Last week, Austin Business Journal boasted some pretty impressive facts and stats regarding Austin and the rest of the Lone Star State. According to figures released last week by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, "the Austin area added 6,200 private-sector jobs in the 12-month period
between November 2007 and November 2008—the 10th biggest gain in metro
employment in the country."
In addition, "The Houston area added 42,400 jobs between November 2007 and November 2008, and Dallas-Fort Worth picked up 35,100. No other U.S. market gained more than 15,600 private-sector jobs during the 12-month period." This is just the cherry on top for Houston, who has been hearing practically only great things despite the rest of the nation's issues. However, now all of Texas can boast, as "all four of Texas’ major metro areas ranked among the top 10 in job creation in the last year."
If stragglers haven't picked up on the trend yet, please be aware; Texas is an awesome place to live right now!