I lived in Austin for 6 years and loved it, but moving to New York City made me realize Texas isn't for me

The reporter moved from Austin to New York City in 2019. Courtesy of Tommy Hadden, Joey Hadden/Business Insider I moved to New York City from Texas in 2019 and am certain I'm here to stay. The energy of NYC is better suited to my lifestyle than my laid-back memories of Austin. I love Austin, but I'm not moving back. Here's what's keeping me in New York for good. I visited New York City probably 100 times before moving here. Growing up in a nearby suburb from ages 2 to 10, my family took me ...