re: Anyone miss Baton Rouge after moving away?

BR obviously has a myriad of cultures but I was specifically referencing the culture south of I-10 from LSU to ascension parish and expanding from the lakes to capital heights over to bocage, goodwood, etc. It consists of several communities, centered around a good school / churches, restaurants, and parks.

Most of the people who live there know a lot of their neighbors because they either grew up in that area, have kids attend same schools, or have been there a long time. Basically way more people living in those areas are from Louisiana compared to the number of Texans living in Houston neighborhoods. That in itself lends to more relatable interests and commonalities to bond with. Additionally, there is probably only 1 degree of separation in terms of two people who don't know each other but they both know a friend who knows them. That actually keeps people in line because its hard to keep secrets in BR. In Houston, you can act like a JA in front of thousands of people and it would never get back to your circle.

Families are known. Who owns most of the McDonalds here in town? Who owns restaurant xyz? Who owns said construction company, or medical practice, or best place to get dental work, plastic surgery, etc. Hardly anyone knows who owns what in Texas because it is probably owned by a corporation and thousands of shareholders (except mattress mack).

In short, our culture has always been to be southern hospitality combined with knowing how to have fun. Its way more enjoyable to are around more like minded people that you either know or can relate to than a bunch of transplants with an array of viewpoints that don't mix well enough to allow people to be themselves. Whether its a GALA, Mardis Gras Ball, CCA/DU Banquet, Fundraiser, Golf Tournament, St. Patricks Parade, School Fair, etc. BR is way more preferable than in Texas.