Thanks to the good people at Aquasana, Austinites are being treated to the completely original (and completely free) “Austin Sound & Cinema” series on the lawn of the Long Center throughout this summer. Also known as “Music & Movies on the Lawn,” the six-part series features unique pairings of music and film as bands hit the stage at sunset to … Read More
Austin Crime On The Rise
Austin is generally considered to be a safe place to live, and, for the most part, this reputation is well earned and deserved. In fact, Parenting Magazine recently described Austin as a “‘unique oasis’ in the midst of the Lone Star State” while ranking our city the fourth-best place in the country to raise a family. The magazine considered factors … Read More
Blues On The Green Offers Free Music Fun for Austin Residents
Throughout this summer, Austin’s own KGSR is hosting free concerts at Zilker Park on every other Wednesday. The concert series—known as Blues on the Green to an ever-growing number of Austinites—resumes Wednesday, July 24th, as The Gourds and Shakey Graves will each hit the stage in front of what is sure to be a large and eclectic crowd at Zilker. … Read More
Four Places to Celebrate Your 4th of July in Austin
Looking for some 4th of july fun in Austin? Freedom Austin’s got you covered! Check out our list of upcoming Independence Day events: 1. Volente Beach 4th of July Fireworks: Enjoy your firework show this year on the beautiful Lake Travis. Head out to Volente Beach and enjoy free music and admission before 8 PM. Click Here for More Info … Read More
How Safe is Your Neighborhood? Austin Crime Rates by Zip Code
Most consider Austin a safe place to live, however with any city, there’s always crime. Find out which neighborhoods have the highest crime rates in Austin: Zip Code: 78701 Neighborhood: Downtown Total Crimes: 10,821 Theft: 1,982 Motor Vehicle Theft: 141 Murder: 2 Rape: 16 Robbery: 91 Aggravated Assault: 114 Zip Code: 78741 Neighborhood: South Austin Total Crimes: 13, 097 Theft: … Read More
