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View Poll Results: Which is the Most Authentically Texan City?
Houston 6 4.51%
San Antonio 23 17.29%
Dallas 19 14.29%
Austin 8 6.02%
Fort Worth 37 27.82%
El Paso 10 7.52%
Arlington 1 0.75%
Corpus Christi 0 0%
Plano 24 18.05%
Laredo 0 0%
Other 5 3.76%
Voters: 133. You may not vote on this poll

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Old 05-02-2014, 11:32 AM
 
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Ok, so we all know that every major city in Texas has its own unique flavor and that every major city in Texas is inarguably "Texan." My question is which of the major Texas Cities (in this case the 10 largest) is the most authentically Texan city? You can define that however you wish (noting, of course that there is a difference between "authentic" and "stereotypical"), but I am curious to see what people choose and I also wonder, how much of an asset or a liability is it to be a city that is seen as being very "Texan."

Ran this poll in the Texas Forum, but I'm really interested to get the perspective on non-Texans. So, if you don't live in Texas, please pick the city that from your standpoint seems to be the most "authentically Texan" city.
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Old 05-02-2014, 11:33 AM
 
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Fort Worth.
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Old 05-02-2014, 11:34 AM
 
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How about Lubbock?
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Old 05-02-2014, 11:52 AM
 
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Of the cities that most non-Texans will be most likely to visit (I don't think most of us will likely go to El Paso, Midland, Laredo, Tyler, etc.)? San Antonio seems to fit the bill. Forth Worth probably fits the bill even more so, but most people from out of state probably spend more time on the D side of DFW. That was the case with me, although a local family took us to see the Stockyards which were pretty cool. I chose San Antonio because of its history and the fact that it doesn't seem to be built up around a single industry (i.e. Port Arthur), or act as an off-beat oasis (i.e. Austin). Fort Worth definitely fits the bill better, but I don't know that as many non-Texans visit Fort Worth enough to get a feel for it.

The problem is defining what is truly "authentic" Texan. Given how many people live in Texas and how spread out the state is, it's hard to pick one city that's "most authentic." You'd be better of phrasing the question, "what city in Texas most represents all of the Texas stereotypes you can think of." I would say that each of the cities on the poll are unique and authentically Texan even though they're so different. The state covers a massive area that includes a wide variety of terrain and is home to a diverse population of people. You're bound to find a wide variety of people and places in such a huge area. To peg one city as "most authentic" seems asinine.
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Old 05-02-2014, 12:03 PM
 
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How about Lubbock?
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Old 05-02-2014, 12:33 PM
 
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For an outsider, Ft Worth seems to best fit the bill, though Dallas represents "new Texas" in its own way (I definitely prefer the former).
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Old 05-02-2014, 01:26 PM
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There's more to Fort Worth than the Stockyards ya know.

We have one of the best concentrations of art and museums in the country. Arguably best (or 2nd behind San Antonio) downtowns in the state, the Colonial Invitational golf tournament. 2 major NASCAR events and expanding urban aareas.
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Old 05-02-2014, 02:41 PM
 
Location: Milwaukee
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There's more to Fort Worth than the Stockyards ya know.

We have one of the best concentrations of art and museums in the country. Arguably best (or 2nd behind San Antonio) downtowns in the state, the Colonial Invitational golf tournament. 2 major NASCAR events and expanding urban aareas.
Not sure why you're raving about, I really like Ft Worth for the TX feel/history as well as the fact that it's THE regional museum town. Very underrated place. Unless for some reason you feel that "most Texas" means "most crappy" for some bizarre reason?
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Old 05-02-2014, 02:53 PM
 
Location: St Simons Island, GA
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I'm sorry, but when did the general US thread become a Texas thread? It seems to become increasingly acceptable to hijack this forum for All Things Texas, but I really don't notice other states pulling this stunt.
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Old 05-02-2014, 03:03 PM
 
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As I said... was interested in getting non-Texans' perspective and this seemed like the place to go. Feel free to replicate the poll for all 49 other states if you wish.
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