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Old 06-17-2009, 03:25 PM
 
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I am 40, single, female, two children getting ready to go to college, and I think I am ready to move. I have lived in Bloomington, Indiana my entire life and I am ready for a big change. I have traveled a fair amount and I really like Texas, well really most of the South West but Texas seems to be the place I end up the most. I have visited most areas of the state and most have their appeal. What do you all think? Where would you go if you were me, need to work and make a decent living, but also looking for time to explore my own interests after raising kids my entire life?? I enjoy gardening and agriculture so would probably look for a home in the country or suburbs of a city. Also, HATE tornadoes, I know it is tornado alley but if I could stay out of that, I would be happy. Thanks!
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Old 06-17-2009, 03:51 PM
 
Location: Plano, TX
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Fort Worth, large enough for opportunities and amenities, but not crowded like Dallas, Houston Austin or San Antonio.

I wish that when I settled in Texas in 1990, I would have landed there instead of the Dallas area.
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Old 06-17-2009, 03:54 PM
 
Location: NE Atlanta Metro
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I would settle in Dallas/Ft Worth, because I love big diverse metro areas.

By your description, I think New Braunfels or San Marcos between Austin and San Antonio may be a good fit.
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Old 06-17-2009, 04:44 PM
 
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I would settle in Dallas/Ft Worth, because I love big diverse metro areas.

By your description, I think New Braunfels or San Marcos between Austin and San Antonio may be a good fit.

Both excellent suggestions. I have been to both areas and like them. Any idea how these areas are holding up in the recent economy? Where I live now, things are still okay, not a lot of layoffs and such, but I worry about moving to another area.
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Old 06-17-2009, 05:17 PM
 
Location: NE Atlanta Metro
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Both excellent suggestions. I have been to both areas and like them. Any idea how these areas are holding up in the recent economy? Where I live now, things are still okay, not a lot of layoffs and such, but I worry about moving to another area.
San Marcos/New Braunfels tend to go as San Antonio/Austin go. And, San Antonio and Austin are pretty much buffered from economic downturns. SA is a military, tourism and medical hub; Austin is the State Capitol, university and tech hub. There are layoffs in various job sectors (like anywhere) but overall this region of Central Texas is still experiencing economic growth.
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Old 06-17-2009, 06:59 PM
 
Location: A little suburb of Houston
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You might also try smaller places like Tyler or Longview. I know both those places are doing well with job creation right now.
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Old 06-17-2009, 09:47 PM
 
Location: Southern California
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I would settle in Dallas/Ft Worth, because I love big diverse metro areas.

By your description, I think New Braunfels or San Marcos between Austin and San Antonio may be a good fit.


I would avoid Dallas.

I live in New Braunfels, and I am from Illinois. I think its a great spot. You can easily get to Austin or San Antonio, and the two cities are both charming and different and have different things to offer, plus its close to San Marcos, there is a college there, plus colleges in SA and Austin. New Braunfels and San Marcos are smaller too and very pretty. Lots of opportunity in this area I think, and you dont have to live right in the city.

I do think the traffic is nuts, but that seems to be everywhere in Texas. I did not like Dallas at all.

I'm glad I landed at this spot in Texas, not sure if I would want to be anywhere else. I do like checking out other areas of the state and returning here.
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Old 06-17-2009, 10:01 PM
 
Location: Austin
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Without a doubt Austin is the best city in Texas. The rest of the state cannot compare, but Austin isn't necessarily represent the rest of Texas.
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Old 06-18-2009, 09:07 AM
 
Location: Texas
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Without a doubt Austin is the best city in Texas. The rest of the state cannot compare, but Austin isn't necessarily represent the rest of Texas.
This comment is BS in my opinion. The great thing about Texas is that every city has a different vibe. I'd recommend spending a few weeks driving around the state and check it out.
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Old 06-18-2009, 09:17 AM
 
Location: The Great State of Texas, Finally!
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Depends on what you want. I would not have anything to do with the major metros other than visiting, but that's because I don't care for big cities and I used to live in the Texas Panhandle. Not as much opportunity or high paying jobs, but there are tradeoffs---slower pace of life, wide open spaces, down to earth people, etc. Just depends on what you want, but Texas is so varied that I would recommend you take time to visit all regions and decide for yourself.
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