Part of me feels like I should apologize for the diversion here ... but, I've enjoyed our little exchange.
Big Spring? Yuck! Midland? Eh ... hmmm ... well. Lubbock? My brother-in-law is a doc there (bleh) but I have some great friends there, too.
Grew up in DFW ... no thanks!
Abilene is not too bad ... big growth boom going on ... women won't treat you mean ... I just hate it, that's all. Buffalo Gap just south of here is a little treasure though.
Now, San Angelo ... pretty little town. Went to college there a few many years ago. Still have a good friend there.
But, now that I think about it ... you know, Salado sure is nice ... and you are already there!