About Austin, Texas:
The capitol of Texas, Austin is located in what is called “The Hill Country” of Texas…pretty much the center of the state. Austin originated as the riverside village of Waterloo, in a buffalo-hunting region occupied by Tonkawa and Comanche peoples. In 1839 it was selected by scouts as the site for the permanent capital of the Republic of Texas and renamed in honor of Stephen F. Austin, father of the Republic.
Today, Austin is the fourth-largest city in the State and home not only to the state capitol but also the University of Texas, which had over 50,000 students enrolled on campus as of 2024, making it one of the largest public universities in the U.S.
It is also considered the tech capital of Texas. The Austin metropolitan area is nicknamed “Silicon Hills” because of its many high-tech companies.
Catholic places of interest in Austin, Texas:
Marian Shrine of Our Lady of Schoenstatt
Our Lady’s Maronite Catholic Church (Eastern Rite Church in communion with Rome)
Saint Louis King of France Catholic Church (perpetual Adoration)