RE: Albine, TX

[Ms.RN]

Hi guys

Is Albine a good city to work? I'm not familiar with TX thats why I am asking this question. Why are people interested in working in Albine? How are the climate, culture and demographics? Thanks

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

You might be referring to one of two places:

1. Abilene, Texas

2. Alpine, Texas

So, which one is it? By the way, neither city is particularly desirable. They're both desolate West Texas towns, although Abilene has more of a military presence. People are interested in working in these places because their hospitals are still hiring when the hospitals in other cities have either slowed or stopped their hiring.

[Ms.RN]

Hi Commuter

Its Abilene, TX

[HouTx, BSN, MSN, EdD]

Abilene is a great little city... lived there for a while when I was younger. Geographically, it is sort of 'where West Texas begins' but within easy driving distance of DFW area in case you are jones-ing for major shopping. There are two nice lakes nearby, plenty of outdoor activities. Very reasonable housing costs. Dyess AFB (a SAC base) is there, so there is a strong military presence. Three private colleges & a satellite campus of Texas Tech are located there.

Funny but true - Texas has 'local option' liquor .. which means that municipalities or counties can choose whether or not to permit liquour sales. Abilene was a 'dry city' when we lived there .... no alcohol sold outside private clubs. However, there is a brisk business at Pinkies liquor store just 'over the line' as well as within a teeny little town-within-a-town close to Hardin-Simmons University (popularly known as "hardly sinning" by the locals - LOL).