Poor guy. Around the Austin area, we get huge wildfires, murders, home invasions, and the city council saving the world by banning plastic bags. Maybe you should look to move here.
Tyler is the happening place. I like to go to Tyler and go to Gander Mountain , Academy, Noonday Guns,etc. Plus I can go eat at Double D's. Not to mention 2 nice skeet ranges and several shooting ranges.