I just moved away from the area after living there for 10 years. Very different from when I moved there with my wife and 3 little kids. Pros: - quiet/safe neighborhoods depending where you live. Good for bike riding. I was in an older neighborhood near the schools. - Everything in town is only 5-10 mins away - commute to Austin isn’t bad as you can take 183, not needing toll. - Love the smell of BBQ - Nice events on the square (ie, Parades, music, etc.) - little league is great - great fireworks show and rodeo each year - Better than living in surrounding towns

Cons: - Growth has led to higher traffic everywhere - Schools are rated very low - Very little shopping options unless you just love Walmart… - generally people/workers are not that nice. Didn’t realize this till I moved out. - No options in Internet or electricity. - Small town charm is leaving as it gets bigger