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 into the big city every month or so. Even then, I knew it was eventually where I wanted to live. By 2006, we had moved to a Texas suburb outside Dallas, still visiting the Big Apple multiple times each year. In 2013, I moved to Austin for college and remained there until I relocated to NYC in 2019 to pursue a career in media. Cut to 2026 — my life in New York has been more exciting than I imagined.…