[Joe Hadenuf]

in fact, the reality of this road project is probably that the state expects a massive population boom from immigration. that's what this is likely all about.

You bet it is.

We just read an article about that, and it stated that the immigration flood into Texas will be giant in the future.

No more room left in places Southern California, unless they want to move to the deserts. As long as they continue to pour in, they've got to go somewhere.

Already, Texas has one of the fastest growing Mid Eastern populations in the country.

[oceanview]

I guess I should stick it out in NY - its got problems, but sometimes the devil you know is better then the devil you don't.

[RobbyS]

The Metroplex has one big thing going for it. Plenty of water from artifcial lakes.