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Old Jun 7, 2008 | 10:53 AM
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My girlfriend and I probably be moving down to Houston from Memphis to go to SAM hopefully in the fall. You guys have a suggestion on a good area to live in that's close to the school? We were thinking around Katy but we are open to suggestion.
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Old Jun 7, 2008 | 03:35 PM
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Honestly, I live a few minutes away. The area close is not always the best, but there are some decent places in the area. It does get $$$ though. You just have to look. Where is your gf going to work. It depends alot on what you want to spend and what you are looking for (Apt, house...how much space, etc).
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 07:56 PM
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Sorry haven't had much time to reply. We haven't had a chance to look into jobs but someone just posted a job in here for the Katy Area and i'm quite interested just need to get into the school first. As far as my girlfriend she has worked in a veternarian clinc for the past 6 years and can do pretty much anything. Anyone know of any animal hospitals in the area that does work on horses and large animals? Far as apartment goes would like one hopefully with a garage but not manditory. I've been looking at some and would like to find one in a good neighborhood for $500-800 a month.
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 08:16 PM
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Decent apartments in Katy are going to be closer to 800.
As to animal hospitals.

KATY EQUINE CLINIC
JAMES M. HEITMANN, DVM, MS.
BERRY, CATHERINE A., DVM
707 Woods Road
Brookshire, TX 77423
281-391-8250
Fax: 281-934-4994
Veterinary practice limited to horses.
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 10:04 PM
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I pay 860 a month for a 1 bedroom with a garage but hell gotta pay a lil more if ya don't wana come out ur apartments into a crappy hood!
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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 01:09 PM
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Sorry haven't had much time to reply. We haven't had a chance to look into jobs but someone just posted a job in here for the Katy Area and i'm quite interested just need to get into the school first. As far as my girlfriend she has worked in a veternarian clinc for the past 6 years and can do pretty much anything. Anyone know of any animal hospitals in the area that does work on horses and large animals? Far as apartment goes would like one hopefully with a garage but not manditory. I've been looking at some and would like to find one in a good neighborhood for $500-800 a month.

If she wants to work in the Spring Branch area near where you will be, Village Veterinary Clinic is very good. I take my dogs there and both vets are very nice. Most of the people there have been there for years because they like working for those vets.
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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 01:52 PM
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I would go to cypress. We live at 290/beltway 8 and it is about 10 minutes without traffic. Nice area out here. Joe's goes down to SAM all of the time and it takes him about 10 minutes from our shop. Good jobs out this way also for the girlfriend.

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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 05:46 PM
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You guys and gals are awesome. Thanks for all the information. This is making the move a little more comfortable for the girlfriend. I should be coming down the last weekend of June to check things out as well as the school. I can't wait to get out of Memphis.
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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 07:55 PM
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You bet. Now I just need to seal the deal on a new f-body.
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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 04:38 AM
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What are some of you paying in utilities for your apartment?
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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 11:43 PM
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Water shouldnt be much, $30, electricity seems to vary from $100 to $200 at times. As mentioned, if you want to stay out of the crappy neighborhoods, look to pay at least $800 for a 1 bedroom. Good luck with your move.
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Well its official. We will be moving to Houston at the end of July. I got the job and start SAM in September. My girlfriend is currently applying to all the vet clinics and emergency centers and with her resume and letters of recommendation she will probably be able to write her own ticket any where. I'll be going back down the weekend of the 19th to settle on an apartment. Can't wait to get down there. See you guys and gals in August.
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 08:08 AM
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So what area did you decide to settle in?
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 09:03 AM
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We decided on Katy. It will be extremely close to my job (for a change) and fairly close to school and many of the clinics my girlfriend looked at are very close plus it looks to be a very good part of town.
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 10:52 AM
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We decided on Katy. It will be extremely close to my job (for a change) and fairly close to school and many of the clinics my girlfriend looked at are very close plus it looks to be a very good part of town.
It's a good side of town.... just stay West of the Beltway. Unless you have a fetish for traffic.
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 10:56 AM
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Ya found that one out but I think my schedule will keep me out of the worst part of it.
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