Would Austin be an Upgrade from San Antonio? (Houston, Dallas: fit in, houses)

[love roses]

Yeah, take a few trips to each city. Austin has UT, so there are some liberal type intellectuals here. I lived in Houston, and would also highly recommend it. Rice and U of H are there, so again similar to Austin in that respect. My sister and BIL live in Dallas. She's a DNA researcher/assistant in Cancers and he is an engineer, and they like to consider themselves intellectual giants and have a gang of smart, well educated friends that they hang out with. So, even though I've never personally lived in Dallas, I'd say give it a visit as well.

[tashina]

Originally Posted by pwherman512

People from California are moving to Austin by the thousands because the cost of living is better and it is very similar to San Diego- the feel, the laid back attitude, the high paying jobs, etc.

I lived in San Diego for more than 30 years and have lived in Austin for 2. When I first arrived, it reminded me a little of San Diego in the early 70's when it was more small town-ish. Well, San Diego without the beach, galleries, and vibe.

Anyway, while I like Austin better than San Antonio, I second the Dallas recommendation. I'm headed that way myself sooner or later. Austin is soooo laid back it's putting me to sleep.

[love roses]

As an aside, having lived in Colorado for 6 years, I can tell you that you will not get away from the large hispanic families there either. Even way up in the mountains. And I'm not speaking from an Illegal/Legal standpoint either. Like Texas, they have a large generational(?) population of people from Mexico and S. America

[nativeDallasite]

Originally Posted by pwherman512

hello13685-
As you can tell there is not too much love between those that live in SA and Austin. Fact is you live in SA and don't like it. Give Austin a try. I lived in SA for 5 years and hated it with a passion. I still do. There is just something about living in a city where you can have a good, intelligent conversation with someone (something that you have figured out), as opposed to living in a city where people think they are "hot @hit" and valet their Yugos.

People in Austin think they're hot $hit and there's tons of valet parking. Austin is fast becoming Dallas Jr with a California twist...it's ruined!

[hello13685]

Thanks again, everyone. For the record, I love large Hispanic families. I was just saying that I want something else too (some diversity). In the SA social scene, it's either large Hispanic families, or White Billy-Bob, that's it, and I want more. I don't have anything in common with those types. Thanks again for your advice. I had not thought of Dallas (but then I fear it will just be Billy-Bob in nicer clothes??)

[nativeDallasite]

Originally Posted by hello13685

Thanks again, everyone. For the record, I love large Hispanic families. I was just saying that I want something else too (some diversity). In the SA social scene, it's either large Hispanic families, or White Billy-Bob, that's it, and I want more. I don't have anything in common with those types. Thanks again for your advice. I had not thought of Dallas (but then I fear it will just be Billy-Bob in nicer clothes??)

Dallas isn't Billy Bob in nicer clothes...that's Fort Worth.

[llkltk]

Originally Posted by nativeDallasite

People in Austin think they're hot $hit and there's tons of valet parking. Austin is fast becoming Dallas Jr with a California twist...it's ruined!

So far from being Dallas. That is such a ridiculous statement.

[imaterry78259]

San Antonio reminds me of LA. Austin's university setting may be to your liking, But for my money I would say Houston- especially the Rice Univ area and plus it is the most diverse city in Texas. Where have you been hanging out in SA. For as partying for people over 35- Austin is not the place, this is a college town

[imaterry78259]

San Antonio actually has more Californians than Austin

[twange]

Originally Posted by imaterry78259

San Antonio reminds me of LA. Austin's university setting may be to your liking, But for my money I would say Houston- especially the Rice Univ area and plus it is the most diverse city in Texas. Where have you been hanging out in SA. For as partying for people over 35- Austin is not the place, this is a college town

I'm over 35 and I don't really see this. There are plenty of interesting things to do..and I'm not talking about drinking on 6th street. Been there twice. I keep hearing this from people. Are ya'll a bunch of fogies? What is your idea of "over 35 partying"?