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Austin is probably the best city for non-Texans, but FAIAP, it's still Texas.
The hell's that supposed to mean?
I can find SEVERAL flaws in any state you can think of. The most backwards and narrow-minded place I've ever experienced is central New York. A blue state.
I can find SEVERAL flaws in any state you can think of. The most backwards and narrow-minded place I've ever experienced is central New York. A blue state.
You don't have to argue with me on that one. I've been flamed on this forum for insinuating that the Northeast is one of the most insular, narrow-minded places in the entire country, especially in the smaller cities such as Providence (where I grew up), Hartford, Springfield, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Utica, et al.
Regarding my comment about Texas, I found most of the state to be a very difficult place to live as a non-Texan and non-Southerner. For me personally, most of the DFW area where I lived for a year in the recent past, was just too backwards. Even though people say DFW is where a bunch of Californians/East Coasters go for bigger/newer/cheaper housing, I disagree. DFW, especially in suburban and exurban areas, is very Southern. There's still too much "Bubba talk" and too many "Bible thumpers" for me to like it there. I also didn't find people in DFW to be nearly as friendly as they were purported to be.
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You don't have to argue with me on that one. I've been flamed on this forum for insinuating that the Northeast is one of the most insular, narrow-minded places in the entire country, especially in the smaller cities such as Providence (where I grew up), Hartford, Springfield, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Utica, et al.
Regarding my comment about Texas, I found most of the state to be a very difficult place to live as a non-Texan and non-Southerner. For me personally, most of the DFW area where I lived for a year in the recent past, was just too backwards. Even though people say DFW is where a bunch of Californians/East Coasters go for bigger/newer/cheaper housing, I disagree. DFW, especially in suburban and exurban areas, is very Southern. There's still too much "Bubba talk" and too many "Bible thumpers" for me to like it there. I also didn't find people in DFW to be nearly as friendly as they were purported to be.
All you did was replace Atlanta with DFW and said the same thing you said about Atlanta. You need to stop acting like Florida is this perfect state. Without it's beaches, it would be nothing.
All you did was replace Atlanta with DFW and said the same thing you said about Atlanta. You need to stop acting like Florida is this perfect state. Without it's beaches, it would be nothing.
You don't have to argue with me on that one. I've been flamed on this forum for insinuating that the Northeast is one of the most insular, narrow-minded places in the entire country, especially in the smaller cities such as Providence (where I grew up), Hartford, Springfield, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Utica, et al.
Regarding my comment about Texas, I found most of the state to be a very difficult place to live as a non-Texan and non-Southerner. For me personally, most of the DFW area where I lived for a year in the recent past, was just too backwards. Even though people say DFW is where a bunch of Californians/East Coasters go for bigger/newer/cheaper housing, I disagree. DFW, especially in suburban and exurban areas, is very Southern. There's still too much "Bubba talk" and too many "Bible thumpers" for me to like it there. I also didn't find people in DFW to be nearly as friendly as they were purported to be.
Yeah... you haven't been to DFW.
But just to note: as far as people's friendliness and attitude towards other people goes, you get back what you put out.
Just keep that in mind.
I'm not seeing Austin's edge when it comes to education. UT may be the most popular school in the state, but since when does that mean it can trump Rice, UH, and two of the largest HBCUs in the nation put together? You also can't forget the numerous other private and medical research institutions in this city. Texas Medical Center isn't just a big block of hospitals, folks.
Scenery: San Antonio Hill Country-Austin-Houston, Dallas.
Lifestyle: San Antonio most colorful unique most festivals and the biggest festivals, Austin, Houston, Dallas.
People: All Texas
Transportation: Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Austin.
Weather: Its Texas
Sports: Houston, Dallas, San Antonio Major league Sports. Austin with the new raceway.
Education: They all have universities. Most college students in order, Houston, Dallas, San Antonio and Austin. San Antonio also has the biggest percentage increase in the nation for the number of college educated.
Economy: No order. Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin. All Texas is strong.
Location: San Antonio is unique sits on three terrains, The Hill country, Plains, Prairies and lakes.
Most visited: Houston and San Antonio, followed by Dallas and Austin.
Downtown- San Antonio, Austin tie ,Ft.Worth, Dallas, Houston.
I don't understand why people would take the time and obsess over places they supposedly hate. But it's nothing new from you, Brent.
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I'm not seeing Austin's edge when it comes to education. UT may be the most popular school in the state, but since when does that mean it can trump Rice, UH, and two of the largest HBCUs in the nation put together? You also can't forget the numerous other private and medical research institutions in this city. Texas Medical Center isn't just a big block of hospitals, folks.
