The capital of the state of Texas, Austin, is also the seat of Travis County but is also in Williamson and Hays Counties. In 1839, three years after Texas won its independence from Mexico, the new country established Austin as the capital of the Republic of Texas. The area was known as Waterloo, but it was named in honor of Stephen Austin, known as the Father of Texas, who was that country’s first secretary of state.
Regular Blogs
A realtor writes about a new thing or place he has done or found in Austin, including live music, festivals and other events, and mobile eateries around town.
http://365thingsaustin.com/
Displays a different photograph taken in Austin each day, with subjects including public sculptures and other works of art, sunsets, cityscapes, bicycles, and food.
http://austintexasdailyphoto.blogspot.com/
Contains entries about things which go on in Austin, including national, state, and local news, politics, entertainment in the area, and events.
http://austinist.com/
The focus of this weblog is real estate in Austin and includes items about condos, lofs, and houses, as well as discussions of neighborhoods, and local businesses.
http://downtownaustinblog.org/
