Royse City. Utilities-Horses-HVAC jobs (Hico: renting, house, construction)

[Sage44]

We live in Hico, TX.
Looking to move closer to a bigger area!
I have read some posts and see the school is nice, we have a 5 year old.

We also have a horse and see property is reasonable. Is there much horse activity there?

What are the utilities like out there? I am not sure if it's the same all over Texas, but here in hico it BITES! We have a 1292 sq ft house we keep the AC at 75* and the only other electric thing in the house is oven. We pay $200 at the start of summer and by the time summer is closing our e bill is up around $900!! First we used First Choice, now we are with reliant, not a lot of difference in monthly cost, it's killing us..and the city water, they charge us $90 a month regardless if summer or winter.

Now what about jobs? Hubby does Heating and Air install.
Is there things in Royse City for me to do as well? I would have to work evening shift, is there things open past 9pm? Fast food..etc...?

Thanks for the help!

[jobert]

Originally Posted by Sage44

We have a 1292 sq ft house we keep the AC at 75* and the only other electric thing in the house is oven. We pay $200 at the start of summer and by the time summer is closing our e bill is up around $900!!

The problem isn't the price of utilities, it's the house.

Our house is 2000 sf and our bills are never over $200. When you look for a house, try newer construction - the insulation in the walls will be pretty much intact. It might cost more, but think about having that extra $700 a month you'd save go towards renting/owning a nicer place... You get a better place, and pay the same amount altogether.

good luck, God Bless!

[Sage44]

good point and I know you are right! Landlord won't lift a finger to insualte and I know that the air is going out the nooks and cranny's...