Texas - Like A Whole Other Country
Capital, Austin.
Largest cities, Houston, Dallas and San Antonio.
Nickname, Lone Star State.
Motto, Friendship.
State flower, bluebonnet.
State tree, pecan.
Texas State Pledge of Alligence, "Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible."
Supported by a strong economy and steady employment growth, Texans truly know how to live it up "big." Texas has an excellent overall cost of living and is the fourth most affordable state in the country. Statewide, the cost of living is about 12% the national average with a median home price of $136,500 and an average price of near $174,000. Affordable price tags on homes and a strong job market have helped the housing market in this area remain strong despite sagging sales in other parts of the country. This same trend of affordable living and hot real estate markets can be seen across the state of Texas, from its big cities to its rural towns.
FRISCO TEXAS HOMES & FRISCO TEXAS REAL ESTATE
Since its creation, Frisco was a retail and shipping point, beginning with a number of cotton gins and grain elevators, and was the home of a Farmers Co-operative Gin Association. By 1914 the town had grown to a population of 1,000 people and grew slowly through the 20th century. In 1960, the population reached 1,184, and increased to 3,499 by 1980 as a result of the growth of Dallas, Plano and Fort Worth. By 2000 there were 33,714 people, and since the turn of the century the number of people living in the city of Frisco has more than doubled to over 95,000. This phenomenal growth is expected to continue and projections are for 140,000 people by the year 2010. www.ci.frisco.tx.us
ALLEN TEXAS HOMES & ALLEN TEXAS REAL ESTATE
More than 60,000 people reside in Allen, one of the fastest growing communities north of Dallas. Allen was founded by a purchasing agent of the Houston and Texas Central Railway in 1870. The town's early growth was due in large part to the arrival of the railroad and was later enhanced by the expansion of nearby communities. Located in southwestern Collin County, Allen is just south of the Oklahoma border. Residents enjoy fishing at nearby lakes such as Lavon Lake and Lake Lewisville. Real estate offerings consist primarily of single-family homes, though some condominiums and townhouses can also be found. Allen's convenient location, numerous recreational possibilities and lovely homes continue to draw new residents of all ages. www.cityofallen.org
PROSPER TEXAS HOMES & PROSPER TEXAS REAL ESTATE
The Town of Prosper was incorporated in 1914 with a commission form of government and a population of 500. U.N. Clary was Mayor and served in that position for the next 49 years.From the mule drawn wagon and horse drawn buggy, the automobile evolved. Thus began the evolution of people moving in and out of the rural community. Surviving the war and the depression, the mechanization of farming provided the next big impact on Prosper's population.In 1980, the introduction of light industry, combined with the growth of the Metroplex, led to a comeback for Prosper. Today Prosper is the home to more than 100 businesses and hundreds of new families. www.prospertx.gov
CELINA TEXAS HOMES & CELINA TEXAS REAL ESTATE
Celina is a wonderful city that is now experiencing the change from a predominately farming community to an urban city. In doing so, it is maintaining the friendliness and charm that has made it such a wonderful place to live and work. Celina is also known for sports, where for example, the Celina High School Bobcats hold the Texas state record for the most consecutive wins and most state championships. www.celina-tx.gov
MCKINNEY TEXAS HOMES & MCKINNEY TEXAS REAL ESTATE
McKinney's gently rolling hills, tree-lined neighborhoods, historic downtown and beautiful parks give the city a quaint, small town feel - quite different from the Metroplex's urban sprawl. The friendly charm and comfortable pace belies the fact that McKinney, with a population of approximately 119,000 people, is one of the fastest-growing cities in America. www.mckinneytexas.org
PLANO TEXAS HOMES & PLANO TEXAS REAL ESTATE
Plano, Texas, an All-America City, located in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, has everything you need right here... From leisure activities to recreational opportunities to over 300 great restaurants to nearby professional sports teams. Plano is proud of its unique attractions and we would like to invite you to experience our historic landmarks, museums, farmsteads and more. www.plano.gov
GRAPEVINE TEXAS HOMES & GRAPEVINE TEXAS REAL ESTATE
Grapevine is in the center of the Dallas/Fort Worth region and serves as the hub of any vacation to the area. Nestled between Dallas and Fort Worth, Grapevine's sophisticated charm provides visitors with a chance to get away and experience great shopping, dining, ten winery tasting rooms and much more. While Grapevine offers a small town feel, the opportunity for recreation and entertainment rivals those of a much larger city. Beyond Main Street shops, restaurants and historical sites are an abundance of attractions for every age. www.ci.grapevine.tx.us
KELLER TEXAS HOMES & KELLER TEXAS REAL ESTATE
Keller is advantageously located between Fort Worth and Dallas and remains a vibrant community. Keller is a rapidly growing, vital community with good schools, wonderful shopping, great location, and many beautiful neighborhoods. www.cityofkeller.com
ARLINGTON TEXAS HOMES & ARLINGTON TEXAS REAL ESTATE
Arlington is conveniently located in the center of the Dallas-Ft. Worth Metroplex. Arlington is home to the University of Texas at Arlington and known as "The Entertainment Capital of Texas". Home to the Ballpark in Arlington, the Texas Rangers Baseball Club, Six Flags Over Texas amusement park and Hurricane Harbor water park. Arlington will be the home of the new $650 million Dallas Cowboys Stadium set to open in the 2009. www.ci.arlington.tx.us
DALWORTHINGTON GARDENS TEXAS HOMES & REAL ESTATE
Dalworthington Gardens, one of the most unusual communities in Texas, is located in east central Tarrant County between Interstate 30 to the north and Interstate 20 to the south, about twelve miles southeast of Fort Worth. The community was established as a subsistence homestead project during the Great Depression under the authority of the National Industrial Recovery Act. The name is a portmanteau of parts of names of the anchor cities of the Metroplex. Dallas forms the "Dal", Fort Worth forms the "worth", and Arlington forms the "ington". Hence, "Dal"-"worth"-"ington". . www.cityofdwg.net
GRAND PRAIRIE TEXAS HOMES & GRAND PRAIRIE TEXAS REAL ESTATE
Conveniently located between Dallas and Fort Worth, Grand Prairie offers relaxation, family fun, friendly neighbors and a smart place to live and do business. Home to Joe Pool Lake, Lone Star Park, t..he City of Grand Prairie takes pride in maintaining a clean, respected community. Presented with the Governor's Community Achievement Award in 1971, 1973, 1991, 2003 and 2006 for outstanding community improvement, the city's Keep Grand Prairie Beautiful program continues to shine in community leadership, education, public awareness. www.gptx.org
MANSFIELD TEXAS HOMES & MANSFIELD TEXAS REAL ESTATE
Mansfield is located in southeastern Tarrant County, 21 miles from downtown Fort Worth. In 2005, Mansfield had a median family income of $91,878. Citing Mansfield's lush parks, great schools and low crime, MONEY Magazine and CNN/Money have added Mansfield to its annual list of Best Places to Live in America. The magazine also cited the city's booming economy, particularly the jobs created by the opening of Methodist Mansfield Medical Center and the expansion of Mouser Electronics. www.mansfieldtx.org
HURST-EULESS-BEDFORD (HEB) TEXAS HOMES & REAL ESTATE
Hurst-Euless-Bedford (HEB) Community is just 18 minutes from Fort Worth, Texas, and just 23 minutes from Dallas. A hub for transportation to the nation and the world, the HEB area offers the convenience of the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, a network of major freeways and the new, state-of-the-art Trinity Railway Express, making transportation between Dallas and Fort Worth nearly hassle-free. www.heb.org
FORT WORTH TEXAS HOMES & FORT WORTH TEXAS REAL ESTATE
Fort Worth "Cowtown", the 17th-largest city in the United States and one of "America's Most Livable Communities." Today, Fort Worth, Texas is a thriving center of culture and commerce. Visitors are often surprised by everything Fort Worth has to offer: the Historic Stockyards, remarkable museums, a dazzling downtown area, Texas Motor Speedway, spectacular annual events and a lot more. Will Rogers once called Fort Worth, the city "Where the West Begins," and Fort Worth has retained its cowboy culture even as it moves forward as one of the country's most modern cities. www.fortworth.com
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