“Keep Austin Weird” is a current that pulses through the life of this university town in the heart of Texas. The state’s capital comes with a bohemian vibe and a booming technology industry. Its vibrant music, arts, and film scenes bring together an eclectic mix of students, high-tech professionals, artists, and a constant stream of tourists. Between 1990 and 2000, Greater Austin experienced rapid growth: its population leapt 48 percent and the number of immigrants tripled. Thanks to a thriving economy, 1.8 million people call the Austin area home.
State Representative Flynn claims teachers want to display the commandments in their classrooms, however opponents say it is unconstitutional. in their classrooms. The bill explicitly states that school officials, especially trustees of the school board, cannot stop copies of such commandments being posted in a prominent location inside classrooms. Rep. Flynn opines that young people […]
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A dozen congregations are harboring immigrants facing deportation. It echoes the sanctuary movement of the 1980s, when hundreds of churches sheltered Central Americans escaping war and violence.
Yang Liu was a student at Baylor University when he began mapping Buddhism in Austin. Dr. Christopher Ellison, Dr. Margaret Syverson and Dr. Robert... Read more about Yang Liu
Joseph Laycock was a student at Harvard Divinity School when he began researching the religious diversity of Austin, TX. While the majority of immigrants to the U.S. arrive at gateway cities on the nation's coasts, immigrants with education and resources are often drawn to "idea cities" that offer employment in software design and management consulting.... Read more about Joseph Laycock
