Review of Austin, Texas


The changed face of Austin
Star Rating - 8/15/2012
I have lived in Austin,Tx since 1976 after moving from Housten. What attracted me was the Berkley (as in California) environment, lake Travis, the weirdness, and a tight community. During the following years, Austin had grown in the worst way;High density in the hills around Austin, overcrowded freeways, imports from around the country that have created a lack of community, a city councel that should be districtly elected. Austin no longer is the charming village that it once was...
Bob | Austin, TX
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Can't agree with you more Bob, but where else in TX can you go and make a living with at least some of the natural beauty and coolness that Austin is famous for? Where is the next charming village over?
Adriana | Austin, TX | Report Abuse
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