AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Austin Texas. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/austin 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/austin http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:53:16 -0600 Wanted to let everyone know in Austin that there is a great alarm monitoring company called MyAlarmMonitoring.com that will monitor your home or... http://www.americantowns.com/tx/austin/news/12-95-month-alarm-monitoring-235796 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/austin/news/12-95-month-alarm-monitoring-235796 Business and Professional Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Christmas Victoriana At The French Legation Museum Discover the roots of many holiday traditions at the French Legation Museum! Mid-19th Century... http://www.americantowns.com/tx/austin/news/deck-the-oldest-hall-in-austin-235163 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/austin/news/deck-the-oldest-hall-in-austin-235163 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Austin, TX - R Martin Limited is pleased to announce the addition of mobility scooters, lift chairs, and 3-wheel electric trikes to its electric... http://www.americantowns.com/tx/austin/news/r-martin-limited-announces-addition-of-mobility-scooters-and-electric-trikes-234452 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/austin/news/r-martin-limited-announces-addition-of-mobility-scooters-and-electric-trikes-234452 Business and Professional Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 United Way Campaign update... Despite current economic conditions, our corporate and community partners continue to impress with their dedication... http://www.americantowns.com/tx/austin/news/united-way-capital-area-community-matters-november-2009-234364 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/austin/news/united-way-capital-area-community-matters-november-2009-234364 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Austin, TX - Visitors to Austin Children’s Museum will soon have another fun way to learn about science. In collaboration with The University of... http://www.americantowns.com/tx/austin/news/austin-children-s-museum-gives-children-another-fun-way-to-learn-about-science-230645 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/austin/news/austin-children-s-museum-gives-children-another-fun-way-to-learn-about-science-230645 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 It was "The Turbulent 60s" in Spanish Harlem, but Maria had everything it took to make it out of the poor working class tenements of her... http://www.americantowns.com/tx/austin/news/sembrando-herencia-2009-pa-mi-gente-230976 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/austin/news/sembrando-herencia-2009-pa-mi-gente-230976 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Austin, TX - It's that time again. Time to build crackling fires in the hearth, bundle up in your warmest sweaters, sip hot cocoa while you watch the... http://www.americantowns.com/tx/austin/news/story-idea-winter-rentals-9-tips-for-renting-your-vacation-home-in-the-off-season-229535 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/austin/news/story-idea-winter-rentals-9-tips-for-renting-your-vacation-home-in-the-off-season-229535 Schools and Libraries Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Museum Open House and Reception. The French Legation Museum will open its iron gates from 6:00 – 8:00 pm for a special evening of remembrance. The... http://www.americantowns.com/tx/austin/news/mourning-and-celebrating-in-east-austin-229360 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/austin/news/mourning-and-celebrating-in-east-austin-229360 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The reports of Swine Flu in Texas (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging common-sense in... http://www.americantowns.com/tx/austin/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-travis-county-228490 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/austin/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-travis-county-228490 Health and Fitness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Come Hear the Stinky Cheese Man Tell How 3 Inch Tall Robot Zot Conquers the Earth! -- Solve a Case of Mistaken Identity! AUSTIN, Texas - The Texas... http://www.americantowns.com/tx/austin/news/friday-night-of-free-family-fun-at-the-austin-children-s-museum-223702 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/austin/news/friday-night-of-free-family-fun-at-the-austin-children-s-museum-223702 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 French Legation Museum Partners with Online Fundraising Program ShopforMuseums.com. Austin, TX - French Legation Museum, site of the oldest home in... http://www.americantowns.com/tx/austin/news/new-fundraising-effort-for-local-historic-house-museum-222454 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/austin/news/new-fundraising-effort-for-local-historic-house-museum-222454 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 PRESS RELEASE   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:     Contact: Name: Robin Parkinson   ... http://www.americantowns.com/tx/austin/news/my-run-real-life-forrest-gump-sprints-to-austin-film-festival-for-its-world-premiere-219929 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/austin/news/my-run-real-life-forrest-gump-sprints-to-austin-film-festival-for-its-world-premiere-219929 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Who: Austin Children’s Museum, Central Texas Local Section of the American Chemical Society, The University of Texas Department of Biochemistry,... http://www.americantowns.com/tx/austin/news/austin-children-s-museum-celebrates-national-chemistry-week-during-science-sunday-219478 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/austin/news/austin-children-s-museum-celebrates-national-chemistry-week-during-science-sunday-219478 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 President's Perspective: Two of my favorite things in life are my garden and the community we share. Right now, in October, I am celebrating and... http://www.americantowns.com/tx/austin/news/october-2009-community-matters-newsletter-october-6-2009-219581 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/austin/news/october-2009-community-matters-newsletter-october-6-2009-219581 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 BedandBreakfast.com reviews determine best B&Bs worldwide. AUSTIN, TX--- BedandBreakfast.com, the leading online B&B directory and... http://www.americantowns.com/tx/austin/news/best-of-bedandbreakfast-com-awards-2009-2010-219303 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/austin/news/best-of-bedandbreakfast-com-awards-2009-2010-219303 Business and Professional Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Documentary Features Transformation of Teen Moms and Farming in Detroit ‘Grown in Detroit’ screening at Austin Film Festival. Imagine urban... http://www.americantowns.com/tx/austin/news/grown-in-detroit-218442 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/austin/news/grown-in-detroit-218442 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Each October, Texas Archeology Month (TAM) celebrates a spirit of discovery. This year, the French Legation Museum will be kicking off Texas... http://www.americantowns.com/tx/austin/news/archeology-day-218059 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/austin/news/archeology-day-218059 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Austin - Gov. Rick Perry has announced the appointment of Mary Pincoffs Wilson of Austin to the Texas Woman's University Board of Regents.... http://www.americantowns.com/tx/austin/news/gov-perry-appoints-mary-pincoffs-wilson-of-austin-to-twu-board-of-regents-217630 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/austin/news/gov-perry-appoints-mary-pincoffs-wilson-of-austin-to-twu-board-of-regents-217630 Schools and Libraries Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 AUSTIN, TX---Imagine leaving your car parked and easily gliding to school, your local store, or restaurant without actually using any gas and... http://www.americantowns.com/tx/austin/news/r-martin-limited-announces-new-highly-efficient-electric-bikes-217758 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/austin/news/r-martin-limited-announces-new-highly-efficient-electric-bikes-217758 Business and Professional Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Austin, TX---Austin Children’s Museum, with support from the Monsanto Fund, kicks off Engineering Saturday, a program which allows children and... http://www.americantowns.com/tx/austin/news/austin-children-s-museum-announces-dates-for-engineering-saturday-217454 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/austin/news/austin-children-s-museum-announces-dates-for-engineering-saturday-217454 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Texas corn maze and it's a great,... http://www.americantowns.com/tx/austin/news/find-texas-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-texas-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217128 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/austin/news/find-texas-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-texas-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217128 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Veteran broadcaster and award-winning journalist Campbell Brown is one of the most respected and recognizable faces in American news. She is... http://www.americantowns.com/tx/austin/news/5th-annual-speaker-series-with-cnn-s-campbell-brown-216507 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/austin/news/5th-annual-speaker-series-with-cnn-s-campbell-brown-216507 Clubs and Organizations Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 BedandBreakfast.com's Annual 2009 Roundup of Spirited "Dead and Breakfasts" Austin, TX -- Ghostly spirits make themselves as comfortable... http://www.americantowns.com/tx/austin/news/ten-great-places-to-sleep-with-a-ghost-215229 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/austin/news/ten-great-places-to-sleep-with-a-ghost-215229 Business and Professional Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Thanks to all who came out Sunday to make our 12th Birthday a huge success! We were surprised by special guests who came out to give us wonderful... http://www.americantowns.com/tx/austin/news/puerto-rican-folkloric-dance-and-cultural-center-news-september-16-2009-214876 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/austin/news/puerto-rican-folkloric-dance-and-cultural-center-news-september-16-2009-214876 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500