BY BRANDI SMITH
Last month’s South by Southwest (SXSW) Festival is a reminder of what Texans already know well: Austin is one of the hottest spots in the country when it comes to technology and innovation. The festival’s “Interactive” track drew more than 30,000 people to sessions highlighting smart cities, digital journalism and more over the course of five days. The other 360 days of the year, the crowds are smaller, but the ideas and passion are still there.