I was born in Northeast Texas and lived there until I enlisted at age 20. I retired from the Air Force in 2018 and have lived in Central Arkansas since then. I would’ve moved back to Texas, but my wife is from here. I’ve never lived in the DFW area, so I’ll defer to others for the experience there. Most of my family still resides in East Texas piney woods. Don’t pay too much attention to the comments about electric and natural gas issues. This is fresh on everyone’s minds. I’ve never seen snow or temps like this in this area before. The early 80s was the last time anything was even close. But if you like to be prepared, find a home with a wood burning heater or fireplace. This is a cheaper backup plan than a home backup generator and propane tank. A small potable gas or diesel generator will suffice for lights, tv, and refrigerator/freezer. But this is really a once/twice in a lifetime event here. Also, if looking for outdoor stuff, I’m more well versed in Arkansas than Texas, as I live here now and we spent a ton of time here when I was a kid. The Ouachita National Forest in Southwest Arkansas is full of camping/off-roading/outdoor activities. And isn’t too far from the DFW area. And a little further away in North Arkansas is the Ozark National Forest. They don’t call Arkansas the Natural State for no reason.
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