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best places to live in
texas
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As inviting a place as Texas may be to live, its vast selection of cities and towns, which number more than 1,200, can make for an overwhelming search.
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A city with a rich culture and history at the far western tip of Texas,
El Paso
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The so-called “Sparkling City by the Sea” blends the vibrance of one the best beach towns in Texas with a welcoming small-town charm.
Corpus Christi
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This border town is also close to South Padre Island, an enviable beach destination to have right in your backyard.
Brownsville
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Residents of the area will never lack for urban attractions, nightlife, job opportunities, and amenities.
Fort Worth
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Home to Palo Duro Canyon State Park, the site of the second-biggest canyon in the country.
Amarillo
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In addition to being the state’s capital, Austin has rapidly grown into one of the most desirable cities in the country in recent years.
Austin
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As the largest city in the area, San Antonio brings big-city energy to the heart of the Texas Hill Country.
San Antonio
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This small town can give the feeling of being on vacation all year round.
Galveston
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An excellent option for those seeking mega-metropolitan life in the Lone Star State.
Houston
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Located an hour and a half east of Houston, Beaumont balances the inviting coziness of a small town with access to big-city amenities.
Beaumont
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Another of the state’s magnificent beach towns, Port Arthur is a vibrant yet affordable place to live.
Port Arthur
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