I'm no controller, but I was living in Abilene from last summer until earlier this year. As others have mentioned, it's not the most exciting town in the country. I usually enjoy hiking and camping, but you'll find that nearly all of the land for quite a while outside of ABI is private property, so you'll have to travel a bit for a variety in outdoor activities. Also, I'm from a northern state and don't really get into the whole country vibe, but if that's for you then there are plenty of fitting bars and rodeos IIRC.
On the bright side, they have a pretty cool bar named Barley Hoppers Drafthouse on East 1st street that has a very large variety of craft beers from Texas and all over the US, and they host events every Tuesday featuring a different craft brewery. The city has a highway that loops around the city with speed limits at 75 or 80, so it is quick and easy to get from one side of the city to the other. I lived on the west side of town by the Air Force base, and commuted to the airport every day in about 12-15 minutes door-to-door. While I was there I worked at the FBO on the airfield and the amount of traffic is relatively light but steady throughout the day. They've got maybe 10-12 regional flights a day spaced out about every hour, as well as usually getting 4-12 military training aircraft doing touch and go's for a couple hours a day. Civilian traffic was also slow but steady, mostly small business jets and Kingairs. Mexico is just down the road (leave town on 277 South and stay on the same road for 5 hours or so), and Big Bend National Park is out that direction, which if you've never been to I HIGHLY recommend visiting when you have a chance.
Sorry I don't have much else, but if you have any more specific questions feel free to PM and I'll tell you what I know.
