May, Texas — The Grand Tour first look as new hosts face off against figh

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May’s quiet country roads and wide-open skies are suddenly competing with the roar of jet engines. The latest season of *The Grand Tour*—the first without Clarkson, Hammond, and May at the wheel—launches with a face-off against fighter jets, and for those eyeing a move to this small Texas town, the spectacle signals something deeper than entertainment. It’s a reminder that May sits within easy distance of major military installations and air shows, offering residents a front-row seat to aviation history without the traffic and noise of a city like Dallas-Fort Worth.

For prospective newcomers, the real draw remains the cost of living. Home prices here still lag behind the state’s booming metros, and property taxes, while typical for Texas, allow for more square footage and land than a suburban tract home. Quality of life benefits from a slower pace: fewer chain retailers, more space for a garden or workshop, and a community where neighbors still wave from porches. The downside? Job opportunities are limited largely to agriculture, energy, and service industries, so remote work or a commute to Abilene or San Angelo is often necessary.

*The Grand Tour* may chase speed and spectacle, but May offers something quieter: a place where the biggest roar comes not from a car but from a jet passing overhead, and where the price of that silence is still within reach. For anyone tired of the rat race and ready for real estate that breathes, May is worth watching.

Source: Currents

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Updated August 19, 2026.