Texas
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I've never been there, my grand parents were snow birds from Minnesota, down in the Sothern most tip for 18 years, my Grandmother loved it there in the winter.0
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Pros: Upon a Burning Body and Pantera are from there.
Cons: everything else.4 -
I lived in Texas for a year and I hated it.
Of course, I lived in College Station with a bunch of college kids running around and I worked for a total jerk of a lawyer who made me miserable... I may have liked it otherwise.
I did like getting my groceries at HEB though, and learned to love Mexican food, too.2 -
Texas is pretty big. Have you narrowed it down?3
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I'm born and raised TX girl. I'm from Houston...but now live North of there. I have family in Dallas and Austin (both fun cities) Austin for the music..Dallas for the social. As far as weather goes I'd say Dallas...but up north they have more seasons than us down here further South.
As far as restaurants go there are plenty of good eats in major cities and also local places! BBQ and Tex-Mex is amazing here...
I love living in TX for the most part..and I have experienced both country life and city life..this state is def a part of who I am.
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Where in Texas? It is a big place.
In general --- Pros: fantastic Mexican food; no snow in winter to shovel or drive in; BBQ; lower cost of living when compared to the east and west coast (with Austin being the exception to this); no state income tax
- Cons: hot as the seventh level of hell in summer, spring, & fall (seriously); tornadoes, hurricanes, drought or flooding is a regular occurrence; mediocre to poor school and health care systems; Drivers rated worst in the county ; rated worst place to raise children
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Texas, the worst of all the states with the letter X in its name3
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Texas is great, everyone on here hates it so much leave then. I've been to plenty states and people in Texas are always friendlier and happier. I live in San Antonio but was raised in Laredo both great cities. Beautiful warm weather short winters beautiful people and great food.6
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I freaking love San Antonio and the hill country. I live there 6 months out of the year. I love the people, the food, the weather, camping, river, lakes, hiking trails, biking trails, trucks, music, the big Texas sky, and southern hospitality.
There is nothing like Texas. I have traveled all over the US and you will never get much more southern hospitality and love than from Texans.
Then again I hate anything NYC and NJ. I can't stand most people from those states.6 -
I wish I could have seen more of Texas in the time I was there.
I enjoyed my visit to Galveston, for sure.1 -
Just moved to Texas from California. It's really not that great here. And I miss California's Mexican food.
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ipunkrock2 wrote: »Just moved to Texas from California. It's really not that great here. And I miss California's Mexican food.
Can't beat Taco Bell0 -
ipunkrock2 wrote: »Just moved to Texas from California. It's really not that great here. And I miss California's Mexican food.
Can't beat Taco Bell
Sorry to break it to you, but Taco Bell is not Mexican food. If you've ever been to San Diego they have amazing authentic Mexican food.
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This is just my opinion based on my own personal experiences having only visited many times, but not having lived there long-term. Obviously, these are opinions and not fact. (I don't want any mad Texans to get after me!)
I have in-laws in West Texas and Hill Country so I've been in both areas multiple times. West Texas is a desolate wasteland.
East Texas is a little creepy in the terrain, with it's flatter, thickly treed, swamp-seeming places - places where serial killers and inbred cannibals might be lurking. 
I think Hill Country is really pretty. 
I almost moved there. I had a place picked out on the river, but the in-laws killed it for me. 
They would have been way too close for comfort. I've never been to the coast or any of the rest of the state, so I have no comment on that.
The people - Let's just say they are very loud and proud of themselves and seem to love to boast their opinions. They don't mind showing you how it is - some to the point of obnoxiousness. Most seem pretty outgoing and friendly, though.
Go visit and see for yourself!1 -
ipunkrock2 wrote: »Just moved to Texas from California. It's really not that great here. And I miss California's Mexican food.
Yes. Yes, you do.
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I feel you on thatipunkrock2 wrote: »ipunkrock2 wrote: »Just moved to Texas from California. It's really not that great here. And I miss California's Mexican food.
Can't beat Taco Bell
Sorry to break it to you, but Taco Bell is not Mexican food. If you've ever been to San Diego they have amazing authentic Mexican food.
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As already mentioned, Texas is a big state and different parts of it are very different. There isn't a lot out in west Texas but oilfield work and dust. East Texas isn't bad, plenty of pine trees and pretty country. There is plenty of coastline, of course. The Rio Grande valley has fresh produce and basically no winter, and it is almost mandatory to speak Spanish. Houston is huge and has essentially no winter bit the traffic and the humidity in the summer suck. Dallas is way to crowded but some areas around it are really nice. Ft Worth isn't bad but the areas just outside of it are better. I live northwest of Ft Worth. There is a notable shift in climate around DFW. The areas to the south and east get very little ice and not much freezing weather. As you head northwest, you quickly run into much more of it. I am not far from Ft Worth and we get lots of freezing weather and a few nights in single digits. About 45 minutes northwest of here will easily see another 10 degree drop which significantly increases the amount of freezing weather in the winter including some negative temps. The hill country is really nice and has very mild winters. IMO, the outskirts of DFW and the hill country are the best areas of the state but it really comes down to personal preference.2
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ipunkrock2 wrote: »Just moved to Texas from California. It's really not that great here. And I miss California's Mexican food.
This all depends on where you are and if you know where to go. There is no shortage of Mexican food in Texas and plenty of places where you can't even order unless you speak at least some Spanish. "No lechuga y no seboya" is a very handy phrase.1 -
Lived here all my life.
Houston is humid & has lots of traffic. Great entertainment center.
Dallas is less humid, but still higher than I like. Horrible traffic. Entertainment opportunities abound.
San Antonio has narrow downtown streets, but the Riverwalk is fantastic for food, drink, dancing.
Austin is a mecca for liberalism and high-tech. Sixth Street can't be beat for partying. Avoid I-35 at all costs! Nude swimming at Hippie Hollow. Has probably the highest cost of living in the state.
East Texas has trees; west Texas has hardly any.
Great beaches on Padre Island and Corpus Christi.
The Panhandle can get pretty cold in the winter; while the Rio Grande Valley hardly has a winter.
Good barbecue is available everywhere as is Tex-Mex.
Unemployment varies widely by region as does crime, but both are below the national average, mostly WELL below.
The far west has mountains, but the remainder is comparatively flat.
The Hill Country, just south & west of the center of the state, has rolling hills with a tremendous display of wildflowers every spring.
Casual dress is acceptable almost everywhere all the time.
Keep your vehicle in good repair because a trip to any of the locations mentioned will take a while. For example, it's about a 7-hr drive from my house to El Paso, 3 to Dallas, 4 to San Antonio, 6 to Houston.
Gasoline is almost always below the national average cost.
With a few exceptions, most people are friendlier than elsewhere. Especially as you move west of Fort Worth.
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I'm in dfw area. Cost of living is better than Chicago and no state income tax.2
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IslaTiempo wrote: »Texas is pretty big. Have you narrowed it down?
From what I've heard about it more north. I hate humidity and my favorite seasons are fall and winter so I'd like to actually experience them XD
I'm getting a little tired of Washington weather. Sometimes I realize it's been days since I've seen the sun.0 -
PandoraGreen721 wrote: »I'm born and raised TX girl. I'm from Houston...but now live North of there. I have family in Dallas and Austin (both fun cities) Austin for the music..Dallas for the social. As far as weather goes I'd say Dallas...but up north they have more seasons than us down here further South.
As far as restaurants go there are plenty of good eats in major cities and also local places! BBQ and Tex-Mex is amazing here...
I love living in TX for the most part..and I have experienced both country life and city life..this state is def a part of who I am.
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This is just my opinion based on my own personal experiences having only visited many times, but not having lived there long-term. Obviously, these are opinions and not fact. (I don't want any mad Texans to get after me!)
I have in-laws in West Texas and Hill Country so I've been in both areas multiple times. West Texas is a desolate wasteland. East Texas is a little creepy in the terrain, with it's flatter, thickly treed, swamp-seeming places - places where serial killers and inbred cannibals might be lurking. I think Hill Country is really pretty. I almost moved there. I had a place picked out on the river, but the in-laws killed it for me. They would have been way too close for comfort. I've never been to the coast or any of the rest of the state, so I have no comment on that.
The people - Let's just say they are very loud and proud of themselves and seem to love to boast their opinions. They don't mind showing you how it is - some to the point of obnoxiousness. Most seem pretty outgoing and friendly, though.
Go visit and see for yourself!
Everyone I've met from Texas has been pretty obnoxious.
It's crazy because people who have never lived there make it seem horrible. I'm even guilty of this.
But everyone from Texas make it seem like the best place ever.
So I started to wonder what it was really like.
I'll definitely travel around the state before I decide but it seemed like a good place for job opportunities and for my family.
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IslaTiempo wrote: »Texas is pretty big. Have you narrowed it down?
From what I've heard about it more north. I hate humidity and my favorite seasons are fall and winter so I'd like to actually experience them XD
I'm getting a little tired of Washington weather. Sometimes I realize it's been days since I've seen the sun.
I live about an hour north of the dfw metro area. If you like real seasons TX might not be the place for you. Depends on how you define winter
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born and raised in texas. grew up in northwest texas near the panhandle and lived 10+ years in east texas. i've been in central texas since 2001. if moving to texas, i'd try my best to live central/hill country area. it's more laid back and liberal. we don't all wear cowboy hats or ride horses.
true, summer months can be very hot/humid, but i hate winter so spring/summer/fall is awesome for me. and winter is tolerable since it's mild compared to up north. allergies might kick your *kitten*, though.
if big city living is wanted, i'd pick dallas over houston.3 -
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Cutaway_Collar wrote: »
Come to the North East. Enjoy all four seasons and the greatest people in the world, and stone's throw to NYC.IslaTiempo wrote: »Texas is pretty big. Have you narrowed it down?
From what I've heard about it more north. I hate humidity and my favorite seasons are fall and winter so I'd like to actually experience them XD
I'm getting a little tired of Washington weather. Sometimes I realize it's been days since I've seen the sun.
Why Texas? Texas is not the greatest place in the world. There are folks who are fighting hard to close institutions which provide healthcare to women.
If you still want to head out there. Then Austin, TX is a good bet.
My husband's parents are looking for somewhere to settle down south as they age. We also have looked into jobs out there and it seems promising.
If I'm being honest I never even water to visit texas. Couldn't have cared less about the place, but I've met a couple from there and they talked about their land, animals and house, which had me in awe.
I've always horses, cows and pigs with acres galore and I think Texas could offer that.0 -
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