Houston--think twice
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10/10/2015
I've lived here for 28 years. I've seen Houston grow and improve greatly.
At this time I would not move here or live here if you can leave.
Traffic and new construction are a nightmare. Crime is back up, and it's violent crime. Gangs and drugs are big here. Houston is the gateway to
sex traffic and drugs coming from the border. Money is sent through here to Mexico as well. The town is now 60% minority. White flight is evident.
Unless you can afford to live in Memorial area, Galleria, west of town out to Katy, West U you may be in for a huge culture shock. Roads are full of potholes and bad drivers. If you are in the dating age range, be very careful. This is not a good town to find a partner unless you grew up here and know people for a long time. For every plus you get here, you get a minus, so your net gain is zero. The city is facing budget problems and tax hikes eventually. The cost of housing is high even for rents, so that is one more reason to think before coming here.
You won't too many friendly people either. Living here is lots of daily stress and aggravation. I would not recommend this town to anyone.
It's also the city in TX with the highest cancer rate. Visit here before you move here, you may save yourself lots of grief. I can't leave until I get my doctor's approval. I've had colon cancer for 2.5 yrs. and next Aug. 2016 is my exit day. I'll be so thankful to escape with my life.
Michael | Houston, TX