Heart of Texas Offers 10 Good Reasons to Come, Stay
Published Oct 29, 2009
1. Central Location
The Heart of Texas is along the I-35 and I-45 corridors, equidistant between Austin and Dallas-Fort Worth. Extensive air and railway transportation infrastructure also is found throughout the region.
2. Talented Workforce
Baylor University, with more than 25 research institutes, is centrally located in the Heart of Texas. Also in the region are Texas State Technical College, Hill College and McLennan Community College.
3. Affordable Living
The Heart of Texas offers a wonderful lifestyle at an affordable price. The region has one of the nation’s lowest costs of living. Texas also has no personal income tax.
4. Premium Health Care
Hillcrest Health System, Providence Healthcare Network and Scott & White serve the area with top-notch medical services. Both Hillcrest Hospital and Providence Hospital are preparing to move into new buildings, increasing service capacity and quality.
5. Business Incentives
The Heart of Texas offers enterprise zones plus incentives such as tax abatements, economic development grants and fee waivers. Many economic development corporations within the region provide extensive assistance to businesses.
6. Healthy Lifestyle
If you enjoy the outdoors, you will love the Heart of Texas. Lake Waco and Lake Whitney offer various recreational activities. Waco’s 416-acre Cameron Park, the start of the Texas Hill Country, is filled with challenging hiking and biking trails.
7. Shopping and Dining
From the outlet stores in Hillsboro to the Central Texas MarketPlace in Waco, there are countless places to spend that extra disposable income. The region also is filled with “mom and pop” places to dine as well as nationally familiar chain restaurants.
8. Quality of Life
Whether you’re looking for the tranquility of a small town or the pace of a modern city, the Heart of Texas has it all, and this highly rated quality of life runs throughout the region.
9. Cultural Vitality
Cultural experiences enrich life here. The region is home to the Bosque Conservatory, Cameron Park Zoo, Texas Ranger Museum, Dr Pepper Museum, Waco Symphony Orchestra, Lyric Opera and more.
10. Educational Excellence
School districts in the Heart of Texas region strive for educational excellence. There is a realization and an appreciation that education is the key to success in life.
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