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n i t s u A RealTechTeam Robin Hammond

Founder and Partner REALTOR, GRI, GREEN, CLHMS Platinum Top 50 Realtor - Austin (512) 423-6000 robin.hammond@me.com In 1995, after 17 years in a family-owned Austin construction business and 12 years as Sales and Marketing Director for an Austin based hotel chain, becoming a Realtor made perfect sense. In 2006 Robin was recruited by one of the top boutique luxury brokerages and over the next 5-1/2 years consistently ranked as a company top producer while solidifying her reputation as a Luxury Residential Specialist. Add in a healthy mix of seasoned investors, and resources for relocating buyers and sellers and you’ll find Robin to be one of the most dynamic and diverse realtors in the Austin market today. Since 2011 Robin has been recognized - not only for her leadership role in real estate - but also for her commitment to the community by being named one of the Platinum Top 50 Realtors in Austin. In June 2012 Robin was hand-picked by Keller Williams Luxury Homes International to help shape their new brainchild, Austin Portfolio Real Estate. Purposefully positioned to compete with the local boutique brokerages, this mega think-tank has quickly become the Austin luxury home sales leader, out pacing all others. Within a few months of joining Austin Portfolio Real Estate, Robin was asked to join the Master Faculty at Keller Williams University where she enjoys teaching success skills to new agents and personally mentors new agents during their first year of real estate. Robin is proud to call herself an honorary native Austinite, having arrived “home” in 1971. She has seen the city grow from an oil, gas, and cattle dependent community, to the culturally rich and tech savvy city we know today. “Having first-hand experience and successfully weathering the highs and lows of the real estate market gives me an edge because I really do understand the Austin market.” From 1999-2004 Robin split her time between Austin and London, UK where she lived and worked part-time. There she gained invaluable experience in the local real estate market by regularly attending premier property auctions, networking with key area agents, and previewing lots and lots of properties. Relocating over the pond? Put Robin’s international expertise to work for you. Robin enjoys spending time with family and especially her granddaughter, Austin. She can regularly be found at Red Bud Dog Park with her trusty old Lab, listening to live music, taking in an indie flick, traveling, or whenever possible, performing with a local gospel group. She is a long-time volunteer for SXSW, SXSW Eco, Austin Pets Alive, and active committee member for the Austin Board of Realtors. Robin also likes to boast at age 50 she participated in and completed her first triathlon, sponsored by Danskin in support of breast cancer awareness. So when next you’re in the market to buy or sell a home, whether a first time buyer, luxury homeowner, seasoned investor, or relocating to or from the area, give Robin a call. Robin prides herself on personalized service, a high degree of professionalism, and results oriented success. “And we’ll have fun, too!”


Your Solution to the Real Estate Puzzle Brent Donahoo Partner REALTOR (512) 784-6198 bcdonahoo@kw.com

After 20 years of working primarily with startups in technology sales, marketing, and product development, Brent approaches real estate with a unique perspective. Brent’s skills as a technologist are perfectly suited for anyone focused on their bottom line and his past successes working with small to mid-sized companies towards a common goal makes him a natural for helping companies and their employees put down roots in the Central Texas area. Brent’s ability to gather and analyze large sets of data provides a strong strategic advantage in determining market trends, both micro and macro, and his understanding of internet technologies gives him the ability to find and market property in the most optimized manner in today’s real estate market. Brent is the father of two boys and an avid South Austin Little League fan and supporter. He has an undergrad degree in Industrial Engineering from Georgia Tech and a Master of Science in Technology Commercialization from the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas in Austin.


TABLE OF CONTENTS Live Austin- how we got weird Neighborhood directory Transportation guide Schools Hospitals

Work #1 BOOM TOWN GREEN AUSTIN GOOGLE FIBER EMBRACING THE ENTREPRENEUR

Play OUTDOOR GUIDE GOLFING DOG PARKS PARKS OF AUSTIN

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neighborhood Hyde Park was established by the influx of new business owners moving in to Austin. Already the seat of government, the city became a center of education as well in 1881, when Austin was chosen as the site for the new University of Texas, which began holding classes in 1883. That same year, Tillotson College for African-Americans opened its doors, and the Austin public school system was instituted. This period saw huge growth for Austin’s population and a series of improvements projects. Austin’s beautiful Capitol building was built in 1888 using pink granite from Marble Falls. It is the largest state capitol in the country, and while the U.S. capitol has more square footage, Austin’s capitol building is 7 feet taller. In 1910, the city built electric street lamps called Moonlight Towers. Austin is the only city in the world to still operate them. The tower serves as a major setting in the movie “Dazed and Confused” by Austin filmmaker Richard Linklater. In the original city plan, the town was centered around a grand avenue leading to the capitol building (Congress Avenue). The north/south streets were named after Texas’ rivers, in geographical order from East Avenue (now I35) to West Avenue. The east/ west streets were originally named for native Texas trees (Live Oak, Elm), but were changed to numbered streets (from 1st to 15th Streets) in 1884. The Congress Avenue bridge was built in 1913, expanding the city south of the river and creating the Travis Heights community. In 1918, the city acquired Barton Springs, the spring fed pool that became a symbol of the increasing appeal of Austin as a residential city. As the city expanded its services, including parks, hospitals, sewage, water and electricity, the population increased steadily. In 1893 the first dam was built on the Colorado River to generate hydroelectric power and clean water. Unfortunately, the dam was built directly on top of the fault line and it collapsed in 1900, which triggered a time of severe economic downturn. Congressman Lyndon B Johnson oversaw the rebuilding of the dam nearly 20 years later, naming it Tom Miller Dam and creating Lake Austin. In conjunction with the LCRA,

Mansfield Dam was built 21 miles upriver, and then Buchanan Dam, allowing Austinites to have inexpensive, city-owned hydroelectric power. The Longhorn Crossing Dam was built downriver in 1960, forming Town Lake (now known as Lady Bird Lake after first lady Lady Bird Johnson). In the 1970’s, technology joined government and education as a major center of Austin life. Companies like IBM, Texas Instruments and Motorola set up shop, and by the 90’s there were more than 400 high-tech companies calling Austin home. Austin was a major player in the dotcom boom, and rebounded into expanding markets of game development, music production and filmmaking. The rapid growth in the late 20th Century triggered a political divide among home-grown Austinites and big business development that has been a major struggle in modern Austin. As early as the 1970’s there were more than 150 different groups dedicated to conserving nature, beautification, preserving the city’s history and protecting wildlife. It was also in the 1970’s that a group of misfit Country & Western musicians made Austin their home. Guys like Willie Nelson and Jerry Jeff Walker had had enough of the big music industry life in Nashville and were looking for something different.

Country music, rock, and blues came together with artists like Stevie Ray Vaughn and Janis Joplin in what became known as the “Austin sound.” The Armadillo World Headquarters in downtown Austin became a mecca for anti-establishment musicians of all kinds. Austin City Limits premiered on PBS in 1975. Austin became known as a place where struggling musicians could launch their careers to receptive audiences of other musicians, “Austin hippies”, cowboys and businessmen. Now with more than 100 live music venues, Austin is known as The Live Music Capitol of the World and home to two world famous festivals, South by Southwest and Austin City Limits. In 1980, the Congress Avenue bridge underwent a major renovation, creating a series of concrete “caverns” underneath the bridge that proved to be an ideal home for bats. The bridge is now home to the largest urban population of bats in the world. At dusk, each evening from March to October, 1.5 million bats fly from the bridge to feed on insects, returning before dawn. From Stephen F. Austin and the Republic of Texas to Willie Nelson and the Congress Avenue bats, Austin has a colorful and “weird” history. It’s an eclectic town with a diverse population and a rich history.

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NORTHWEST AUSTIN CONTINUED JESTER ESTATES The Jester neighborhood of more than 900 homes is located just 12 miles from downtown Austin and is surrounded on three sides by the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve. This green neighborhood is convenient to a multitude of high-tech companies along scenic Loop 360. LAKE POINTE Located off Bee Caves Road close to Highway 71, Lake Pointe is about 30 minutes from downtown and about 10 minutes from various points on the lake. Homes in Lake Pointe range from simple but relatively new neighborhood homes, to homes backing to a nature preserve, to homes with spectacular views of the Hill Country or Lake Austin. The area is served by the Lake Travis ISD, which is an excellent school district.

South Austin Quirky and a little eccentric, South Austin features the eclectic SoCo shopping district, convenient access to downtown, and a relatively short commute to San Marcos or San Antonio. TRAVIS HEIGHTS South of the Colorado River and tucked between Interstate 35 and South Congress Avenue is Travis Heights, one of Austin’s most sought-after addresses – particularly among professionals, many of whom work downtown and enjoy the quiet neighborhood just minutes from the office. Two parks, Big Stacy and Little Stacy, draw families year-round to swim, jog, cycle, or play tennis. Norwood Estate Park is one of Austin’s leash-free dog parks. ZILKER Just south of Lady Bird Lake, the Zilker neighborhood is home to Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Zilker Park. This community in the heart of Austin, is the site of major events like ACL Fest and South by Southwest. You’ll find both small and estate-size homes here, as well as new homes and historic properties. The vibe is distinctly Austin, and the commute is negligible if you’re headed downtown. SHADY HOLLOW Shady Hollow is a great family-oriented neighborhood, about 10 minutes south of downtown, that has a nice community center with a swimming pool and children’s play area. This neighborhood hosts many activies, including an Easter egg hunt, Fall Fajita Fest, and July 4th parade. CIRCLE C About 20 minutes southwest of downtown, Circle C is a masterplanned community of about 2,700 homes on approximately 4,000 acres. It is also home to the Circle C Tennis center, Circle C Gold Course, and Circle C park. It’s easy to stay active in this neighborhood, with its hike-and-bike trails, soccer fields, basketball courts, children’s play areas, and Austin’s only Veloway – a paved, three-mile loop for roller skaters, roller bladers, skateboarders, and cyclists.

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Metro Rail MetroRail is a quick and easy way to travel from downtown to Leander, northwest of Austin, and back again. The trains make connections with bus stops, including the new MetroRapid bus line. Capital Metro offers a mobile device app (Windows, Android and iOS) to purchase passes, plan routes and view arrival information. MetroRail tickets can be purchased at train stations via automated kiosks. Bikes are allowed on the trains, and up to 8 can fit in each car.

RAIL ROUTES AND SCHEDULES capmetro.org/schedulemap-rail.aspx

Metro Bus MetroBus and the new MetroRapid serves all of Austin from early in the morning to late at night, with connections for the MetroRail and University of Texas, Austin. BUS ROUTE SCHEDULES http://www.capmetro.org/schedulemap.aspx http://www.capmetro.org/schedulemap-rapid.aspx

Carshare Austin has many ways to get around, but for the areas away from the urban core, a car may be the best bet. In lieu of buying or renting a car, take a look at car share services. They’re a convenient and hassle free way to use a car for errands or quick trips. Car to Go http://austin.car2go.com Zipcar http://www.zipcar.com/austin/find-cars

Taxi Cabs Like most American cities, taxi cabs are ubiquitous and there are several different ways of hailing them. One way you may want to consider is an app for your iOS or Android device, especially around closing time for the bars. Yellow Cab has their own Hail a Cab app, while Lone Star Cab uses Taxi Magic, a national service available in other cities. One can also hail a vacant cab on the street. In the evening, it is often easiest to hail a cab from the downtown hotels.

Yellow Cab Austin Austin Cab Lone Star Cab

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Metro Rail MetroRail is a quick and easy way to travel from downtown to Leander, northwest of Austin, and back again. The trains make connections with bus stops, including the new MetroRapid bus line. Capital Metro offers a mobile device app (Windows, Android and iOS) to purchase passes, plan routes and view arrival information. MetroRail tickets can be purchased at train stations via automated kiosks. Bikes are allowed on the trains, and up to 8 can fit in each car.

RAIL ROUTES AND SCHEDULES capmetro.org/schedulemap-rail.aspx

Metro Bus MetroBus and the new MetroRapid serves all of Austin from early in the morning to late at night, with connections for the MetroRail and University of Texas, Austin. BUS ROUTE SCHEDULES http://www.capmetro.org/schedulemap.aspx http://www.capmetro.org/schedulemap-rapid.aspx

Carshare Austin has many ways to get around, but for the areas away from the urban core, a car may be the best bet. In lieu of buying or renting a car, take a look at car share services. They’re a convenient and hassle free way to use a car for errands or quick trips. Car to Go http://austin.car2go.com Zipcar http://www.zipcar.com/austin/find-cars

Taxi Cabs Like most American cities, taxi cabs are ubiquitous and there are several different ways of hailing them. One way you may want to consider is an app for your iOS or Android device, especially around closing time for the bars. Yellow Cab has their own Hail a Cab app, while Lone Star Cab uses Taxi Magic, a national service available in other cities. One can also hail a vacant cab on the street. In the evening, it is often easiest to hail a cab from the downtown hotels.

Yellow Cab Austin Austin Cab Lone Star Cab

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Bike Rentals All sorts of bikes from beach cruisers to mountain and road bikes are available for rent, long and short term. Often, cargo trailers, racks and panniers are also available. Austin has a growing bike infrastructure with separated bike lanes, off-street bikeways and the Pfluger Bridge, which provides a car-free connection over Ladybird Lake for hike and bike trails and bikeways. Connecting it all are numbered bike routes illustrated by updated bike maps. Bicycle Sport Shop bicyclesportshop.com Austin Bike Tours and Rentals austinbiketoursandrentals.com Barton Springs Bike Rental bartonspringsbikerental.com Austin B-Cycle For short term rides from point to point generally 30 minutes or less, bike share is the way to go. Austin B-Cycle has about 40 bike share kiosks all around Austin. The kiosks are strategically placed where you want to go, and are close enough to keep the rides short. To ride, simply sign up online, swipe a card at the kiosk and pedal away. austin.bcycle.com/home/

Pedicabs Pedicabs are a way to get around downtown Austin or the UT area during festivals, big games or concerts. Finding a pedicab can be easy if one strolls around the more crowded areas along Fourth and Sixth Streets. Pedicabs can often be flagged down in passing. Don’t be afraid to ask the rider to suggest a good food truck or market, or to give you a ride to where you can connect to the train or a taxi for longer rides.

Metrocycle Pedicabs metrocyclecab.com

Easy Rider Pedicab easyriderpedicabs.com Capital Pedicab capitalpedicab.com

Horse and Carriage For those times when nothing but the best and most elegant will do, consider a ride in a carriage. Carriages can be reserved ahead of time for special events or hailed from downtown around Fourth or Sixth Streets.

Austin Carriage austincarriage.com Angeli Carriages acarriage.com Die Gelbe Rose Carriages austinsdiegelberosecarriage.com 14

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“According to FORBES Magazine, Austinities are SMARTY-PANTS.”

With 40% of its population holding a bachelor degree and 14% holding a graduate degree, Austin, TX is one of the best cities in the US to live, work, and play. Austin is home to more than a dozen institutions of higher learning, including Austin Community College, Huston-Tillotson University, St. Edward’s University, and of course, The University of Texas at Austin, among the top ranked universities in the nation. At the heart of the Austin community, the university offers a home where the creative, artistic minds of the world live side by side with the scientific and technological innovators of tomorrow. AISD has more than 85,000 students on more than 120 campuses, and is one of the largest employers in the city, with more than 12,000 employees. Results from the Nation’s Report Card show that the AISD 4th and 8th grade students’ scores in science were among the highest in the nation. Austin also offers a wide variety of alternative education schools, with more than 50 private and charter schools available for students of all ages. With such a diverse educational environment, it’s no wonder that Fortune Magazine has ranked Austin as one of the nation’s top five intellectual capitals.

Higher Learning institutions ACC Cypress Creek 1555 Cypress Creek Road Cedar Park, Texas 78613 512-223-2000

ACC Northridge 11928 Stonehollow Drive Austin, TX 78758 512-223-4000

ACC Round Rock 4400 College Park Drive Round Rock, TX 78665 512-223-0000

St Edward’s University 3001 S Congress Avenue Austin, TX 78704 512-448-8400

ACC Eastview 3401 Webberville Road Austin, Texas 78702 512-223-5100

ACC Pinnacle 7748 Highway 290 West Austin, Texas 78736 512-223-8001

ACC South Austin 1820 W. Stassney Lane Austin, TX 78745 512-223-9100

Southwestern University 1001 E University Avenue, Georgetown, TX 78626 512-863-6511

ACC Elgin 1501 West US Highway 290 Elgin, Texas 78621 512-223-9400

ACC Rio Grande 1212 Rio Grande Street Austin, Texas 78701 512-223-3000

Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary 100 E 27th Street 512- 404-4800

Texas State University 601 University Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666 512-245-2111

ACC Hays 1200 Kohlers Crossing Kyle, TX 78640 512-262-6500

ACC Riverside 1020 Grove Boulevard Austin, Texas 78741 512-223-6000

Huston-Tillotson University 900 Chicon Street Austin, TX 78702 512-505-3028

University of Texas at Austin 1 University Station Austin, TX 78712 512-475-7348

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AUSTIN IS FOR ENTREPRENEURS

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THE BEST AUSTIN COMPANIES TO WORK FOR IN 2013 ACCORDING TO THE AUSTIN AMERICAN STATESMAN

Small-Sized Companies SpareFoot Inc. Armbrust & Brown PLLC Mason Zimbler, a Harte-Hanks Company United Lending Stanberry & Associates Inc. 360Partners Encompass Home Health Trimbuilt Construction Inc. CWS Apartment Homes LLC Belco Equities Inc.

Medium-Sized Companies Spiceworks RateGenius Inc. Sailpoint Technologies Inc. Q2ebanking Keller Williams Realty RBFCU United Heritage Credit Union SAM Inc. RetailMeNot Gracy Title

Large Corporations

Cirrus Logic Inc. St. David’s HealthCare Yodle Charles Schwab Teacher Retirement System of Texas Continental Automotive Group Accenture Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies Starwood Hotels & Resorts

G R E E N A u s t i n Largest city to use only renewable resources In 2011, Austin switched to 100 percent renewable resources. Uses environmentally friendly street de-icing. Eco friendly dolomite instead of salt and/or sand

Ban on plastic shopping bags. March 1, 2013 single use grocery bag ban began Electricity derived from wind and solar Local solar power and from coastal and western wind farms Municipal compost collection City incentives add to eco benefits of composting 2014 | Your New Hometown |

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Not your average worker bee? Does a 4 x 4 cubicle with a 9 to 5 schedule in a fluorescent lit non-nondescript office unit sound like a prison? Austin is a city that fosters the kind of creativity and outside-the-box thinking that makes great entrepreneurs. Where else would one find programs like these?

Acton School of Business

Dell Think Tank

Acton is an MBA program in Entrepreneurship founded by business educators who found that they heard again and again from leaders in business that their MBA programs did not prepare them for the reality of the business world. Acton strives to take a different approach, teaching an interactive, case-based structure, wherein students work in groups to solve real world business problems. Founder and University of Texas professor Jeff Sandefer formed the Acton Foundation for Entrepreneurial Excellence (AFEE) in 2000, to publish and distribute actual entrepreneurial cases to be used as curriculum in business programs across the country. In 2002, Sandefer and several of his colleagues left UT to form their own university, focused on the principles of the AFEE., graduating its first class in 2004. “Acton” is named for Lord John Acton, a 19th century scholar and originator of the phrase, “Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.”

Since 2011, Dell has hosted Think Tanks for business leaders who are particularly involved in social media, on topics such as Education, Healthcare, Entrepreneurship and the Changing Mobile Workforce. These sessions are an opportunity for business and community thinkers to come together and brainstorm challenges and solutions on a variety of topics. For example, on October 8, 2013, Dell hosted the Evolving Workforce Think Tank. A group of influential business leaders came together to discuss the challenges and expectations of the GenY and Millenial workforce and the correlative effect on productivity. More recently in January 2014, Dell hosted a Think Tank on the New Age of Apps and the Delivery Gaps at the NEA. These conversations are streamed live and live-tweeted- the last one to an audience of 14 million. The Think Tanks can be viewed online, and foster an ongoing conversation with viewers.

The school’s program is full-time only, and students can achieve an MBA in less than a year. This innovative program is accredited through Hardin-Simmons University and is well-regarded in both the business and academic communities. Acton has been featured in Forbes and Inc. magazines and is rated #3 in Princeton Reviews “Best Classroom Experience. The teachers are all accomplished entrepreneurs themselves.

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THE FASTEST INTERNET in the world

In April 2013, Google announced that Austin would be only the second city to reap the benefits of its high speed fiber service. Set to launch in mid-2014, Google projects speeds of 1,000 Mbps, a download speed that the company claims is 100 times faster than any service available at the time of the announcement. Service packages are to include gigabit internet and Google Fiber TV, and for a one time set up fee users get a free 5 Mbps service for seven years. Not to be out done, AT&T has also thrown their high speed hat into the ring, launching a 300 Mbps service via their U-Verse package. This option is available now to Austin residents in eligible neighborhoods, making AT&T first to market

with speeds that are 20 times faster than normal internet services. AT&T has plans to eventually offer competing speeds of 1,000 Mbps. What does all this competition mean for Austinites? Speed! And of course, productivity. About Austin being the center of so much Internet speed, Mayor Leffingwell had this to say, “It’s a resource that can help make our city even more innovative, and make our economy even stronger.”

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Between scores of parks, plenty of golf, kayak polo on Lady Bird Lake, miles of hike and bike trails, natural pools, disc golf and more dog parks than you can throw a stick at, Austinites can make the most of their 220 days of sunshine. Hopefully the following list will help you choose your own outdoor adventure.

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Pools

Water sports

Northwest (Beverly S. Sheffield) 7000 Ardath St. (512) 974-6700

Austin Rowing Club 74 Trinity St (512) 472-0726

Walnut Creek 12138 N. Lamar Blvd. (512) 834-0824

Texas Rowing Center 1541 W Cesar Chavez St (512) 467-7799

Bartholomew 1800 E. 51st St. To Be Completed May 2014

Rowing Dock 2418 Stratford Dr (512) 459-0999

Mabel Davis 3427 Parker Ln. (512) 441-5247

Live Love Paddle 1602 E Riverside Dr (512) 804-2122

Barton Springs Pool 2131 William Barton Dr. 512-867-3080

Zilker Park 2101 Andrew Zilker Rd (512) 478-3852

Garrison 6001 Manchaca Rd. (512) 442-4048

Congress Avenue Kayaks 74 Trinity St (512) 809-8916

Deep Eddy 401 Deep Eddy Ave. (512) 472-8546

Capital Cruises 208 Barton Springs Rd (512) 480-9264 SUP ATX 1541 West Cesar Chavez (512) 467-7799

Austin Paddle Sports 2200 South Lakeshore Blvd (512) 777-8958 AquaFly 103B Lakeway Drive (512) 925-8359

Climbing/Zip Lines North Austin Rock Gym 8300 N. Lamar Blvd, Suite B-102 (512) 416-9299 South Austin Rock Gym 4401 Freidrich Lane, Suite 300 (512) 416-9299 Rock About Outdoor Climbing Adventures! (512) 415-0804 Lake Travis Zipline Adventures 14529 Pocohontas Trail Leander, TX 78641 (512) 614-1996 Cypress Valley Canopy Tours 1223 S Paleface RR Spicewood TX, 78669 (512) 264-8880

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Onion Creek Club Original 9 Course 9 holes over 2778 yards with a par of 35 (Private Non-Equity) 2510 Onion Creek Pkwy Austin, TX 512-282-2162 Palmer Lakeside at Barton Creek 18 holes over 6657 yards with a par of 71 (Private Non-Equity) 1900 Clubhouse Hill Spicewood, TX 830-693-3528 Pedernales 9 holes over 3330 yards w/ a par of 36 (Daily Fee) 807 Paisley Dr Spicewood, TX 512-264-1489 Quail Creek Country Club 18 holes over 6424 yards w/ a par of 72 (Daily Fee) 2701 Airport Highway 21 | San Marcos, TX 512-353-1665 Quicksand at Woodcreek Golf Club 18 holes over 6470 yards w/ a par of 72 (Daily Fee) 1 Pro Ln Wimberley, TX 512-847-9700 River Place Country Club 18 holes over 6611 yards w/ a par of 71 (Private Equity) 4207 River Place Blvd Austin, TX 512-346-1114 Riverside Golf Course 18 holes over 6562 yards w/ a par of 71 (Daily Fee) 1020 Grove Blvd | Austin 512-386-7077

Star Ranch 9 holes over 1450 yards with/ a par of 27 (Private Non-Equity) 2500 Fm 685 Hutto, TX 956-787-5957 The Hills Country Club Flintrock Falls Course 18 holes over 7051 yards with a par of 72 (Private Non-Equity) 26 Club Estates Pkwy Austin, TX 512-261-7272 The Hills Course 18 holes over 7030 yards with a par of 72 (Private Non-Equity) 26 Club Estates Pkwy Austin, TX 512-261-7272

AUSTIN TEXAS IS A GOLFER’S PARADISE

Twin Creeks Country Club 18 holes over 7033 yards with a par of 72 (Private Non-Equity) 3201 Twin Creeks Club Dr Cedar Park, TX 512-331-5900 University of Texas Golf Club 18 holes over 7154 yards with a par of 71 (Private Non-Equity) 2200 University Club Dr Austin, TX 512-266-6464 Wolfdancer Golf Club 18 holes over 7205 yards w/ a par of 72 (Daily Fee) 575 Hyatt Lost Pines Rd Cedar Creek,TX 512-308-4770

Spanish Oaks Golf Club 18 holes over 6930 yards with a par of 72 (Private Equity Facility) 13001 Spanish Oaks Club | Bee Cave, TX 512-421-8530 2014 | Your New Hometown |

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A guide to parks

for Fido Auditorium Shores 920 W. Riverside Drive 512-974-6700

On the banks of Town Lake, just west of the First Street Bridge. Auditorium Shores is an outdoor concert venue with an especially busy summer schedule, a place to catch the fireworks on the Fourth of July and the hub of Austin’s most popular hike-and-bike trail. Leash free area from South First to Bouldin Avenue.

Barton Creek Greenbelt Preserve 3755 B Capital of Texas Hwy 512-472-1267

This popular greenbelt follows a creek and offers about 7 miles of walking, hiking and mountain biking trails. There are also several popular swimming holes along the creek. Dogs are allowed, but must be on a leash. Some of the more popular access points to the trails are Zilker Metropolitan Park, and Loop 360 (south of MoPac/Loop 1).

It’s a Dog’s Life in Austin

Bob Wentz Park Bob Wentz Park Road 512-854-9020

This 211 acre park is located in the wild basin area of Lake Travis in the scenic Hill Country of Central Texas. Bob Wentz Park is a favorite location for water sports. The park’s facilities and close proximity to Austin (approximately one-half hour’s drive from downtown) make it attractive for picnicking, swimming, windsurfing, sailing, and scuba diving. The park includes a boat dock, two sand volleyball courts, a shoreline walking path, and a pavilion available for rent. Pets are allowed in the park, but must be kept on a leash and are not permitted on The Point.

Bull Creek District Dog Park 6701 Lakewood Drive 512-974-6700

This dog park is not fenced. It has access to the creek for water-loving pooches. Well-behaved dogs can roam and play off-leash, but must be under verbal control and within your sight. The off-leash area is located behind the restrooms.

Dog House Drinkery and Dog Park 3800 CR 175, Leander

20,000 sq foot off leash dog area - and multiple places for dog owners to hang out and watch their dogs be dogs.

Emma Long Metropolitan Park 1600 City Park Road 512/346-1831

Emma Long Metropolitan Park is the largest city-owned park at almost 1,200 acres. Just a few minutes’ drive from downtown Austin, and easy to get to from RR 2222, follow scenic City Park Road down to the shores of Lake Austin, and spend the day swimming, water-skiing, picnicking, or camping. Leash free area is between City Park Drive, and the west park boundary fence, Turkey Creek and the top ridge of the bluff line overlooking Lake Austin.

Far West ROW Between Great Northern Blvd. & Shoal Creek Blvd.

Relatively unknown and a bit difficult to find, this park offers a small leash free area from Far West Boulevard right of way between Great Northern Boulevard and Shoal Creek Boulevard.

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Northeast District Park 5909 Crystalbrook Dr.

Located east of HWY 183 at the corner of Loyola and Crystalbrook the park has a lighted basketball court, sand volleyball court, horseshoe pits and playground. One large shelter is available for reservations. It will seat 84, and accomodate 100. Electricity is available at an additional cost payable in advance of the reservation. There are BBQ grills adjacent to the shelter. Leash free area between Crystal Brook Drive, the railroad right of way and Decker Lake Road.

Norwood Estate Dog Park I-35/Riverside Drive 512-974-6700

This is a fully fenced dog park. Well-behaved dogs can roam and play off-leash, but must be under verbal control and within your sight. The dog park is located on the north end of Travis Heights at the northwest corner of Riverside Drive and I-35.

Red Bud Isle 3401 Red Bud Trail Unit Circle

This park is on Lady Bird Lake, just below Tom Miller Dam, and is the entry point for Redbud Trail. A peninsula surrounded by lake it is a great place for water dogs. The whole park is leash free! Great park, and a must see.

Shoal Creek Greenbelt 2600-2799 Lamar Blvd.

This three-mile trail extends from Lady Bird Lake to 38th Street. As you walk along the crushed limestone, gravel and concrete trail, you will enjoy the trees and green spaces. You are sure to find the perfect spot for a picnic or leisurely stroll. The portion of the trail from 24th Street to 29th Street is designated as a no-leash zone, and hundreds of dog owners flock to the area.

Town Lake 2100 Barton Springs 512-974-6700

This is a popular walking and swimming spot for people and dogs. Dogs must be on a leash no more than 6 feet long. The park offers 10 miles of walking, hiking and bicycling trails. There are many beaches located along the lake. Playgrounds, picnic tables, and restrooms are available at Lady Bird Lake. There are many access points to this park, including Zilker Metropolitan Park at 2100 Barton Springs Road. To get there from I-35, take the Riverside exit. Go west on Riverside towards downtown. After you pass Congress Avenue, turn left onto Barton Springs. Go about 2 miles to the park. The entrance will be on the left.

Walnut Creek District Park 12138 N. Lamar Blvd.

Walnut Creek Metropolitan park is located in far north Austin, a little to the west of IH-35. There are two entrances to the park. The east park entrance is on Lamar Blvd., north of Braker Lane, south of Yager Lane. The north entrance is from Willow Wild Drive, a neighborhood side street that connects with Parmer Lane. Whichever entrance you choose, park in the lot near the swimming pool. Leash free area is between Old Cedar Lane, Walnut Creek & the east and west park fences

Zilker Dog Park 2100 Barton Springs Road 512-974-6700

This dog park is not fenced. Well-behaved dogs can roam and play off-leash, but must be under verbal control and within your sight. The dog park is located in Zilker Metropolitan Park at 2100 Barton Springs Road.

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CONTRACT TO CLOSE.

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Inspection - Negotiation and Paperwork Appraisal - Checking on status and requirements Loan Process - Status and Approval Homeowner’s Association paperwork and documents Direct all necessary documentation to closing attorney or title company, lender, co-opagent, unrepresented buyer, etc. Provide contact information for utilities, vendors for repairs, insurance requirements, tax information, etc. Arrange final inspection, if necessary. Arrange final walk-through, if desired. Keep in constant contact to keep you well informed of the closing process. Review the Settlement Statement in advance when possible and distribute to you Attend Closing and transferring of keys.

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2014 SCHEDULE April 10 Arcade Fire - Austin360 April 11-13 MotoGP - CoTA May 1 Toby Mac, Skillet & Lecrae Austin360 May 23-35 RedFest featuring Jeff Foxworthy, Tim McGraw and many more - Austin360 May 31 Jimmy Buffet & the Coral Reefer Band - Austin360 June 5-8 Xgames - CoTA July 10 Lionel Richie with CeeLo Green - Austin360

sleek and beautiful in their functionality. In 2013, the Amphitheater opened its doors with a sold out Kenny Chesney performance, and concluded the year by winning Pollstar’s Best New Concert Venue in the World. Austin360 plans a 20-concert season, with upcoming acts The Austin360 Amphitheater is a modern, being announced throughout the year. innovative performance space that holds 14,000 fans, making it Central Texas’ In addition to the incredible racing and performance facilities, 40,000 square largest outdoor venue. The stage is foot technology, media and education built around the base of the observation tower; the audience space includes a center, meeting and event space for broad area for standing-room or assigned business and community groups; there are also medical, law enforcement, and seating, surrounded by gently sloping lawn seating. Austin-based Miro Rivera fire-and-rescue training facilities on site. Architects designed the amphitheater and Truly a local and international gem, CoTA tower, and the result is truly a spectacle. provides a unique opportunity for both Austinites and visitors to experience Inspired by the precision, power and Formula One racing in a world class extreme performance of the Formula One cars, Rivera’s design emphasizes venue. the artistry of the structures themselves, tasty concessions and retail; and the signature 22-story observation deck. Fans can climb the double-helix stairs or ride to the top of the deck for stunning views of the racetrack and downtown Austin.

August 2 Fall Out Boy and Paramore Austin360 August 23 One Republic - Austin360 September 19-20 Tudor United Sports Car Challenge - CoTA October 9-12SVRA 2014 US Vintage National Championship - CoTA October 31- November 2- 2014 Formula One US Grand Prix

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AUSTIN IS... A CITY OF FESTIVALS January

March

Austin’s New Year Auditorium Shores This alcohol-free, family-friendly event celebrates the diversity and creativity of the city with visual art installations, actors, jugglers, storytellers, dancers, fire dancers, face painters, elaborate costumes, and other festive performances. austintexas.gov/department/austins-new-year

Rodeo Austin Travis County Expo Center Austin goes cowboy as PCRA competitors hit the arena. Headline entertainers perform in concert nightly. RodeoAustin.com

Barton Springs Polar Bear Plunge Barton Springs Shake off your NYE hangover and dive in to the steamy waters of Barton Springs on New Year’s Day (or just come watch the spectacle). You should definitely get the T-Shirt. Hyde Park Theater Fronterafest Hyde Park Theatre This month-long festival, now an institution, features three separate components: The Short Fringe which runs the entirety of the Festival, showcasing pieces 25 minutes or less, the Long Fringe, with longer pieces between 45-90 minutes and the most unique component, ‘Mi Casa es Su Teatro’ which consists of a day of performances hosted primarily at private homes. fronterafest.com

February Carnaval Brasileiro Palmer Events Center Flamboyant costumes, Brazilian samba music, and the uninhibited, spirited atmosphere make Austin’s Carnaval one of the biggest such festivals outside of Brazil. sambaparty.com

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Zilker Kite Festival Zilker Park The Zilker Kite Festival is an iconic Austin festival. The whole family will enjoy looking at various ecclectic designs of kites blowing through the wind (or geting caught int he trees). Bring your kites to fly and maybe even enter the contest! zilkerkitefestival.com SXSW Austin Convention Center and more than 50 venues where noted filmmakers, musicians and multimedia artists from around the world converge to showcase music, film and interactive media during this internationally-recognized event. sxsw.com

April Eeyore’s Birthday Party Pease Park Eeyore’s Birthday Party is a fun event for all ages. Be sure to dress in a costume as prizes will be given. This fundraiser benefits nonprofit organizations in Austin. Eeyores.org

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Lone Star Jam LBJ Lawn UT Campus Brought to you by The Young Texans Against Cancer and sponsored by Ziegenbock, Lone Star Jam has expanded to a 2 day festival featuring 20 or more country music bands. www.lonestarjam.com

June Republic of Texas Biker Rally Travis County Expo Center and Sixth Street The state’s largest motorcycle gathering attracts thousands of bikers for rides, parades and music. ROTrally.com Kerrville Folk Festival Kerrville, TX Take your family and enjoy the continuously played music for 18 days and nights. Kerrville-music.com Soul to Sole Festival Rollins Theatre/The Long Center This one-of-a-kind, Austintatious festival brings swingin’ jazz and hundreds of feet keeping time to the pulse of this wonderful and indigenous American art form! Tapestry.org

July Music Under The Stars Bob Bullock State History Museum The Bob Bullock Museum is hosting its free concert series (every Friday in July) performed by local musicians. Complimentary tacos and teas will be given out also. Thestoryoftexas.com 4th of July Fireworks & Symphony Auditorium Shores The Austin Symphony hosts an annual concert of patriotic music that culminates in a spectacular fireworks display over Lady Bird Lake. Austinsymphony.org Bastille Day Festival French Legislation Museum Each year over a 1000 Austinites join the fun to celebrate Bastille Day with live music, dancing, silent auctions, food, face-painting and more! AFAustin.org

August Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival Fiesta Gardens Get in free by donating 3 cans of nonperishable food items and experience the fun, excellent (and some not so excellent) salsa while enjoying great local music! Austinchronicle.com Bat Fest Congress Ave. Bridge Enjoy live music, arts and crafts, food, bat watching, and more at the Bat Fest! Roadwayevents.com Austin Ice Cream Festival Fiesta Gardens Entertainment, games, contests, and of course, ICE CREAM! Enjoy this festival for a good cause! Icecreamfestival.org Austin Pet Expo Palmer Event Center Fabulous Prize Giveaways & Fun for both the Two-Legged AND Four-Legged! Mega-Adoption event, discounted vaccinations, free nail trims, and more! Austinpetexpo.com

September Old Pecan Street Festival 6th Street Musicians, food vendors, artists and craftspeople turn Sixth Street, originally named Pecan Street, into a lively street fair. Oldpecanstreetfestival.com Austin City Limits Zilker Park ACL Music Festival has expanded to two weekends to accomodate more fans, a total of 6 days! It is an eight stage event with 100+ bands, local food, and much more. ACLfestival.com

October Austin Chocolate Festival Norris Conference Center At the Austin Chocolate Festival, you can test many different types of chocolate! AustinChocolateFestival.com


October continued

November

Austin Film Festival Various Locations The Austin Film Festival is the event to attend if you are looking to meet and speak with top-notch movie executives and producers - even screenwriters and filmmakers! AustinFilmFestival.com

Fun Fun Fun Fest Auditorium Shores National touring indie rock, hip hop, punk, electronica and metal bands converge on Austin’s urban park for two days of music. There is also a comedy stage, as well as on-site screen printing, shopping and food. funfunfunfest.com

Texas Book Festival State Capitol Building This festival takes place every year in the fall and is a fun event for all ages. Allow your children to be amazed with well-known authors and activities! TexasBookFestival.org Gypsy Picnic Auditorium Shores Gypsy Picnic is an Austin festival featuring food trailers from all over town offering sample items from their menus for a lowered price! GypsyPicnic.com

December Armadillo Christmas Bazaar Palmer Event Center Shades of old Austin are reflected at this market of eclectic gift items and local entertainment. www.armadillobazaar.com Trail of Lights Zilker Park A beautiful array of lights - in December, the tree is lit, following a 5k run, which allows the Trail of Lights to be lit and showcased. www.austintrailoflights.org

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Let it all melt away... Austin may be best known for its music and food, but those looking for a more relaxing experience need not be left out. Austin houses some of the world’s most luxurious spa resorts in the world. When you are ready to get pampered, you never need to look much further than next door. AWAY Spa by W Hotels 200 Lavaca St. Austin, TX 78701 512-542-3626 austinawayspa.com Aziz Salon & Day Spa 710 West 7th St. Austin, TX 78701 512-476-4131 azizsalon.com Barton Creek Resort & Spa 8212 Barton Club Dr. Austin, TX 78735 512-329-4000 bartoncreek.com Bella Salon Spa 1221 West 6th Street, Austin TX 512-474-5999 bellasalonaustin.com

Hiatus Spa + Retreat Gables 5th St. Commons 1611 W 5th St Austin, TX 78703 512-362-5777 haitusspa.com Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa 575 Hyatt Lost Pines Road Lost Pines, Texas 78612 512-308 1234 lostpines.hyatt.com/hyatt/pure/spas/ Lake Austin Spa Resort 1705 S Quinlan Park Rd Austin, TX 78732 512-372-7300 lakeaustin.com/spa-resort 2013 CondĂŠ Nast Traveler Gold List Platinum Circle Milk & Honey Spa Multiple Locations 512-236-1115 milkandhoneyspa.com/ Orange Blossom Skin Care 8700 Manchaca Road Ste 702 Austin, TX 78748 512-600-0713 orangeblossomskincare.com

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Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Austin 98 San Jacinto Boulevard Austin, TX 78701 512-685-8160 http://www.fourseasons.com/austin/spa Travaasa Austin 13500 Farm to Market Road 2769 Austin, TX 78726 877-261-7792 travaasa.com Viva Day Spa 215 South Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78704 512-472-2256 vivadayspa.com Winner of the Best Spa in Austin 2011 & 2012 Woodhouse Day Spa 3600 N Capital of Texas Hwy #180 Austin, TX 78746 512-306-1100 austin.woodhousespas.com


Shopping Looking for that perfect rug to pull the room together? Or maybe a slinky dress for a night on 2nd street? Even if you are looking to send jalape単o jam to all of your family for Christmas, when it comes to shopping, Austin has it all. Restock your wardrobe at one of the two great outlet malls in the area, keep it local while you browse for that perfect hipster vest, or just enjoy some good old fashion capitalism at one of our dozen shopping malls. Any way you spend it, Austin is a great shopping town.

MALLS AND OUTLETS Arboretum at Great Hills 10000 Research Blvd. www.simon.com Barton Creek Square 2901 S. Capital of Texas Hwy. www.simon.com The Domain 11410 Century Oaks Terrace, Suite 210 www.simon.com Highland Mall 6001 Airport Blvd. www.highlandmall.com Hill Country Galleria 12700 Hill Country Blvd. www.hillcountrygalleria.com Lakeline Mall 11200 Lakeline Mall Dr., www.simon.com Lakeline Village 12617 Ridgeline Blvd., www.simon.com Round Rock Premium Outlets 4401 I-35 N., Round Rock www.premiumoutlets.com San Marcos Premium Outlets 3939 I-35 S., Suite 900 www.premiumoutlets.com Tanger Outlet 4015 I-35 S., San Marcos www.tangeroutlet.com (more shopping on page 68) 2014 | Your New Hometown |

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DININGn Austin i

American

219 West 612 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78701 (512) 474-2194 Chisos Grill 12921 Hill Country Blvd, Bee Cave, TX 78738 (512) 263-7353 Eastside Café 2113 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78722 (512) 476-5858 Hills Café 4700 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78745 (512) 851-9300 Lucy’s Fried Chicken 5408 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78756 (512) 514-0664 qui 1600 E 6th St, Austin, Texas 78702 (512) 436-9626 Yellow Jacket Social Club 1704 E 5th St, Austin, TX 78702 (512) 480-9572

Asian 888 Pan-Asian Restaurant 2400 E Oltorf St #1A, Austin, TX 78741 (512) 448-4722 Elizabeth Street Café 1501 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704 (512) 291-2881

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Lakeview Winery lakeviewwinery.com

Singing Water Vineyards www.singingwatervineyards.com

Torre di Pietra Winery www.texashillcountrywine.com

Lewis Wines lewiswines.com

Sister Creek Vineyards www.sistercreekvineyards.com

Vineyard at Gruene www.vineyardatgruene.com

Lily Lake Vineyards lilylakevineyards.com

Six Shooter Cellars www.sixshootercellars.com

Vines on the Rocks www.vinesontherocks.com

McReynolds Winery mcreynoldswines.com

Solaro Estate www.solaroestate.com

Westcave Cellars Winery www.westcavecellars.com

Mendelbaum Cellars mendelbaumcellars.com

Spicewood Vineyards www.spicewoodvineyards.com

William Chris Vineyards www.williamchriswines.com

Messina Hof Hill Country messinahof.com

Stone House Vineyard www.stonehousevineyard.com

Wimberley Valley Winery www.wimberleyvalleywinery.com

Nolan Creek Winery winesofnolancreek.com

The Stray Grape Urban Winery www.straygrape.com

Winery on the Gruene www.gruenewinery.com

Pedernales Cellars pedernalescellars.com

Texas Hills Vineyard www.texashillsvineyard.com

Woodrose Winery www.woodrosewinery.com

Perissos Vineyards and Winery perissosvineyards.com

Texas Legato www.texaslegato.com

Pillar Bluff Vineyards pillarbluff.com

The Vineyard at Florence www.thevineyardatflorence.com

Pilot Knob Vineyard pilotknobvineyard.com

Three Dudes Winery threedudeswinery.com

Pontotoc Vineyard (2014) pontotocvineyard.com Poteet Country Winery www.poteetwine.com Rancho Ponte Vineyard www.ranchoponte.com Red Wing Dove Vineyard and Winery www.redwingdove.com Rising Star Vineyards www.risingstarvineyards.com Salado Creek Winery saladoswirlandsip.com Salado Winery saladowinery.com Salt Lick Cellars saltlickcellars.com Sandstone Cellars Winery sandstonecellarswinery.com Santamaria Cellars www.santamariacellarswines.com Scimitar Hill Vineyards (Sept. 2015) scimitarhill.com

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HIPSTER SHOPPING VINTAGE/THRIFT/CONSIGNMENT

Amelia’s Retro Vogue & Relics 2213 S. 1st St. Austin, TX 78704 512.442.4446 ameliasretrovogue.com Big Bertha’s Paradise 112 E N Loop Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 512-444-5908

New BROhemia 2209 S 1st St. Austin, TX 78704 512-804-0988 Next To New 5435 Burnet Rd. Austin, TX 78756 512-459-1288 next2new.org

Roadhouse Rags Charm School Vintage 1600 Fortview Rd. 2109 E Cesar Chavez St. Austin, TX 78704 Austin, TX 78702 512-762-8797 charmschoolvintage.com Room Service Dandy’s Gentleman 107 E. North Loop Blvd. Store Austin, TX 78751 411 Brazos St #110 512-451-1057 Austin, Texas 78701 roomservicevintage.com 512-999-8196 dandysuit.com Spartan & JM Dry Goods Etcetera, Etc. 215 South Lamar 411 W. 2nd Street (Suite C & D) Austin, Texas 78701 Austin, TX 78704 512-476-8300 512-579-0303 spartan-shop.com Flashback 1805 S 1st St St. Vincent de Paul Austin, TX 78704 1327 S Congress Ave, 512-445-6906 Austin, TX 78704 austinvintageclothing. 512-442-5652 com The G Spot Thrift Golden Bones Boutique 1601 W. Koenig Lane 3216 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX Austin, TX 78704 512-419-7005 512-689-9802 goldenbonesatx.com thegspotaustin.com Lovely Boutique 1506 S 1st St Austin, TX 78704 Moss Designer Consignment 705 B. South Lamar 512-916-9961 mossaustin.com 58

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Thrifty Chicks Vintage 6701 N Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78752 512-467-7575 thriftychicksvintage.com



RESOURCES TO GET YOU MOVING Get Wired AT&T / Dish Network 800-288-2020 www.att.com CenturyTel 800-201-4099 www.centurytel.com Direct TV 888-777-2454 www.directv.com Embarq www.embarq.com

SuddenLink 888-822-5151 www.suddenlink.com

Metropolitan Propane 512-454-6200 www.huttotx.gov

Bartlett Electric Co-op 512-746-2771 www.bartlettec.coop

City of Kyle 512-262-3960 utilities@cityofkyle.com

Time Warner 800-418-8848 www.timewarnercable.com

TXU Energy 800-460-3030 www.txu.com

Bluebonnet Electric Co-op 800-842-7708 www.bluebonnetelectric.coop

Pedernales Electric Coop

Verizon 800-480-4400 www.verizon.com

Texas Gas Service 800-700-2443 www.texasgasservice.com

City of Buda 512-295-8845 mkeen@ci.lbuda.tx.us

Gas Atmos Energy 800-460-3030 www.atmosenergy.com

Texas Community Propane CenterPoint Energy 877-635-5427 800-427-7142 www.huttotx.gov www.centerpointenergy.com

Electric

Grande Communications Austin Energy CenterPoint Energy 512-220-4600 888-340-6465 800-427-7142 www.grandecom.com www.centerpointenergy.com www.austinenergy.com

City of Georgetown 512-930-3640 www.georgetown.org

888-554-4732 www.pec.coop Simple Power 888-897-4675 www.simplepower.net TXU Energy New Service 866-575-4898 Customer Care 800-818-6132 Power Outage 888-313-4747 www.txu.com


Water Austin Energy 888-340-6465 www.austinenergy.com City of Buda 512-295-8845 mkeen@ci.lbuda.tx.us Chisholm Trail S.U.D. 254-793-3103 www.chisholmtrailwater.org City of Cedar Park 512-401-5550 www.cedarparktx.us

City of Georgetown 512-930-3640 www.georgetown.org

City of Round Rock 800-565-1800 www.roundrocktexas.gov

City of Jonestown 512-267-3243 www.jonestown.org

Eco Resources 800-856-0303 www.ecoresources.com

City of Kyle 512-262-3960 utilities@cityofkyle.com

Hurst Creek MUD 512-261-6281 www.hurstcreekmud.org

City of Leander 512-259-1142 www.ci.leander.tx.us

Jarrell-Schwertner Water Supply 512-746-2114 www.jswatersupply.com

City of Pugerville 512-251-3076 www.cityofp ugerville.com

Jonah Water S.U.D. 512-759-1286 www.jonahwatersud.com Lago Vista City 512-267-1155 http://lagovistatexas.org Lakeway MUD 512-261-6222 www.lakewaymud.org Manville Water 888-856-2488 www.manvillewsc.org Point Venture WCID 512-267-1641 www.traviscountytax.org



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