Living: Chuck has covered it fairly well, the 290 area farther out will be good by 2016 but the construction is going to be a pain for a few years. Katy is nice but can be a bit of a drive, but if she goes I-10 to the belt in the morning it should be ok.
Shops: Baker Nissan (ask for Jason Langley to do the work) & Jtran
Local scene:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/HoustonZCars/
Group does dinner, track events, car shows, cruises, and more
Also note, if you see a white camaro on the side of the road in Houston, assume it is a cop.
