Yikes! You live in the belly of the beast.
I love Texas. Besides my nephew in Houston, my sister-in-law and the rest of the family split living between their houses in Dallas and (near) Waco. My brother-in-law was born and raised in Silverton (pan handle). We have taken a few road trips and stay with them for several weeks when we do. San Antonio was one of the coolest cities I ever saw. I would definitely consider moving to Texas.
“Yikes! You live in the belly of the beast.”
Perhaps, but it has an economy that is still rolling with a low unemployment rate, a highly educated population, a great environment, outstanding music scene, very low crime rate, appreciating property values, nice weather, great places to ride my bikes but it is the most liberal city between NYC and SF.
And people are moving here in droves.
You see, while you are in your parka this winter digging your car out of the snow, I will be riding my bike down a clear road wearing bike shorts and sunglasses.
While you are watching a polka band, we are watching Willie Nelson, Lyle Lovett or even the b-hole surfers.
While you are smelling the Delaware River, we are swimming in a spring fed pool called Barton Springs which is always 68 degrees and where the college co-eds sunbathe topless.