Best of Texas - Newsweek Says Texas Cities Can-Do
Five Texas cities “have it going on” even in the face of economic worries, according to a 2011 Newsweek comparison of the 200 largest U.S. cities.
El Paso leads the pack with strong scores for business development; transportation and infrastructure; sustainability; and livability. Assigning each of those categories a point value, Newsweek ranked its list of “Can-Do Capitals” while considering emissions, education levels and unemployment.
Texas Best Can-Do US Cities
| City | Ranking |
|---|---|
| El Paso, TX | 1 |
| San Antonio, TX | 3 |
| Austin, TX | 10 |
| Dallas, TX | 13 |
| Fort Worth, TX | 14 |
Source: Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts