Where In TEXAS?????????

[lbsunsets1]

What about Round rock or Cedar Park? They seem to be really nice areas, with Round Rock having lots of new construction going on.

Texas Horse Lady, I see you are a realtor, do you have any input on these areas? Also, have seen some other posts where "Texans" dislike transplants from other states. Any comments?

[miche111e]

I'd actually suggest the DFW area. There are lots of suburbs to choose from. The reason I suggest there is because it has all that you want in your post, it is close to several large colleges (UTArlington, SMU, TCU, and other big ones as well as smaller colleges). The cost of living is less than Austin. There are lakes in the area. I've lived in central TX, Austin and am now in San Antonio. Frankly, I think Austin needs a break from all the new people. It is nuts between Georgetown and San Marcos to get from point A to point B.

Good luck!

[TexasHorseLady]

Originally Posted by lbsunsets1

What about Round rock or Cedar Park? They seem to be really nice areas, with Round Rock having lots of new construction going on.

Texas Horse Lady, I see you are a realtor, do you have any input on these areas? Also, have seen some other posts where "Texans" dislike transplants from other states. Any comments?

What are you looking for?

They're both nice communities, and both of them have lots of new construction going on. Both have good school districts, they're accessible to Austin if you're in the mood. Cedar Park has access to the new rail line heading downtown, and the toll road (183A) or non-toll roads if you prefer; Round Rock has SH 130 or I35.

Which you'd prefer would be a personal matter, I think, depending on your interests.

[mayhem154]

Originally Posted by jluke65780

Waco,TX is a beautiful city medium sized city that is going through a building boom right now. It is centrally located between Austin and Dallas, and you have Lake Waco, which is always full of people during the summer swimming and jet skiing. The suburbs are quite nice and safe. I believe Hewitt was voted one of the best places to live. Also home to Baylor University, and two community colleges (MCC and TSTC). The shopping is good for a city it's size and the winters are mild with snow/sleet maybe once a year.

I would have to agree. Waco is the one city that comes to my mind as far as location, population, natural beauty, colleges, etc. I lived in this area for quite a few years and never had any problems. My recommendation would be to look to the outlying areas, since Waco has no traffic problems. West, Robinson, Lorena and China Spring all have excellent schools and are 30 min or less to any part of the city.