Texas Mamas...

Again, we are considering moving there. We just bought in Arizona but we already have quite a bit of equity, and we are hoping that we'll be able to sell in a year or so and have a decent chunk of change or buy outright.

We are looking more to the western part of the state (as we'll probably be traveling to Arizona and California quite a bit because of our families).

We are also looking for a smaller town, preferably less than 50k but up to 100k is okay too! Or even a super small down "close" to a larger one like that... within 30 mins or so?

We just really want the small town vibe. We dont really have that here. Boooo. Any ideas? Thanks!

Odessa/Midland.

Its small and pretty. But it's like in the middle of no where. lol I don't know how far it is from El Paso but everything you need is there.

I live in Alvin Texas but thats not the part if the state you want to live in. I love it tho. Its considered the country  

Austin or Round Rock or Pfluegerville. The last two are suburbs of Austin. I also love Buda, which is just South of Austin.

West Texas sucks.   lol. I know I'm no help, but I hated it there and moved away the first chance I got.

Quoting khigh:" Austin or Round Rock or Pfluegerville. The last two are suburbs of Austin. I also love Buda, which is just South of Austin."

Aw I just moved from there. Beautiful hill country and great schools.

<blockquote><b>Quoting ♥GarciaMommy:</b>" Aw I just moved from there. Beautiful hill country and great schools."</blockquote>




I lived in North Austin for a year (near 183 and 35) and worked in West Lake. I miss going to Zilker Park to run every morning.


Oh, OP, another place to look would be Lakeway or Bee Caves. I love the hill country!

Thanks ladies! I was just looking at Pecos, which has a small population and is an hour outside Odessa, but at least it has it's own Walmart. My ONLY concern is that I have to live in a town that has a Walmart or Walgreens, etc that is open in case I need tylenol or something in the middle of the night for the little ones. Living in a town where you have to wait until morning would freak me out! LOL

And I dont really WANT to live on the west coast, but there, it's only an 11 hour drive to my moms and his moms, so we can make it in a day if we needed to.

I live in Kilgore tx and its a bigish city but its spread out. there is a walmart and walgreens and cvs everything that you need and longview and tyler are bigger cities that are only a short drive away

We currently live in Austin but we are from west Texas. Lubbock is a small town but not too small. Still plenty to do. What other things are you looking for?

There is also amarillo. I like that area, but prefer the hill country even if it is a little further. I would not live near the border, though!

Quoting khigh:" There is also amarillo. I like that area, but prefer the hill country even if it is a little further. I would not live near the border, though!"

Ya, seriously... stay away from the border.

Quoting ♥GarciaMommy:" Ya, seriously... stay away from the border."

Lmao... we plan on it.

I do pictures, so someplace with a lot of variety for outdoor shots would be great. Lots of trees, mountains/hills, etc.

<blockquote><b>Quoting Man. Bear. Pig.:</b>" Lmao... we plan on it. I do pictures, so someplace with a lot of variety for outdoor shots would be great. Lots of trees, mountains/hills, etc."</blockquote>




Austin. Lol I couldn't get enough of the place and there is always something to do and so many beautiful places in the hill country.

Quoting Man. Bear. Pig.:" Lmao... we plan on it. I do pictures, so someplace with a lot of variety for outdoor shots would be great. Lots of trees, mountains/hills, etc."

Odessa/midland is really pretty. Well around it is. There is a lot of wind farms and stuff.