I’ve heard that Austin and San Antonio are much more recession proof than other cities in America. I have wondered if this is in part to the numerous Mom and Pop places and a push by the cities to shop local/Texas. I wonder about some of the other places I’ve lived and visted where Wal-Mart is the town center. I wonder how they are faring with their lack of self-sustaining industry and the majority of their money being sucked away by Wallie.