Austin, Texas

The headquarters for Cirrus Logic, Freescale and AMD are located in breathtaking Austin, Texas. Austin's attitude is commonly emblazoned about town on T-Shirts and bumper stickers: "Keep Austin Weird." Austin is also considered by most to be the "Live Music Capital of the World".

The city is famous for its thriving business community, natural beauty and plentiful lakes, diverse sports teams and incredible outdoor activities. Austin features that rare combination of small-town charm with big-city entertainment, dining and culture. For quality of life, many people believe Austin is simply unmatched.


Austin State Capitol Dome

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Quality of Life

Do you want to swim year-round in a beautiful, natural pool fed by underground springs? Discover restaurants with personalities as interesting as the food? Or sail on a crystal-clear lake just a short drive from our headquarters?

Maybe you're energized with an evening spent listening to jazz, blues, country or rock. When you live in Austin, you can hear them all during a single evening stroll along historic 6th Street.

How about an evening at the ballet, opera or theater? Or perhaps you prefer to attend a University of Texas college football game, a Round Rock Express minor-league baseball game or an Ice Bats hockey match. All of these possibilities - and a whole lot more - are among the choices available when you work for EuroSoft Inc. in Austin.

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A Water Recreation Paradise

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The area's diversified chain of lakes starts about 70 miles to the north and ends at downtown Austin. Each lake has its own personality. You'll be enchanted by the spectacular waterfalls and excellent fishing on Lake Buchanan; diving, sailing and boating in the crystal-clear waters of nearby Lake Travis; the popular hike-and-bike trails along Town Lake in the heart of downtown Austin; and water sports and camping on Lake LBJ, Inks Lake and Lake Marble Falls. The nearby upper Colorado River area is the winter nesting grounds for a growing population of native Bald Eagles. And with a constant temperature of 68 degrees Farenheit, Barton Springs is the favorite year-round swimming hole for many Austinites.

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Golfing, Biking, Hiking and More

A sunny climate and idyllic setting on the edge of the beautiful Texas Hill Country make Austin a bonanza for outdoor activities. If you're a golfer, you can choose from multiple golf courses in the area, including the prestigious Barton Creek and River Place Country Clubs. Zilker Park, located in the heart of Austin, offers more than 400 acres for activities including soccer, volleyball, summer theater and miles of hiking and biking trails. Gardeners delight in Austin's year-round growing season, and no visit to Austin is complete without a trip to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. A quick hike up Mount Bonnell rewards the climber with spectacular hilltop views of the city and area lakes.

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A Unique Bat Colony

The bridges that span Austin's Town Lake are home to one of the largest bat colonies in North America. Each summer evening more than 1.5 million Mexican freetail bats fly up and down the Colorado River, devouring hundreds of tons of insects annually from the local area. Watching the bats fly at dusk is an unforgettable experience that's uniquely Austin. Learn more at austin360.com.


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Business Climate

There is good reason that Austin and its surrounding areas have become known around the world as "Silicon Hills." The excellent quality of life, great business climate and booming technology industry add up to numerous, high potential job opportunities. Although the high-tech industry is the fastest growing and most visible part of the economy, Austin is well diversified with a strong government, education and financial base. In fact, Austin has been named one of the best cities in the United States for business by Forbes and FORTUNE Magazine.

The influx of high-tech professionals into Austin from all over the world makes the city a challenging, exciting and diverse business environment. With more than a million residents in the greater metropolitan area, Austin is the second fastest growing city in the United States and is now the country's 16th largest city overall.

Progressive local government, no state and local personal income tax, and a competitive cost of living makes Austin an ideal place to get the most from your earnings. And, although people in Austin work hard, they know how to have fun, too. "Austin has become one of the few places in the country where people come to live by choice, for all it has to offer," says Austin-based economist Angelos Angelou.

Austin holds the title of "The Live Music Capital of the World," with perhaps more musicians per capita than any other city. Austin also has an up-and-coming film industry encouraged by creative people, great weather, scenic hills, and new movie and television production facilities.

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Educational Opportunities

UT tower after 2005 National Championship

Before becoming a technology leader, Austin was a college town. These roots still run deep, providing a huge benefit to the area. Today, Austin offers a broad range of world-class educational institutions, public and private, elementary through graduate level. There are ample options for continuing education, and parents can be secure in knowing their children will receive an excellent education. Local school districts feature a multitude of honors and gifted programs, magnet schools and enrichment opportunities. In addition to excellent public schools, Austin is home to more than 25 private schools.

More than 100,000 students attend the area's seven colleges and universities. These institutions are listed below and are ranked according to their size.

The University of Texas at Austin is one of the largest public universities in the United States and is recognized for some of the top-ranked academic programs in the country. These include UT's Schools for Law, Computer Sciences, Education, Business, Engineering and Public Affairs.

Austin Community College has built a reputation for working with many Austin high-tech firms to provide training and placement for the local workforce. Multiple campuses are available around the city.

Texas State University in San Marcos is 30 miles south of Austin. This state university offers a broad curriculum and is best known for its School of Education.

St. Edward's University is a private Catholic liberal arts university, conveniently located in South Austin.

Southwestern University is located in Georgetown, just north of Austin. This is the oldest university in Texas with one of the best liberal arts programs in the region.

Concordia University, a private Lutheran university located in downtown Austin, offers a broad range of academic programs.

Houston-Tillotson College is Austin's oldest institution of higher learning. This liberal arts college has a proud tradition of multicultural education.

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Weather

With a mean temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit and an average 300 days of sunshine per year, the weather in Austin encourages you to spend lots of time outdoors. Summers are hot and usually dry, while winters are mild, with temperatures typically ranging from the high 30s to the low 60s. Snow is rare, and Austin has never experienced a White Christmas.

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Austin Facts

History:	Founded in 1839
Population:	1,513,565 people in the metropolitan Austin area. 700,000 in Austin city limits. Austin topped Forbes’ list of American Fastest Growing Metros. Austin was winner among the country’s most economically healthy large metros.
Area:	2,705 square miles in metro areas. 232 square miles within the city limits.
Time Zone:	Central Time
Sales Tax:	8.25 percent
Area Code:	512
Location:	236 miles from the Mexican border. Located within 200 miles of San Antonio, Houston and Dallas. Ranked as "Best Place for Business" by Forbes in 2000. Features 11,800 acres of greenbelt for recreation around the community. Fourth most visited city in Texas, with more than 16 million annual visitors.
Highest Point:	Mount Bonnell at 785 feet
Style of Dress:	Shorts, cotton, short sleeves and light dresses during spring, summer and fall. A sweater or light jacket might be needed during the winter months. A coat might be necessary on a few rare days during the coldest months.
Unique Characteristics:	Known as the "Live Music Capital of the World," with more than 100 live music venues. Home to North America's largest urban bat population, with up to 1.5 million Mexican freetail bats.

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