[lormand]

"There is a third factor, however, that adds to Austin's special sauce: the fact that it is located in Texas, the one fast-growing mega-state"

Bingo!

I work and live in the Austin area. I don't see any slow down in growth, but more cars on the road, and more businesses and strip malls opening.

[tarawa]

Of course, if anyone here in the Austin area has any knowledge of jobs available, I will be more than happy to change my tune on this town... ;-) I am going to be attending the Austin Tech Republicans gathering this Thursday in hopes of making some connections. Hope to see everyone there.