Forbes Magazine recently released their list of Coolest Cities in the US and, of course, Austin ranked pretty hig. Those of us living in Austin already know what a cool city it is. And, with the numbers of people relocating here, it seems quite a few other people across the country know that as well. […]
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Austin Named 9th Best Place to Retire on Social Security
In an article dated October 14, 2014 by US News and World Report, Austin was named #9 on the list of Top 10 Best Places to Retire on Social Security Alone. This is yet another “best places list” Austin finds itself on and it is no wonder people of all ages are relocating to our […]
Austin Private and Charter Schools
Austin is known for being a progressive and educated city, which is reflected in the number of highly rated public schools, private schools and charter schools in the area. However, when you do a search for best schools in Austin, more than likely you will find information on the public schools located in either the […]
Austin Named 3rd Best US City for Jobs
In a recent report released by Forbes Magazine, Austin wins the #3 spot for Best US Cities for Jobs right behind the San Francisco/San Jose Bay Area. Those of you living in cities with struggling job markets, might want to consider relocating to Austin, as it was also named one of the Best US Cities […]
Austin Named Best City for Future Job Growth
The King of “Best of” City Lists, Forbes, recently released their list for best cities for future job growth and Austin (not surprisingly) found it’s way on that list. Those of you who have relocated to Austin without a job are probably not surprised by this award. I’ve heard many stories of people moving here […]
Austin Named Fastest Growing City in America 2014
We see it with our traffic. We see it as we fight for that last parking space at Costco. New restaurants, new office parks, new high-rise condos and suburban sprawl as far as we can see. Our cool and quaint little Texas town is now all grown up and ready for the world. And it […]
Austin Named #1 US Economy
In economic numbers released this week, Austin (and several other Texas cities) came out on top of the top economies in the United States for October 2013. Though not surprising to those of us who live in Austin and have seen the explosive growth, this report helps us quantify. Economic Study Looked at 102 Metros […]
2013 TEA School Ratings Released for Austin Schools
Yesterday the Texas Education Agency (TEA) released their 2013 ratings for all of Texas schools. The last ratings were released in 2011, with a break in 2012 to prepare for the new system. The new ratings are slightly different, but still are based heavily on standardized test scores. 2013 TEA School Ratings for Austin Schools […]
Top 3 Coffee Shops in South Austin
If there is one thing that is not lacking in South Austin are the number of quality coffee shops. Every South Austin neighborhood seems to have their own little cluster of boutique coffee shops, each with a different flavor and vibe. With so many quality choices, how do you pick the best? Best South Austin […]
Austin Named Best City for Young Adults
The secret is out: Austin, TX is the best place for young adults (ages 20 to 29) to live. Forbes.com online magazine reports: “According to our list, uber-hip Austin is the best place to live if you’re in your 20s and searching for a town filled with peers, good job prospects and fun things to […]