THE CAPITAL OF Texas , Austin is the fastest-growing city in the entire United States . Settlers established the city in 1835 , and it now covers 271.8 square miles . Austin boasts many lakes and rivers alongside a great deal of technological companies which provide good jobs for graduates of the University of Texas . Austin also has a booming nightlife and is
well-known for its diverse levels of culture and eccentricity ; ‘ Keep Austin Weird ’ has been a motto of locals for many years . The city focusses heavily on music , hosting the SXSW festival each year , plus film festivals ( the local area has also acted as a filming location for numerous movies ), and a rich seam of theaters , parks , and locally-cherished events .
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