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Old Feb 2nd 2006, 3:33 am
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It's 6200 S Freeway, Fort Worth

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Originally Posted by DaveC
Sure: If it's schools you're looking for then the Eagle Mountain - Saginaw ISD is pretty good. That's basically the area of North West Fort Worth between I-35 and Hwy 199.

We like the West side of town and feel pretty safe driving around there.

Closer to downtown, there are neighborhoods along Camp Bowie Blvd that are quite nice. It's also close to I-30 for commuting. You can find smaller, older homes in established neighborhoods around Camp Bowie. Como is an area to avoid. The area between HWY 287 and I-35 is also quite dodgy.

Anywhere around TCU is quite nice, although pricey. Between University and Hulen is fine.

There are apartments and condos to be had downtown but they are in high demand.

Further west of Fort Worth you can buy a house with a decent chunk of property, and still be close enough to I-20/I-30 to commute downtown.

Hope this helps. Where's your prospective new company located?
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Originally Posted by sanj2010
I have a interview for a job in Fort Worth and would be grateful for any opinions of the place!

Any info on "lifestyle", property prices, schools and crime rate would be particularly welcome!

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We moved here just over a year ago and haven't looked back! It's a good place to bring up kids. We're in an area northeast of FW called Keller...about 15mins from DFW airport. Schools in Keller are good (High School and Elementary).

Go for it and good luck.
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Originally Posted by Leslie66
In the past week I've talked to 8 girls from Maine. None of them live there anymore.
That's cos this place makes you go woods queer, even when you live in a city

and my local favourite bar is closing for a month for the owners to bog off for a holiday, so no where for me birthday...i'm well miffed...plus i'm always miserable in feb
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I seem to recall a fairly decent shopping mall called Ridgmar I believe. That would be to the west of downtown and only a stone's throw from Will Rodgers colliseum were their anuall stock show and rodeo take place. There are usally loads of carnival rides at the stock show, so fun for the kiddies.

The Kimble art museum and the Museum of Science and History were real treats on my visits.

Traffic seemed tolerable, and the downtown area is looking good these days with all the improvements being made. I have a feeling you'll like it there.

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Originally Posted by Bob
It's Texas...do a runner
says he who is under 6 feet of snow 5 months out of the year
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Old Feb 2nd 2006, 5:06 pm
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Originally Posted by sanj2010
I have a interview for a job in Fort Worth and would be grateful for any opinions of the place!

Any info on "lifestyle", property prices, schools and crime rate would be particularly welcome!

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Old Feb 2nd 2006, 5:13 pm
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now now - its not Houston
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Old Feb 2nd 2006, 5:18 pm
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Originally Posted by Big D
now now - its not Houston

hehe tks for making me laugh... i have been to fort worth a couple of times and it left me feeling like it's all a bit too errr what I call 'country' ..
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Originally Posted by TruBrit
hehe tks for making me laugh... i have been to fort worth a couple of times and it left me feeling like it's all a bit too errr what I call 'country' ..

some people are never happy Thats all part of its charm
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Originally Posted by Big D
some people are never happy Thats all part of its charm

i love life...hey isn't life for living and for me it's not in the back of beyond...and yep i'm almost in the back of beyond here if you know what i mean
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Originally Posted by sanj2010
I have a interview for a job in Fort Worth and would be grateful for any opinions of the place!

Any info on "lifestyle", property prices, schools and crime rate would be particularly welcome!

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Just watch COPS.....before America's Most Wanted, on TV. Come to think of it, watch AMW, too. That will tell you what Fort Worthless is like

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Old Feb 2nd 2006, 7:19 pm
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Originally Posted by Scouse Express
Just watch COPS.....before America's Most Wanted, on TV. Come to think of it, watch AMW, too. That will tell you what Fort Worthless is like

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Yeah, and watch old re-runs of Dallas to see what living in Dallas is like.
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Originally Posted by Celtic_Angel
says he who is under 6 feet of snow 5 months out of the year
It's been pretty good this year, most of the snow melts soon after it drops, and there aren't any snowbanks, unlike last year where they were around 8 feet deep
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If Fort Worth doesn't work out try Missouri City outside of Houston. I've got a new home 3/2 bath for rent @1250 mo. in Sienna Plantation development. My property manager is Lane @ 281-733-3200.
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[QUOTE=Brian McDaniel] Missouri City outside of Houston.



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