACCOLADES
• Named Moreland Properties “Rising Star” for 2007 • Awarded Top 5 Volume Production 2007, 2008, 2009 for Moreland Properties’ Lake Travis office• Awarded Top 3 Volume Production 2010, 2011, 2012 for Moreland Properties’ Lake Travis office• Ranked Top 3 Agents for Spicewood• #1 Agent in Farm Area
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
• Licensed Realtor since 2003 • Hold a Certified Negotiating Expert designation• Relocation accounts include companies such as ESPN/Disney, DMX Music & more • Background in marketing for upscale developers• Experience in assessing and advising on current market trends and conditions• Extensive knowledge of Austin area including outer-lying areas• Has served as Marketing and Relocation Director for the Lake Travis office• Angelo State University Graduate• Committed to educating clients and equip them to make solid investment decisions• Personally trained by the Texas Association of Realtors “Educator of the Year”
PERSONAL POINTS
• Family Oriented• Briarcliff Resident• Member of Bee Creek United Methodist Church• Women’s Ministry Director for BCUMC• Stephen Minister• Believe that all clients deserve full service representation• Hold client satisfaction as highest professional objective• Dedicated to listening and truly understanding my clients’ needs • Eager to please clients and make the moving transition as seamless and enjoyable as possible• Community Partner to Austin Dog Rescue and member of their Advisory Board • Recognized as Moreland’s “Humane-itarian” for animal rescue foster and adoption work
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
• Texas Association of Realtors• Austin Board of Realtors• National Association of Realtors• Austin Multiple Listing Service• Leading Real Estate Companies of the World
Client Testimonials
“Christine, thank you so much for being the most important part of my relocation from Seattle to Austin. From Day 1, I knew I could trust you to find us a new place that would be perfect. Instead of asking me just the standard real estate questions, you asked me about my lifestyle and about what I liked about where I lived in Seattle. I think that this is what differentiates you from other agents: you have a talent for matching a person’s lifestyle with a piece of property. I signed initial paperwork and sent money sight unseen; my trust level with you was so high! Then when I was finally able to get down there and look at it, I wasn’t surprised to find that the place was absolutely perfect for us! We are all settled in and could not be happier! Though I was nervous about moving across the country, you made it fun and easy. I can’t thank you enough for everything—you’re the best!” – Daniel Miller
“Having had to move (14) times, coast to coast, living in (8) different cities, I could say that I have had my fair share of horrible move experi-ences. However, I can now also say that my move to Austin, TX has been by far my best move ever. This is because of our agent, Christine Prater, took care of every possible detail. She took the time to find out about me and my family and then researched the areas we may be interested in living in. She took me around these neighborhoods and explained the pros and cons of each. She has an uncanny ability of put-ting herself into your mindset. She found us the perfect house which we fell in love with and put in an offer immediately. Even months after the sale, Christine is still helping us with questions about who to go to for this, that or the other or how do we go about accomplishing this or that. Where other realtors would have ended their services because there is no immediate gain, Christine continues to support you. It really is like having your own personal assistant who knows everything about the new city you just moved to. Christine Prater is a very skilled agent and I would highly recommend her to anyone considering buying a home.” – Julie Brezinski
“Christine was GREAT and so very patient! The sale of our home in Houston was very long and drawn out, but Christine stayed with us until we could buy in Austin and had the patience of a saint! And now here we are on Lake Travis, living out our life-long dream! She made it all come true and we will gladly recommend her to anyone!” – The Ferguson’s
“I have worked with many agents throughout my 23 years in Relocation and Christine Prater ranks in the top tier of recommended agents. Whether assisting with a buyer, seller or rental referral I have found Christine to be responsive, knowledgeable, professional, and always client focused. I highly recommend Christine. She is a pleasure to do business with and can be counted on to get the job done!!” – Relocation Director (confidential client)
“During our many home purchases through the years and working with as many different agents, Angie and I absolutely believe that Christine certainly rates as one of the best. Due to the local economy in Georgia we did not fare well on the sale of our Georgia home. So when we met Christine, she immediately took our past home transitions very personally and was bound and determined not to let that happen again. She was always looking out for best interest and our future reality investments which truly spoke for her dedication, perseverance, determination to make sure we purchased in the best available market. Her attention to detail and special needs for us really made our home buying experience an enjoyable experience. She really took care of us and we would certainly use her again. Angie and I highly recommend Christine for any real estate transaction that you may encounter.” – Greg and Angie Spain
“I was not looking forward to my second cross-country move in five years. Selling my condo in Seattle and finding a new home in Austin in a matter of months could undoubtedly be very stressful. Christine Prater helped make finding my home in Austin as stress-free as possible. She actually gets to know her clients, their likes and dislikes, housing and amenity preferences, etc., so they could focus on specific areas and types of homes. While my condo was still on the market in Seattle, she started looking for the area and home that she thought would suit my taste and lifestyle. The choices made me feel as though she knew me for years. When the time came to purchase a home in Austin, with Christine’s help I was able to find the perfect home in a short amount of time. Christine’s professionalism, knowledge of the industry, home-work, and warm personality all combined to make my move to Austin as seamless as possible. Thank you again, Christine!” – Terry Day
Christine Prater Realtor® • 512.263.3282 x222 (o) • 512.413.5855 (c) • [email protected] • www.ChristinePrater.com
Moreland agents consider it an honor to serve many local charities and civic groups including: • Austin Habitat for Humanity • Ballet Austin • Dell Children’s Medical Center • Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce • Helping Hands Crisis Ministry • Junior League of Austin • Lake Travis Chamber of Commerce • Lake Travis Crisis Ministry • Lake Travis Education Foundation • Lake Travis Thrift Shop • Long Center for the Performing Arts • Pedernales Fire & Rescue EMS • Seton Medical Center • Susan G. Komen Austin Affiliate • United Way of the Capital Area
As past President and Chairman of the Board for Ballet Austin, Emily continues to serve on the Board of Directors for the ballet. As a member of the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce, she actively supports the Opportunity Austin initiative which the chamber created to focus on bringing and keeping jobs in Austin. Emily is President of the Dell Children’s Medical Center Foundation Grandparents Club and actively supports raising funds for the hospital. She also currently serves on the steering committee for Foundation Communities which provides housing for the working poor. Emily looks forward to continuing her involvement with many issues that enhance our beautiful city of Austin.
From the start of every transaction, Emily Moreland and her team of associates strive to provide: • Genuine, personal service from professional agents in both offices, seven days a week • Marketing strategies using state-of-the-art technology with comprehensive internet coverage for
each listing • Up-to-the-minute relocation services • Expert representation for every BUYER and SELLER
Two established offices meet the demands of a growing market:• Austin Office–Five minutes from downtown on tranquil Lake Austin; serving the greater Austin
area, Westlake, and Rollingwood• Lake Travis Office–Serving the needs of home buyers in the breathtaking Lake Travis area
You'll find an atmosphere of open communication between both offices. But most importantly what you'll find at each office is the delight Moreland associates feel when they help a new arrival, an established business professional, or a retired couple find the home they've always wanted.
ABOUT MORELAND
PROPERTIES
ABOUT EMILY
MORELAND
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Emily Moreland plays an integral role in the day-to-day operations of the real estate company she started in 1986. Her top priority is supporting her agents and their clients, but she still finds the time and energy to be very involved in many organizations that create the quality of life that we all enjoy in Austin. Emily was privileged to serve on the Board of Directors of the Long Center for the Performing Arts from its inception until 2008. At the present time, she serves on the Advisory Committee for the Center. For many years she maintained that a performing arts hall was an absolute necessity for a city the size of Austin. She believes the Long Center benefits economic development in Austin as much as it benefits the performing arts.
RELOCATION Over the past 25 years, Moreland has been a part of Austin’s continued growth as a city. We are
privileged to help individuals, families and companies relocate to the Austin area, as well as assist
them if they are moving or transferring out of Austin. With local area and market expertise, we
offer clients valuable resource information on schools, neighborhoods, community involvement
and real estate market opportunities.
We realize the decision to relocate is huge and we have teamed up with companies to help
showcase Austin, and all the city has to offer, to help potential hires and their families when
relocating. With our offices in Lake Travis and central Austin, we are able to meet the needs of
many transferees.
Relocation connections are important, but most important is our responsibility to match the
client with the agent who specializes in the area desired. Good working relationships, friendly
cooperation, and professionalism are our strong points. Many of our agents have relocation
connections with other real estate companies in other cities. We also have a network of referral
sources through CRS (Council of Residential Specialists).
Moreland Properties is honored to be affiliated with Leading Real Estate Companies of the World.
Each member firm has been carefully selected into this network based upon their reputation of
integrity, record of leadership and leading market share for the area. Selected firms are guaranteed
access to an international networking program and exclusive participation in Luxury Portfolio
International. The Luxury Portfolio website attractions over 1.2 million high-net-worth consumers
from over 200 countries and territories each month, giving our high-end listings unprecedented
exposure to a global audience.
You decide to do a bit of house hunting and open the newspaper, sift through a range of choices in several areas. After reading countless ads featuring many romantic details but few specifics, you make a few calls and hear several voice mails. You decide to do some online research. After down-loading 100 choices in your price range, you decide that rather than spend your whole day sorting through them, it might be nice to get out and visit a few open houses. With a bit of perseverance you write down addresses, look up the maps online, and print out several destinations. You are out and about and finally locate your first home.
You walk into the home and decide “this is it.” From wall colors to flooring you feel “this is perfect.” Following a lengthy conversation with the listing agent about your housing preferences, you realize the house is $100k over your price range. After considering the options of liquidating half of your furniture and selling your car, you decide that it was enjoyable “just looking” but it’s just not for you. Suddenly you realize this is a greater undertaking than you originally thought. You have specific needs including size, bedroom space, school preferences, and proximity to major highways. Uncertain of where to start, you decide there must be “a better way.”
This is just one of the scenarios you might expect in trying to find a home while representing yourself. Indeed self-representation is always a possibility, however most buyers prefer to utilize the services of a professional Buyer’s Representative. Your Moreland Buyer’s Representative will work hard to select properties that best meet your requirements and preferences and which will make your search as efficient as possible.
Regardless of what you spend or where you choose to buy, as a serious buyer there are several specific factors you must consider.
At Moreland Properties, we use our distinct knowledge of the Austin area to help achieve a perfect fit in finding the ideal home. By meeting with an agent ahead of time and completing an outline you can zero in on the specifics. Coupled with our extensive experience in matching your prerequisites with the available inventory you can take an organized approach without all of the hassle. Suddenly your search process seems effortless. You are on the road to reaching your goal! Take time and think about your answers to the questions on the following page which create your unique housing profile. We’ll do the rest!
FINDINGTHE
PERFECT HOME
GETTINGSPECIFIC
HOME BUYING PROFILE
A BUYER’S REAL ESTATE TIMELINE
Begin with a plan of action that includes an exact timeline. The following questions will need to be answered. • When should I begin looking? • When do I have to move from my current home? • When does my new job require me to start work? • What date does school start?
3 Months Develop a checklist, meet and hire agent, apply for a loan, begin property search
2 Months Review home choices, select a home, make an offer and submit a contract, schedule inspection, set closing schedule
4 Weeks Contact mover, upgrade mortgage, school transfers, homeowner’s insur-ance
3 Weeks Begin packing, make address changes, utility turn-on at new home, shop for décor items
2 Weeks Verify mover, review closing details with settlement agent, verify and finalize mortgage details, complete packing
At Moreland, our dedication to service includes assistance with providing the references to complete the task of moving and coordinating your timeline. Use our website to choose vendors!
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BUYER’S TIMELINE
TIMEPRIOR TODESIRED
MOVING DATE
Price of Home $ Set your sights on the right price range
Style of Home 1 1 Story 1 Multi-Level 1 2 Story 1 Patio Home 1 Town home 1 Condominium 1 Contemporary 1 Traditional 1 Victorian 1 Other
Age of Home 1 New Home 1 1-5 Years 1 6-15 Years 1 15-25 Years 1 Over 25 Years 1 Any Age
Type of Exterior 1 Brick 1 Stone 1 Wood 1 Stucco 1 Other
Zero in on the features you’re looking for ______# Baths ______# Bedrooms _____Garage 1 Family Room 1 Dining Room 1 Fireplace 1 Study 1 Size 1 Sep-Shower 1 Storage 1 Workshop 1 Gameroom 1 Pool 1 Other
Location! Location! Location! 1 City 1 Suburban 1 Rural Area of City Waterfront
Features Needed In Surrounding Area 1 Schools 1 Church 1 Shopping 1 Park 1 Other School District Preferred
Type of Financing Preferred 1 Conventional 1 Adjustable 1 Other Have you been Pre-Approved for a mortgage?
When would you like to move? Consider your timeline.
Once completed, please provide a copy to your Moreland Properties Buyer’s Representative.
IDENTIFYINGTHE HOMEYOU WANT
YOUR IDEAL HOME
REALTOR®
There’s no place like Austin.
There’s no place like Austin.
There’s no place like Austin.
We get it.
The 1980’s featured a hit song, “The Future’s So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades.” That could easily be the mantra for Austin, Texas in 2012.
With much of the rest of the country’s real estate still in the woes of recession, Austin is on nearly every U.S. Top 10 list of “Best Places to Live.” Forbes recently named Austin #1 in an article on “The Next Big Boom Town in the US.” This story and most other accolades come from the fact that the economic fundamentals in Austin remain quite sound.
OVERVIEW
May 2011 numbers were released showing Austin as the third best job creation market of the top 50 metro areas in the U.S. Even with Austin’s 6.7 % unemployment rate (vs. 9.2% nationally), we also ranked number three for the lowest unemployment in the Top 50. Austin has several factors which provide a strong foundation for job creation and long-term economic strength.
• Highly educated workforce. Not only does Austin and the surrounding area have an amazing 122,000 students enrolled in colleges and universities, but graduates want to stay in the Austin area. The Chamber lists another 300,000 college students within 200 miles of Austin, most of whom also would love to live in Austin when they graduate. In the world of “knowledge workers”, businesses increasingly relocate where they can find a highly educated workforce, or at least companies will create satellite divisions in those markets.
• Population growth. The Perryman Group’s latest forecast indicates that the Austin-Round Rock MSA will gain about 75,400 new wage and salary jobs from 2008 to 2013. New Geography in a May 2011 article titled ‘The Best Cities for Job Growth in 2011’, named Austin #1 of 65 metros reviewed. Recently, Bizjournals published their analysis of county-by-county growth patterns within each state, and used that information to predict metropolitan growth at five-year intervals between 2005 and 2025. During this 20-year span, Austin is projected to climb 13 notches from 38th to become the 25th largest metro area in the U.S.
• Stable home prices. Despite the drop in the number of MLS transactions, home prices remain strong. While most large markets in the U.S. experienced a substantial increase in home prices from 2001 to 2006, and therefore a substantial decline from 2006 to present (some by as much as 50%), Austin’s single-family median home price has remained amazingly stable and has been slowly increasing.
• Austin ranks high as a place to relocate and expand a business. Kiplinger, a D.C.-based publisher of business forecasts and personal finance advice, ranked Austin 8th in its 2009 “Best Places to Live” report. This report emphasized the best cities for work -- focusing on cities that have stable employment rates in key job areas as well as providing new career opportunities. The report placed a premium on places that will lead the country in employment growth when the recovery takes off. Also, Entrepreneur magazine’s August 2010 issue ranked Austin the tenth-best start-up city in America and Forbes ranked Austin number one for economic recovery and in 2011 named Austin the third best “Brain Magnet” city.
• Austin also benefits from the favorable business climate of Texas. No large state compares to Texas when it comes to being business-friendly. Texas was recently named the country’s #1 State for Business by Directorship, a publication that caters to corporate boardroom leaders. Additionally, the U.S. Department of Commerce named Texas the top exporting state in the nation for the seventh year in a row.
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• Fiscal responsibility. The Economist recently ran a series of articles comparing Texas and California, noting among other things the favorable business climate and low tax rates in Texas. Even more critical was the difference in the budgets of the two states. Of course, California is not the only state running out of money and slashing education and other budgets. The National Conference of State Legislatures recently reported that 11 states raised taxes this year and two states relied solely on spending cuts to balance their budgets. Texas was not included in either of these categories. While many large population states were unable to balance their budget this year, Texas remains economically healthy with a balanced budget – an amazing accomplishment in this economic recession.
For these reasons and many more, Austin and Texas overall are in an excellent position to do well as the overall economy begins to recover.
FORBES CALLS AUSTIN AMERICA’S #1 BOOM TOWN (JULY 2011)
To determine the next boom towns in the US, Forbes researched the 52 largest metro areas (those with populations in excess of 1 million) and ranked them based on various data indicating past, present and future vitality.
They started with job growth, not only looking at performance over the past decade but also focusing on growth in the past two years, to account for the possible long term effects of the Great Recession. That accounted for roughly one-third of the score. The other two thirds were made up of a broad range of demographic factors, all weighed equally. These included rates of family formation (percentage growth in children 5-17), growth in education migration, population growth and finally, a broad measurement of attractiveness to immigrants—as places to settle, make money and start businesses.
Here are the top 10 cities identified by Forbes as the next big boom towns in the US.
1. Austin (Hooray!) 6. Washington D.C.2. Raleigh 7. Dallas3. Nashville 8. Charlotte4. San Antonio 9. Phoenix5. Houston 10. Orlando
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2011 NEWS ABOUT AUSTIN
July 6 Forbes calls Austin America’s No. 1 “boom town” ForbesJuly 1 Austin is the No. 1 Hottest Spot to Start a Small Business The Fiscal TimesJune 30 Austin named a top 10 emerging commercial real estate market Real Estate Forum, June 2011June 27 Texas is No. 2 on America’s Best States for Business 2011 list from CNBC CNBC.comJune 21 Austin distinguishes itself by topping Area Development’s “100 Leading Locations” list Area Development, Spring 2011June 10 Lone Star Jobs Surge: The Texas model added 37% of all net U.S. jobs since the
recovery began Wall Street JournalMay 24 Texas adds 732,800 jobs over the last 10 years, no other state tops 100,000 The Business Journals on NumbersMay 24 Austin No. 5 on “Cities on the Edge” list of American cities poised for greatness in
sports, arts, music and culture Spearling’s Best PlacesMay 20 Austin is No. 4 in annual “economic strength” ranking POLICOM Corp.May 18 Austin ranks among nine metropolitan areas with a strong supply of IT talent, low
competition and favorable employment costs. KLG AdvisorsMay 12 NEW YORK TIMES Business Blog Provides Reasoning Behind Why Austin Leads in
Small Business Creation New York Times business blog: You’re the BossMay 3 Chief Executive magazine ranks Texas Best State for Business for 7th consecutive year Chief ExecutiveMay 2 Best Cities for Job Growth 2011: Austin is No. 1 among 65 large metros New GeographyApril 27 Austin has some of the cleanest air in the country: it ranks among the cleanest
metropolitan areas for 24-hour partical pollution American Lung Association, State of the Air 2011April 22 Austin ranks No. 3 on Best Cities for Staying Young list based on health assessment
survey of the 50 largest metros. RealAgeApril 14 Texas offers the No. 2 Best State Tax System for Entrepreneurship & Small Businesses Small Business & Entrepreneurship CouncilApril 14 Austin is in the Top 10 American Cities of the Future 2011/12 fDi Intelligence, April/May 2011April 12 Austin leads the nation in Small Business Vitality rankings The Business Journals On NumbersApril 7 Austin ranks as America’s Fifth Strongest Job Market The Business Journals on NumbersMarch 25 Austin No. 3 Cleantech City in the United States CleanTechies
AUSTIN IN THE NEWS
AUSTIN-AREA HOME SALES OUTPACE PRIOR YEAR FOR SEVENTH STRAIGHT MONTH IN DECEMBER; 2011 ENDS WITH INCREASED SALES VOLUME, STABLE PRICES & STRONG DEMAND
January 19, 2012 – According to the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) report released today by the Austin Board of REALTORS®, single-family home sales in December 2011 outpaced the same month of the prior year for the seventh straight month, and year-end figures show momentum in Austin real estate heading into 2012.
In December 2011, a total of 1,581 single-family homes were sold in Austin, which is 11 percent more than December 2010. During the same time period, the median price for Austin homes was $187,940, which is one percent less than the same month of the prior year.
Leonard Guerrero, 2012 Chairman of the Austin Board of REALTORS®, commented, “December marked the seventh straight month in which home sales volume has outpaced the prior year and the inventory of available homes decreased.”
Austin homes spent an average of 89 days on the market in December 2011, nine days less than the same month of the prior year. The Austin real estate market also featured 12 percent fewer new listings, 19 percent fewer active listings and 12 percent more pending sales than December 2010.
In December 2011, the inventory of Austin-area homes decreased to 4.1 months, which is 1.4 months less than December 2010 and the lowest figure reported since the organization began tracking the statistic in January 2009.
Chairman Guerrero continued, “With stable prices, stronger sales volume and more pending sales this month compared to December 2010, we’re encouraged to see the market showing strong demand leading into January.”
2011 Year-End Totals• 19,220 – Single-family homes sold, seven percent more than 2010.• $193,000 – Median price for single-family homes, unchanged from 2010.• 84 – Average number of days that single-family homes spent on the market, seven days
more than 2010.• 30,668 – New single-family home listings on the market, 12 percent less than 2010.• 8,609 – Active single-family home listings on the market, 15 percent less than 2010.• 21,002 – Pending sales for single-family homes, seven percent more than 2010.• $4,931,910,843 – Total dollar volume of single-family properties sold, nine percent more than 2010.
The following sections describe trends in other sectors of the Austin real estate market.
Townhouses & CondominiumsOver the course of 2011, 1,970 Austin condos were sold, which is one percent more than 2010; the median price was $167,750, or six percent more than 2010; and condos spent an average of 94 days on the market, 10 days longer than 2010.
LeasingIn all of 2011, a total of 15,948 properties were leased in Austin, which is three percent more than 2010, and the median lease price was $1,250, or four percent more than 2010.
The Austin Board of REALTORS® is a non-profit, voluntary organization representing more than 8,500 licensed REALTORS® in Central Texas. Visit AustinHomeSearch.com, a public resource on Austin real estate, for the latest news on the local housing market. For more information, please contact Angela Brutsché at 512-454-7636.
AUSTIN REAL ESTATE
BY THE NUMBERS
CENTRALAUSTIN
NEIGHBORHOODMAP
OVERVIEW OF AUSTIN
A-Town is unlike any place in Texas or maybe any place in the world. Most of Texas is flat, but Austin is on the edge of the Texas Hill Country. This topography creates a pallet of beautiful hills and canyons with spectacular views. Miles of lakes are everywhere. Lady Bird Lake (aka the Colorado River) flows through our downtown area. Just west of there, it connects with Lake Austin which meanders 17 miles further west to connect with Lake Travis, a much larger body of water. Couple beautiful scenery with a young, vibrant, creative work force, great restaurants and nightlife plus Austin’s billing as The Live Music Capital of the World, and you truly have a special town.
Austin’s neighborhoods and the housing are as diverse as its residents. Here is a quick profile of some of our best known neighborhoods.
DOWNTOWN Most downtown residents live in high-rise apartments and condominiums. The majority of
condos are 3-10 years old (e.g. The Nokonah, The Five-Fifty Five, Austin City Lofts, Brazos Lofts) or newer (eg. The 360, The Spring, The Shore). There are however, three very high-end condos under construction (The Austonian, The Four Seasons Residences, and The W Residences). Their high quality finish-out, the services they offer, the higher prices and maintenance fees will set these properties apart from all other condos in town.
TARRYTOWN, CLARKSVILLE, PEMBERTON HEIGHTS Most homes in these neighborhoods are relatively expensive and in high demand due to their
proximity to downtown businesses, restaurants and night life. The price of homes here is driven by the high cost of the land. A tear-down on less than ¼ acre in one of these areas would easily exceed $250,000. These are older neighborhoods, many shaded with canopies of large, mature oaks. Most homes here are on smaller lots. Residents tend to be middle to upper class business and professional people.
TRAVIS HEIGHTS AND BARTON HILLS These are two of Austin’s funkier neighborhoods with an eclectic mix of different home styles,
types of construction and age. One of the hippest of our entertainment districts is SOCO (an acronym for South Congress) in Travis Heights. Residents are a mix of old timers, hip younger people, creative types and others with an affinity for an artistic lifestyle. Most lots are small and prices are high due to buyer demand and the close proximity of the area to downtown.
WESTLAKE HILLS Westlake is a mix of hillside retreats with breathtaking views, streets where homes are tucked
away in the woods where no one can see them, and more conventional looking neighborhoods with cul-de-sacs. This is a diverse, affluent area of Austin, with mostly families, and an exceptional school system. Many homes are on larger lots and are quite private, yet most are within 10-15 minutes of downtown.
WEST AUSTIN, BARTON CREEK, SEVEN OAKS This is a very large, diverse area geographically. Most homes here are newer, having been built
in the last 20 years. Some are customs in typical suburban neighborhoods, others are elegant, gated, Tuscan-style homes surrounding a golf course. Being in the heart of the Hill Country, many homes have views. Lots and homes here are considerably larger in size. Many homes here, due to their larger size and larger lots, are comparable or greater in price than those closer in to town (in Westlake). Exemplary schools are the same as in Westlake. Commute to downtown is 15-30 minutes.
LAKE TRAVIS AND BEE CAVE AREA There is a little bit of everything here. From seedy lake side cabins built 50 years ago to elegant,
new, gated multi-million dollar estates with private boat docks, the Lake Travis area has it all. Golf and boating are the areas two main leisure attractions. The area’s retail infrastructure has developed nicely with the new Hill Country Galleria Shopping Mall in Bee Cave. Living here is more relaxed. Schools are excellent. Commute to downtown is 20-45 minutes.
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a diverse mix of university professors, stu-dents, recent immigrants, politicians, musi-cians, state employees, high-tech workers, blue-collar workers, and white-collar workers.
The entrepreneurial spirit is alive and kicking in Central Texas, particularly in technology and software development. One of our best-known legends is Dell, which was started by Michael Dell in his UT dorm room in 1984 and is now one of the largest technol-ogy companies in the world. TTHERE’S FRESH AIR AND SUNSHINE
and lots of options for staying active. You can fill your soul with music, your belly with amazing food, and your mind with possibili-ties. But it’s your heart that will claim Austin as its home.
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City for Relocating Families to Best City for Singles. We’ve also been recognized as among the most inventive, creative, wired, rockin’, educated, fit, and loved. And weird. Really. “Keep Austin Weird” is a popular saying here. But we mean it in a good way. You’ll have to figure it out for yourself, but you’ll see.
BRAIN POWER
As the center of state government and home to the University of Texas, one of the largest public universities in the country, Austin has no shortage of brain power. Our workforce is highly educated, which means good things for employers and good things for you, since your coworkers and neighbors will be like you—smart. And with UT, St. Edward’s University, Concordia University, Austin Community College, and Huston-Tillotson University all within the city limits, our workforce is firmly positioned on the cutting edge. You’ll find
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metropolitan area in the United States. Aus-tin’s location at the center of the state posi-tions the city to do business with major mar-kets in the United States and Latin America. Austin is less than 200 miles from three of the 10 largest cities in the country—Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio—and 225 miles from the Mexico border.
Some come looking for career opportuni-ties, others for a fresh start in a place where they can thrive personally and creatively. Austin is a great place to find challenging work, and there are plenty of ways to main-tain your work-life balance after hours, too. Your reasons for making Austin your home are your own. Let us know how we can help you get settled.
History
Austin hasn’t always been the bustling city that it is today. This gentle bend in the Colo-rado River had many residents and visitors long before the first cornerstone was laid.
For hundreds of years, nomadic tribes of Tonkawas, Comanches, and Lipan Apach-es camped and hunted along the creeks, including what is now known as Barton
Kiplinger’s Personal Finance rated Austin #1 on its list of Best Cities for the Next Decade, noting in particular the innovation, collabora-tion, and economic vitality (and smart people) that nurture small business here. The maga-zine also noted Portfolio.com’s small-business vitality charts that showed Austin’s employ-ment increasing 16 percent between 2004 and 2009, when employment dropped nationwide.
Diverse economy
Austin has a national and global reputation as one of the centers for the emerging green energy sector. Other sectors, such as wireless, digital media, biomedical, nanotechnology, and automotive chip design, have all seen extraordinary success here, contributing to a diverse and sustaining economy. Tech giants like AMD, Dell, and IBM call Austin home, and Google and Facebook have recently set up shop here as well.
We like our progress, but we believe in protecting what makes our city enviable, too. We have a strong legacy for preserving our environment and are supportive of sustain-able efforts. Austin offers the convenience of big-brand retail, but you’ll find a lot of loyalty to local suppliers and a “buy local” mentality as well.
climate
The weather is generally warm, and it does not freeze often, so the climate of Austin is consid-ered “humid subtropic,” meaning that summers are hot and winters are mild. Cold weather is uncommon in Austin, and the occasional cold spell normally lasts a couple of days. The tem-perature rarely drops below 48 degrees. Only 25 days of the year are reported as having freezing conditions. Spring and fall are usually mild, but warm temperatures define the hot summers in Austin. Although the daytime is hot, summer nights are cooler and pleasant. Relative humid-ity averages 67 percent, due to the proximity of the Gulf of Mexico. The temperature is higher than 80 degrees 90 percent of the time.
The weather makes an active lifestyle easy to maintain. Our numerous hike-and-bike trails, neighborhoods that welcome walkers, runners, and bikers (for casual exercise or organized races), and Lady Bird Lake for rowing all mean there’s always someone else on the move to provide a nudge of inspiration.
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The Austin lifestyle includes fun. Now that means different things to different people, but you’ll likely find what suits you best. Broadway
productions, world-class music of all genres, movie releases, sporting events, the list goes on and on. For the children, there are parks, playgrounds, and lots of special events just for them. You won’t have to travel far to find hunting, fishing, camping, and other outdoor activities, either.
Austin lives up to its reputation as the “Live Music Capital of the World.” You’ll often hear live music at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, which sure beats the piped-in eleva-tor music that fills most airline terminals, right? We have hundreds of live music clubs, and many emerging bands and musicians get their start here. More than 70,000 fans head to Austin each year to revel in the Austin City Limits Music Festival (ACL Fest), held in Zilker Park and featuring about 130 bands from all over the world.
JUst tHe Facts
The 14th-largest city in the United States, Austin has a population of 790,390 (2010 U.S. Census) and is the cultural and economic center of the Austin–Round Rock–San Marcos metropolitan area, with a population of more than 1.7 million making it the 35th-largest
The Driskill Hotel, built in 1886, is a downtown Austin landmark.
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Springs. In the late 1700s, the Spanish set up temporary missions in the area. In the 1830s the first permanent Anglo settlers arrived and called their village Waterloo.
In 1839, tiny Waterloo was chosen to be the capital of the new Republic of Texas. A city was quickly built in the wilderness and was named after Stephen F. Austin, “the Father of Texas.” Judge Edwin Waller, who was later to become the city’s first mayor, surveyed the site and laid out a street plan that has survived largely intact to this day. In October 1839, the entire government of the Republic arrived from Houston in oxcarts. By the next January, the town’s population had increased to 856 people.
The new town plan included a hilltop site for a capitol building looking down toward the Colorado River from the head of a broad Con-gress Avenue. “The Avenue” and Pecan Street (now Sixth Street) have remained Austin’s principal business streets for the 150 years since. After Texas was annexed by the United States in 1845, it took two statewide elections to keep Austin as the capital.
Austin’s great climate can be enjoyed in creative outdoor spaces like the Domain.
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COUNTY 1990 2000 2010 1990-2000 2000-2010Austin MSA 846,227 1,249,763 1,716,000 47.7 37.3Bastrop Co. 38,263 57,733 74,171 50.9 28.5Caldwell Co. 26,392 32,194 38,066 22.0 18.2Hays Co. 65,614 97,589 157,107 48.7 61.0Travis Co. 576,407 812,280 1,024,266 40.9 26.1Williamson Co. 139,551 249,967 422,679 79.1 69.1Texas 16,986,335 20,851,820 25,145,561 22.8 20.6United States 248,709,873 281,421,906 308,745,538 13.2 9.7
SOURCE U.S. Bureau of the Census
Austin is known as much for its cultural life and high-tech innovations as it is for its senators and schoolteachers.
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Downtown Austin residents are passionate about living Downtown. This is why more than 9,500 people love calling Downtown home. Over the past decade, Downtown Austin has blossomed into one of the most sought after residential markets in the region. There is a wide range of residential choices in and around the Downtown area, from single-family homes to more than 3,216 unique residential units you can buy or rent. The Downtown community is made up of a diverse population - from students to empty nesters and more. Below are the existing residential condominium Buildings.
The Milago21 The Nokonah22
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901 W. 9th St. 95 Units/11 Stories
The Shore23 Towers of Town Lake24 Villas on Town Lake25
80 Red River 56 Units/3 Stories
40 IH 35 North183 Units/13 Stories
603 Davis St. 192 Units/22 Stories
Downtown Austin Condos
710 Colorado St. 90 Units/10 Stories
210 Lee Barton104 Units/6 Stories
800 Brazos St. 72 Units/13 Stories
411 Brazos St. 39 Units/3 Stories
1600 Barton Springs Rd.272 Units/5 Stories
Barton Place6 Brazos Lofts7 Brazos Place8 Bridges On The Park9 Brown Building10
360 Nueces St.430 Units/44 Stories
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505 W. 7th St. 57 Units/3 Stories
Posada Del Rey16 Sabine on Fifth 17 Spring Condominiums18 The Austonian19 The Railyard20
300 Bowie St. 246 Units/42 Stories
200 Congress Ave. 178 Units/56 Stories
201 E. 4th St. 112 Units/3 Stories
311 W. 5th St. 60 Units/13 Stories
98 San Jacinto st.148 Units/32 Stories
1801 Lavaca St. 169 Units/15 Stories
Cambridge Towers11 Four Seasons Residences12 Plaza Lofts15Greenwood Towers13 Penthouse Condos14
1212 Guadalupe St.81 Units/12 Stories
1800 Lavaca St.112 Units/8 Stories
Austin City Hall Heritage Title Texas State CapitalW Hotel & Residences26 Westgate Condominiums27
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Downtown Austin residents are passionate about living Downtown. This is why more than 9,500 people love calling Downtown home. Over the past decade, Downtown Austin has blossomed into one of the most sought after residential markets in the region. There is a wide range of residential choices in and around the Downtown area, from single-family homes to more than 3,216 unique residential units you can buy or rent. The Downtown community is made up of a diverse population - from students to empty nesters and more. Below are the existing residential condominium Buildings.
The Milago21 The Nokonah22
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901 W. 9th St. 95 Units/11 Stories
The Shore23 Towers of Town Lake24 Villas on Town Lake25
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40 IH 35 North183 Units/13 Stories
603 Davis St. 192 Units/22 Stories
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210 Lee Barton104 Units/6 Stories
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411 Brazos St. 39 Units/3 Stories
1600 Barton Springs Rd.272 Units/5 Stories
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200 Congress Ave. 178 Units/56 Stories
201 E. 4th St. 112 Units/3 Stories
311 W. 5th St. 60 Units/13 Stories
98 San Jacinto st.148 Units/32 Stories
1801 Lavaca St. 169 Units/15 Stories
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1800 Lavaca St.112 Units/8 Stories
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The scenic Pennybacker Bridge, also known as the “360 Bridge,” over Lake Austin.
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moving tips
Moving out
First,evenbeforetalkingwithamover,decideinadvancewhichgoodswillbeshippedandwhichwillbesoldorgivenaway.
Considerwhetherornotyouwouldlikethemovertopackforyouandwhatadditionalservicesyoumaywant.rememberthatpackingisalwaysaseparatebidfrommoving.
tocheckthereliabilityofthemovingcompanyyouchose,contactthelocalBetterBusinessBu-reau(BBB)toinquireaboutthecompany’scom-plaintrecordandhowcomplaintswereresolved.Askyourfriends,family,andneighborsforrecommendationsandadviceonmovers.
Notifyyourtelephone,electric,gas,andwatercompanies,formeremployers,andcreditcardcompaniesofyournewaddress.
Forwardnecessarymailtoyournewaddress.Discontinueserviceonaspecificdate.
Bethereandgivedirection.letthemoversknowwhatyouwantloadedfirstandlast.
Accompanythedriverduringinventory.Keepacloseeyeontheconditionofyourgoodsastheyareloaded.
takeafinaltourofyourhome.Makesurethatnothingisoverlooked.
signthebillofladingandmakesureyournewaddressandphonenumberarecorrect.
lockall windowsanddoors,andturnoffallelectricalswitches.
Moving in
ifpossible,arriveatyourhomeadayaheadoftime,soyoucanmakesureutilitiesareconnectedandplantheplacementofmajoritemsinyourhome.
Bereadytopaythedriverwithcash,traveler’schecks,certifiedcheck,ormoneyorderpriortoyourgoodsbeingunloaded.
Getacopyofyourinventorysheetfromthefore-man.Double-checkhisnotationsaboutexistingdamagetoyourgoods.
Haveyourinsuranceplanreadilyavailable.Hopefullyyouwillhavenoneedforthistip.
Deviseasystemandbeconsistent.labelboxesaccordingtowheretheyshouldbeplacedinyournewhome.Hangnumberedsignsonthedoorframesofeachroomandwritethesamenumbersontheappropriateboxes(example:“2ndFl./room4”).ifyou’rehandywithapencilandruler,sketchasamplelayoutofyourhouse,numbertheroomsonit,andpostthelayoutonthetruckforreference.
loadtheroomstobeunloaded,fromfirsttolast.Considertheroomfarthestfromtheentranceinyournewhometobeyourstartingpoint.inotherwords,unloadfrombacktofront.savethekitchenuntiltheverylast,though,becauseheavyappliancesaretypicallyloadedontothemovingtruckfirst.
Don’tforgettohaveyourtoolsreadywhenyoustartunloading.Youshouldputyourtoolboxinaftereverythingelsehasbeenloadedontothetruck.
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lobalAustin was founded in 1960 to match international students at The University of Texas with Austin families for fun and fel-
lowship. This initiative received support from the Austin Rotary Club, the Pan Ameri-can Round Table and the Junior League of Austin. GlobalAustin continues its 50-year tradition of services to international visi-tors to Austin and Central Texas through its Family Friendship Program, Tuesday Coffee Mornings for International Spouses and the monthly Citizen Diplomacy Events to which all members of the Greater Austin communi-ty are invited to become ‘Citizen Diplomats’. The guests at these monthly receptions are participants in the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program and other exchanges. Citizen Diplomacy is the concept that in a vibrant democracy the individual has the right, even the responsi-bility, to help shape foreign relations ‘one handshake at a time’. A key aspect of Glo-balAustin’s Citizen Diplomacy initiative is
G home hospitality, whereby families in Austin and Central Texas extend an invitation to in-ternational visitors to join them for a visit in their home.
GlobalAustin is proud of its student scholar-ship program. For over fifteen years, we have been awarding annual scholarships to stu-dents participating in educational exchange at The University of Texas at Austin and Huston-Tillotson University. Our vision is to eventually include all institutions of higher learning in the Central Texas area.
GlobalAustinGlobalAustin has partnered with the May-or’s Office in Austin and the State of Texas to host the International Consular Ball, an event that has evolved into the premier an-nual international event in the city. This year GlobalAustin is honored to add the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce to this partnership, reflecting the contin-ued growth and maturity of Austin as a key participant in international trade and relations. On May 19, 2011, the Austin International Awards: An Evening with the Consular Corps, will be celebrated in Aus-tin’s historic Driskill Hotel. Fifty consuls will be the guests of honor.
As GlobalAustin begins its next 50 years of programs and services to the international community in Central Texas, we anticipate continued growth and diversification.
For more information, vist our website:www.ihcaustin.com
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You can find rugged outdoor sports to sophis-ticated cultural events, high-end shopping to consignment-store bargains, and every variation on housing, employment, and dining that you might imagine. That’s what’s great about Austin. It’s not the same for everyone—you find the part that works for you and make it your own.
Moving is a big step and we’re here to help make it a little easier. As with most things, it helps to have a plan. We’ve put together some tips that might save you a little time. If you don’t find what you need here, give us a call!
PETS IN AUSTIN
Rated #3 on DogFriendly.com’s Top 10 Dog-Friendly Cities in the United States for 2010, Austin is a fun place to be a dog owner. You’ll find dogs and their people on the trails, in outdoor cafés, and in the city’s off-leash dog areas, too.
Dogs and livestock in the City of Austin and Travis County are required by law to be safely restrained on the owners’ property at all times, except when a dog is in a designated leash-free area. Cats are not required to be confined or leashed.
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Austin is a wonderful city to call home. If you’re looking for some bright and talented people, you’re in the right place. But you will find we’re pretty casual and relaxed here, too. Except when it comes to something we care about. We have a lot of passionate and differ-ing opinions on, well, just about anything. We like it that way. We welcome diversity—of opinion, background, politics, and even foot-ball teams. Although that last one is arguable on University of Texas game day.
OFF-LEASH DOG PARKS
Trail at Lady Bird Lake: Auditorium Shores 9200 W. Riverside Drive 78704Turkey Creek at Emma Long 1600 City Park Road 78730Davis White Northeast District Park 5909 Crystalbrook Drive 78724Norwood Estate and Off-Leash Area 1009 Edgecliff Terrace 78704Red Bud Isle 3401 Redbud Trail 78703Onion Creek 7001 Onion Creek Drive 78744Shoal Creek Greenbelt—Central 2631 Shoal Creek Blvd 78705Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park 12138 N. Lamar Blvd 78753West Austin Park 1317 W. 10th Street 78703Zilker Metropolitan Park 2100 Barton Springs Road 78746
Just off Red Bud Isle, Austinites enjoy stand up paddle boarding.
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Whether you drove uninsured in Texas. Companies may charge more if you drove uninsured in Texas for more than 30 days in the 12 months before you applied for insur-ance. If you didn’t, a company cannot other-wise charge you more for liability coverage because of your prior lack of coverage.
ASK ABOUT DISCOUNTS
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Place2Place is a global provider of destination services. We support the global mobility programs of our clients, our hands on services that keep employees productive while they are moving to a new city and keep their families whole. Place2Place offers assistance with Home Search, Area Tour, Settling in to the Community, School Search, Language/Translation Assistance. Our intercultural programs provide the insight and knowledge for companies that are opening an office in another country, have a global team, have transferees that need to work effectively in their new country and management or executives that need specialize coaching.
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discounts the company might offer. The amount will vary by company. Following are some of the auto insurance discounts commonly available in Texas:
Defensive driving courses Driver education courses
for young drivers Students with good grades
A parent or family whose young driver is away at school without a car
Air bags and automatic seat belts Automatic daytime running lights Antilock brakes Two or more cars on a policy Driver age and annual mileage driven Policy renewal with good claims and
driving records Antitheft devices A concurrent homeowners policy.
SOURCE Texas Department of Insurance, www.tdi.state.tx.us
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport was designed to meet Central Texans’ needs well into the 21st century.
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New to Austin and want to feel right at home? First Baptist is a progressive and compassionate Christian community, and we’d love to have you as part of our family. We’re in the heart of downtown, with active members from across the metropolitan area. You are welcome!
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Wednesday5:00 p.m. Children’s Choirs5:30 p.m. Dinner 6:00 p.m. Midweek Moorings Youth Encounter Children’s Missions
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New to Austin and want to feel right at home? First Baptist is a progressive and compassionate Christian community, and we’d love to have you as part of our family. We’re in the heart of downtown, with active members from across the metropolitan area. You are welcome!
Sunday9:30 a.m. Bible Study for all ages11:00 a.m. Worship12:30pm Youth Lunch & Choir
Wednesday5:00 p.m. Children’s Choirs5:30 p.m. Dinner 6:00 p.m. Midweek Moorings Youth Encounter Children’s Missions
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IT IS AN EXCITING TIME TO BE IN DOWNTOWN AUSTIN. While many of the nation’s cities are facing modest to substantial economic downturns, the outlook for Downtown Austin is quite favorable—meaning, simply, Austin is hot. The downtown area continues to enjoy increasing vitality and prosperity with expansion of retail spots, office buildings, and residential condos, more art and entertainment, and more beautiful outdoor spaces.
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Within a mile of the historic intersection of Sixth Street and Congress Avenue, you’ll find a wealth of arts, culture,
and entertainment. Just minutes away, you’ll find a center where government, education, and business come together in one of the most energetic and creative—yet somehow laid-back—cities in the entire countr y.
Now more than ever, longtime Austinites and newcomers alike are taking up residence in the urban heart of the city. Living Downtown offers a front-row seat to the evolution of an amaz-ing city. Treat yourself to the best of what Austin has to offer, while enjoying the eccentricities that will never change.
LIVING DOWNTOWNDowntown Austin residents are passionate about their neighborhood. The community is filled with restaurants, theaters, museums, outdoor venues, one-of-a-kind retailers, and an eclectic mix of en-tertainment—all of which create a vibrant scene
that is uniquely Austin.A wide range of residential choices exists
in and around the downtown area, from single-family homes to more than 5,800 unique resi-dential units available for purchase or rent. The Downtown community has a diverse population, from students to empty nesters and more.
Most Downtown dwellers will tell you that the real benefit of living there is being within walking distance of work, dinner, and entertain-ment. Currently, more than 360,000 people live within 10 miles of the heart of Downtown Austin. Downtown proper is home to almost 9,000 di-verse residents, 90,000 daytime employees, and well over 100,000 evening patrons.
GETTING AROUNDThere are lots of ways to get around Downtown. Capital Metro operates many bus routes in all parts of town and also offers MetroRail, a train which runs from northwest Austin to the heart of Downtown. The city features several bicycle and pedestrian paths that help residents get to
their destinations quickly and safely. Car2Go also offers convenient car sharing around the city, and there is a variety of parking options throughout Downtown.
QUALITY OF LIFEDowntown Austin is an urban oasis and host to many recreational activities and events. In Downtown spots like Republic Square, Brush Square, and Wooldridge Square, visitors can enjoy free wireless Internet, explore the weekly farmers’ market, attend “Movies in the Park” or yoga classes, play giant chess, visit the O. Henry Museum, or simply relax under the shade trees. Lady Bird Lake Hike and Bike Trail, Auditorium Shores, and Zilker Park are all within walking distance of the heart of Downtown and invite patrons to run, play, swim, and have fun with their dogs. With activities ranging from canoe-ing to watching the famous Mexican Freetail bats fly out from under the Congress Avenue Bridge, Downtown serves as a recreational hub for all of Austin.
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SHOPPINGLet the adventure begin! Downtown is home to some of Austin’s most eclectic independent retail businesses. There are more than 300 retailers in the Downtown area and others are joining the neighborhood by leaps and bounds. Whether you are looking to outfit yourself, decorate your home, or give a loved one a unique and thoughtful gift, shopping in and around Downtown at one of our many stores and boutiques can provide you with a fun and rewarding experience.
MUSICAustin doesn’t call itself the “Live Music Capital of the World” just for the fun of it! The district has more than 60 live music venues—a number that grows substantially when South by Southwest rolls into town each spring, when any club with a bit of open floor space becomes a live music venue. The Moody Theater, home of the legendary Austin City Limits Live, recently opened a state-of-the-art 2,700-person venue on Willie Nelson Boulevard—giving music aficionados just one more reason to love the sounds of Downtown Austin.
DININGWhether you’re looking for authentic Southern cooking, Tex-Mex, or international cuisine, Down-town Austin has something to tempt your taste buds. You can dine on a dime or enjoy cuisine fit for a king. Downtown Austin is home to everything from a casual bite to elegant five-star restaurants featuring top-ranked chefs and some of the finest wine lists in the nation.
ARTS AND CULTUREThe Capital of the Lone Star State offers a rich treasure trove of history located right in the Heart of Texas. There are three National Register Historic Districts in Downtown Austin: Congress Avenue, East Sixth Street, and the Bremond District. Downtown Austin’s numerous historic and cultural centers, libraries, and museums are home to some of the world’s most prominent col-lections, including the Gutenberg Bible, Wood-ward and Bernstein’s papers, folk art, and Texas historical documents. Downtown also is home to the Texas State Capitol, more than 20 museums, 22 performance venues, and 50 galleries.
Casual, cosmopolitan, eclectic, five-star, techie, hippie, historic, chic, intellectual, fashion-able, artistic and weird: the adjectives used to describe Downtown Austin are as numerous and diverse as the people who live, work, and visit here. To find more information on where to live, work, shop, or play, visit www.downtownaustin.com.
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Westlake Offi ceBarton Oaks Plaza901 S MoPac, Bldg V, Suite 100Austin, Texas 78746 512.329.3900
Tarrytown Offi ceTh e Carillon2630 Exposition Blvd, Suite 105Austin, Texas 78703512.380.8900
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AAUSTIN MADE FORBES’ LIST OF “BEST Education in the Biggest Cities” when evalu-ated using factors such as the high school graduation rate, the affordability of housing, and the best access to educational resources. As an educated town (82 percent of all residents have graduated from high school, 35 percent have earned a bachelor’s degree, and 11 percent have earned a graduate degree), education at all levels continues to be a priority to Austin. Fortune magazine named Austin as one of the country’s top five intellectual capitals.
The greater Austin area has 29 school districts with 11 top-ranked public schools, according to the 2008 Newsweek study “Top of the Class.” Other educational opportunities include more than 16 charter schools and 69
private schools. While it may take a while to sort through the available options, know that you can find a setting and educational approach for your children here.
PUBLIC SCHOOLSAUSTIN ISD
With approximately 85,000 students on 122 campuses and 12,000 employees in 2010–2011, Austin ISD is not only the largest school district in the region, but one of the largest employers.
Compared to other urban school districts in the nation, Austin ISD students continue to have among the highest math, science, reading, and writing scores, according to the National Assessment of Education Progress.
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Results from the Nation’s Report Card show that the AISD 4th- and 8th-grade students’ scores in science were among the highest in the nation, compared to the 16 other urban districts in the study, and AISD students are number one in the nation in 8th-grade science.
EANES ISD
Eanes ISD serves approximately 7,480 students at nine schools: six elementary schools (grades K–5), two middle schools (grades 6–8), and one high school (grades 9–12). In ratings released in August 2009, all nine Eanes schools and Eanes ISD were named Exemplary by the Texas Edu-cation Agency (TEA). Eanes ISD’s boundaries include parts of Austin as well as the municipali-ties of Rollingwood and West Lake Hills.
Eanes students score well above the state average on the Texas Assessment of Knowl-edge and Skills (TAKS). Also, students’ scores on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and the American College Test (ACT) consistently exceed the state and national averages. Ap-proximately 98 percent of EISD’s graduates have gone on to attend college in recent years.
HAYS CONSOLIDATED ISD
Located in north central Hays County, the Hays Consolidated Independent School Dis-
trict serves more than 221 square miles. The district’s 20 campuses are located throughout the Kyle and Buda communities, drawing nearly 15,000 students. Two four-year high schools, five middle schools (grades 6–8), 13
elementary schools, an alternative high school of choice, and a disciplinary campus comprise the district’s campuses, which have tripled in number since 2000.
Creativity is nourished in Austin; opportunities abound for artistic expression at an early age.
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ADDRESS PHONE GRD STUDENTS WEBSITE American Youthworks 1901 E. Ben White Boulevard 744-1900 9–12 273 www.americanyouthworks.orgAustin Can! Academy 2406 Rosewood Ave. 477-4226 9–12 370 www.americacan.org/academics_austin.aspAustin Discovery School 8509 FM 969 Ste 200 674-0700 K–6 375 www.austindiscoveryschool.orgCedars International Academy 8416 I-35 N. 419-1551 PreK–8 221 cedars-academy.orgEast Austin College Prep Academy 6002 Jain Lane 462-2181 6–8 179 www.swkey.org/schools/academyEden Park Academy 6215 Manchaca Road 383-0613 K–8 232 www.edenparkacademy.comHarmony Science Academy Austin 930 East Rundberg Lane 835-7900 K–8 335 www.hsaaustin.orgHarmony School of Science Austin 11800 Stonehollow Drive 821-1700 K–8 526 www.hsaaustin.orgHarmony Science Academy N. Austin 1421 W. Wells Branch Pkwy. Ste. 200 251-5000 6–12 561 www.hsaaustin.orgHarmony School of Excellence 2100 E. St. Elmo Drive 693-0000 K–12 508 www.hsaaustin.orgKIPP Austin Collegiate 8509 FM 969, Building 676 501-3586 9–11 273 www.kippaustin.org/186/Home.htmlKIPP Austin College Prep 8509 FM 969, Building 627 637-6870 5–8 374 www.kippaustin.org/144About-Us-General-Info.tmKIPP Austin Academy of Arts & Letters 8509 FM 969, Building 619 501-3640 5–6 213 www.kippaustin.org/307/Home.htmlKIPP Austin Comunidad 8509 FM 969, Building 628 501-3911 K 132 www.kippaustin.org/381KAPS-C-en_Home.htmNYOS Charter School 12301 North Lamar Blvd. 583-6967 4–12 440 www.nyos.orgNYOS Magnolia McCullough Campus 1605 Kramer Lane 275-1593 PreK–3 288 www.nyos.orgPremier High School 1701 W. Ben White, #100A 444-8442 9–12 227 austin.premierhighschools.comPremier High School of North Austin 1835-A Kramer Ln. Ste. #600 832-0965 9–12 212 northaustin.premierhighschools.comStar Charter School 14046 Summit Dr. 989-2672 K–12 346 www.starcharterschool.orgTexas Empowerment Academy 3613 Bluestein Dr. 494-1076 6–9 141 texasempowerment.orgTexas Empowerment Academy Elementary 6414 North Hampton Dr. 494-1076 K–5 110 texasempowerment.orgUT Elementary Charter 2200 E. 6th St. 495-9705 PreK–5 259 www.utelementary.org
AUSTIN PRIVATE SCHOOLS
For information on the more than 50 Austin-area private or parochial schools, please contact Austin CEO Foundation Children’s Educational Opportunities online at www.ceoaustin.org.
Ace Academy 3901 Shoal Creek Blvd., 78756 ... 206-4070 www.austingifted.org
All Saints Episcopal School 209 W. 27th St., 78705-5716 ........ 476-3589 www.allsaints-austin.org
Austin Can! Academy 2406 Rosewood Ave., 78702 ....... 477-4226 www.texanscan.org
Austin Christian Academy 1010 W. FM 1626, 78748 (2120 Shiloh Drive, 78745) ............ 292-7848
Austin City Arts Academy 13550 Highway 290 West, 78737 P.O. Box 92737 ................................... 301-0471 www.austincityacademy.org
Austin International School 12001 Oak Knoll Drive, 78759 ........ 331-7806 www.austininternationalschool.org
Austin Islamic School/ Austin Peace Academy 5110 Manor Road, 78723 ................. 926-1737 www.apacademy.org
Austin Jewish Academy 7300 Hart Lane, 78731 ...................735-8350 www.austinjewishacademy.org
Austin Montessori School (Great Northern) 6817 Great Northern Blvd., 78757.....450-1940 www.austinmontessori.org
Austin Montessori School (Gaines Creek) 5677 Oak Blvd., 78735 ....................892-0826 www.austinmontessori.org
Austin Montessori (Sunset Trail) 5006 Sunset Trail, 78745 ...............892-0253 www.austinmontessori.org
Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary 100 E. 27th St., 78705 ................... 404-4800 www.austinseminary.edu
Austin School for Performing and Visual Arts 1110 Guadalupe St. .............................773-3398 www.theaustinschool.org
Austin SDA Junior Academy 301 W. Anderson Lane, 78752 ......459-8976
Austin Seventh Day Adventist Junior Academy 301 W. Anderson Lane, 78752 ......459-8976
Austin Waldorf School 8700 Southview Road, 78737 ...... 288-5942 www.austinwaldorf.org
Bannockburn Elementary School 7100 Brodie Lane, 78745 ..............892-0000 www.bbcfamily.com
Bluebonnet Montessori School of Lakeway 15099 Debba Drive, 78734 ............266-6626 www.bluebonnetmontessori.com
Casa Montessori Child Development 404 B. Atlanta St., 78703 ................ 474-4119 casa-montessori.org/
Child’s Day Kindergarten 2525 Wallingwood Dr., #100, 78746 .............327-3274 www.childsday.com
Child’s Way Creative Learning Center 7212 Oak Meadow Dr., 78736 ...... 288-0802 www.childsway.com/
Children’s School, The 2825 Hancock Dr., #104, 78731 ...... 453-1126
City School 1700 Woodland Ave., 78741 ........... 416-7744 www.cityschooltexas.com
Christ Community Christian School (Sunset Trail) 8210 S. 1st St., 78748 ....................... 282-4263
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LAKE TRAVIS ISD
The Lake Travis Independent School District serves the growing area of Lake Travis, lo-cated approximately 20 miles west of Austin, and has a student enrollment of approximately 7,000 at eight campuses. Lake Travis ISD met the 2010 Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) standard at the district and at each campus. AYP is part of the federal accountability sys-tem created by No Child Left Behind (NCLB).
LEANDER ISD
Leander Independent School District is one of the fastest-growing school districts in the state, educating more than 30,000 students at its 36 campuses in 2009–10. Ninety percent of its campuses were ranked either Recognized or Exemplary in 2008–09. More than 9,000 registered volunteers donate their time, tal-ents, and expertise to Leander ISD students each year.
MANOR ISD
Located just outside the city limits of Austin on U.S. Hwy. 290 East, approximately 12 miles east of the University of Texas campus, Manor is a quickly growing community and currently has a population of almost 3,200 people. A number of MISD students live within the city limits of Austin. Since 2003, the district has experienced an explosion of growth, and the enrollment for 2010–2011 is currently at 7,200 students.
PFLUGERVILLE ISD
Pflugerville Independent School District, founded in 1902, is a fast-growth district lo-cated in Northeast Travis County. The district encompasses approximately 95 square miles and includes all or part of six municipalities: Pflugerville, Austin, Coupland, Hutto, Manor, and Round Rock.
ROUND ROCK ISD
Roughly 45,000 students attend Round Rock ISD’s five high schools, 10 middle schools, 31 elementary schools, and two alternative learn-ing centers. The Round Rock Fine Arts Depart-ment has been recognized by the University of Texas Center for Performance Excellence.
SAN MARCOS CONSOLIDATED ISD
San Marcos Consolidated ISD is in the heart of the Texas Hill Country between San Antonio and Austin, the state capital. The school district covers 210 square miles mainly in Hays County and portions of Guadalupe and Caldwell Coun-ties. Total enrollment is about 7,400.
STEPPING STONE SCHOOL
or more than 30 years, parents have en-trusted Stepping Stone School with their most precious treasures. So much so that many former students now send their own
children (and even grandchildren) to experience that same education and care!
The 18 Austin-area campuses are planning their most exciting spring semester yet, which will in-clude the new chess clubs and Dual Language Im-mersion Labs.
From infant care to preschool to after-school care, the school lives up to its reputation of successful
F early education with its highly recog-nized curriculum and nurturing teach-ers. The proof is in the results of an independent study that found Step-ping Stone School children were more prepared for kindergarten than their peers who attended other programs.
For more information, please visit: www.steppingstoneschool.com.
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EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT OF PERSONS OVER 25
AUSTIN MSA TEXAS UNITED STATESHigh School Graduate or Higher 86.4 79.3 84.6At Least Some College 66.7 53.9 57Bachelor’s Degree or Higher 38.7 25.4 27.5Graduate Degree 13.1 8.3 10.1
SOURCE U.S. Bureau of the Census
PRIVATE AND CHARTER SCHOOLS
While the greater Austin area’s public schools have consistently won U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon awards for academic improvement, the region also contains more than 50 private schools for students of all ages. From private preschools to parochial high schools, the greater Austin area provides a breadth of options for your child’s education. Additionally, Austin is home to a number of charter schools. Meant to foster educational development and off er parents an alternative to public or private schools, charter schools are subject to fewer laws than public schools, and often off er specialized types of education. With a less-standardized curriculum than public schools and without the tuition costs of private schools, the greater Austin area’s charter schools are a great option for a parent of a student looking for a unique education.
HIGHER EDUCATION
While Austin is much more than a college town, the greater Austin area is home to an abundance of higher education institutions both large and small. UT Austin, the hub of the University of Texas network, is a leader in higher education and boasts more than 50,000 enrolled students. Texas State University, located just a short drive down I-35 S. in San Marcos, is home to more than 25,000 students.
The greater Austin area is also home to small-er, private institutions, such as Huston-Tillotson University and Southwestern University, both affi liated with the United Methodist Church, and St. Edward’s University, a Catholic liberal arts col-lege. Austin also has Austin Community College, with eight campuses in the greater Austin area, making the school one of the largest community colleges in the nation. Large or small, public or private, four-year or two-year, the greater Austin area aff ords prospective students an array of options for higher education institutions.
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Downtown Office: Frost Bank Tower401 Congress Ave. • Ste. 1500 Austin, Texas 78701 • 505.5000
HERITAGE TITLE COMPANY OF AUSTIN, INC.
continued
St. Matthew’s Episcopal School
8134 Mesa Drive, 78759
(512) 345-3040
PK-K, 200 students
$2400-$3650
est. 1979
St. Michael’s Catholic Academy
3000 Barton Creek Blvd., 78735
(512) 328-2323
9th-12th, 500 students
$11,900
est. 1984
St. Paul Lutheran School
3407 Red River, 78705
(512) 472-3313
PK-8th, 170 students
$4000-$5200
est. 1893
Strickland Christian School
7415 Manchaca Road, 78745
(512) 447-1447
K-8th, 235 students
$2,875-$3,550
est. 1961
St. Stephen’s Episcopal School
2900 Bunny Run, 78746
(512) 327-1213
6th-12th, 665 students
$17,470-$21,970
est. 1950
St. Theresa’s Catholic School
4311 Small Drive, 78731
(512) 451-7105
PK-8th, 425 students
$5,420-$6,095
est. 1986
Summit Christian Academy
2121 Cypress Creek Road, 78613
(512) 250-1369
PK-12th, 326 students
$5,890-$8,590
est. 2003
The Children’s School
2825 Hancock Drive, 78731
(512) 453-1126
PK-3rd, 340 students
$7,975-$9,350
est. 1979
The Montessori Center
4108 Avenue H, 78751
(512) 451-5081
PK, 61 students
$6000-$6850
est. 1983
Trinity Episcopal School
3901 Bee Cave Road, 78746
(512) 472-9525
K-8th, 447 students
$6000-$6850
est. 1999
Twin Lakes Fellowship
1150 South Bell Blvd., 78613
(512) 258-0080
PK, 16 students
$7260
est. 1980
Westlake Office: Barton Oaks Plaza901 South MoPac • Bldg. V, Ste. 100Austin, Texas 78746 • 329.3900
Tarrytown Office: The Carillon2630 Exposition Blvd • Ste. 105Austin, Texas 78703 • 380.8900
011712
Austin Area Private Schools
www.hertiagetitleofaustin.com
ACE Academy
3901 Shoal Creek Blvd., 78756
(512) 206-4070
PK-12th, 111 students
$5,000-$12,500
est. 2005
All Saints Episcopal
209 W. 27th, 78705
(512) 472-8866
PK-K, 172 students
$3,760-$8,000
est. 1946
Applegate Seventh-Day
4 Applegate Circle, 78665
(512) 388-5016
PK-8th, 30 students
$2,750-$4,000
est. 1986
Austin Jewish Academy
7300 Hart Lane, 78731
(512) 735-8350
K-8th, 140 students
$12,600-$12,900
est. 1997
Austin Montessori School
5006 Sunset Trail, 78745
(512) 892-0253
PK-9th, 325 students
$8,000-$9,800
est. 1967
Austin Junior Academy
301 W. Anderson Lane, 78752
(512) 459-8976
K-8th, 25 students
$3,150-$4,200
est. 1995
Austin Waldorf School
8700 South View Road, 78737
(512) 288-5942
K-12th, 380 students
$8,037-$13,054
est. 1980
Bannockburn Elementary
7100 Brodie Lane, 78745
(512) 892-0000
K4-6th, 140 students
$5,950-$8,700
est. 1981
Brentwood Christian School
11908 N. Lamar Blvd., 78753
(512) 835-5983
K-12th, 764 students
$5,650-$6,050
est. 1963
Casa Montessori Dev Center
404 Atlanta Street, 78703
(512) 474-4119
PK-K, 90 students
$4,500-$8,500
est. 1983
Good Shepherd Episcopal
2206 Exposition Blvd., 78703
(512) 476-4393
PK-K, 160 students
$3,050-$6,050
est. 1945
The Girls’ School of Austin
2007 McCall Road, 78703
(512) 478-7827
K-8th, 76 students
$10,220-$11,485
est. 2003
Hill Country Christian
12124 RR 620 N., 78750
(512) 331-7036
PK-12th, 500 students
$3,320-$9,560
est. 1996
Holy Family Catholic
9400 Neenah Avenue, 78717
(512) 246-4455
PK-8th, 466 students
$4700-$5600
est. 2000
Holy Word Lutheran
10601 Bluff Bend Drive, 78753
(512) 836-4264
K-8th, 60 students
$2907-$4000
est. 1974
Huntington-Surrey High
4001 Speedway, 78751
(512) 478-4743
9th-12th, 80 students
$7,200-$8100
est. 1973
Hyde Park Baptist
3901 Speedway, 78705
(512) 465-8331
K-12th, 1,200 students
$7,500-$11,950
est. 1968
Kirby Hall
306 W. 29th Street, 78705
(512) 474-1770
PK-12th, 170 students
$6,622-$8,300
est. 1976
Legacy Oaks Christian
7915 Manchaca Road, 78745
(512) 326-2286
K4-12th, 120 students
$5500-$5900
est. 1994
Menachem Hebrew Academy
7010 Village Center Drive, 78731
(512) 343-2500
PK-8th, 50 students
$4500-$7500
est. 1996
Our Savior Lutheran
1513 Yager Lane, 78753
(512) 836-9600
PK-5th, 130 students
$3,563-$4,500
est. 1972
Paragon Prep & Primary
2001 West Koening Lane, 78756
(512) 459-5040
3rd-8th, 135 students
$11,250
est. 1997
Parkside Community School
1701 Toomey Road, 78704
(512) 472-2559
PK-6th, 140 students
$7,300-$7,900
est. 1991
Peace Elementary School
5110 Manor Road, 78723
(512) 926-1737
PK-10th, 155 students
$4500-$5000
est. 1997
Redeemer Lutheran School
1500 W. Anderson Lane, 78757
(512) 451-6478
PK-8th, 500 students
$4400-$4600
est. 1955
Regents School of Austin
3230 Travis Country Circle, 78735
(512) 899-8095
K-12th, 900 students
$6600-$10,282
est. 1992
Round Rock Christian Academy
301 North Lake Creek Drive,
Round Rock, 78681
(512) 255-4491
PK-12th, 525 students
$1900-$5900, est. 1976
Sri Atmananda Memorial
4100 Red River, 78751
(512) 451-7044
K-12th, 50 students
$8160
est. 1995
St. Andrew’s Episcopal
1112 W 31st, 78705
(512) 299-9800
1st-12th, 838 students
$15,450-$20,250
est. 1952
St. Austin’s Catholic School
1911 San Antonio Street, 78705
(512) 477-3751
K-8th, 200 students
$5,800-$7,000
est. 1927
St. Francis School
300 Huntland Drive, 78752
(512) 454-0848
PK-8th, 370 students
$6,324-$8,620
est. 1985
St. Gabriel’s Catholic School
2500 Wimberly Lane, 78735
(512) 327-7755
PK-8th, 415 students
$6550-$12,500
est. 1999
St. Ignatius Martyr
120 W. Oltorf, 78704
(512) 442-8547
PK-8th, 266 students
$4042-$5850
est. 1940
St. Louis Catholic School
2114 St. Joseph Blvd., 78757
(512) 454-0384
PK-8th, 374 students
$4850-$11,565
est. 1956
St. Martin’s Lutheran School
606 W. 15th, 78701
(512) 476-4037
PK-K, 150 students
$8160-$9720
est. 1962
St. Mary’s Cathedral School
910 San Jacinto Blvd., 78701
(512) 476-1480
PK-8th, 220 students,
$3800-$4850
est. 1866
Austin Area Private Schools
Downtown Office: Frost Bank Tower401 Congress Ave. • Ste. 1500 Austin, Texas 78701 • 505.5000
HERITAGE TITLE COMPANY OF AUSTIN, INC.
continued
St. Matthew’s Episcopal School
8134 Mesa Drive, 78759
(512) 345-3040
PK-K, 200 students
$2400-$3650
est. 1979
St. Michael’s Catholic Academy
3000 Barton Creek Blvd., 78735
(512) 328-2323
9th-12th, 500 students
$11,900
est. 1984
St. Paul Lutheran School
3407 Red River, 78705
(512) 472-3313
PK-8th, 170 students
$4000-$5200
est. 1893
Strickland Christian School
7415 Manchaca Road, 78745
(512) 447-1447
K-8th, 235 students
$2,875-$3,550
est. 1961
St. Stephen’s Episcopal School
2900 Bunny Run, 78746
(512) 327-1213
6th-12th, 665 students
$17,470-$21,970
est. 1950
St. Theresa’s Catholic School
4311 Small Drive, 78731
(512) 451-7105
PK-8th, 425 students
$5,420-$6,095
est. 1986
Summit Christian Academy
2121 Cypress Creek Road, 78613
(512) 250-1369
PK-12th, 326 students
$5,890-$8,590
est. 2003
The Children’s School
2825 Hancock Drive, 78731
(512) 453-1126
PK-3rd, 340 students
$7,975-$9,350
est. 1979
The Montessori Center
4108 Avenue H, 78751
(512) 451-5081
PK, 61 students
$6000-$6850
est. 1983
Trinity Episcopal School
3901 Bee Cave Road, 78746
(512) 472-9525
K-8th, 447 students
$6000-$6850
est. 1999
Twin Lakes Fellowship
1150 South Bell Blvd., 78613
(512) 258-0080
PK, 16 students
$7260
est. 1980
Westlake Office: Barton Oaks Plaza901 South MoPac • Bldg. V, Ste. 100Austin, Texas 78746 • 329.3900
Tarrytown Office: The Carillon2630 Exposition Blvd • Ste. 105Austin, Texas 78703 • 380.8900
011712
Austin Area Private Schools
www.hertiagetitleofaustin.com
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THE CAPITAL METRORAIL RED LINE
Capital MetroRail Red Line
DOWNTOWN AUSTIN TO LEANDER
Capital Metro has built a combination of glass and steel canopies at different stations.
Plush seating, luggage racks
and seatback tables, and free Wi-Fi
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IN THIS SECTION
OUTDOOR LIVING
SPORTS TEAMS
ACTIVITIES
PERFORMING ARTS
MUSIC
FILM
MUSEUMS
THE AUSTINLIFESTYLE
Life in Austin is relaxed, active, cultured, edgy, and friendly.
The only downside is that it spoils you for living anywhere but here.
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Austin has long served as a Mecca for painters, printmakers, writers, jewelry makers, musicians, potters, muralists and devotees of nearly every other artistic expression.
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MMORE THAN 193 MILES OF WELL- surfaced scenic paths follow natural green-belts into all areas of the city. The Veloway is a 3.1-mile paved, looped track that is open to the public for bicycle and rollerblade traffic only. Play basketball on a city court, or work out at one of the many gyms in town. Whatever kind of athlete you are, Austin is the place to be.
Donated to the city in 1917, Zilker Park is a 350-acre recreational park located in the heart of South Austin. Bustling nearly every day of the week, Zilker offers attractions that include Barton Springs pool, the famous 1,000-foot-long spring-fed pool with a year-round water temperature of 68 degrees. Also popular are the Zilker Zephyr mini-train ride, Umlauf Sculpture Garden, Zilker Theatre, soccer and volleyball fields, and the Nature Center and Botanical Gardens. Events held in the park range from the ever popular Austin City Limits Music Festival in early fall to the Zilker Park Kite Festival, held annually for more than 80 years, in the early spring.
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The Austin hike-and-bike trail on Lady Bird Lake is one of the true staples in many Austi-nites’ fit lifestyle. The trail is 10.3 miles, but the most popular route is the 3-mile round-trip. Lady Bird Lake is partly encircled by the hike-and-bike trail and is a popular spot for paddle boarding, kayaking, and rowing.
Lake Austin, connected to Lady Bird Lake, is the “in-town” place for boating and wakeboard-ing, while Lake Travis, the largest lake in the region, covering more than 18,600 acres, is a prime spot for water skiing, sailing, fishing, and swimming. Don’t miss the sunset on Lake Tra-vis, especially from one of the Oasis’s five-story restaurant balconies that majestically overlook the lake.
Barton Creek Greenbelt, 7.9 miles long and 809 acres, is a very popular area. With sheer cliff walls, lush vegetation, and popular swimming areas, the Barton Creek greenbelt beckons year-round. Also within the city limits in southeast Austin is the 640-acre McKinney Falls State Park.
Mount Bonnell is generally considered the highest point in Austin at 775 feet, and can be accessed by climbing 100 stone steps or tak-ing an easier grade to the top. Mayfield Park and Preserve, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Wild Basin Preserve, and Bull Creek are all in-town venues that make it easy to enjoy the outdoors on Austin’s many beautiful days.
The sizeable Central Texas rock-climbing community views Reimers Ranch as a destina-tion with world-class rock climbing. The active local mountain biking community also enjoys Reimers Ranch’s 18-miles plus of trails through the classic Central Texas landscape.
About 30 miles southwest of Austin, Hamilton Pool Nature Preserve is a historic swimming hole that spills out over limestone outcroppings to create a 50-foot waterfall as it plunges into the head of a steep box canyon. The waterfall never completely dries up, but in dry times it does slow to a trickle. Other day trips might include Krause Springs, Blue Hole in Wimberley, Buescher Park, Bastrop State Park, or Fredericksburg’s spectacu-lar Enchanted Rock.
SPORTS TEAMS
Sports spectators, grab your binoculars!There’s nothing like the roar of the crowd, the electric pulse of a packed stadium, and that sat-isfied feeling when you leave the arena hoarse from pulling hard for your team.
Home to seven area colleges and universities, including the Big 12 Conference University of Texas, the greater Austin area has no shortage of opportunities to take in college sporting events. Tailgating at UT football games might even be considered a spectator sport, too, what with all the cooking, costuming, and tall tales.
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The Austin Toros NBA D-League basketball team, AHL ice hockey team Texas Stars, and AAA baseball team Round Rock Express all serve up top-notch sports entertainment, for sure. Pack up the family and head out for an evening of great fun.
Austin is proud to serve as the host city of the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix™ for the years 2012 through 2021. Drivers and fans will have the opportunity to enjoy views of the scenic Hill Country at this brand-new, state-of-the-art facility that will hold 120,000 fans.
ACTIVITIES
Staying active comes easy in Austin.Whether you’re training for a marathon or want a low-key volleyball game that gives you and your coworkers an excuse to drink beer, you can keep moving seven days a week.
RunTex is a running community hub, and also a great place to buy running shoes and other gear. Looking for a fun run with the kids? RunTex is your resource, as it also is for a grow-ing number of well-organized races throughout the year, some of which draw participants from around the world. The Cap 10K, Turkey Trot, and Schlotzsky’s Bun Run are just a few of Austin’s favorites.
The City of Austin is designated a Bicycle Friendly Community, and while you’ll find many who bike to work, for most of us it’s for
OUTDOOR MUSIC
Just because you now live in the Live Music Capital of the World, you don’t have to break the bank to catch some great musical acts. Austin boasts some of the biggest and most popular outdoor music events in the United States.
• KGSR’s Blues on the Green, now entering its 20th season, takes place every other Wednesday from June 9 through August 18 at Zilker Park, for a total of six completely free outdoor concerts.
• You can broaden your horizons every Sunday night from June 5 through August 28 at the Hartman Foun-dation Concerts in the Park, taking place at the Long Center City Terrace. Concertgoers can hear a variety of
ensemble genres, from jazz and light classical to pops selections and film scores.
• Hill’s Café, an Austin institution since 1947, showcases diverse acts most Friday and Saturday nights, and hosts an open-mic night most Tuesdays. Grab a bite inside and head outside for a fun-filled evening of music and dancing!
• Shady Grove, with its Unplugged at the Grove entering its 18th season, presents a wide array of Austin’s most talented musicians every Thursday night from mid-April to September on a tree-shaded patio under the stars.
No matter what you are in the mood to hear, one of Austin’s free outdoor music festivals will provide entertainment for the entire family.
fun or competition. Ride for the Roses Week-end is a long-standing tradition, as are other bicycle races and events coordinated by Lance Armstrong’s LIVESTRONG.
The Austin Sports and Social Club orga-nizes fun and competitive team sports, with a Happy Hour following every game. Locals and newcomers alike enjoy a fun combina-tion of sports and socializing. Aussie’s Grill and Beach Bar hosts coed volleyball leagues Sunday through Friday nine months out of the year.
With nearly 50 area golf courses and amiable weather most any day of the year, Austin is any golfer’s fantasy. If miniature golf is more your style, head over to Peter Pan just south of downtown.
And for an entirely different experience, try your hand at disk golf at either Zilker or Pease Park.
Austin’s yoga community continues to grow, with studios featuring many different yoga prac-tices, so you’re sure to find the right place with a little searching. Lululemon and some others offer free classes on Saturday mornings.
Longhorn football is a way of life for many Austinites.
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GOLF COURSE LISTINGS
NAME OF COURSE NUMBER ADDRESS CITY ZIP WEBSITE Austin Country Club 512-328-0030 4408 Long Champ Dr. Austin 78746 austincountryclub.comAvery Ranch Golf Club 512-248-2442 10500 Avery Club Dr. Austin 78717 averyranchgolf.comBalcones Country Club 512-258-2775 8600 Balcones Club Dr. Austin 78750 balconescountryclub.comBarton Creek Resort & Spa 512-329-4653 8212 Barton Club Dr. Austin 78735 bartoncreek.comBluebonnet Hill Golf Course 512-272-4228 9100 Decker Lane Austin 78724 bluebonnethillgolf.comButler Pitch and Putt 512-477-4430 201 Lee Barton Dr. Austin 78704 butlerparkpitchandputt.com Falconhead Golf Club 512-402-1558 15201 Falconhead Blvd. Austin 78738 falconheadaustin.comGreat Hills Country Club 512-345-0505 5914 Lost Horizon Dr. Austin 78759 greathillscc.orgGrey Rock Golf Club 512-288-4297 7401 Hwy. 45 Austin 78739 greyrockgolfclub.comHancock Golf Course 512-453-0276 811 E. 41st St. Austin 78751 ci.austin.tx.us/parks/hancockgc.htmHills Country Club, Flintrock Falls Course 512-263-6090 401 Jack Nicklaus Dr. Austin 78738 thehillscc.comJimmy Clay/Roy Kizer Golf Complex 512-444-0999 5400 Jimmy Clay Dr. Austin 78744 ci.austin.tx.us/parks/jimmyclay.htmLakeway Golf Club, Live Oak Course 512-261-7173 510 Lakeway Dr. Austin 78734 thehillscc.comLions Municipal Golf Course 512-477-6963 2901 Enfield Rd. Austin 78703 ci.austin.tx.us/parks/lions.htmLost Creek Country Club 512-892-2032 2612 Lost Creek Blvd. Austin 78746 lostcreekclub.comMorris Williams Golf Course 512-926-1298 4305 Manor Rd. Austin 78723 ci.austin.tx.us/parks/morriswilliams.htmOnion Creek Club, Original Course 512-282-2162 2510 Onion Creek Pkwy Austin 78747 onioncreekclub.comRiver Place Country Club 512-346-6784 4207 River Place Blvd. Austin 78730 riverplaceclub.comRiverside Golf Course 512-386-7077 1020 Grove Blvd. Austin 78741 riverside-gc.comUniversity of Texas Golf Club 512-266-6464 2200 University Club Dr. Austin 78732 utgolfclub.comWolfdancer Golf Club 512-308-9653 575 Hyatt Lost Pines Rd. Austin 78612 wolfdancergolfclub.com Lost Pines Golf Club 512-321-2327 Bastrop State Park, Park Rd. 1A Bastrop 78602 lostpinesgolfclub.comPine Forest Golf Club 512-321-1181 636 Riverside Dr. Bastrop 78602 pineforestgolfclub.comTwin Creeks Country Club 512-331-5900 3201 Twin Creeks Club Dr. Cedar Park 78613 twincreekscountryclub.comBerry Creek Country Club 512-930-5698 30500 Berry Creek Dr. Georgetown 78628 berrycreekcc.comCimarron Hills Golf and Country Club 512-763-8700 200 Cimarron Hills Trail West Georgetown 78628 cimarronhills.comGeorgetown Country Club 512-930-4577 1500 Country Club Rd. Georgetown 78628 georgetowncountryclub.netKurth-Landrum Golf Course 512-863-1333 Southwestern Blvd. Georgetown 78626The Golf Club Star Ranch 512-252-4653 2500 FM 685 Hutto 78634 starranchgolf.comPlum Creek Golf Course 512-262-5555 750 Kohler’s Crossing Kyle 78640 plumcreekgolf.comHighland Lakes Golf Course 512-328-6529 20552 Highland Lake Dr. Lago Vista 78645 lagovistagc.comLago Vista Golf Club 512-267-1170 4616 Rimrock Dr. Lago Vista 78645 lagovistagc.comCrystal Falls Golf Club 512-259-5855 3400 Crystal Falls Pkwy Leander 78641 crystalfallsgolf.comPoint Venture Golf Club 512-267-2768 422 S. Venture Blvd. Leander 78645 pointventuregolf.comShadowGlen Golf Club 512-278-1304 12801 Lexington St. Manor 78653 shadowglengolf.comHidden Falls Country Club 830-693-3300 220 Meadowlakes Dr. Marble Falls 78654 hiddenfallsgolf.comBlackhawk Golf Club 512-251-9000 2714 Kelly Lane Pflugerville 78660 blackhawkgolf.comForest Creek Golf Club 512-388-2874 99 Twin Ridge Pkwy Round Rock 78664 forestcreek.comTeravista Golf Club 512-651-9850 4333 Teravista Club Dr. Round Rock 78665 teravistagolf.comQuail Creek Golf Club 512-353-1665 2701 Airport Hwy. 21 San Marcos 78666 quailcreek-cc.comTexas State Golf Course 512-245-7593 1351 Post Rd. San Marcos 78666 campusrecreation.txstate.edu/programs/golf.htmlCowan Creek Golf Club 512-864-1111 1433 Cool Springs Way Sun City 78633 sctxca.orgLegacy Hills Golf Club 512-864-1222 301 Del Webb Blvd. Sun City 78633 golfsctx.comWhite Wing Golf Club 512-864-1244 150 Dove Hollow Trail Sun City 78633 sctxca.orgMustang Creek Golf Course 512-365-1332 1100 Beech St. Taylor 76574 mustangcreektaylor.com
The Fazio Canyons course at Barton Creek Resort & Spa is a golfer’s paradise.
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Auditorium Shores at Town Lake Metropolitan Park 920 W. Riverside Dr. 57.3 acres
Balcones District Park 12017 Amherst Dr. 51.2 acres
Bartholomew District Park 5201 Berkman Dr. 49.73 acres
Barton Creek Greenbelt 3755-B Capital of Texas Hwy 840.37 acres
Barton Creek Wilderness Park 3918 S. Mopac Expy Svrd SB 1097.04 acres
Bauerle Ranch Park 2715 Lynnbrook Dr. 319.37 acres
Beverly S. Sheffield Northwest District Park 7000 Ardath St. 31.52 acres
Big Walnut Creek Nature Preserve 9221 E. US HWY 290 49.75 acres
Black Capped Vireo Management Area 1107 N. Capital of Texas HWY 210.23 acres
Blowing Sink Research Management Area 3705 Deer Lane 164.62 acres
Blunn Creek Nature Preserve 1200 St. Edward’s Dr. 38.81 acres
Boggy Creek Greenbelt 1114 Nile St. 48.83 acres
Brushy Creek Greenbelt 16533 Along Creek Cove 56.78 acres
Bull Creek District Park - Lower 7806 N. Capital of Texas HWY 104.95 acres
Bull Creek District Park 6701 Lakewood Dr. 48.1 acres
Bull Creek District Park - Upper 6958 Spicewood Springs Rd. 173.8 acres
Butler Park at Town Lake Metropolitan Park 1000 Barton Springs Rd. 21.39 acres
Butler Shores at Town Lake Metropolitan Park 200 S. Lamar Blvd. 29.33 acres
Circle C Ranch Metropolitan Park on Slaughter Creek 6301 W. Slaughter Lane 572.96 acres
Colony District Park 7400 Loyola Lane 91.78 acres
Colorado River Wildlife Sanctuary 5827 Levander Loop 42.51 acres
Colorado/ Walnut Greenbelt 8001 Delwau Lane 36.09 acres
Commons Ford Ranch Metropolitan Park 614 Commons Ford Rd. 211.75 acres
Decker Tallgrass Prairie Preserve 8001 Decker Lane 339.22 acres
Deer Park at Maple Run Preserve 4929 Davis Lane 24.28 acres
Dick Nichols District Park 8011 Beckett Rd. 135.16 acres
Dittmar District Park 1009 W. Dittmar Rd. 33.21 acres
Dove Springs District Park 5801 Ainez Dr. 72.9 acres
East Boggy Creek Greenbelt 5609 Stuart Circle 75.03 acres
Edward Rendon Sr. Park at Festival Beach in Town Lake Metropolitan Park 2101 Jesse E. Segovia St. 76.32 acres
Emma Long Metropolitan Park 1600 City Park Rd. 1,109.27 acres
Franklin Tract 9601 Block of Old Lampasas Trail 149.32 acres
Gaines Creek Greenbelt 4800 S. Mopac Expy 118.13 acres
Garrison District Park 6001 Manchaca Rd. 39.29 acres
Givens District Park 3811 E. 12th St. 41.43 acres
Goat Cave Karst Nature Preserve 3900 Deer Lane 8.54 acres
Gustavo "Gus" Garcia District Park 1101 E. Rundberg Lane 47.72 acres
Hancock Golf Course and Recreation Center 811 E. 41st St. 50.47 acres
Hielscher Tract Greenbelt 6801 La Crosse Ave. 66.53 acres
Indiangrass Wildlife Sanctuary 10203 Lindell Lane 281.06 acres
Jimmy Clay Golf Course 5400 Jimmy Clay Dr. 203.8 acres
John Trevino Jr. at Morrison Ranch Metropolitan Park 9501 FM 969 320.1 acres
Lamar Beach in Town Lake Metropolitan Park 1200 W. Cesar Chavez St. 63.65 acres
Latta Branch Greenbelt 7910 Beckett Rd. 125.72 acres
Lions Municipal Golf Course 2901 Enfield Rd. 142.71 acres
Little Walnut Creek Greenbelt 5100 E. 51st St. 206.78 acres
Mabel Davis District Park 3427 Parker Lane 53.97 acres
Mary Moore Searight Metropolitan Park 907 Slaughter Lane 344.2 acres
Mayfield Nature Preserve 3801 W. 35th St. 20.54 acres
North Cat Mountain Greenbelt 6704 Cat Creek Trail 30.72 acres
Onion Creek Greenbelt 7004 Onion Creek Dr. 175.74 acres
Onion Creek Metropolitan Park 8652 Nuckols Crossing Rd. 390.41 acres
Onion Creek Soccer Complex 5600 E. William Cannon St. 114.61 acres
Onion Creek Wildlife Sanctuary Nature Preserve 4435 E. SH 71 173.1 acres
Pease District Park 1100 Kingsbury St. 42.81 acres
Roy G. Guerrero Colorado River Metropolitan Park 400 Grove Blvd. 399.55 acres
Roy Kizer Golf Course 5400 Jimmy Clay Dr. 265.17 acres
Shoal Creek Greenbelt 2600 Lamar Blvd. 79.55 acres
Slaughter Creek at Twin Oaks Greenbelt 10520 1/2 S. 1st St. 37.49 acres
Southpark Meadows Greenbelt 10003 S. 1st St. 40.25 acres
Springbrook 1800 Picadilly Rd. 53.58 acres
St. Edward’s Greenbelt 7301 Spicewood Springs Rd. 79.28 acres
Steck Valley Greenbelt 8403 Adirondack Trail 38.36 acres
Stephenson Nature Preserve and Outdoor Education Center 7501 Longview Rd. 147.07 acres
Stillhouse Hollow Nature Preserve 7810 Sterling Dr. 20.33 acres
Waller Beach at Town Lake Metropolitan Park 30 East Ave. 28.61 acres
Walnut Creek Greenbelt 2611 Park Bend Dr. 977.61 acres
Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park 12138 N. Lamar Blvd. 290.52 acres
Walnut Creek Sports Complex 7800 Johnny Morris Rd. 212.1 acres
Walter E. Long Metropolitan Park 6620 Blue Bluff Rd. 1,865.78 acres
Williamson Creek Central Greenbelt 5120 S. 1st St. 81.21 acres
Williamson Creek East Greenbelt 4618 E. William Cannon Dr. 95.25 acres
Williamson Creek West Greenbelt 6310 Brush Country Rd. 76.26 acres
Yett Creek Neighborhood Park 12538 Riata Vista Circle 40.52 acres
Zilker Nature Preserve 301 Nature Center Dr. 77.39 acres
Zilker Metropolitan Park 2100 Barton Springs Rd. 304.76 acres
AUSTIN-AREA PARKS
The Austin Parks and Recreation Department oversees approximately 16,000 acres of land containing 251 parks, 15 preserves (sanctuaries for native plants, native animals and unique natural features), and 40 greenbelts (parkland on creeks and canyons). In general, all parks are open for public use each day from 5 am to 10 pm unless otherwise posted.Below is a partial list of green spaces in the Austin area. For a complete list, visit www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks/explore.
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Longtime residents, new citizens and visitors alike may enjoy our beautiful city through its trails. If you like to walk, run, or bike, you are in the best possible place to participate in these activities.
The City of Austin has developed one of the
more than 193 miles of well-surfaced scenic paths follow natural greenbelts into all areas of the city, making an excellent trail accessible to all.
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A host of joggers are regulars on the Lady Bird Lake Trail because of its visual beauty. Some prefer paths that follow picturesque creeks; others seek the serenity of primitive trails in undeveloped areas. Because sunny skies and mild climate make it possible to jog year-round in Austin, citizens have ample occasion to experience the diverse trail system.
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GUIDE TO AUSTIN STREETS
With the exception of Congress Avenue, streets running north and south through downtown mirror the order in which rivers flow throughout the state. From east to west, the streets are: Sabine, Red River, Neches, Trinity, San Jacinto, Brazos, Colorado, Lavaca, Guadalupe, San Antonio, Nueces and Rio Grande.
Street Name Also Known As
U.S. 183 Bell Boulevard, Research Boulevard, Anderson Lane, Ed Bluestein Boulevard
Loop 1 MoPac Boulevard (north end becomes FM 1325)
East and West First Street Cesar Chavez Street
Enfield Road 15th Street
Windsor Road 24th Street
Dean Keeton Street 26th Street
19th Street Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Boulevard
FM 1325 Louis Henna Boulevard, Burnet Road, MoPac Boulevard
Loop 360 Capital of Texas Highway
RM 620 Marshall Ford Road
RM 2222 Bull Creek Road, Northland Drive, Koenig Lane, U.S. 290
RM 2244 Bee Cave Road
Texas 71 Ben White Boulevard, U.S. 290
Loop 111 Airport Boulevard
The Drag the part of Guadalupe that borders the University of Texas
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Frost Bank Tower401 Congress Avenue, Suite 1500
Austin, Texas 78701512.505.5000
Westlake Offi ceBarton Oaks Plaza
901 South MoPac Expwy, Building V, Suite 100Austin, Texas 78746
512.329.3900
Tarrytown Offi ceTh e Carillon
2630 Exposition Blvd, Suite 105Austin, Texas 78703
512.380.8900
Guide to Useful Austin Area Phone Numbers
AustinElectric/Water/Garbage: City of Austin........................494-9400Gas: Texas Gas Service..........................................800-700-2443 Atlas Energy..................................................800-460-3030Telephone: AT&T................................................888-294-8433Cable TV: Time Warner Cable.....................................485-6000 Grande Communications............................220-4600 AT&T /Dish Network.........................888-294-8433Satellite TV: Direct TV.........................................866-541-7751
GeorgetownElectric: Georgetown Utility Systems...........................930-3640 Pedernales Electric Cooperative.............888-554-4732Water/Waste: Georgetown Utility Systems...................930-3640Gas: Atlas Energy..................................................800-460-3030Telephone: Verizon...............................................888-359-8994Cable TV: SuddenLink Communications.............888-822-5151Satellite TV: Direct TV.........................................866-541-7751Garbage: Texas Disposal...............................................930-1715
LakewayElectric: Austin Energy.................................................322-9500 PEC Electric...................................................331-8883Gas: Texas Gas Service..........................................800-700-2443Cable/Telephone/Satellite: AT&T.........................888-294-8433 Comcast...................................................866-915-9154 Direct TV................................................888-777-2454 Dish Network..........................................888-232-8689 Time Warner Cable.........................................485-5555
Municipal Utility Districts (MUDS) (Your Water/Waste is serviced by the City or a MUD)Williamson CountyAnderson Mill MUD...................................................258-4104Brushy Creek MUD....................................................255-7871Chisolm Trail MUD.............................................254-793-3103Water District # 17......................................................266-1111
Travis CountyHurst Creek MUD......................................................261-6281Lakeway MUD............................................................261-6222Lost Creek MUD........................................................327-6243Travis County MUD No. 10.......................................402-1990Point Venture II MUD................................................267-1641
Water Utility Management CompaniesSouthwest Water Company..........................................335-7580Lower Colorado River Authority..................................473-3200Manville Water Supply Corporation.....................888-856-2488Aqua Texas...................................................................263-2707Texas Utility Management Service................................280-6622Severn Trent Environmental Services............................249-0498City of Austin...............................................................494-9400
Round RockElectric: TXU Energy............................................877-460-4263Water: City of Round Rock.........................................218-5460Garbage: Allied Waste..................................................247-5647 City of Round Rock.....................................218-5460Gas: TXU Gas......................................................800-818-6132Telephone: AT&T................................................866-602-4412Cable TV: Time Warner Cable.....................................485-6000 SuddenLink Communications....................930-3085Satellite TV: Direct TV.........................................866-541-7751
Southwest Austin/Hays CountyElectric: City of Austin.................................................494-9400 Pedernales Electric Cooperative..............888-554-4732Water/Waste: City of Austin.........................................494-9400(see MUD section)Gas: Texas Gas Service..........................................800-700-2443Garbage: Allied Waste..................................................247-5647 City of Austin...............................................494-9400 IESI..............................................................282-3508 Texas Disposal...............................................930-1715Telephone: AT&T................................................866-602-4412Cable TV: Time Warner Cable..............................800-418-8848Satellite TV: Direct TV.........................................866-541-7751
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