Abilene and Brownwood in the Texas Midwest region provide thriving-city advantages with small-town friendliness. Abilene recently ranked No. 9 in the Top 25 Best Places to Live in the Southwest by livability.com and is home to Dyess Air Force Base, a regional airport and six universities and colleges. Brownwood is the largest city in a 70-mile radius, serving as a regional hub with a university, shopping and more. In both cities, commutes are short and recreational activites are as expansive as the horizon. Top-notch hunting, fishing, golf ando ther outdoor pursuits are conveniently close. Varied entertainment and dining options means there's something for everyone in a family to enjoy. And, if you seek metropolitan diversions, Dallas and Forth Worth are as close as an easy daytrip of weekend getaway.