Moontower Comedy Festival brings laughs, economic boost to area

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Moontower Comedy Festival is wrapping up its final shows in Austin, marking the end of a more than week-long celebration of comedy that has become a staple in the industry.The festival, which attracts big-name acts, has drawn approximately 65,000 attendees this year, significantly boosting the local economy, organizers said."We'll do something around 65,000 people in attendance of the festival," said Jim Ritts, CEO of the Austin Theatre Alliance. The non-profit runs the Para