The Long Center for the Performing Arts is a 2,300-seat theater built partly with materials reused from the old Lester E. Palmer Auditorium. [56] In the early 20th century, the Texas Oil Boom took hold, creating tremendous economic opportunities in Southeast Texas and North Texas. According to the 2020 United States census,[116] the racial composition of Austin was 72.6% White (48.3% non-Hispanic whites), 33.9% Hispanic or Latino, 7.8% African American, 7.6% Asian, 0.7% American Indian, 0.1% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, and 3.4% two or more races. The Monitor is backed by the nonprofit Capital of Texas Media Foundation. [103] Former City Manager Jesus Garcia was named Interim City Manager[104]. [178] Public art and performances in the parks and on bridges are popular. Approximately half of the city by area is served by the Austin Independent School District. Austin is also emerging as a hub for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies; the city is home to about 85 of them. The eight homicides reported this July brought the number of violent killings in 2022 so far to 43, already surpassing the totals in 2017 (25), 2018 (32) and 2019 (38). [26] With regard to education, Austin is the home of the University of Texas at Austin, which is one of the largest universities in the U.S., with over 50,000 students. Austin is also the hometown of several cycling groups and the disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong. [312] Despite Austin's explosive growth, it is only a medium-sized market (currently 38th) because the suburban and rural areas are not much larger than the city proper. The same year, Tillotson Collegiate and Normal Institute (now part of HustonTillotson University) opened its doors. Starting in March,[192][193] up to 1.5million bats take up residence inside the bridge's expansion and contraction zones as well as in long horizontal grooves running the length of the bridge's underside, an environment ideally suited for raising their young. The first segment was opened in November 2006, which was located east of AustinBergstrom International Airport at Austin's southeast corner on State Highway 71. Crime Rate 2020 Crime rate is the number of crimes committed per 100,000 people. Following the mid-20th century, Austin became established as one of Texas' major metropolitan centers. [271] The city had 39 homicides in 2016, the most since 1997. The HOPE Outdoor Gallery is a public, three-story outdoor street art project located on Baylor Street in the Clarksville neighborhood. Don't rely on statistics alone. There are a total of 2,252 Austin police officers. As of 2021, Austin had an estimated population of 964,177,[3] up from 961,855 at the 2020 census. The Federal government had forced San Antonio and Dallas to abandon at-large systems before 1987; however, the court could not show a racist pattern in Austin and upheld the city's at-large system during a 1984 lawsuit. What does it mean? [126] In early October 2019, Texas Governor Greg Abbott sent a letter to Mayor Steve Adler threatening to deploy state resources to combat the camping ban repeal. [17] Located in Central Texas within the greater Texas Hill Country, it is home to numerous lakes, rivers, and waterways, including Lady Bird Lake and Lake Travis on the Colorado River, Barton Springs, McKinney Falls, and Lake Walter E. Long. [287][288], A mass shooting took place in the early morning of June 12, 2021, on Sixth Street, which resulted in 14 people injured and one dead. From October 2010 through September 2011, both major reporting stations in Austin, Camp Mabry and Bergstrom Int'l, had the least rainfall of a water year on record, receiving less than a third of normal precipitation. [35], The elevation of Austin varies from 425 feet (130m) to approximately 1,000 feet (305m) above sea level. [98] Initial rolling blackouts were to last for a maximum of 40 minutes, however lack of energy production caused many blackouts to last for much longer, at the peak of the blackouts an estimated 40% of Austin Energy homes were without power. The number of daily crimes per 100,000 residents in Austin, Texas is displayed in the graph above. As you can see, the daily crimes for Austin are 1.42 times more than the Texas average and 1.63 times more than the national level. The 2019 crime rate in Austin, TX is 302 (City-Data.com crime index), which is comparable to the U.S. average. It was higher than in 84.4% U.S. cities. The 2019 Austin crime rate fell by 1% compared to 2018. The number of homicides stood at 32. In the last 5 years Austin has seen rise of violent crime and decreasing property crime. Data Catalog About Suggest a dataset Public Information Request Help Forum Austin is also home to child developmental institutions. Central Austin lies between two major northsouth freeways: Interstate 35 to the east and the Mopac Expressway (Loop 1) to the west. The Austin Public Library is operated by the City of Austin and consists of the Central Library on Csar Chvez Street, the Austin History Center, 20 branches and the Recycled Reads bookstore and upcycling facility. WebAustin has a lower crime rate than similarly sized metro areas. Not safe at all. In the mid-1980s, construction was completed on Loop 360, a scenic highway that curves through the hill country from near the 71/Mopac interchange in the south to near the 183/Mopac interchange in the north. These include Deep Eddy Pool, Texas' oldest man-made swimming pool, and Barton Springs Pool, the nation's largest natural swimming pool in an urban area. Poor. [222], The Austin Parks and Recreation Department received the Excellence in Aquatics award in 1999 and the Gold Medal Awards in 2004 from the National Recreation and Park Association.[223][224]. The lake is a popular recreational area for paddleboards, kayaks, canoes, dragon boats, and rowing shells. In 2005, then-Mayor Will Wynn set out a goal of having 25,000 people living downtown by 2015. The mission was in this area for only about seven months, and then was moved to San Antonio de Bxar and split into three missions. Projects that have used facilities at Austin Studios include music videos by The Flaming Lips and feature films such as 25th Hour and Sin City. The city also has live performance theater venues such as the Zachary Scott Theatre Center, Vortex Repertory Company, Salvage Vanguard Theater, Rude Mechanicals' the Off Center, Austin Playhouse, Scottish Rite Children's Theater, Hyde Park Theatre, the Blue Theater, The Hideout Theatre, and Esther's Follies. [117][118][119], According to Sperling's BestPlaces, 52.4% of Austin's population are religious. [310] KVRX is the student-run college radio station of the University of Texas at Austin with a focus on local and non-mainstream music and community programming. The Austin and Round Rock police departments and the Travis County Sheriff's Office, among other Central Texas law enforcement agencies, submitted 12 months of stats. Some observers believe that the two regions may some day form a new "metroplex" similar to Dallas and Fort Worth. [32][35] However, as the war progressed and fears of attack by Union forces increased, Austin contributed hundreds of men to the Confederate forces. [173] The Austin Symphony Orchestra performs a range of classical, pop and family performances and is led by music director and conductor Peter Bay. [36] It was seen as a convenient crossroads for trade routes between Santa Fe and Galveston Bay, as well as routes between northern Mexico and the Red River. Much of the historic homes have been renovated into hotels, condominiums, bars and restaurants, many of which feature large porches and outdoor yards for patrons. ", Austin's Zilker Park Tree is a Christmas display made of lights strung from the top of a Moonlight tower in Zilker Park. The Independent became the tallest all-residential building in the U.S. west of Chicago when topped out in 2018. Franklin Barbecue is perhaps Austin's most famous barbecue restaurant; the restaurant has sold out of brisket every day since its establishment. [164] P. Terry's, an Austin-based fast food burger chain, has a loyal following among Austinites. The Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Capital Metro) provides public transportation to the city, primarily with its MetroBus local bus service, the MetroExpress express bus system, as well as a bus rapid transit service, MetroRapid. [31], During the 1830s, pioneers began to settle the area in central Austin along the Colorado River. [44], The postwar period saw dramatic population and economic growth. The highway is noted for having a maximum speed limit of 85mph (137km/h) for the entire route. [68] Notably, the area is home to many types of wildflowers that blossom throughout the year but especially in the spring. Property crime rate: 55.0 incidents per 1000 people. [74] Although downtown's growth did not meet this goal, downtown's residential population did surge from an estimated 5,000 in 2005 to 12,000 in 2015. store on Anderson Lane and discovered the girls' bodies in a back room. [176] The film review websites Spill.com and Ain't It Cool News are based in Austin. [82] A snow event of 0.9 inches (2cm) on February 4, 2011, caused more than 300 car crashes. As of 2014[update], Austin's African American and non-Hispanic white percentage share of the total population was declining despite the actual numbers of both ethnic groups increasing, as the rapid growth of the Latino or Hispanic and Asian populations has outpaced all other ethnic groups in the city. As a result, Austin, TX is ranked below average when compared to the rest of the US cities. Austin Downtown Austin Texas with capital and riverfront. 3 in 2009, and also the "Greenest City in America" by MSN. Texas thus became an independent country with its own president, congress, and monetary system. Data is updated monthly. Johnson. [18] They include a diverse mix of government employees, college students, musicians, high-tech workers, digital marketers, and blue-collar workers. Popular activities include rock climbing, mountain biking, and hiking. [99], Starting on February 15, Austin Water received reports of pipe breaks, hourly water demand increased from 150 million gallons per day (MGD) on February 15 to a peak hourly demand of 260 MGD on February 16. Its highway designation continues south on I-35 and then becomes part of Highway 71, continuing to the west. [296], After the most recent redistricting, Austin is currently divided between the 10th, 37th and 35th Congressional districts. [209], Austin is home to the Circuit of the Americas (COTA), a grade 1 Fdration Internationale de l'Automobile specification 3.427-mile (5.515km) motor racing facility which hosts the Formula One United States Grand Prix. [337], Carsharing service Zipcar operates in Austin and, until 2019, the city was also served by Car2Go which kept its North American headquarters in the city even after pulling out. Due to changes in the computerized programs used to capture statistical data, caution should be used when comparing data to prior years. [101] A week after the freeze and when Austin City Council members were proposing to evaluate his employment, City Manager Spencer Cronk finally apologized. The Greenbelt, which begins at Zilker Park and stretches South/Southwest to the Woods of Westlake subdivision, is characterized by large limestone cliffs, dense foliage, and shallow bodies of water. [41] The resident African American population listed in January of this same year was 176. [322], Greyhound Lines operates the current Austin Bus Station at the Eastside Bus Plaza [323] Grupo Senda's Turimex Internacional service operates bus service from Austin to Nuevo Laredo and on to many destinations in Mexico from their station in East Austin. As of 2018, all six of Austin's state legislative districts are held by Democrats. I think it speaks to that original Old Austin vibe. The ban introduces penalties for camping, sitting, or lying down on a public sidewalk or sleeping outdoors in or near Downtown Austin or the area around the University of Texas campus. The city briefly banned the scooters which began operations before the city could implement a permitting system until the city completed development of their "dockless mobility" permitting process on May 1, 2018. This results in 2.7 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 10.1% less than the Texas average and 16.8% less than the National average. [35] Lady Bird Lake, Lake Austin, and Lake Travis are each on the Colorado River. The median income for a household in the city was US$42,689, and the median income for a family was $54,091. Property crimes include burglary, theft and vehicle theft. Austin's warm climate and the river's calm waters, nearly 6 miles (9.7km) length and straight courses are especially popular with crew teams and clubs. This includes the popular bluebonnets, some planted by "Lady Bird" Johnson, wife of former President Lyndon B. Initially, the new capital thrived but Lamar's political enemy, Sam Houston, used two Mexican army incursions to San Antonio as an excuse to move the government. [120] The second largest religion Austinites identify with is Islam (1.7%); roughly 0.8% of Americans nationwide claimed affiliation with the Islamic faith. The summer of 2014 marked the inaugural season for World TeamTennis team Austin Aces, formerly Orange County Breakers of the southern California region. This climate is typified by long, very hot summers, short, mild winters, and warm to hot spring and fall seasons in-between. [48] However, as other new railroads were built through the region in the 1870s, Austin began to lose its primacy in trade to the surrounding communities. The voting by the fourth President of the Republic, Anson Jones, and Congress, who reconvened in Austin in 1845, settled the issue to keep Austin the seat of government, as well as annex the Republic of Texas into the United States. [280][281], In 2020, Austin was the victim of a cyberattack by the Russian group Berserk Bear, possibly related to the U.S. federal government data breach earlier that year. The city is also home to the Ballet East Dance Company, a modern dance ensemble, and the Tapestry Dance Company which performs a variety of dance genres. U.S. Highway 290 enters Austin from the east and merges into Interstate 35. [279] (see 2010 Austin suicide attack), A series of bombings occurred in Austin in March 2018. Established in 1977, the largest mosque in Austin is the Islamic Center of Greater Austin. Louis leads in larceny-theft and ranks second for vehicle theft Several other cities ranked in the top 10 for property crime rates, including Bakersfield, California, Cleveland, Ohio, Durham, North Carolina, Kansas City, Missouri, Lubbock, Texas, New Orleans, Louisiana, Oakland, California, and St. Paul, Minnesota. The Capitol 10,000 is the largest 10 k race in Texas, and approximately fifth largest in the United States. A police officer responded to reports of a fire at the I Can't Believe It's Yogurt! However, with 74 homicides thus far in 2021, the rate of homicides in Austin has jumped to approximately 7.7 per 100,000 people. The council is accompanied by a hired city manager under the manager-council system of municipal governance. The Texas State Capitol itself is also a major tourist attraction. [328] However, in 2020, voters approved Capital Metro's US$10 billion transit expansion plan, Project Connect, by a comfortable margin. [339] BikeTexas, a state-level advocacy organization, also has its main office in Austin. He advised the commissioners to consider the area on the north bank of the Colorado River (near the present-day Congress Avenue Bridge), noting the area's hills, waterways, and pleasant surroundings. WebThe 2019 crime rate in Austin, TX is 302 (City-Data.com crime index), which is comparable to the U.S. average. As of April 2021, murders in Austin are up significantly this year. [131] Austin's largest employers include the Austin Independent School District, the City of Austin, Dell, the U.S. Federal Government, NXP Semiconductors, IBM, St. David's Healthcare Partnership, Seton Family of Hospitals, the State of Texas, the Texas State University, and the University of Texas at Austin.[131]. There were 265,648 households, out of which 26.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.1% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 46.7% were non-families. Austin also hosts the Out of Bounds Comedy Festival, which draws comedic artists in all disciplines to Austin. The per capita income for the city was $24,163. January is the coolest month with an average daytime high of 62.5F (17C). Many of the municipal improvement programs initiated during this periodsuch as the construction of new roads, schools, and hospitalswere deliberately designed to institutionalize this system of segregation. Austin also has numerous smaller special interest or sub-regional newspapers such as the Oak Hill Gazette, Westlake Picayune, Hill Country News, Round Rock Leader, NOKOA, and The Villager among others. "[153] Though much is changing rapidly in Austin, businesses such as Thundercloud Subs are thought by many to maintain classic Austin business cultural sentiments unique to the history of the city; as Diana Burgess stated, "I definitely appreciate that they haven't raised their prices a ton or made things super fancy. [49][50], In September 1881, Austin public schools held their first classes. [166] The city of Austin has the second-largest number of food trucks per capita in the United States. [166] Austin's first food hall, "Fareground," features a number of Austin-based food vendors and a bar in the ground level and courtyard of One Congress Plaza.[167]. 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