I'm moving to America's fastest-growing city. I get why it's so popular, but I hope it keeps the small-town Texas charm.

I'm moving to America's fastest-growing city. I get why it's so popular, but I hope it keeps the small-town Texas charm.

Courtesy of Michelle Clifford

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Michelle Clifford, a 33-year-old sales manager from California who is moving to Celina, Texas, in July. Celina's population surged 26.6% from July 2022 to July 2023, making it the fastest-growing city in the US. The population as of 2023 is 43,317. The essay has been edited for length and clarity.

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