Austin Area Links

Austin Area Resources

Child Care
Austin is young at heart, and increasingly younger in age, as many recent arrivals and long-time residents are having, and raising, children in Central Texas. As they grow up, your kids will find they have a wealth of options to see to it that they develop into sterling citizens of this terrific town.

Emergency Services
Within the Austin city limits, fire, police and Emergency Medical Service (EMS) may be reached by dialing 911.

Government
Austin is the capital of Texas, with the executive, legislative and judicial branches housed on and around the beautiful grounds of the Capitol Complex (the Capitol dome is the second largest in the United States, after the Capitol dome in Washington).

News Media
Local newspapers, television and radio stations.

Retiring in Austin
With more and more Americans reaching retirement age, it's no wonder many are choosing the Austin area as home — with its annual average of 300 days of sunshine, gorgeous Hill Country and numerous fine hospitals and clinics. There are any number of opportunities for retirees to keep active — from volunteering your time with deserving community organizations to engaging in Austin's healthy, outdoor lifestyle.

Taxes
Austin, like all of Texas, has no income tax (corporate of personal). In place of an income tax is a smorgasbord of other taxes used to support the public schools, roads and services.

Telephone & Utilities
Where to call for telephone, electricity, gas, cable, etc.

Transportation
Planes, trains or automobiles— learn the best way to get in, out and around our great region.

Places of Worship
Austin has become a cultural melting pot, and with its growth in population comes an attendant increase in the numbers and denominations of area places of worship.

Austin Area Independant School District(s)