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The city of Austin
Live music capital of the world (and Texas)
Renowned music festivals such as Austin City Limits and South by Southwest.
Nature and outdoor activities
Many lakes and trails such as Lady Bird Lake and Zilker Park.
University city
University of Texas at Austin, one of the largest and most prestigious universities in the USA.
Where can I find general information about the City of Austin and surrounding areas?
Data for 2023/2024 and approximations made for better understanding and formatting.
Services in Austin
Services that can help you start your life in Austin
Residential Telephony
What are the options for connecting my home phone?
| Company | Phone | Service |
|---|---|---|
| MCI Worldcom | (800) 950-5555 | Residential Telephony |
| AT&T | (888) 294-8433 | Residential Telephony |
| Grande Communications | (512) 220-4600 | Home Phone |
| Time Warner Cable / Spectrum | (512) 485-5555 | Residential Telephony |
Electricity, Water and Gas
What are the options for connecting electricity, water and gas?
| Company | City | Phone | Service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atmos Energy | — | (800) 950-5555 | Sales |
| Atmos Energy | — | (866) 322-8667 | Gas : Emergency |
| Austin Energy | — | (512) 494-9400 | Residential Telephony |
| Center Point Energy | — | (512) 472-6950 | — |
| Chevron Corporation | — | — | — |
| Cielo Wind Power | — | (512) 440-0305 | — |
| Entergy | — | (512) 487-3900 | — |
| Georgetown Utilites Systems | Georgetown | (512) 930-3640 | — |
| Green Mountain Energy | — | (866) 301-3120 | — |
| Meridian Solar | — | (512) 448-0055 | — |
| Pedernales Electric Cooperative | — | (888) 554-4732 | — |
| San Marcos Electric Utility | — | (512) 393-8333 | |
| TXU Electric | — | (888) 399-5501 | — |
| Texas Solar Power Company | — | (866) 459-9494 | — |
| Austin Water Utility | — | (512) 972-0000 |
Internet
What are the contacts of Internet providers?
| Company | Phone | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Time Warner / Spectrum | (512) 485-6000 | — |
| Time Warner / Spectrum | 800-418-8848 | Outside Austin |
| Cox Communications | (866) 298-1514 | — |
| PrismNet, Inc. | (512) 821-2991 | — |
| Onramp Access | 512-322-9200 | — |
Cable TV
What are the cable TV options?
| Company | Phone | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Time Warner Cable / Spectrum | (512) 485-5555 | — |
| Grande Communications | (512) 220-4600 | — |
| DirecTV | (800) 543-1549 | — |
| Dish Network | (512) 870-8221 | — |
Health insurance
Health information in Austin
Health insurance in Austin and the surrounding area, pharmacies, health brokers, hospitals, health plans, and more contacts for you to take care of your health and that of your family.
All about education in Austin
Coming to study? Do you have children? Do you want to learn English or go to university? Check out the institutions below.
Portuguese/English Bilingual Preschool in Austin
Bilingual Minds Learning Center
The first English-Portuguese bilingual preschool in Austin is the best option for children aged 18 to 35 months.
Supporting the Brazilian community since 1999
Brazil Project
Projeto Brasil offers various opportunities to create and maintain a cultural and linguistic bond between Portuguese-speaking children and adults through weekly, private and online classes, capoeira classes, story time, summer camps, cultural events and workshops in the arts, cooking, music, science and Brazilian history, among others.
Education in Austin
School Districts in and around Austin
Austin is considered a university town, and there are also good options for our children and teenagers to study. Check out the options below as well as the award-winning Portuguese-English programs in the United States (Projeto Brasil and Bilingual Minds).
Upcoming events in Austin
Brazilian events for Brazilians
Vehicle-related
Vehicle and transport registration
Where to get a Driver’s License and Vehicle Registration? Check out the links below and find out more.
| Institution or Government Agency |
|---|
| Texas Department of Motors Vehicles |
| Vehicle Registration |
| Toll fees |
| Issuing or Renewing a Driver’s License |
Connect with the Brazilian community!
Connect
How can I connect with Brazilians in Austin?
Keep up with the latest news from Austin
We write regularly about news from Austin, news that is of interest to the Brazilian community and anyone looking to get to know Brazilian culture.
LECTURE ON THE GREAT PHOTOGRAPHER SEBASTIÃO SALGADO
The CBA welcomed a very special speaker to the auditorium of its Brazilian American Cultural Center. The subject was fascinating:
LECTURE ON THE GREAT PHOTOGRAPHER SEBASTIÃO SALGADO
The CBA welcomed a very special speaker to the auditorium of its Brazilian American Cultural Center. The subject was fascinating:
LECTURE ON THE GREAT PHOTOGRAPHER SEBASTIÃO SALGADO
The CBA welcomed a very special speaker to the auditorium of its Brazilian American Cultural Center. The subject was fascinating: