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Paladin

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7. I still have plenty of old school friends living in Austin.

Reply to walkingman (Reply #6)

Wed May 3, 2023, 09:23 AM

May 2023

They seem to spend most of their time griping about the traffic, the taxes, the ridiculous real estate prices, the constant influx of out-of-staters, crappy UT football, and assorted other things.

And none of them will ever live anywhere else.

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The Astonishing Transformation of Austin [View all] mahatmakanejeeves May 2023 OP

The Faux pas May 2023 #1

Great article jmbar2 May 2023 #2

I grew up in Austin, back when it was wonderful. Paladin May 2023 #3

When you have a Chamber of Commerce slogan to keep Austin "weird" Doc Sportello May 2023 #4

UT was DAMN active in the 60's, considering its national location. Paladin May 2023 #5

I live in a rural area near Austin and go there for healthcare, etc. Austin has become walkingman May 2023 #6

I still have plenty of old school friends living in Austin. Paladin May 2023 #7

I have 2 sons and 4 nephews living in Austin. I go there often. flying_wahini May 2023 #8