I left my dream job and moved to Texas for love. My marriage didn't last, and neither did living in the South.

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Even though I didn't stay in the South and later got divorced, a lot of positive things came out of my moving from Seattle to Texas for love.

Amber Campbell

I live in Houston and earn $285,000 each year. Here's how I plan to save more than half my income this year.

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Houston resident, Morgan S., said she's working, budgeting, and investing to retire early with $1.3 million.

Jamie Lim

Tesla's robotaxi fleet in Texas is still playing catch-up to Waymo

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Tesla has fewer autonomous vehicles on Texas roads compared to Waymo.

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I wrote a story about a California family regretting moving to Texas. The internet — and Texans — had thoughts.

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The American and Texas flags.

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We moved from California to Texas for a cheaper lifestyle. We disliked almost everything else, and are moving back.

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Moving boxes.

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

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The reporter moved from Austin to New York City in 2019.

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I bought a 54-acre ranch to teach my kids self-reliance. Then I lost millions overnight and learned another lesson.

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Brent Phillips bought a ranch for his family and ended up a short-term rental owner.

Milk & Honey Ranch

I moved from California to Texas for a fresh start. It was much more affordable there, but I was still unhappy and moved back.

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Priscila Barros regretted leaving California for Texas, so she moved back.

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18 celebrities who moved to Texas on why it's the best place for them

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Glen Powell, Bella Hadid, and James Marsden all live in Texas.

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Big Tech's AI data centers are pushing the power grid to its limits — and one state is feeling it the most

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Power demand in Texas could quadruple by 2032, driven by data centers seeking to connect to the grid.

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