Yankee living in TX
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10/11/2005
My husband and I have been living in Killeen for about a year and a half now. The best thing I can say about it is that national stores (such as Target, Gap, Old Navy, Walmart, and Lowe's) and chain restaurants (Outback, Olive Garden, Texas Road House) are only a short drive away. But there's not much of a community here. Most residents are transient (it's a military town), and there is some gang presence. You won't see many people out exercising on the streets... to find locals, you'll have better luck hanging out at one of the MANY fast-food restaurants in town.
I was able to find one organized activity to participate in with my infant son: Kindermusik. I consider myself lucky to have been able to find such an excellent program in Killeen. In order to take sign language classes or to visit a children's museum, we will have to drive to Austin, about an hour away.
I would not recommend living in Killeen; however, if you do end up here, chances are that it's only for a short time. Plan as many trips as possible to Austin, Salado, and Dallas, and you'll survive.
Lindsey | Killeen, TX