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Austin. Grant sees Austin as the strongest of Dallas, Houston and Austin for an Aggie grad whose priorities center on live music, outdoor activity and a distinctive city lifestyle. That does not mean every Austin job or budget makes sense; commute and housing costs still matter. But when offers are reasonably comparable and those lifestyle priorities are central, Austin gets the edge.
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