Reviews & Comments
Austin, TX
re: Why is this City so high on Recommended Places -
1/27/2013Who knows, I cannot figure that out! It is ridiculous because it isn't true. I gues that have a great PR machine going along with kick backs from Perry the governor.
Austin, TX
re: Austin Is Not For Everyone - 7/30/2012 -
1/27/2013Another thing they never mention when talking about affordable cost of living in Austin - property tax is 2.32%, nearly double anywhere else, plus, more often than not HOA's monthly cost which run at least 200.00. How is paying 6600.00 or more total cost a year (not including mortage), affordable? There is no state income tx so only people who own homes are paying for everything, for everyone in this state. That is not a fair playing field given all the non-americans who come across for work.
Austin, TX
re: Austin Is Not For Everyone - 7/30/2012 -
1/27/2013Radio in Austin IS bad; drive to other areas and it is easy to hear. There is no culture here, no good museums, no aquarium or zoo, barely any outdoor area that isn't dusty and hot as heck, I can't imagine there ever have been a cool city. The music is good, but it is good in lots of other places too. Not bad place to visit but definitely not worth living day in and out. And you are right about the people - superficially friendly, no substance and don't give a hoot about anything other than themselves. Very inconsiderate in communities and neighborhoods. Now, high tech has moved in and people coming in from CA and NE. What little highways there are, are extremely crowded. People drive sloooow, and traffic lights last 4 minutes a piece. It's bad, it really is and I'be been trying to leave for 3 years since I relocated here 4 yeara ago but family issues keep me here. I just want people to know that this IS Texas after all, and Austin too is not very liberal or enlightened.
Austin, TX
Austin is completely overrated -
1/27/2013This is my comment