Thinkin' of moving to Texas...... (page 2)

cruzanheart

Chris and I live in Dallas, actually in Murphy which is northwest of Dallas but still a doable drive to our downtown offices. I like Dallas. I've lived here since 1973, and it's grown a LOT since then, which means we have an excellent symphony, wonderful museums and theater, killer hockey team (when they get to play), and a formerly top football team that may one day get back in the running if Jerry Jones will quit thinking he knows what he's doing and . . . but I digress. Dallas isn't as humid as Houston (most places aren't) but your allergies ANYWHERE in Texas will be awful. Don't know why -- they just are. I think there are some good job opportunities here but I guess you never know until you try.

If you come to town for a visit, please let us know when you're coming and we'll be glad to give you whatever info we can on our fair town.

Nina

bem

I'm from Arizona . currently live in Oklahoma <southern part of the state we have humidity.) and you all make me wanna move to Texas. Hope the move goes well for you.

Navigator

I have lived all over the U.S. after 21 years in the military service and much prefer Texas over all the rest. The lack of an income tax really helps, but property taxes can be high. I agree with others about Houston. I would have to be pretty desperate to live there because of the humidity. I live in Fort Worth and really like it. We have a saying in Fort Worth that life is too short to live in Dallas. Fort Worth is very laid back and there are at least 20 Home Depots in the City and surrounding surburban cities. Taxes are much lower in the suburbs than in Fort Worth itself. Plenty of culural opportunities in the area. Lockeed/Martin employs a lot of computer engineers but job cuts can be severe when funding for the F-16. F-22 and F-35 gets tight. The DFW area is under the gun from EPA to clean up the pollution and allergies are a problem for some folks. There is now good rail service between Dallas and Fort Worth and it will likely be extended to DFW airport in the not too distant future. Dallas has a good local rail system. Lots of ex JWs in the DFW area, more than in any other area in Texas.

The hill country in Texas is beautiful, but job opportunities are slim. I can't recommend Abilene due to low wages (too many military retirees and dependents and college kids). Allergies are a real problem in Abilene. As has been mentioned, Texas is a very big state and the weather varies widely. I would visit during the summer if I were you. I agree with a previous poster comments regarding Austin. Probably more transplanted folks from other states than native Texans there. Very progressive, but more heavily taxed.

Remember that regardless of where you live, happiness is an inside job.

AK - Jeff

target -

Hope your move goes well - I left Texas 20 years back and don't miss it much.

Coming from Wisconsin - you have never seen humidity like Houston's - trust me. I live in the great lakes area now - hate the winters - guess one cannot find the perfect place - huh?

But I hope your move is good - and don't skimp on the AC budget.

Good Luck

Jeff

target

Now this is the kind of information I do not get from web sites. Very interesting. It seems one cannot get away from allergies. The air is much better in the higher elavations, but then either there are no jobs or housing is way to expensive.

Taxes are low in Arizona, but the schools are bad. When half the kids do not graduate, the crime rate is high. Car insurance is outrageous here. A few weeks after we moved here our car was stolen.We were in a gated apartment complex. That is a joke. They jump the fence and drive right out the gate. Everyone has Security Doors on their houses because of the high rate of home invasions.

I do not want to live "in the city", just close enough to commute if I have to. Does anyone know about the Conroe area north of Houston?

Oh, and I want pine trees.

Target

Jim_TX

"Oh, and I want pine trees."

Don't know about Conroe, TX - but, you'll get your pine trees - that far east in Texas.

Good Luck,

Jim TX

P.S. If you are _really_ wanting some information - drop me a note in private, and if I have an address to send them to, I'll go to the local Department of Texas office and harvest a handful of brochures and maps and send 'em to ya. Texas has lots of colorful brochures for free for folks like you... well... our taxes paid fer 'em.

wanderlustguy

btt

kls

Target you need to move back to Wisconsin so you can freeze like the rest of us,,,,,,,,,lol,,BURRRR Cold Water

Elsewhere

*** Singing ***

Ohhhh, all the Ex's live in Texas.....

Bryan

I lived in Houston for years. It is humid, you will be sweating by the time you reach the mall doors. That said... The people of Houston are absolutely wonderful. North Houston would be The Woodlands (very nice), closer in is Kingwood (nice). 1960 between 45 and 249 has nice older homes in well established neighborhoods (lots of big trees).

Closer in, stay away from the East side of Houston. Inside 610 on the west side is probably the best part of Houston $$$. Continue west. Anywere on Memorial Dr. is good or geat. Galaria area is great (think Galaria Mall). Southwest is Missouri city (older, more affordable), then Sugarland (newer, more expensive).

If you want water and don't mind the drive (no different from North of Houston), there is Clear Lake (NASA), Kemah (lived there for years), League City (Lived there one year, More quaint) and Dickenson.

Hope this helps,

Bryan

Have You Seen My Mother

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