^ X2. LCA and UCA bushings, serpentine belt (if cracked more than 4 times per inch or once all the way across at any point), shock absorbers, transmission mount, engine mounts, all fluids (oil, coolant, transmission, diffs, brake, power steering), grease all points (upper balljoints, U-joints on driveshaft if equipped with grease zerks), air filter, fuel filter, spark plugs, wires, rotor, distributor cap, wiper blades if leaving streaks. Check all brake lines, fuel return line, transmission cooler lines, power steering lines, and suspension parts for significant rust but I think you'll be OK in TX. Check brake hardware for wear. Consider replacing your O2 sensors if your average gas mileage is below 16, and your thermostat if the engine never reaches proper operating temperature of 200-215 degrees (use a quality dealership or Stant thermostat.)
Fuel filter could be troublesome to do on a 97 - check your fuel pressure and if it's within spec, leave it alone.
Check your harmonic balancer and make sure it's not worn out.