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07-12-2009, 12:57 AM
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Which Texas towns are the Best????
As a Texan ready to embrace my cultural heritage, which town should I settle in?
Folks told me Austin, Hill Country and a dear lady wants me to move to Lubbock!
Any thoughts?
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07-12-2009, 07:19 AM
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Lot's of great towns (and areas) in Texas. I'm going to be retiring in a couple of years and thinking along the same lines you are.
Some of my considerations ...
Good medical care within easy distance
Access to airport
Taxes and expenses
Climate and conditions for gardening (favorite hobby)
Community - we want a smaller town but still a lot of amenities
Trees ... I like green stuff
I don't want a lot of traffic
Are you going to be working? If so - job would play a big part in the decision. Same thing if you have kids - schools are important. Climates vary all over Texas - it's possible to just about pick anything you want.
Coast, lakeside, forests, big city, small city, rural, mountain/canyon/hills, desert ......... what kind of scenery do you like?
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07-12-2009, 03:34 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kibby
Lot's of great towns (and areas) in Texas. I'm going to be retiring in a couple of years and thinking along the same lines you are.
Some of my considerations ...
Good medical care within easy distance
Access to airport
Taxes and expenses
Climate and conditions for gardening (favorite hobby)
Community - we want a smaller town but still a lot of amenities
Trees ... I like green stuff
I don't want a lot of traffic
Are you going to be working? If so - job would play a big part in the decision. Same thing if you have kids - schools are important. Climates vary all over Texas - it's possible to just about pick anything you want.
Coast, lakeside, forests, big city, small city, rural, mountain/canyon/hills, desert ......... what kind of scenery do you like?
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Your list is pretty good. I too like some green trees around. And gardening is a favorite of mine also. With most of the West in drought a place with sufficient water would be a plus.
I don't believe I will need a job as the cost of living is lower in Texas?
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07-18-2009, 04:43 PM
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but the property taxes are high.
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Originally Posted by Den Mathias
Your list is pretty good. I too like some green trees around. And gardening is a favorite of mine also. With most of the West in drought a place with sufficient water would be a plus.
I don't believe I will need a job as the cost of living is lower in Texas?
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07-18-2009, 04:50 PM
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I am relocateing to texas and i don't knowanything really.im from mass.i was born and raisd in chicago.long story on why im moving to texas,and from what i have been reading from all the folks on this site you all seem pretty honest, this is new to me so lets see what anyone has to say on this, oh yeah! By theway its woodville
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07-18-2009, 04:55 PM
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My favorite part of the state is the Hill Country. It's laid back, it's pretty, and it just feels very Texas-y with all the stone buildings and beautiful rivers.
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07-22-2009, 09:57 AM
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I have a great garden
San Angelo has great schools, a Texas Tech University, three lakes, a beautiful river that winds through town, numerous parks and playgrounds, an Art Museum and abundant cultural events. VERY VERY FAMILY oriented town with a county population of about 100,000. Also check out Christoval which is only 20 minutes from San Angelo with affordable living on land. Here are some links to get you started.
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07-22-2009, 04:47 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ROSE411
I am relocateing to texas and i don't knowanything really.im from mass.i was born and raisd in chicago.long story on why im moving to texas,and from what i have been reading from all the folks on this site you all seem pretty honest, this is new to me so lets see what anyone has to say on this, oh yeah! By theway its woodville
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You typed a short paragraph and only used the shift key once?
Your post might be more compelling if you took the time to write it like an educated adult might write.
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07-22-2009, 05:08 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kibby
Lot's of great towns (and areas) in Texas. I'm going to be retiring in a couple of years and thinking along the same lines you are.
Some of my considerations ...
Good medical care within easy distance
Access to airport
Taxes and expenses
Climate and conditions for gardening (favorite hobby)
Community - we want a smaller town but still a lot of amenities
Trees ... I like green stuff
I don't want a lot of traffic
Are you going to be working? If so - job would play a big part in the decision. Same thing if you have kids - schools are important. Climates vary all over Texas - it's possible to just about pick anything you want.
Coast, lakeside, forests, big city, small city, rural, mountain/canyon/hills, desert ......... what kind of scenery do you like?
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Yeah, you need to figure out what you want and act accordingly. Its not smart to move somewhere based off what strangers on an internet forum said.
Anyway, Austin is a great place. People tend to make a big deal about it, but still its nice.
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07-23-2009, 01:31 AM
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Originally Posted by joejitsu
Yeah, you need to figure out what you want and act accordingly. Its not smart to move somewhere based off what strangers on an internet forum said.
Anyway, Austin is a great place. People tend to make a big deal about it, but still its nice.
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If you trust the comments here on the Forum then who can you trust? I do kinda like the hill country as the weather seems to be more moderate! |
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