turning brake drums, surface flywheel-amazed!

shops aren't turning drums anymore because there is not much money in supporting old cars, it's that simple.
I'm from Dallas and there are plenty of places that will do work like that, Houston too.
I think your frustration is based less in the machining capabilities of the great state of Texas, and more in your lack of networking and research abilities, compounded by being accustomed to the convenience of your previous residence.
Rant riposte over!!