These resources offer detail on quality of life in West Central Texas and beyond 

Children 

• Kids Count - Anney E. Casey Foundation

Crime

• FedStats
• Texas Association of Counties
• Business and Industry Data Center - Office of the Governor
• Crime in Texas - Texas Department of Public Safety

Education

• Texas Education Agency - Elementary and secondary
• Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board - College and university

Election Returns

• Texas Secretary of State

Environment

• FedStats
• Texas Association of Counties
• Texas Land Trends - Texas A&M University
• Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
• Texas Industries of the Future
• The Nature Conservatory - Texas Nature Computer Wallpaper

Health

• FedStats
• Texas Association of Counties
• Texas Department of State Health Services

Recreation

• Texas Parks and Recreation Department  (Panhandle Plains region)
• Illinois Rural Recreation Development Project - University of Illinois

Sister Cities

• Sister Cities International