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anyone live in deep east texas ?

kittyloo — Sat, 09 Jan 2021 20:05:20 GMT

dh and i are thinking of relocating there. wanting to get some opnions, pros and cons.

specifically, bugs, weather, flooding, anything else.

this would be a really big move for us, (from Oregon), and yeah,, scary as well. Just trying to be informed.

Oregon has passed some crazy laws lately, and it's gonna be getting wierd i think. time to vamoose.

Re: anyone live in deep east texas ?

KingstonsMom — Sat, 09 Jan 2021 20:14:10 GMT

@kittyloo

I don't blame you, Oregon's recent decision to decriminalize "hard drugs", would make me want to move too.

That's the craziest thing I ever heard of.

Oregon Decriminalizes Possession of Hard Drugs (webmd.com)

Re: anyone live in deep east texas ?

Caron122 — Sat, 09 Jan 2021 20:21:34 GMT

I live in southeast Texas. As you probably know our big worry is hurricanes and the flooding that may come with it. This past year was awful but we don't usually see that many storms in a season.Otherwise, its hot and humid in summer, but mild cold in winter. Mosquitos in summer, roaches also love it here.But if you like boating or fishing on lakes or going down to Galveston to the ocean, going into Houston or even Austin for shopping this is a convienient spot. Also, just a hop and you are in Louisiana for some good cajun eating.

It's hot, hot,hot in summer though, be ready for that.

Re: anyone live in deep east texas ?

MamaWick — Sat, 09 Jan 2021 20:24:48 GMT

I'm about 40 minutes north of San Antonio area. We have scorpions and snakes. Flooding...yes, depending on the area. Bugs, yes...mosquitoes, flies. We have spiders.

Hot in the summer, but that is why Mr Carrier invented a/c. We love Texas. We specifically chose this state to retire after living the previous 14 years in Wisconsin and prior to that, all our lives in Missouri.

No state income tax which is a huge plus!

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Shelbelle — Sat, 09 Jan 2021 20:29:11 GMT

@MamaWick wrote:
I'm about 40 minutes north of San Antonio area. We have scorpions and snakes. Flooding...yes, depending on the area. Bugs, yes...mosquitoes, flies. We have spiders.

Hot in the summer, but that is why Mr Carrier invented a/c. We love Texas. We specifically chose this state to retire after living the previous 14 years in Wisconsin and prior to that, all our lives in Missouri.

No state income tax which is a huge plus!

Hi, Mama, we have friends who retired in San Marcos in an over 55 community called Kissing Tree, are you near them ?

Re: anyone live in deep east texas ?

Kachina624 — Sat, 09 Jan 2021 20:32:04 GMT

I lived in Houston 35 years and deep East Texas is similar but worse and without gulf breezes. It's flat, heavily wooded, hot and humid with plentiful mosquitoes + cockroaches including huge palmetto bugs and other insects and venomous rattlesnakes, coral snakes and copperheads. I wouldn't live there on a bet! I went to a lot of trouble to get out of the area.

Re: anyone live in deep east texas ?

QVCkitty1 — Sat, 09 Jan 2021 20:34:13 GMT

@MamaWick wrote:
I'm about 40 minutes north of San Antonio area. We have scorpions and snakes. Flooding...yes, depending on the area. Bugs, yes...mosquitoes, flies. We have spiders.

Hot in the summer, but that is why Mr Carrier invented a/c. We love Texas. We specifically chose this state to retire after living the previous 14 years in Wisconsin and prior to that, all our lives in Missouri.

No state income tax which is a huge plus!

You just described my nightmare.

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MamaWick — Sat, 09 Jan 2021 20:34:21 GMT

@Shelbelle about 30 minutes from San Marcos

Re: anyone live in deep east texas ?

cotto22 — Sat, 09 Jan 2021 20:34:42 GMT

If you like hot, humid weather along with huge roaches that fly and mosquitoes 12 months of the year, come on down. And if you have any liberal tendencies, leave them in Oregon, as it will be difficult to find someone to share them with, especially in East Texas. However, I am sure there are a lmany pluses, like fishing and shooting lots of stuff. Housing is cheap, there is no income tax, and there are tons of microbreweries. People are nice as long as you don't talk religion or politics. If you have kids, there are lot of things to do with them. Restaurants are very good in most places, and you can't beat the Tex-Mex food and margaritas. Medical care, around Houston at least if very good.

Would I move here again? Probably not. But you can't always choose where you live unless you are retired!

Re: anyone live in deep east texas ?

Shelbelle — Sat, 09 Jan 2021 20:36:30 GMT

@MamaWick wrote:
@Shelbelle about 30 minutes from San Marcos

They like it, have a lovely brand new home in the community. One reason they went there from MD, is because their kids live 3 hours away in Del Rio.

Re: anyone live in deep east texas ?

suzyQ3 — Sat, 09 Jan 2021 20:53:20 GMT

After reading this thread, I think I would not mind living in Oregon at all. FYI: I don't even like to take an over-the-counter pain relief tablet if I can help it. :-)

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bikerbabe — Sat, 09 Jan 2021 21:04:07 GMT

I’m hoping to move TO Oregon someday. 🤣

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Oznell — Sat, 09 Jan 2021 21:16:19 GMT

Parts of east Texas are similar to the southern Louisiana area "for living in", where I stayed on after grad school for about 14 years. I didn't like hot humid weather, bugs, nor the prospect of hurricanes during that season. I loved the people, the rich history, the food, the vegetation and topography, and not having to dig out from under snow drifts in the winter! No income tax is a dream environment too. I expect you'd be welcomed very hospitably, should you decide to move there.

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SoX — Sat, 09 Jan 2021 21:56:48 GMT

Both my kids went to schools in Texas and Louisiana (Baton Rouge), so I'm fairly familiar with the area.

Aside from @Kachina624 's description of the wildlife and weather, there are certain other very good reasons why you couldn't pay me to live there ...

I'd love to relocate to Oregon ...

Re: anyone live in deep east texas ?

Kachina624 — Sat, 09 Jan 2021 21:56:13 GMT

@MamaWick wrote:
I'm about 40 minutes north of San Antonio area. We have scorpions and snakes. Flooding...yes, depending on the area. Bugs, yes...mosquitoes, flies. We have spiders.

Hot in the summer, but that is why Mr Carrier invented a/c. We love Texas. We specifically chose this state to retire after living the previous 14 years in Wisconsin and prior to that, all our lives in Missouri.

No state income tax which is a huge plus!

@MamaWick. The area around San Antonio is nothing like deep East Texas, no resemblance whatsoever. As for the income tax, we have one in NM but our property taxes are much lower, as is all types of insurance. If they don't get you one way, they'll get you another.

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Porcelain — Sat, 09 Jan 2021 22:08:58 GMT

I wouldn't move to Texas at this point. Maybe in 5 or 10 years. And even then I'd only be interested in Austin.

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KKJ — Sat, 09 Jan 2021 22:15:25 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
I lived in Houston 35 years and deep East Texas is similar but worse and without gulf breezes. It's flat, heavily wooded, hot and humid with plentiful mosquitoes + cockroaches including huge palmetto bugs and other insects and venomous rattlesnakes, coral snakes and copperheads. I wouldn't live there on a bet! I went to a lot of trouble to get out of the area.

I agree with you. Son's family lives just South of Houston and the humidity is unbearable as well as the mosquitoes. I mean, in summer first thing in morning the sweat just pours off you. And yes, the cockroaches are huge!

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LonestarBabs — Sat, 09 Jan 2021 22:15:59 GMT

How "deep east Texas" are you talking about? Is there a more specific area you can describe? That might help us provide better information.

Re: anyone live in deep east texas ?

kittyloo — Sat, 09 Jan 2021 22:57:28 GMT

the plan is to fly down and explore the area. try and see what towns might be appealing. lake livingston area looked interesting. nothing is set in stone.

@LonestarBabs wrote:
How "deep east Texas" are you talking about? Is there a more specific area you can describe? That might help us provide better information.

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BlueFinch — Sat, 09 Jan 2021 23:30:56 GMT

I'm a born and raised Texan and still remain. I would never want to live in 'deep east Texas.' Too hot and humid, with constant weather concerns. When visiting Houston, or Galveston, in the heat of summer, I can't wait to get home.

With TX being such a big state, certain cities can be vastly different than the next. Some small city settings will make you feel like you've stepped back in time, or entered a chapter of Lonesome Dove, while other areas are current and luxurious. It's kinda what makes TX unique.

I prefer central TX and TX hill country areas over our coastal areas. Of course, Austin and surrounding areas, like Wimberly (very artisan) and San Marcos are favorites of mine. Fredericksburg is nice too. I've spent time at various locations along the Guadalupe River and river/lake areas, like Canyon Lake, which are very pretty.

You will run into some random, dry counties/cities traveling through TX. Yes, still. So if you want your favorite bar beverage at the B&B you may have rented, you may need to discreetly bring your own. The slogan: "Don't mess with Texas," is no joke.

Yes, parts of TX are ultra conservative. There's not a snowball's chance in --- you know where, of TX ever legalizing hard drugs, unlikely even for pot, unless there's a big change in the demographics.

I think the pros outweigh the cons in Tx. People are generally very warm and friendly, offering you a glass of sweet tea, while telling you they're armed and to keep off their grass .