as a 3rd generation texan and native houstonian, i can't think of a better place to live, great restaurants, quite diverse, very spread out (you can literally drive for a hour and still be in the city limits) but still the biggest small town you'll ever know. it does get a tad bit humid, and you NEVER get used to the heat, but there is no place like texas.
austin, s.a. and the entire hill country are so awesome.
we tend to be a little proud, as we do have the friendliest people and the prettiest women you've ever seen. texas is truly a state of mind.
mimi