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CONTENTS INTRODUCTION AREA LEADERS QUOTES 11 Realtors Quotes 12 DFW Area Map

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COME HOME TO DFW 14 Educational Opportunities 16 Quality of Life 17 Environmental and Economic Climate 18 A Colorful Past

MOVING TOWARD YOUR FUTURE 24 Moving Expenses and Tax Deductions 28 Moving Companies 28 Temporary Storage 30 Forwarding Your Mail 30 Postal Numbers 30 Pets 31 Roadside Assistance 32 Driver’s License 32 Registration, Plates and Tags 33 Insurance 34 Utilities

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ENJOY THE SIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF DFW 39 Dallas Park and Recreation Department 39 Golf Courses 39 Nature Centers 41 Great North Texas Lakes 42 DFW 18-Hole Golf Courses 44 Sports 44 Professional Sports 45 College Sports 46 Hunting and Fishing 47 Indoor/Outdoor Recreation 47 Dance 47 Music 47 Cinema 47 Large Theater Organizations

FINDING A JOB IN DFW 54 Major Employers 56 Employment Resources 57 Temporary Employment

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HANGING YOUR HAT IN DFW 64 Realtors 65 Financing and Mortgage Matters 66 Homestead Laws 68 Special Concerns 68 Remodeling Your Home 68 Interior Design Firms 68 Renting: The Right Choice for You?

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GREATER DALLAS NEIGHBORHOODS 70 City of Dallas Neighborhoods 72 Dallas Neighborhood Map 80 DFW-Area Cities

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR NEW HOME 104 Physical and Geographic Information 105 Transportation 113 Freight Services 113 Government 114 Special Needs 115 Emergency Response 117 Banking 117 Media 117 Legal and Accounting Services

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EDUCATIONAL OPTIONS IN THE DFW AREA 129 Child Care 129 State/Local Education Statutes 130 Home-Bound Instruction 130 Heritage Education Program 130 Public Schools 131 Charter Schools 132 Montessori Education 132 Private Schools 141 Higher Education 146 Continuing Education 149 Libraries and Other Public Educational Resources

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EXPERIENCE DFW 153 Shopping 155 Farmers’ Markets

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DFW OFFERS GOLDEN OPPORTUNITIES 156 Health Care 157 Long-Term Health Planning 157 Safety

BECOMING PART OF YOUR COMMUNITY 160 Volunteer Organizations 161 Youth and Family Organizations 161 Clubs and Associations 161 DFW Worship

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THE WORLD IS COMING TO DFW 164 A History of Many Cultures 166 Foreign Visitors and Residents 166 English Language Courses 166 International Activities

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ABOUT THIS GUIDE Asterisks that appear within the sidebars throughout this guidebook are representative of non-Chamber members. All other listings are approved Chamber members.

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DHR International Dough Bro’s Italian Kitchen Dowding Leadership Institute Earth Day Dallas EASI-Bind Print Solutions Equinix, Inc. Faith Camp Communications FastPath Learning FranklinCovey Furr’s Fresh Buffet Godfrey Financial & Associates GoPago, Inc. Guidance Moving Co., LLC Intact Armoring Inc. Joe Chow for U.S. Congress JP Realty Partners Kumon Dallas La Popular Tamale House LED Source Life Benefits, Inc. Little Elm Economic Development Corporation MV Transportation, Inc. Nasher Sculpture Center New Horizons Computer Learning Center NewFields

NightHawk Investigations, Inc. NTX Events Center NYLO Hotels, LLC OneCloud Networks Paragon Outlets Park Lane Event Center Pie Five Pizza Co. Preston Hollow Dental Care Process & Strategy Solutions, PLLC PROVISTA Reading Partners Reeves Strategy Group Security Finance Corporation Sims Recycling Solutions Sona MedSpa of Dallas Northpark Spink USA, Inc. T.K.O. Nutrition The Winston School True Partners Consulting Walton Development and Management (USA), Inc. Weathersby Group Westland Bunker White Rock Dental Care & Orthodontics Zamlin Corporation

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Economic Development Services

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The Dallas Regional Chamber serves as a single point of contact for companies, site selection consultants and corporate real estate executives examining the region.

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Duane Dankesreiter Vice President (214) 746 6772 | ddankesreiter@dallaschamber.org Ryan Tharp Director of Business Information and Research (214) 746 6688 | rtharp@dallaschamber.org

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The Dallas Regional Chamber recognizes the following companies and organizations for their membership investment at one of our top levels. For more information about the benefits of membership at these levels call (214) 746-6600.

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Texas Instruments

AT&T Capital One Bank HP Enterprise Services

Hunt Consolidated, Inc. MV Transportation ONCOR

Raytheon Company Sprint Tom Thumb Food & Pharmacy

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A DVO C AT E 7-Eleven, Inc. ACS, A Xerox Company Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP Atmos Energy Corporation Baker Botts L.L.P. Baylor Health Care System BB&T BBVA Compass CBRE Group, Inc. Children’s Medical Center Citi Comerica Bank

Copart Corrigan Investments, Inc. Dallas Morning News Deloitte LLP Energy Future Holdings Ernst & Young LLP Exxon Mobil Corporation FedEx Office Fidelity Investments Fluor Corporation Headquarters Frito-Lay North America GE Capital Equipment Finance

HKS IBM Corporation Invensys Operations Management JCPenney Company, Inc. Jones Day KPMG LLP Kroger Food Stores Southwest Division Locke Lord LLP Lockheed Martin Luminant Manpower

Medical City Dallas Hospital/ Medical City Children’s Hospital Methodist Health System Omni Hotels Pioneer Natural Resources Company PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Reliant Energy Rent-A-Center Research In Motion Sam’s Club Sheraton - Dallas SWS Group, Inc.

SYSCO Food Services of Dallas TDIndustries Tenet Healthcare Corp. Texas Health Resources Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children Thompson & Knight LLP TM Advertising TXU Energy UT Southwestern Medical Center W Dallas–Victory Hotel Winstead PC

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas Boy Scouts of America – National Office Bracewell & Giuliani LLP Brinker International, Inc. Brinkmann Corporation Cassidy Turley Chartis ClubCorp Inc. Coca-Cola Refreshments Corgan Associates, Inc. CP&Y, Inc. Cushman & Wakefield of Texas, Inc. Dal-Tile Corporation Dallas County Community College District Dallas Marriott City Center Dallas Stars Hockey Club Dean Foods Company Dell Services Edelman Public Relations Worldwide Electric Mobile Cars LLC EN Consulting, Inc. EnCana Oil & Gas USA Estrada Hinojosa & Company Fairmont Dallas

FlexJet Freeman Frost Bank Fujitsu Network Communications, Inc. Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P. Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP General Motors Company Generational Equity Glazer’s Wholesale Drug Co., Inc. Gorrondona & Associates Grant Thornton LLP Greenberg Traurig, LLP Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Hattie Hill Enterprises, Inc. Haynes and Boone, LLP Hill & Wilkinson, General Contractors Hilton Worldwide HMS Holdings/HMS HollyFrontier Corporation HOLT CAT Honeywell International Huawei Humana Inc. Interceramic, Inc. Jackson Walker L.L.P. Jacobs

Johnson Controls Inc. Jones Lang LaSalle JP Realty Partners KARLEE Lincoln Property Company McQueary Henry Bowles Troy LLP Microsoft Corporation Mission Foods Mohr Partners, Inc. Morris Bryan Online Nestle Waters North America Inc. Neustar, Inc. Newmark Knight Frank North American Title Company NYLO Hotels, LLC ORIX USA Corporation Patton Boggs LLP PDS Technical Services Pierpont Communications PlainsCapital Bank Prestige Maintenance USA Safety-Kleen Systems, Inc. Shaw Group Inc. Smashburger SOURCECORP Southern Methodist University

Southwest Office Systems, Inc. State Farm Insurance Companies Strasburger & Price, LLP Teletouch Communications, Inc. Telvista, Inc. Telx Texas Woman’s University Time Warner Cable Town of Addison Trane Commercial Systems Turner Construction Company TXI/Texas Industries, Inc. University of Texas at Arlington URS Corporation Vendor Resource Management (VRM) Verizon Wireless ViewPoint Bank Vinson & Elkins L.L.P. Warrior Group, Inc. WFAA-TV Williamson Printing Corp. WinStar World Resorts Women’s Foodservice Forum

CardLab, Inc. Carrington, Coleman, Sloman & Blumenthal, L.L.P. CDW Choctaw Casino CIGNA HealthCare Colliers International Commercial Metals Company Community Trust Bank of Texas Comstock Resources Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Greater Dallas, Inc. Cousins Properties Cox Smith Matthews Incorporated Crowe Horwath LLP CUNA Mutual Group CyrusOne Dallas Center for Rehabilitation Dallas Cowboys Football Club Dallas Mavericks Dallas Petal Pusher DeGolyer and MacNaughton Dexter & Company DHR International Ebby Halliday, Realtors Eltek Valere Inc. EXCO Resources Executive AirShare FastPath Learning Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

First Choice Power Fish & Richardson P.C. Fisher & Phillips LLP FPL Energy Services, Inc. FreedomPark Fresh Point Furr’s Fresh Buffet Gables Residential Trust Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center Global Consolidated Insurance Services, Inc. Gresham Smith and Partners H+K Strategies Halff Associates, Inc. The Heights at Park Lane HNTB Corporation Holmes Murphy and Associates House of Blues Dallas, Inc. Hunt Construction Group Huselton, Morgan & Maultsby Hyatt Regency Dallas Hyatt Regency DFW Infinite Energy In-N-Out Burger International Association of U.S. Government Contractors Jani-King International, Inc. Joule, A Luxury Collection Hotel Just Energy

Kimberly-Clark Corporation LBJ Infrastructure Group LLC Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP Lucas Group M.C. Dean, Inc. Macrocosm Services & Solutions, LLC Marsh USA, Inc. Mary Kay Inc. Mayo Clinic McKinsey & Company, Inc. Metl-Span, LLC MetroPCS Milliman Monitronics International, Inc. Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, P.C. MW Logistics, LLC OceanPrime Ockleshaw, Noakes & Stares OHL Parker University The Peavler Group Pollock Paper Distributors Post Properties, Inc. Provista Prudential Asset Resources Raba-Kistner Infrastructure, Inc. Reckitt Benckiser Ritz-Carlton, Dallas The Rosewood Crescent Hotel Ryan Inc.

Sewell Automotive Companies Shannon Gracey Ratliff & Miller, LLP Southwest Airlines Southwest International Trucks Spencer Company State Fair of Texas Sun Holdings, LLC Texas A&M University Commerce Towers Watson Tuesday Morning, Inc. TXD Investment Company Union Bank Union Pacific Railroad UnitedHealthcare of Texas United Surgical Partners International University of Phoenix – Dallas North Central University of Texas at Dallas USAA USG Virgin America Airlines Wal-Mart Super Center Walton Development and Management (USA), Inc. Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP Westin Galleria Dallas Winston School The Wolf Group Woodbine Development Corporation Zale Corporation

B OA R D O F A DV I S O R S Members at the Advocate, Catalyst and Strategy levels are also eligible to participate in the Board of Advisors programs. Abbott Labs Accenture Ad Giants Aetna Alcatel-Lucent Amegy Bank of Texas Andrews Distributing Company of North Texas Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) Arthur J Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc. Austin Industries Avaya Inc. Balfour Beatty Construction BancTec, Inc. Bank of America Bank of Texas, N.A. BDO USA, LLP Beck Group Block Vision of Texas, Inc.

LEAD 254th Combat Communications Group & 221st Combat Communications Squadron (Texas Air National Guard) AAA Texas, Inc. Ackerman McQueen Aclarus Communications, LLC Acxential Business Solutions, Inc. Adolphus Hotel AFT FASTENERS Air Vent Inc. Alix Partners AllianceBernstein Alston & Bird LLP Alvarez & Marsal American Airlines, Inc. American Bank of Commerce American National Bank of Texas APAC - Texas, Inc. Archon Group, LP Ash Grove Cement Company Ashton Atos Origin Automatic Data Processing Bain & Company, Inc. Baylor College of Dentistry – Texas A&M Health Science Center Brand/Sayers Architects, Inc. Buchanan Technologies Burford & Ryburn, L. L. P. AS OF 3/2012

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Area Leaders Extend a Hearty Welcome! AREA LEADERS’ QUOTES CLINT MCDONNOUGH 2012 Chairman of the Board

“On behalf of the Dallas Regional Chamber, welcome to North Texas! By choosing to make your new home in the DFW area, you have joined a community that is teeming with arts, culture, world class shopping, professional sporting events, an exciting night life and infinite amounts of family fun. Our area is also home to the headquarters of 20 Fortune 500 companies, the result of our exceptionally pro-business climate. We hope that you find all of the opportunities that you seek for yourself, your family, and your business in North Texas. We’re so glad you’re here.”

A M B . J A M E S C . O B E RW E T T E R President and CEO Dallas Regional Chamber

“The Dallas Regional Chamber and I would like to commend you on your decision in relocating to one of the fastest growing regions in the United States. We are proud of our rich history and ‘can do’ spirit. I’m sure you will find that the DFW area is a friendly and welcoming place with endless opportunities available for your success. The possibilities are literally endless. You can rest assured you have made an excellent choice.”

M I C H A E L S . R AW L I N G S Mayor

“On behalf of the City of Dallas and the Dallas City Council, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the Big “D.” We have something for everyone! With over 1.2 million people, Dallas is our country’s 9th largest city and one of the finest places in the world to live, visit and do business. Dallas is a vibrant city with a thriving business community and an exceptional quality of life. Dallas provides an environment that allows growth and development and is the fourth largest metropolitan area in the United States. The strength of our city is founded on the partnership between private and public enterprises as well as the community, and I look forward to working with you.”

R I C K P E R RY Texas Governor

“Welcome to the Lone Star State and welcome to Dallas. I have every confidence that this legendary Texas community will make you feel at home. Relocating is a mammoth task, but I encourage you to take a moment to check out your new community. I think you’ll find that Dallas is a place where both people and business can grow and succeed. Congratulations on choosing the community that millions of Texans are proud to call home.”

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Members of the Dallas Area Real Estate and Relocation Community Welcome You‌ REALTORS’ QUOTES M A RT H A M A R S H A L L S C R P, G M S , S G M S Senior Vice President and Director of Relocation ‡‡ž †‘‘Ž‰†žƽ ČŽ ÇŚ œœœǀŠ‡‡žǀˆ”’

“For more than 60 years, Ebby Halliday has been providing newcomer information to those choosing to make the Metroplex their home. There is no better source for our clients and customers than the DallasÂŽ Newcomer & Relocation GuideÂŽ provided by the Dallas Regional ChamberÂŽ. We provide a myriad of services to both individuals relocating to our area, and corporations handling large group moves. On behalf of our relocation staff of 21 and our 1,600-plus sales associates, we welcome you!â€? KAREN GREENE Director of Relocation & Corporate Services ”‘‰œŠ‘‘ †“Â?Š— Š˜Ž‰Š“™Ž†‘ —”Â?ÂŠÂ—Â†ÂŒÂŠĆ˝ ÇŚ œœœǀˆ‡‰‹œǀˆ”’

“The vibrant Dallas/Fort Worth area offers many choices for residential living. Our diverse economy makes employment opportunities one of the best in the country. Some of the ďŹ nest educational institutions and medical complexes are available throughout the area. The arts, dining, theater, shopping & sports seem to be on every corner! Whatever your taste in recreational opportunies one can ďŹ nd it here. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage is proud to be a leader in real estate/relocation services. Visit us on the web at cbdfw.com or call 800-527-7028!â€? V I RG I N I A C O O K ”‹ Ž—ŒŽ“Ž† ””Â?Ć˝ Š†‘™”—˜ ÇŚ œœœǀ›Ž—ŒŽ“Ž†ˆ””Â?ǀˆ”’

“A dynamic business environment, internationally acclaimed cultural offerings, warm and welcoming communities‌DFW has a lot to offer new residents! From Craftsman bungalows to glittering high-rise condos, from lakeside estates to tree-shaded suburbs, Virginia Cook Realtors will help you ďŹ nd the home of your heart. You’ll love calling Texas home.“

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“Welcome to the DFW Metroplex! Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate | David Winans & Associates is redeďŹ ning the way people buy and sell real estate and relocate corporate employees by a seamless, one-stop delivery of home services. We feel that the DallasÂŽ Newcomer & Relocation GuideÂŽ is one of the most important publications we use in introducing clients to the North Texas area. Considering the Internet world we live in, our customers love putting their hands around the most comprehensive guide to Dallas.â€? S H E R RY M I L F O R D E L L I S Relocation Specialist ‡‡ž †‘‘Ž‰†žƽ ČŽ ÇŚ œœœǀŠ‡‡žǀˆ”’

“Ebby Halliday, known by many as the “Grande Dame� of Dallas, has been selling the dream of home ownership in the Dallas Metroplex for over 60 years. As a Realtor and Relocation Specialist for Ebby, I am not only blessed to work for such a successful Broker, but proud to call myself a Native Texan and long time resident of the Dallas area. Its prosperous economy with over 24 Fortune 500 companies, quality affordable housing, excellent schools and the wonderful “Texas Hospitality� makes Dallas and the surrounding areas the #1 place to live in Texas.� www.DALLASCHAMBER.org

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WELCOME

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Educational Opportunities Quality of Life Environmental and Economic Climate A Colorful Past

The fun, sophisticated metropolitan area known as the DFW Metroplex has everything you are looking for in a new place to live.

Come Home to DFW “NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITIES IN THE DFW AREA MAY BE DIVERSE, BUT THEY SHARE AN IMPORTANT COMMON QUALITY— AN ABUNDANCE OF ENTERTAINMENT, EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES.”

W ELCOME TO D ALLAS and all the wonderful places that make the Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) area one of a kind. Here you will discover communities to fit the lifestyle of every newcomer. Although the DFW Metroplex is the fourth largest municipality in the nation, it is the least densely populated major metropolitan area in the United States. A multitude of living options include high-rise dwellings near downtown, eclectic lofts and apartments, established homes in Highland Park, new homes in master-planned communities that offer all the essentials in one locale, tranquil rural settings, spacious homes in traditional suburbs and apartment dwellings at every price point. Neighborhoods and communities in the DFW area may be diverse, but they share an important common quality—an abundance of entertainment, educational and recreational opportunities. The fun, sophisticated metropolitan area known as the DFW Metroplex has everything you are looking for in a new place to live.

Educational Opportunities DFW offers excellent educational opportunities that extend from preschool to graduate school. The Metroplex is home to public and private schools that meet and often exceed state and national educational requirements. Dallas, Fort Worth and surrounding counties are served by two Education Service Regions with more than 2,000 schools in 210 independent school districts that served more than 1.2 million students during the 2009–2010 school year. Together, Dallas and Fort Worth Independent

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State Bird .................................. Mockingbird State Capital ........................................ Austin State Dish................................................ Chili State Fabric/Fiber ...............................Cotton State Fish..............................Guadalupe Bass State Flower ............................... Bluebonnet State Fruit .................. Texas Red Grapefruit State Gem ........................ Texas Blue Topaz State Insect ..................... Monarch Buttery State Large Mammal..................... Longhorn State Motto .................................. Friendship State Name..............From “Teysha,â€? Caddo Indian word meaning “hello friendâ€? State Nickname ................. Lone Star State State Plant .....................Prickly Pear Cactus State Reptile ........................... Horned Lizard State Small Mammal . 9-Banded Armadillo State Song..................... “Texas, Our Texasâ€? State Stone .................. PetriďŹ ed Palmwood State Tree .............................................. Pecan State Vegetable .......................Sweet Onion SOURCE: WWW.NETSTATE.COM PREPARED BY: DALLAS REGIONAL CHAMBER¨ RESEARCH DEPARTMENT, 2012

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DFW-AREA CLIMATE AVERAGE DAILY TEMPERATURE

January April July October Annual Average WEATHER CATEGORY

Average Number of Clear or Cloudy Days Average Number of Rainy Days Average Precipitation Average Snowfall Average Wind Speed SOURCE: WEATHERBASE PREPARED BY: DALLAS REGIONAL CHAMBER¨ RESEARCH DEPARTMENT 11/11

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WELCOME Luxury and affluence were redefined in 1907 when Neiman Marcus opened, changing the retail world forever. That same year, J. S. Armstrong developed fashionable Highland Park. Southern Methodist University established itself in that neighborhood by 1915. The Dallas Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1909, uniting four different groups with the common goal of business and economic growth. In 1910, noted urban planner George Kessler drafted a comprehensive plan that assured stable and organized growth for the future. In 1914, the U.S. government bypassed larger cities in the region and established a Federal Reserve Bank in Dallas to serve Texas and parts of Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Arizona. Dallas was the smallest city in the nation selected as a site for one of the 12 regional banks established by the Federal Reserve Act of 1913. The decision immediately doubled local bank assets and Dallas gained national exposure by having its name printed on Federal Reserve notes.

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COUNTY

PRODUCT

TYPE EMPLOYEES

1SolTech .......................................................................................Farmers Branch .............................Dallas ...................................Solar panels ............................................................................................MF..........................................25 AccentCare Inc. ...........................................................................Dallas ..............................................Dallas ...................................Home health care..................................................................................HQ ...................................... 100 AdvoCare International .............................................................Plano ...............................................Collin....................................Nutritional products .............................................................................DW .....................................N/A Airwalk Communications, Inc. .................................................Richardson .....................................Dallas ...................................Telecommunications equipment .......................................................HQ ......................................N/A Alcon Lab Holdings ....................................................................Fort Worth .....................................Tarrant .................................Medical equipment ...............................................................................OF ....................................... 750 Allied .............................................................................................Farmers Branch .............................Dallas ...................................e-recycling ..............................................................................................OF ................................... 25-50 Ambit Holdings ...........................................................................Plano ...............................................Collin....................................Electric delivery .....................................................................................OF .......................................300 American Builders and Contractors Supply ..........................Garland ...........................................Dallas ...................................Building products distribution ............................................................DW .....................................N/A American Locker Group, Inc .....................................................Dallas ..............................................Dallas ...................................Storage and security lockers ...............................................................HQ ......................................N/A AmerisourceBergen Specialty Group......................................Frisco...............................................Collin....................................Provider of specialty phamaceutical services ..................................OF .......................................N/A ARGO Data Resource Corp. .....................................................Richardson .....................................Dallas ...................................Technology services ..............................................................................OF .......................................N/A Arteriors Home ...........................................................................Carrollton.......................................Dallas ...................................Home furnishing and design retailer .................................................DW .....................................N/A Avero Diagnostics .......................................................................Irving ...............................................Dallas ...................................Diagnostics laboratory .........................................................................OF .......................................N/A Baker Tankhead...........................................................................Fort Worth .....................................Tarrant .................................Industrial products ................................................................................MF.......................................N/A Bartos Industries .........................................................................Richland Hills ................................Tarrant .................................Manufacturers representative ............................................................OF .......................................N/A Batesville Casket Company ......................................................Grand Prairie .................................Tarrant .................................Casket manufacturing ..........................................................................MF.......................................N/A Bell Helicopter ............................................................................Fort Worth .....................................Tarrant .................................Headquarter building and training center ........................................HQ ......................................N/A Benning Power Electronics, Inc. ...............................................Richardson .....................................Dallas ...................................Electronics ..............................................................................................MF.......................................N/A Biagi Warehousing, Inc. .............................................................Arlington ........................................Tarrant .................................Logistics...................................................................................................DW .....................................N/A Big Brothers Big Sisters International.....................................Irving ...............................................Dallas ...................................Mentoring organization........................................................................HQ ......................................N/A Borden Dairy................................................................................Dallas ..............................................Dallas ...................................Dairy manufacturer...............................................................................HQ ......................................200 Botanical Research Institute of Texas ....................................Fort Worth .....................................Tarrant .................................Research ..................................................................................................HQ ......................................N/A Brightpoint Wireless - Touchstone Wireless ........................Fort Worth .....................................Tarrant .................................Wireless supply chain solutions .........................................................OF .......................................200 CB Richard Ellis ...........................................................................Dallas ..............................................Dallas ...................................Real estate ..............................................................................................OF .......................................N/A CCS Medical, Inc. ........................................................................Farmers Branch .............................Dallas ...................................Medical equipment manufacturing ...................................................HQ .......................................170 CCS Medical, Inc. ........................................................................Coppell ...........................................Dallas ...................................Medical equipment manufacturing ...................................................DW ....................................... 60 Celanese .......................................................................................Las Colinas .....................................Dallas ...................................Chemical manufacturing .....................................................................HQ ...................................... 250 Celanese Corp. ............................................................................Irving ...............................................Dallas ...................................Chemical manufacturing .....................................................................HQ ......................................N/A Central Garden and Pet Co. .....................................................Grand Prairie .................................Tarrant .................................Garden products distributor ...............................................................DW .....................................N/A Chick Packaging Group..............................................................Coppell ...........................................Dallas ...................................Packaging manufacturing ...................................................................MF.......................................N/A CK Technologies .........................................................................Fort Worth .....................................Tarrant .................................Truck and bus components manufacturing .....................................MF......................................... 50 Cornerstone Automation Systems, LLC.................................Frisco...............................................Collin....................................Automation systems ............................................................................MF.......................................N/A Corpine Fulfillment ....................................................................Carrollton.......................................Dallas ...................................Electronics distribution ........................................................................DW .....................................N/A CSC Sugar, LLC. ...........................................................................Fort Worth .....................................Tarrant .................................Sugar distribution..................................................................................DW .....................................N/A Daikin AC (Americas), Inc. ........................................................Fort Worth .....................................Tarrant .................................AC supplier .............................................................................................DW .....................................N/A Dean Foods ..................................................................................Dallas ..............................................Dallas ...................................Dairy Manufacturer...............................................................................MF......................................... 90 Educational Products, Inc. ........................................................Carrollton.......................................Dallas ...................................School supply distribution...................................................................DW .....................................N/A Electronic Recycler International, Inc.....................................Flower Mound ...............................Denton.................................e-recycling ..............................................................................................MF.......................................N/A Emerson Process Management................................................McKinney .......................................Collin....................................Process automation services and technologies ..............................HQ ........................................ 50 EMI Industries ..............................................................................Arlington ........................................Tarrant .................................Store fxtures...........................................................................................MF.......................................N/A Encana Corp.................................................................................Plano ...............................................Collin....................................Natural gas production ........................................................................OF ..............................500-600 Encore Wire .................................................................................McKinney .......................................Collin....................................Wire manufacturing..............................................................................MF....................................... 100 Epimed ..........................................................................................Farmers Branch .............................Dallas ...................................Medical device manufacturing ...........................................................HQ/MF...............................N/A Epimed .........................................................................................Farmers Branch .............................Dallas ...................................Medical device manufacturing ...........................................................HQ/ DW ............................N/A Ericsson .........................................................................................Plano ...............................................Collin....................................Telecommunications ............................................................................OF .......................................N/A Ericsson .........................................................................................Richardson .....................................Dallas ...................................Telecommunications ............................................................................OF .......................................400 Essilor of America .......................................................................Farmers Branch .............................Dallas ...................................Optical R&D ...........................................................................................MF.......................................N/A Excel, Inc.......................................................................................Grapevine .......................................Tarrant .................................Freight services ......................................................................................DW .....................................N/A Exel, Inc.........................................................................................Grapevine .......................................Tarrant .................................Voice & communications services .....................................................OF .......................................N/A FedEx .............................................................................................Fort Worth .....................................Tarrant .................................Parcel delivery........................................................................................DW ...................................... 115 Ferris Manufacturing ..................................................................Fort Worth .....................................Tarrant .................................Medical equipment manufacturing ...................................................MF....................................... 100 Fort Worth Star-Telegram ........................................................Fort Worth .....................................Tarrant .................................Newspaper..............................................................................................MF.......................................N/A Fossil, Inc. .....................................................................................Richardson .....................................Dallas ...................................Wristwatches .........................................................................................HQ ......................................N/A Frac Tech Services Llc. of Cisco ...............................................Fort Worth .....................................Tarrant .................................Provides hydraulic fracturing and other services to the U.S. oil and natural gas industry ............................................HQ/ DW/MF .....................450 Frontier Communications .........................................................Allen ................................................Collin....................................Telecommunications ............................................................................OF .......................................300 GE Transportation ......................................................................Fort Worth .....................................Tarrant .................................Locomotive manufacturing .................................................................MF........................................775 GE Transportation ......................................................................Fort Worth .....................................Tarrant .................................Mining equipment .................................................................................MF....................................... 130 Gearbox Software ......................................................................Frisco...............................................Collin....................................Software development.........................................................................HQ ......................................N/A General Datatech LP ..................................................................Dallas ..............................................Dallas ...................................Customer Support -Communications ...............................................OF .......................................N/A General Electric Co.....................................................................Fort Worth .....................................Tarrant .................................Locomotive factory...............................................................................MF.......................................645 General Electric Co. (2) .............................................................Fort Worth .....................................Tarrant .................................Manufacture and assemble wheel drive systems for mining trucks .........................................................MF....................................... 130 General Motors ...........................................................................Arlington ........................................Tarrant .................................Automobile manufacturing .................................................................MF/DW .............................. 180 Golden Living...............................................................................Plano ...............................................Collin....................................Nursing home ........................................................................................HQ ......................................200 Greenstream International .......................................................Farmers Branch .............................Dallas ...................................e-recycling ..............................................................................................OF/DW ................................ 20 Griffin Global...............................................................................Grand Prairie .................................Tarrant .................................Logistics...................................................................................................DW .....................................N/A Griffin Transport .........................................................................Lancaster ........................................Dallas ...................................Logistics...................................................................................................DW .....................................N/A Guard-All Building Solutions, LLC. ..........................................Dallas ..............................................Dallas ...................................Fabric tension buildings .......................................................................MF.......................................N/A Hisun Motors Corp USA ............................................................Carrollton.......................................Dallas ...................................Utility-terrain vehicles .........................................................................MF......................................... 20 Home Depot ................................................................................Dallas ..............................................Dallas ...................................Building supplies ....................................................................................DW ..................................... 250 Hyundai Capital ..........................................................................Plano ...............................................Collin....................................Automotive finance ..............................................................................OF .......................................400 IDQ, Inc.........................................................................................Garland ...........................................Dallas ...................................HVAC manufacturing ...........................................................................MF.......................................N/A In-N-Out .....................................................................................Fort Worth .....................................Tarrant .................................Regional distribution center ...............................................................DW ..................................... 100 Intechra Group, LLC. ..................................................................Coppell ...........................................Dallas ...................................Technology disposal .............................................................................MF......................................... 50 Internap Network Services .......................................................Plano ...............................................Collin....................................Network services ...................................................................................OF .......................................N/A JPMorgan Chase ..........................................................................Coppell ...........................................Dallas ...................................Financial services ...................................................................................OF .......................................N/A Kellogg Co. ...................................................................................Lewisville ........................................Denton.................................Cereal.......................................................................................................DW .....................................300 Kenexa ..........................................................................................Frisco...............................................Collin....................................Human resources .................................................................................OF ......................................... 80 Keste, LLC. ....................................................................................Plano ...............................................Collin....................................Software ..................................................................................................OF ......................................... 90 Keystone Automotive ................................................................Grand Prairie .................................Tarrant .................................Auto parts distribution .........................................................................DW .....................................N/A KidKraft L.P. .................................................................................Irving ...............................................Dallas ...................................Children’s furniture manufacturing ...................................................MF.......................................N/A Kiser Harriss Chemical Distribution Centers, Inc .................Carrollton.......................................Dallas ...................................Chemical distribution ...........................................................................DW .....................................N/A Klein Tools ...................................................................................Mansfield........................................Tarrant .................................Tool manufacturer ................................................................................MF....................................... 585 Kohl’s ............................................................................................DeSoto............................................Dallas ...................................Retail ........................................................................................................DW .....................................200 Kosmos Energy............................................................................Dallas ..............................................Dallas ...................................Oil exploration and production ..........................................................OF .......................................N/A Land O’Lakes Purina Feed, LLC. ...............................................Fort Worth .....................................Tarrant .................................Food distribution ...................................................................................DW .....................................N/A Leading Edge Aviation Services................................................Fort Worth .....................................Tarrant .................................Painting and coating for aviation industry .......................................MF.......................................200 LG Electronics..............................................................................Roanoke..........................................Tarrant .................................Cell phone distribution ........................................................................DW .....................................N/A Maines Paper & Food Service, Inc. ..........................................Terrell..............................................Kaufman .............................Foodservice distributor ........................................................................DW .....................................400 Mars, Inc. ......................................................................................Lancaster ........................................Dallas ...................................Petcare distribution ..............................................................................DW ........................................70 Masergy Communications ........................................................Plano ...............................................Collin....................................Managed network services ..................................................................OF ........................................120 MedAssets, Inc. ...........................................................................Plano ...............................................Collin....................................Medical supply chain management ...................................................HQ ......................................N/A MetroPCS Communications .....................................................Richardson .....................................Dallas ...................................Prepaid wireless .....................................................................................HQ ........................................ 30 ModernGreetings.com ...............................................................Grand Prairie .................................Tarrant .................................Printing ....................................................................................................MF....................................... 100 Mohawk Industries .....................................................................Flower Mound ...............................Denton.................................Carpet wholesale...................................................................................DW ....................................... 85

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WELCOME Field and built a now-famous empire. During the 1940s, the war in Europe and the Pacific transformed Dallas from an agricultural center into a leader in aviation and defense. North American Aviation opened a plant in Grand Prairie in 1940 and a peak workforce of 40,000 churned out aircraft for five years. Following the surrender of Japan, the plant closed in 1945. However, the output of its workers caught the attention of Chance Vought Aircraft, which was considering relocating. The company brought a $25-million annual payroll that created thousands of local jobs when it moved from Bridgeport, Connecticut, to Dallas in 1947. Today, its successor, Lockheed Martin Vought, is one of the area’s largest employers. Like the rest of the country, Dallas experienced an impressive postwar boom during the 1950s. Neiman Marcus expanded out of downtown in 1951 with its first branch at Preston Center. In 1953, voters approved a $12.5 million bond for a new terminal and a longer runway at Love Field. Businessman R. L. Thornton was elected mayor in 1953 and served eight years under the slogan “Keep the Dirt Flyin’.” In 1954, Republic Bank built a lavish $25 million, 36-floor building—the tallest in the Southwest at that time. Trammell Crow and John Stemmons founded the Home Furnishings Mart in 1957, and Stemmons Expressway (Interstate 35) opened in 1959. The University of Dallas made its debut in Irving in 1955, and Arlington State became the University of Texas at Arlington in 1959. In 1960, businessman Clint Murchison introduced his Dallas Cowboys to the area and to the National Football League. Also that year, Market Hall opened, adding another piece to what is now the Dallas Market Center. Six Flags Over Texas opened in 1961in Arlington, and the theme park quickly became the state’s most popular tourist attraction. Additionally, former IBM salesman Ross Perot founded Electronic Data Systems (EDS) in 1962, and Mary Kay Ash launched her innovative cosmetics company in 1963. Despite the economic boom, the 1960s also meant turmoil for the Dallas area as well as the nation. Dallas was thrust into the national spotlight on November 22, 1963, when President John F. Kennedy was assassinated and Texas Governor John Connally was shot and wounded as their motorcade passed through Dealey Plaza, in downtown Dallas. The city, a bastion of conservative politics and philosophy, received much unwanted and hostile attention. Over the next seven years, the Apparel Mart was added to the Market Center, and the Meadows Building on North Central Expressway became the first major office www.DALLASCHAMBER.org

building outside the Central Business District—many more would follow. Norman Brinker opened Steak and Ale—one of the nation’s first chain dinner houses. Plans for a new city hall were unveiled and Rodger Meier opened his Cadillac dealership in 1969. During this period, perhaps the most important economic development occurred in 1965, when Dallas and Fort Worth agreed to build an airport between the two cities. With that decision, John Neely Bryan’s pioneering vision of a port city became a reality. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport underwent a period of rapid development in the 1970s. The first landing of a supersonic Concorde turbojet-powered passenger

airplane in the U.S. occurred at DFW International Airport in 1973 to commemorate the airport’s completion. The airport conveniently connected Dallas with the rest of the world. The Mid-Cities (cities located between Dallas and Fort Worth) quickly saw a construction and population boom, and in 1979, American Airlines relocated its headquarters here. Today, with 18,076 acres, the airport is the third largest in the world. It is also the third busiest in the world in terms of aircraft movements with 638,782 in 2009.

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hat was once the family farmland of H.R. “Bum” Bright, former owner of the Dallas Cowboys, is now the fastest growing master-planned community in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Castle Hills was developed by Bright’s sons, who took great care to capture the spirit of what made the property special to them, creating an old-style neighborhood where kids could walk to school, parents swapped stories at little league games and families gathered on each other’s front porches. Located just north of Dallas, west of the Tollway and Park Blvd., the majestic 2,500acre community offers both an ideal location and small town feel. Visitors to the community immediately notice the striking architectural detail and diversity of Castle Hills’ homes as well as the communities’ unrivaled amenities. Extra-wide sidewalks and hike-and-bike trails connect many of the more than 30 parks, lakes and community centers, which offer swimming pools, basketball and tennis courts, ball fields and more. Tree-lined streets, picturesque

bridges and charming streetlamps adorn both homes and the Castle Hills Village Shops and Plaza. There, neighbors meet for morning coffee in one of the quaint shops, and families gather for free weekly community events such as outdoor movie nights and live concerts. There is also something for golf lovers, both the skilled and novice, with the world headquarters of the Hank Haney Golf Schools, located at the newly renovated and luxurious The Lakes at Castle Hills golf course and club. The community, named 2011 Realtor’s Choice “Community of the Year,” even has its own movie, “Cooper & the Castle Hills Gang,” which debuted at the 2011 Dallas Independent Film Festival. Even as it continues to grow, Castle Hills has something for every home buyer, with new homes from the $200s, lower maintenance garden homes from the $200s, luxury retreat villas from the $400s and estate home sites in the gated Enchanted Hill neighborhood from the $300s with custom homes from $1.5 million and up.

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Morrison Milling Company .......................................................Denton............................................Denton.................................Flour and cornbread mixes ..................................................................MF.......................................N/A MultiView, Inc. ............................................................................Irving ...............................................Dallas ...................................B2B digital publisher .............................................................................MF.......................................N/A Mustang Technology .................................................................Plano ...............................................Collin....................................Radar defense systems.........................................................................MF......................................... 89 MV Transportation, Inc. ............................................................Dallas ..............................................Dallas ...................................Transportation .......................................................................................HQ ......................................200 Nature’s Best ...............................................................................Flower Mound ...............................Denton.................................Health food wholesale .........................................................................DW ........................................55 Navistar, Inc.................................................................................Garland ...........................................Dallas ...................................Vehicle manufacturing .........................................................................MF.......................................N/A NBC Channel 5 News ................................................................Fort Worth .....................................Tarrant .................................TV news station .....................................................................................OF ........................................120 Nefab, Inc. USA ...........................................................................Coppell ...........................................Dallas ...................................Wooden boxes .......................................................................................MF......................................... 50 Neiman Marcus ..........................................................................Dallas ..............................................Dallas ...................................Retail ........................................................................................................DW .....................................N/A New York Air Brake Corp. .........................................................Irving ...............................................Dallas ...................................Locomotive air brakes ..........................................................................MF.......................................N/A Nissan Motor Acceptance.........................................................Irving ...............................................Dallas ...................................Customer service center ......................................................................OF .......................................N/A Noble Group ................................................................................Grand Prairie .................................Tarrant .................................Cotton distribution ...............................................................................DW .....................................N/A North Texas Food Bank .............................................................Dallas ..............................................Dallas ...................................Non-profit food bank ...........................................................................OF .......................................N/A Novamex ......................................................................................Mesquite ........................................Collin....................................Food distribution ...................................................................................DW .....................................N/A Office Furniture Distributors....................................................Farmers Branch .............................Dallas ...................................Furniture distribution ...........................................................................DW .....................................N/A O’Neil Digital Solutions ............................................................Plano ...............................................Collin....................................Investment research firm ....................................................................OF/MF................................200 O’Rourke Petroleum ..................................................................Fort Worth .....................................Tarrant .................................Lubricants distribution .........................................................................DW .....................................N/A Petmate .......................................................................................Arlington ........................................Tarrant .................................Pet supplies ............................................................................................DW .....................................N/A PFSweb, Inc. .................................................................................Allen ................................................Collin....................................Business process outsourcing services ..............................................HQ ......................................N/A PFSweb, Inc. (2)...........................................................................Dallas ..............................................Dallas ...................................Call center ..............................................................................................OF ..............................600-800 Pinnacle Group............................................................................Lancaster ........................................Dallas ...................................Auto parts wholesaler ..........................................................................DW .....................................N/A Pitney Bowes ...............................................................................Grand Prairie .................................Tarrant .................................Mail sorting.............................................................................................OF .......................................N/A PPG Architectural Finishes .......................................................Lewisville ........................................Denton.................................Paint distribution...................................................................................DW .....................................N/A Pratt Industries ...........................................................................Fort Worth .....................................Tarrant .................................Paper and packaging manufacturing .................................................MF/DW .............................. 140 Professional Installation Network ..........................................Irving ...............................................Dallas ...................................Office and store fixture installation ..................................................OF .......................................N/A Red Ball Oxygen .........................................................................Grand Prairie .................................Tarrant .................................Welding equipment and supplies.......................................................DW ....................................... 30 Revstone Industries, LLC. ..........................................................Coppell ...........................................Dallas ...................................Truck components manufacturing.....................................................MF.......................................N/A Rexel (International Electric Supply Company) ...................Addison...........................................Dallas ...................................Electrical parts distributer ...................................................................HQ ......................................N/A Riex Co. .........................................................................................Fort Worth .....................................Tarrant .................................Fasteners .................................................................................................MF.......................................N/A Rixi Recovery Services, Inc. .......................................................Farmers Branch .............................Dallas ...................................Computer recycling ..............................................................................HQ ......................................N/A Round2, Inc. .................................................................................Coppell ...........................................Dallas ...................................Recycling .................................................................................................MF.......................................N/A Samsung Electronics ..................................................................Coppell ...........................................Dallas ...................................Electronics manufacturer ....................................................................DW .....................................N/A Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC. ......................Plano ...............................................Collin....................................Electronics manufacturer ....................................................................MF.......................................N/A Scentsy, Inc. .................................................................................Coppell ...........................................Dallas ...................................Scents distribution ................................................................................DW ..................................... 190 Shaw Industries ...........................................................................Coppell ...........................................Dallas ...................................Flooring distribution .............................................................................DW .....................................N/A Sleeptronics .................................................................................Fort Worth .....................................Tarrant .................................Mattress manufacturing ......................................................................MF/DW ...............................125 Southwire Co. ..............................................................................Arlington ........................................Tarrant .................................Electrical wire, cable and cord manufacturer ..................................MF/DW ..............................N/A SPR Packaging, LLC. ...................................................................Rockwall .........................................Rockwall ..............................Flexible packaging products ................................................................MF.......................................N/A Stewart & Stevenson .................................................................Arlington ........................................Tarrant .................................Oil & gas services and supplier ..........................................................OF .......................................N/A Stream Data Centers .................................................................Richardson .....................................Dallas ...................................Data center .............................................................................................OF .......................................N/A Streamline Packaging Solutions ..............................................Fort Worth .....................................Tarrant .................................Packaging services .................................................................................OF .......................................N/A T&L Distributing .........................................................................Flower Mound ...............................Denton.................................Flooring distribution .............................................................................DW ........................................10 Target Corp. ................................................................................Denton............................................Denton.................................Distribution facility ...............................................................................DW ..................................... 250 TD Ameritrade.............................................................................Fort Worth .....................................Tarrant .................................Financial services ...................................................................................OF .......................................490 Telect, Inc. ....................................................................................Plano ...............................................Collin....................................Telecommunications ............................................................................MF.......................................N/A Touchstone Wireless (Brightpoint) .........................................Fort Worth .....................................Tarrant .................................Repair and logistics ...............................................................................MF.......................................200 Trakk Fulfillment.........................................................................Irving ...............................................Dallas ...................................Fulfillment operation............................................................................OF .......................................N/A Traxxas..........................................................................................McKinney .......................................Collin....................................RC product manufacturer ....................................................................HQ/DW .............................N/A Triumph Aerostructures - Vought Aircraft Division ............Red Oak ..........................................Ellis .......................................Aerospace ...............................................................................................MF....................................... 265 Uline, Inc. .....................................................................................Coppell ...........................................Dallas ...................................Shipping supplies ...................................................................................DW .....................................N/A Union Standard Insurance Group............................................Irving ...............................................Dallas ...................................Insurance .................................................................................................OF .......................................N/A USAA .............................................................................................Addison...........................................Dallas ...................................Financial services provider...................................................................OF .......................................200 Virtual Computing Environment Company (VCE) ...............Richardson .....................................Dallas ...................................Data center .............................................................................................HQ ...................................... 435 W&B Service Co. ........................................................................Duncanville ....................................Dallas ...................................Truck refrigeration ................................................................................HQ ........................................ 80 Weir Oil & Gas ............................................................................Fort Worth .....................................Tarrant .................................Oil & gas products ................................................................................MF.......................................N/A WhiteWave Foods ......................................................................Dallas ..............................................Dallas ...................................Food distribution ...................................................................................MF....................................... 100 Wingspan Portfolio Advisors ....................................................Carrollton.......................................Dallas ...................................Finanical Services ..................................................................................HQ ......................................N/A Wisteria ........................................................................................Farmers Branch .............................Dallas ...................................Home and garden retailer ...................................................................HQ .......................................120 Wistron Green Tech ...................................................................Dallas ..............................................Dallas ...................................Circuit board recycling .........................................................................MF.......................................N/A Zenith Freight Lines ...................................................................Flower Mound ...............................Denton.................................Furniture distribution ...........................................................................DW ........................................25 Zurn Industries ............................................................................Farmers Branch .............................Dallas ...................................Aquatic engineering ..............................................................................OF .......................................N/A

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way to commercial and residential development. The Washington Senators moved to Arlington in 1972 to become the Texas Rangers, adding more fuel to the growth in the Mid-Cities. Republic Bank and First National Bank became the first of several local banks to form large holding companies, which changed forever the way people and businesses managed their money. Following Watergate and the Arab oil embargo of 1974, a second real estate boom got under way in 1977. By 1978, the price of oil skyrocketed from $13 to $30 a barrel. Money flowed from the oil fields to the banks and to real estate developments. Dallas became an international household name as the Dallas Cowboys went to four Super Bowls (becoming “America’s Team”) and a television family named

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Ewing wheeled and dealed its way into the public eye on Friday nights. The dominant force in the first half of the 1980s was the real estate/construction industry, which broke records in many categories. The boom was fueled by oil money and unprecedented migration from the Snow Belt. Dallas also initiated major projects in the 1980s designed to improve the quality of life for residents and to attract visitors. For instance, visions of an Arts District and a West End Historic District became reality, establishing a center for culture, entertainment and nightlife in downtown Dallas. The creation of the Dallas Mavericks basketball team and the construction of Reunion Arena also helped bolster the downtown area and enhance Dallas’s

image. By the mid-1980s, the Mavericks had become one of the most exciting teams in the National Basketball Association, consistently attracting sell-out crowds. Additionally, Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) was chartered in 1983 to help alleviate the increasing traffic in and around Dallas. As new buildings became a symbol of vitality, the subsequent name and/or ownership changes of many of those same buildings was an indication of more difficult times in the second half of the 1980s. A general economic decline, brought on by a drop in the price of oil, put an end to many visible signs of growth. Headlines told of bankruptcies, savings-and-loan closings, bank bailouts and an overbuilt real estate market. However, that same market DALLAS REGIONAL CHAMBER®

WELCOME yielded attractive real estate prices and prompted a flood of corporate relocations to the area—JCPenney Co. Inc., Exxon Mobil Corp., GTE Telephone Operations, MCI and Greyhound Lines. Dallas entered a new era of growth leading into the 1990s. Alliance Airport north of Fort Worth, opened in 1989 as the first phase of a major residential/retail/ business development. That same year, a new man-made recreation center, Joe Pool Lake, opened in Grand Prairie. Dallas later added the American Airlines Center for sports and concerts. Moreover, the Texas Motor Speedway drew NASCAR fans from all over the country. On January 1, 1994, the day the North American Free Trade Association (NAFTA) came into force, Dallas took a huge step toward joining the ranks of major international trade cities like New York, Tokyo, London, Frankfurt and Cairo. Dallas was aggressively positioning itself to benefit from international trade. In 2005, DFW International Airport added a 1.8 million-squarefoot international terminal complete with an attached Grand Hyatt hotel. Currently, the airport has five terminals and 152 gates, but it was designed with expansion in mind and can theoretically accommodate up to 13 terminals totaling 260 gates. However, that level of expansion is unlikely to be reached in the foreseeable future. Suburbs such as Plano, McKinney, Flower Mound, Frisco, Allen, Cedar Hill and Southlake showed healthy growth as more corporations relocated to and expanded in the Metroplex. Important contributors to the area’s vitality included Capital One Corp., United Parcel Service of America Inc., Tenet Healthcare Corp., Vought Aircraft Industries, Texas Instruments Inc., AT&T, and the Container Store Inc. To meet the demands of residents and businesses, Dallas has improved transportation through its DART light rail system and Trinity Railway Express. Dallas has also expanded highway interchanges, tollways and bus lines. In addition, bridges and new outdoor recreation areas are being developed along the Trinity River Corridor. The performing arts district is expanding, the convention center will adjoin a new hotel and a variety of multi-use developments will combine to create a 24-hour environment for more than 30,000 residents in and around downtown. Furthermore, malls such as the Galleria, NorthPark Center, and Stone Briar Center provide a wealth of opportunity for upscale shopping, dining, and entertainment. www.DALLASCHAMBER.org

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MOV I NG A LI FETI ME OF P OSSESSI ONS to a new home can be a challenge. When relocating to the DFW area, you will become a resident of one of the world’s most respected locations. In fact, in recent years, the DFW metropolitan area has recorded more new and expanded corporate facilities than any other metro area in the nation. As a result, area newcomers are welcomed with open arms. In this section of the Dallas Newcomer & Relocation GuideŽ, you will find information to help you make a smooth transition to your new home. For more information about making a move to the greater Dallas area, contact a local Realtor or relocation service. These professionals can provide you with information about neighborhoods, amenities and schools, as well as assist you in the purchase of a new home. For a list of qualified Realtors and relocation services, please turn to the Advertisers’ Index on the last page of this publication.

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The following is a checklist that should aid in advance planning for your move.

SIX WEEKS UNTIL MOVE:

Contact a Realtor in Dallas. Many advertise in this guide. Start getting estimates from moving companies. Find out what expenses your employer will cover. FOUR WEEKS:

Check the pre-registration procedures for enrolling children in school. (See Education section.) Get children’s transcripts and a list of textbooks they are currently using. Obtain a copy of the grading system at the current school. Ask teachers for a statement describing the student’s achievement level and interests. Get official written descriptions of any unusual courses taken. Request copies of all medical, dental, veterinary records and birth certificates to be sent to your new home. Notify the post office of your new address and obtain a change-of-address kit. Send change-of-address cards to friends, subscription services, creditors, alumni associations, the Department of Motor Vehicles and insurance companies. Begin packing seldom-used items and dispose of unwanted items through charities. (Get receipts for tax purposes.) Contact the IRS for forms and regulations regarding tax-deductible moving expenses.

Transfer or arrange for insurance in Dallas to cover your home, furnishings and automobile. THREE WEEKS:

Arrange to have appliances, utilities, newspaper, laundry, phone and cable television disconnected. Check on deposits. Set up connections at your new home.

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Defrost and dry refrigerators and freezers. Arrange for cash or traveler’s checks for trip expenses and payment to the mover upon delivery. Reconcile and close checking account. Withdraw savings. Conclude any financial matters relating to the lease or sale of your home.

Make travel arrangements.

Have movers pack goods.

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Handle bills, stocks, investments and banking transfers. Make special arrangements for transporting pets and plants. Some plants may not be transported across state lines—check with your moving company. Clean cupboards. Plan remaining meals so you can pack what you don’t need. ONE WEEK:

Discontinue delivery services such as the newspaper. Clean and sort items in garage and attic. Clean out your safety-deposit box and place all valuables and documents together. Either carry them with you or send them ahead by registered, insured mail.

Pack luggage. Set aside items you will need immediately upon arrival—a few dishes, pots and pans, towels, soap, bedding, lightbulbs, flashlights and toilet paper. Leave forwarding address with new tenant. MOVING DAY:

Reconfirm your delivery date with your mover and provide directions to your new residence. Pay close attention to the mover’s paperwork. You will need to sign it upon completion of loading. Supervise the movers to make sure your instructions are understood. Double-check your residence for forgotten items before leaving.

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R E LO C AT I N G DOG-FRIENDLY PARKS DFW offers many activities for you and your dog. Listed below are some of the city’s dog-friendly activities, parks and restaurants. For more dog-friendly destinations, please visit www.dogfriendly.com and search under “Dallas.” PARKS

Bachman Lake Park ......................................3500 W. Northwest Highway, Dallas Dallas Nature Center ...................................7171 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas White Rock Lake Park ..................................8300 E. Lawther Drive, Dallas Farmers Branch Historical Park .................2540 Farmers Branch Lane, Farmers Branch

OFF-LEASH DOG PARKS

Wagging Tail Dog Park ................................5841 Keller Springs Road, Dallas White Rock Lake Dog Park ........................8000 Mockingbird Lane, Dallas Wiggly Field at Lake Forest Park ...............1760 E. Ryan Road, Denton Central Bark ...................................................2222 W. Warrior Trail, Grand Prairie Dog Park at Jack Carter Park ......................6500 Roundrock Trail, Plano

BEST PET-FRIENDLY RESTAURANTS Breadwinner’s Café and Bakery .................3301 McKinney Avenue., Dallas ...............214 754-4940 Dream Café ....................................................2800 Routh Street, Dallas........................ 214 954-0486 Twisted Root Burger Co. .............................2615 Commerce Street, Dallas................. 214 741-7668

Please contact the Internal Revenue Service for a free booklet explaining exactly what can and cannot be deducted. The local number is 214-413-6010.

Moving Companies If you currently live a long distance from the DFW area or you have furniture and other items that require special packing, you probably need to contact a moving company. If the moving distance is relatively short, some people prefer to rent a moving truck and move their possessions themselves. However, if you choose the latter, you have to consider the time and effort involved. If possible, you should avoid shipping at the end of a month or in June, July and August, when moving companies experience peak business. When choosing a moving company, be sure to shop around. Ask friends and coworkers for recommendations, and obtain more than one estimate. Moving companies vary greatly in terms of prices and services. A “binding estimate” will describe in detail the shipment and all services to be provided. In this case, you cannot be required to pay more than the amount of the estimate. A nominal fee is usually required for a binding estimate. A “non-binding estimate” is often free, but the final cost may be as much as 10 percent more than the estimate. Since many moving companies often fall behind schedule, it is wise to find a company that will guarantee a pickup and delivery date in the contract. Be sure to take inventory of your belongings before the moving company begins work. Noting scratches or blemishes will help you to verify damage claims, if necessary. You can also take photos of all your furniture and other items and then have the movers initial the photos before they begin the move. If you are using a moving company, it is a good idea to get rid of any unwanted or low-value items before the move, as the charges for shipping these types of items may exceed their value. Packing heavy containers will also increase your costs. Instead, books can be mailed at book rate, which is often less expensive than what a moving company can ship them for. For information on moving, relocating and your rights when moving, please visit the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration at www.fmcsa.dot.gov.

The Gingerman .............................................2718 Boll Street, Dallas...............................214 754-8771 Vickery Park ...................................................2810 N. Henderson Avenue, Dallas ......... 214 827-1432

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Temporary Storage Temporary storage in the DFW area is somewhat inexpensive compared to other parts of the country. Self-storage and wareDALLAS REGIONAL CHAMBER®

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LaCalle Doce ..................................................415 W. 12th Street, Dallas.........................214 941-4304

R E LO C AT I N G INSURANCE COMPANIES Aetna ................................................. (214) 932-4185

Liberty Mutual Insurance ............. (972) 955-5570

Amica Mutual Insurance .............. (800) 960-2641

Marsh USA, Inc. .............................. (214) 303-8000

Arthur J Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc. ........ (972) 991-3700

McQueary Henry Bowles Troy LLP........................... (972) 770-1600

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas .............................................972-702-9211

NFC Marketing Associates ............ (972) 387-8553

Chartis................................................(214) 758-1700 CUNA Mutual Group ................... (800) 356-2644 Dexter & Company ........................(214) 526-5646 Holmes Murphy and Associates .............................(214) 363-4433 HUB International ........................ (800) 864-8040 HUB International Rigg ................. (214) 979-6200 Humana Inc. .....................................(972) 643-1776 IMA of Texas, Inc. ...........................(972) 581-4400 IPS Advisors .....................................(214) 443-2400

Roach Howard Smith & Barton, Inc. ................................(972) 231-1300 Sleeper, Sewell Insurance Services, Inc. ................................ (972) 419-7500 State Farm Insurance Bill Remley ....................................(972) 488-3822 State Farm Insurance Reginald W. Johnson .................. (214) 821-4242 State Farm Insurance Companies ....................................(972) 732-5000 Upshaw Insurance Agency ............(214) 349-6067 Waldman Bros., LLP .......................(972) 458-8700

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house storage facilities are readily available throughout the region. Check on security arrangements, liability and availability of units before you store your belongings.

Forwarding Your Mail Be sure to notify each business, creditor, magazine, friend, relative, alumni group, etc. that you wish to make aware of your new address. It is recommended that you obtain a change-of-address form from your local post office and submit your forwarding address four to six weeks before leaving your current residence. If you do not have a permanent new residential address, you can rent a P.O. box. Post offices are conveniently located

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throughout the Metroplex, allowing easy access from your place of employment or temporary lodging. P.O. boxes are sometimes a permanent option if moving occurs often or if you have the need to keep your personal and/or business mail private. To apply for a P.O. box, visit your neighborhood post office or go online to www.usps. com.

Postal Numbers General Information Tracking Information

800-275-8777 800-222-1811

Pets Relocating can be a traumatic experience for pets. With a few helpful tips, the move can

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R E LO C AT I N G and find a suitable vet in your new area as well as emergency clinics. This will be beneficial should anything unexpected happen during the move.

LICENSING In Dallas, all dogs and cats must be licensed and receive annual rabies vaccinations. City license tags are $7 for pets that have been spayed or neutered or for pets younger than 6 months of age. Fertile pets are registered at a fee of $30. Pet owners who are 65 and older can register their pets for free with animal control. Special discounts are also given for those pets that assist the disabled. Registering your pets is the easiest way to ensure they will be returned home should they become lost. Any veterinarian can vaccinate your animals and supply tags. Laws vary from city to city, so check with your local animal control to learn your city’s specific rules. For further information, please call Dallas PetData Animal Licensing at 214-670-8246.

CEDAR HILL - 972.637.5100 642 Uptown Blvd at FM 1382

FRISCO - 972.377.7878 7227 Preston Rd at Stonebrook Pkwy

LAKEWOOD - 214.828.0448 6350 E. Mockingbird Ln at Abrams Rd

LEWISVILLE - 972.420.9900 540 Surf St. at Main St. (across from WalMart)

MCKINNEY - 469.952.3737 1920 W Eldorado Pkwy at Central Expwy

In Dallas, all dogs and cats must be indoors, restrained on a leash or within a fenced yard. Dallas allows for up to four dogs and/or cats in a dwelling that shares a common wall with another dwelling unit. Dallas has no limit on the number of pets residing in independent houses. In 1997, the Dallas City Council enacted an ordinance that makes it illegal to leave dog droppings on any public or private property excluding the owner’s lawn. In September

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Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate David Winans & Associates...972-774-9888 Real Estate Briggs-Freeman Real Estate Brokerage Inc. .........................214-350-0400 Real Estate Brokers, Residential Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage ................................. 972-582-9224 Real Estate Ebby Halliday, Realtors Corporate Real Estate Services ............. 972-980-6644 Corporate Relocation Virginia Cook Realtors ............ 214-750-7373 Real Estate SOURCE: DALLAS REGIONAL CHAMBER¨ MEMBERSHIP; PREPARED BY: DALLAS REGIONAL CHAMBER RESEARCH DEPARTMENT, 2012

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NW DALLAS - 972.488.9222 11888 Marsh Lane at Forest Lane

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Annual rabies vaccinations are required for pets in Texas. Additionally, other simple but optional vaccines are recommended, as they can easily prevent several fatal animal diseases including distemper and parvovirus in dogs and upper respiratory viruses and feline leukemia in cats. Dogs are also susceptible to heartworm carried by mosquitoes. Mosquitoes are prevalent year-round in Texas, so pets should be tested regularly and given daily or monthly preventive medications to ensure that they are protected at all times. Lyme disease, which is carried by ticks, is an additional health threat for all domestic animals and humans in Texas. The best preventive measure is early treatment of yards and daily tick checks in the spring, summer and fall. For more information on vaccinations, please call the City of Dallas Animal

Registration at 214-670-8246 or visit www.petdata.com.

Roadside Assistance The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) assists stranded motorists 24 hours a day. For non-emergency roadside assistance, motorists can call the DPS toll-free number at 800-525-5555. This number is printed on the back of most Texas driver’s licenses. The toll-free line operated by DPS is available for motorists to use when reporting non-life-threatening situations on Texas roads and highways. DPS then passes the information along to the appropriate local police agency or DPS office. For all emergency situations, please call 911. The DPS does not send a tow truck at the state’s expense. An officer will come to assist you or refer you to the appropriate local law enforcement agency. If a tow truck is dispatched, the motorist is responsible for any costs incurred. For more information on this service, please visit www.txdps.state.tx.us. Customers of participating wireless companies (Alltel, Sprint-Nextel, AT&T Wireless and Verizon Wireless) can dial *DPS (*377) without incurring airtime charges anywhere in Texas and receive roadside assistance for SPRING 2012

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still be charged if you register via the automated 866-896-6225 phone line or if you mail your application form.

NATURAL GAS SERVICE Local service providers supply natural gas service to Dallas and most of the surrounding cities and towns. To turn on your gas service, you need the following information when you place your order: r 1SJNBSZ BDDPVOU IPMEFS T OBNF JEFOUJĂ cation information and the name of your spouse or other responsible parties. r 5FMFQIPOF OVNCFS BOE PUIFS DPOUBDU

information. r 4USFFU BEESFTT GPS HBT TFSWJDF r /BNF BOE BEESFTT PG ZPVS GPSNFS HBT TFSvice utility and a letter of credit. r 1SJNBSZ BDDPVOU IPMEFS T QMBDF PG FNQMPZment, driver’s license number and Social Security number. r -JTU PG BOZ NBKPS HBT BQQMJBODFT CFJOH installed. Contact your service provider a few business days before you need your gas service connected. Please allow additional time to turn on the gas service if a city inspection is required. If a deposit is required, it must be paid before your gas service can be turned on. DALLAS REGIONAL CHAMBERŽ

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The DFW area is an ideal place to relocate your family.

R E LO C AT I N G DFW-AREA AUTO SALES & LEASING ORGANIZATION

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PHONE

Autohaus, Inc.................................................................. Plano ..........................................(972) 599-0909 Classic Buick GMC of Carrollton ................................ Carrollton .................................(972) 242-4000 Freeman Mazda-Hyundai ............................................. Irving ........................................... (972) 438-2121 Gateway Buick GMC ..................................................... Dallas ..........................................(806) 353-7211 Q Chevrolet-Chrysler-Jeep-Dodge-Fiat .................... Irving .......................................... (800) 743-1289 Sewell Buick Pontiac GMC .......................................... Dallas .........................................(214) 350-8000 Sewell Cadillac Saab Hummer .................................... Dallas ......................................... (214) 350-2000 Sewell InďŹ niti.................................................................. Dallas .........................................(972) 490-4545 Sewell Lexus ................................................................... Dallas ..........................................(214) 352-8100 Toyota of Irving - Scion ................................................ Irving ..........................................(888) 305-1609 SOURCE: DALLAS REGIONAL CHAMBER¨ MEMBERSHIP; PREPARED BY: DALLAS REGIONAL CHAMBER¨ RESEARCH DEPARTMENT, 2012

WATER The State of Texas has designated Dallas a “Superior Public Water System,� the highest rating given by the state. In addition, Dallas has received recognition from UIF 6 4 &OWJSPONFOUBM 1SPUFDUJPO "HFODZ for its quality water supply. To open a new account, please conUBDU UIF $JUZ PG %BMMBT 8BUFS 6UJMJUJFT Department at 214-651-1441. For contact information for water service in the surrounding cities, please refer to the “City 8BUFS 6UJMJUZ -JTUJOHT 5PQ $JUJFTu MJTU in this section.

bags are available at Dallas recreation centers and libraries. If you choose to drop off your recycling, the City of Dallas is making it even easier by revamping neighborhood recycling drop-off locations. Those familiar igloo containers have been replaced with new Big Blue containers. All recyclable materials can be placed in the container in the same single-stream style practiced in the residential collection program. In addition to the new and more userfriendly containers, drop-off locations will

be expanding as well. All locations will remain available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For more information on the City of Dallas sanitation services and recycling programs, please call 214-671-8134. Residents outside the city or county of Dallas may contact their local city government for trash collection services. A great way to find other local cities is to visit the government page at www.dallascityhall.com and click on “community & culture� and then navigate to “Government Resources (other than the City of Dallas).�

TELEPHONE SERVICE Dallas telephone numbers are preceded by either a 214, 469 or 972 area code. Areas west of Dallas in Tarrant County fall within the 817 and 682 area codes. Communities in the Denton area fall under the 940 area code. To call between the two areas without a charge, a Metro Service provides an extended calling area for residents and businesses. It will take an average of two to three days to connect your telephone. The charges depend on the service provider. Service in apartment complexes can sometimes be hooked up on the same day of the request. The installation charge will be billed to customers with satisfactory credit histories; others will have to pay in advance. There is usually no deposit unless an individual has a poor credit rating.

DFW area residents have a choice when it comes to choosing a telephone service provider.

SANITATION SERVICES/RECYCLING In the City of Dallas, residents can view schedules for trash, recycling and large items disposal online at www.dallascityhall.com. The Web site also allows residents to order trash carts and recycling bins and to report missed trash collection. The site keeps residents informed about any sanitation services changes. Many Dallas neighborhoods are currently in transition (shifting from twice-weekly trash collection service to once-weekly trash collection). The City of Dallas encourages households to participate in the residential recycling program to reduce the amount of waste taken to landfills. In 2007, Sanitation Services expanded its recycling program to include a 96-gallon Big Blue recycling roll cart. With the new carts, residents can now recycle more items and there is no need to separate. Residents may also continue recycling with clear or blue bags without having to register for a roll cart. Free blue www.DALLASCHAMBER.org

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Dallas Park and Recreation Department Golf Courses Nature Centers

It’s easy for DFW residents to find something new to do, see or learn.

Great North Texas

Sports Professional Sports College Sports Hunting and Fishing Indoor/Outdoor Recreation Dance

Enjoy the Sights and Sounds of DFW

Music Cinema Large Theater Organizations Small and Suburban Theater Organizations Museums/Exhibits

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Children’s Activities

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Attractions

DALLAS ZOO OR THE FORT WORTH ZOO. FOR AN UNDERWATER ADVENTURE, VISIT THE DALLAS WORLD AQUARIUM AND ITS FAMOUS MANATEE EXHIBIT.�

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D ALLAS I S EV ER Y B I T D Y NAMI C, dazzling and down home. There is always something to do, always something to see and always something to learn. DFW’s diversity is due in part to its central location, its global marketplace and its rich multicultural heritage. Whatever your taste or style, the Metroplex helps you feel right at home. History buffs will enjoy the immensity of museum options, as Dallas is home to the historic Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza. Visit the Museum of Nature and Science, Aquarium and Museum of the American all located in Fair Park, or stroll through the Dallas Museum of Art. In Fort Worth, the Kimbell Art Museum and its world-renowned exhibits draw crowds. The Nasher Sculpture Center, next door to the Dallas Museum of Art, offers guests more than 300 sculptures and works of art by artists including Alexander Calder, Pablo Picasso, Alberto Giacometti and Richard Serra. The 54,000-square-foot building features five indoor pavilions topped by a barrel-vaulted glass ceiling on majestic grounds that include ponds, walkways and tranquil meadows. Get a taste of the wildlife at the Dallas Zoo or the Fort Worth Zoo. For an underwater adventure, canvass the indoor rain forest located inside the Dallas World Aquarium along with sea environments and the famous manatee exhibit. For wild life of a different sort, catch all-original music from UBMFOUFE MPDBM NVTJDJBOT JO %FFQ &MMVN BOE PO (SFFOWJMMF "WFOVF DALLAS REGIONAL CHAMBERŽ

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D I S T I N C T I V E LY D F W Bands play throughout the area at clubs and restaurants. For youth, or the young at heart, Six Flags 0WFS 5FYBT JO "SMJOHUPO JT B TUBQMF PG GVO GPS both locals and visitors. The fall season offers unique family activities running the gamut of cultural, religious and family traditions. Whatever your preference, Dallas and Fort Worth will meet your needs. Within the following pages you will find the best entertainment the area has to offer, all in one convenient resource. Most notably, DFW has: r 5IF XPSME T MBSHFTU XIPMFTBMF USBEF DPNplex—the Dallas Market Center. r 0OF PG UIF MFBEJOH GBTIJPO BOE BQQBSFM centers in the nation. r 5IF UIJSE CVTJFTU BJSQPSU JO UIF XPSME‡ DFW International Airport. r 0OF PG UIF OBUJPO T CFTU TQPSUT IVCT with five major teams: Cowboys football, Mavericks basketball, FC Dallas soccer, Rangers baseball, and Stars hockey. r 4JY JOUFSTUBUF BOE TFWFO PUIFS 6 4 IJHIways and numerous state highways. r .PSF UIBO JOEFQFOEFOU TDIPPM EJTtricts educating the area’s estimated 1.2 million students annually, with an additional 240 private and parochial schools serving 100,000 students. r 0OF PG UIF IPUUFTU BOE NPTU MVDSBUJWF technology employment centers in the 6OJUFE 4UBUFT r .PSF UIBO NJMMJPO TRVBSF GFFU PG existing office space. r " QSFTUJHJPVT BSUT EJTUSJDU IFSBMEFE BT UIF largest urban arts district in the country. r 5IF SFHJPOBM PGà DF PG UIF 6 4 %FQBSUment of Commerce, the district office of UIF 6 4 $VTUPNT 4FSWJDF BOE B SFHJPOBM 6 4 &YQPSU "TTJTUBODF $FOUFS r 5XFMWF NFNCFST PG UIF /BUJPOBM Academy of Science and four active /PCFM MBVSFBUFT BU UIF 6OJWFSTJUZ PG 5FYBT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. r 5IF MBSHFTU TJOHMF TJUF CJSUIJOH GBDJMJUZ in the nation, Parkland Hospital, delivering more than 15,000 new residents each year. Within the pages of the DallasŽ Newcomer & Relocation GuideŽ, you will find numerous tidbits and facts about your new area and its residents. Dallas is rich in diversity, opportunity and charm. We are honored that you now call Dallas home.

Dallas Park and Recreation Department Diversity in leisure services is a hallmark of the Dallas Park and Recreation Department. Not only does it care for approximately 406 neighborhood, community and www.DALLASCHAMBER.org

regional parks, but it also provides a host of recreational activities for youth, adults and senior adults at 518 recreational and athletic facilities.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Fairs, festivals and community and church events are commonplace for Dallas residents. Dallas hosts numerous citywide events ranging from the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony to the Fourth of July Trinity Fest to multicultural events including Diez y Seis and the Irish Festival. Whatever your interests or ethnic background, Dallas has something for you!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Volunteers make a difference at the Dallas Park and Recreation Department. More than 1,000 citizens volunteer with the department each year. Their loyalty and support help provide quality service to the entire community. If you’re interested in volunteering, please call 214-670-5833.

Dallas Park and Recreation also offers the Dallas Junior Golf Mentoring Program each fall in association with the Junior Golf Recreation Program. Golfers and youth experience the joy of golf in two six-hour lessons. For more information on enrolling your youth or becoming a mentor, please call 214-670-8520.

Nature Centers Whether you decide to spend an afternoon outdoors or in, Dallas and Fort Worth possess impressive scenery on both fronts. Family-friendly activities may find you diving under the seas to discover exotic creatures or traveling across the wilds of Africa. The world is your classroom when you explore the Dallas World Aquarium or the Fort Worth Zoo. You may decide to stay right here in North Texas and stroll through the grounds of the Dallas Arboretum. Spring is an excellent time to see all of DFW’s gardens in full bloom.

RENTAL FACILITIES

Businesses and citizens alike look to the "UIMFUJDT BOE 3FTFSWBUJPOT 0Gà DF UP SFOU quality facilities for conferences, meetings, employee picnics, weddings and other special occasions. Cabins at White Rock Lake and Arlington Hall at Lee Park are just two of the department’s most requested sites. Call 214-670-8748 or 214-670-8239.

TENNIS

Tennis, anyone? Relax with a game at any of UIF EFQBSUNFOU T Ă WF UFOOJT DFOUFST &BDI center has at least 15 lighted courts. Dallas citizens can enjoy a game of tennis at a CFBVUJGVMMZ MBOETDBQFE GBDJMJUZ &BDI DFOUFS offers private lessons and league activities. Court reservations can be made one day in advance or in person. Court fees vary. For more information, call 214-670-8520.

Golf Courses Whether competing in the prestigious Byron Nelson Classic at the Four Seasons Resort and Club or in a relaxing Sunday afternoon game with your friends, you’ll find that Dallas golf courses appeal to everyone’s tastes and budget. The Dallas Park and Recreation Department hosts five expertly designed and carefully maintained courses boasting the à OFTU HPMà OH BUNPTQIFSF QPTTJCMF &BDI course hosts various programs including fall junior golf programs, men’s, women’s and senior golf tournaments and private lessons. To reserve your tee time, call 214-670-8520.

Dallas Aquarium at Fair Park 1462 First Avenue 214-670-8443 www.dallaszoo.org/aquarium/ aquarium.htm Dallas Arboretum 8625 Garland Road 214-515-6500 www.dallasarboretum.org Dallas World Aquarium 1801 N. Griffin St. 214-720-2224 www.dwazoo.com Dallas Zoo 650 S. R. L. Thornton Freeway 214-670-5656 www.dallaszoo.com Fair Park &BTU PG $FOUSBM &YQSFTTXBZ CPVOEFE CZ Fitzhugh, Second Avenue, Parry Avenue and Stonewall Avenue 214-670-8400 www.fairpark.org Fort Worth Botanic Garden Center 3220 Botanic Garden Boulevard Fort Worth 817-871-7686 www.fwbg.org

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PHONE

Addison ......................................972-450-7048 Allen ...........................................214-509-4700 Alvarado .....................................817-790-3351 Arlington ................................... 817-459-5474 Azle ............................................. 817-444-7140 Balch Springs ............................972-557-6090 Bedford ...................................... 817-952-2300 Benbrook ...................................817-249-3000 Boyd .......................................... 940-433-9422 Bridgeport ................................ 940-683-5906 Burleson......................................817-295-8168 Carrollton ................................. 972-466-3080 Cedar Hill ...................................972-291-5130 Celina .........................................972-658-3298 Cleburne ....................................817-645-0949 Colleyville ..................................817-503-1180 Commerce................................. 903-886-1150 Coppell....................................... 972-462-5100 Dallas ......................................... 214-670-4100 Denton .......................................940-349-7218 DeSoto .......................................972-230-9650 Duncanville ...............................972-780-5070 Ennis ........................................... 972-878-2276 Euless ..........................................817-685-1429 Farmers Branch ........................ 972-919-2620 Flower Mound ..........................972-874-6300 Fort Worth .................................817-871-5700 Frisco ...........................................972-335-5517 Garland ...................................... 972-205-2750 Glenn Heights ...........................972-223-2107 Grand Prairie............................. 972-237-8100 Grandview .................................817-866-4825 Greenville ..................................903-457-3144 Haltom City .............................. 817-831-6464 Hickory Creek ...........................940-497-2528 Highland Park .............................214-521-4161 Highland Village .......................972-317-7430

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Hurst ...........................................817-788-7325 Irving ........................................... 972-721-2501 Keller .......................................... 817-743-4050 Lancaster .....................................972-227-1112 Lewisville ................................... 972-219-3550 Little Elm ....................................972-377-5556 Lucas .......................................... 972-727-8999 McKinney...................................972-547-7480 MansďŹ eld ................................... 817-276-4265 Mesquite .................................... 972-216-6260 Midlothian .................................. 972-775-7777 Murphy ......................................972-468-4355 N. Richland Hills ...................... 817-427-6620 Pilot Point .................................940-686-2165 Plano ...........................................972-941-7250 Richardson ............................... 972-744-4300 Richland Hills............................ 817-299-1800 Roanoke ..................................... 817-837-9930 Rockwall ......................................972-771-7761 Rowlett .......................................972-412-6145 Runaway Bay ............................940-575-4745 Sachse ........................................972-495-7600 Saginaw .....................................817-230-0350 Seagoville ..................................972-287-6823 Southlake .................................. 817-748-8203 Sunnyvale ................................... 972-226-7177 Terrell ......................................... 972-551-6609 The Colony.................................972-625-1106 Trophy Club ..............................682-831-4603 University Park ......................... 214-363-1644 Watauga .....................................817-514-5828 Waxahachie .............................. 972-937-7330 Weatherford ............................. 817-598-4124 Westlake.................................... 817-490-5735 White Settlement.................... 817-246-7838 Wylie .......................................... 972-442-8197

Fort Worth Zoo 1989 Colonial Parkway Fort Worth 817-759-7555 www.fortworthzoo.com Texas Discovery Gardens Fair Park 214-428-7476 www.texasdiscoverygardens.org Texas Sculpture Garden 6801 Gaylord Parkway (at the Dallas North Tollway) Frisco 972-377-1100 www.texassculpturegarden.org

SOURCE: THE CITIES PREPARED BY: DALLAS REGIONAL CHAMBER¨ RESEARCH DEPARTMENT, 2012

TOP 10 LAKES IN DFW LAKE

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Cedar Creek ..........................Kaufman/Henderson ............................Athens................................ 32,623 Lewisville Lake......................Denton ....................................................Lewisville ........................... 29,592 Lake Ray Roberts .................Denton/Cooke/Grayson ......................Denton............................... 25,600 Lake Ray Hubbard ...............Collin/Dallas/Kaufman/Rockwall ......Dallas .................................. 21,671 Lavon Lake ............................Collin .......................................................Lavon.................................. 21,400 Cooper Reservoir .................Delta/Hopkins........................................Cooper ................................19,305 Lake Bridgeport ....................Wise/Jack ................................................Bridgeport .......................... 11,954 Eagle Mountain Lake ...........Tarrant/Wise ..........................................Fort Worth ...........................8,738 Grapevine Lake.....................Tarrant/Denton .....................................Grapevine ............................ 6,684 Joe Pool Lake ........................Dallas/Tarrant/Ellis ...............................Dallas ................................... 6,469 Ćż ĘŽ ÇŚ Ćż

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D I S T I N C T I V E LY D F W DFW area residents have acceess to several beautiful Texas lakes.

Great North Texas Lakes

PGA TOUR STOPS IN TEXAS

WHITE ROCK LAKE

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he PGA was ďŹ rst introduced to Texas in 1922 with the Texas Open in San Antonio. Since then, the PGA has only increased its time spent in the Lone Star State. Its schedule now includes four Texas tournaments, two of which are held in the DFW area. HP Byron Nelson Championship (May 14–20, 2012) TPC Four Seasons Resort—Las Colinas Tracing its beginnings back to 1944, the HP Byron Nelson Championship, then the Dallas Open, was the ďŹ rst PGA event to be named after a professional golfer. It also is the event that raises the most money for charity, with a www.DALLASCHAMBER.org

history total of more than $116 million for the Salesmanship Club Youth and Family Centers. Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial (May 21–27, 2012) Colonial Country Club—Fort Worth Continuing in the tradition of the Masters, the Crown Plaza Invitational at Colonial is an invitation-only tournament that caps a three-tournament Texas run in May. This event began in 1946 and is the longestrunning PGA TOUR event still being played on its original site. This tournament beneďŹ ts more than 100 Tarrant County charities and raised $6.1 million in 2010.

White Rock Lake serves as a recreational lake for the city of Dallas. The lake is surrounded by White Rock Lake Park, which features a 9.33-mile trail for hiking, running and bicycling, the Bath House cultural Center and the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. There are several fishing piers and sailing is permitted. The Corinthian Sailing Club (CSC) was chartered in 1939 to promote the sport of sailing and sailboat racing in the Dallas area. The club focuses on racing, with well-attended Saturday and Sunday afternoon races, Wednesday evening “fun� races club, sponsored regattas held yearround and several major annual regattas. The club is nationally known for its excellent sailors and fine race management. CSC also sponsors many social activities, teaches adult sailing and supports an active juniors program. White Rock Lake is home to many events, including the White Rock Marathon, which is recognized as a top 10 marathon within the 6OJUFE 4UBUFT BOE TFSWFT BT B #PTUPO .BSBthon qualifier.

JOE POOL LAKE Joe Pool Lake is a freshwater lake located in the southern part of the Metroplex. The lake encompasses parts of Tarrant, Dallas BOE &MMJT DPVOUJFT +PF 1PPM -BLF XBT OBNFE BGUFS +PF 1PPM B DPOHSFTTNBO GSPN UIF 0BL Cliff area of Dallas who represented this district from 1963 until his death in 1968. Pool was highly influential in passage of legislation and funding of the lake. SPRING 2012

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Lost Creek Golf Club.................................... Aledo ............................ 817-244-3312 ...............................................$$ Golf Club at Twin Creeks ............................ Allen ............................. 972-390-8888............................................$$$ Chester W. Ditto Golf Course.................... Arlington ...................... 817-275-5941 ...............................................$$ Lake Arlington Golf Course ........................ Arlington ...................... 817-451-6101 ................................................$$ Shady Valley Golf Club ............................... Arlington ...................... 817-275-8771 ..............................................$$$ Tierra Verde Golf Club ................................ Arlington ...................... 817-478-8500 ............................................$$$ Cross Timbers Golf Course ......................... Azle ............................... 817-444-4940 ..............................................$$ Whitestone Golf Club.................................. Benbrook ..................... 817-249-9996 ..............................................$$ Hidden Creek Golf Course .......................... Burleson ....................... 817-447-4444 ..............................................$$ Southern Oaks Golf Club ............................ Burleson ....................... 817-426-2400 ..............................................$$ Coyote Ridge Golf Club .............................. Carrollton .................... 972-395-0786 ............................................$$$ Honors Golf Club Dallas ............................. Carrollton .................... 972-416-2131........................................... $$$$ Indian Creek Golf Club, Creek Course...... Carrollton .................... 972-466-9850 ............................................$$$ Indian Creek Golf Club, Lakes Course ...... Carrollton .................... 972-466-9850 ..............................................$$ Cleburne Golf Links ..................................... Cleburne ...................... 817-641-4501 ...............................................$$ Riverchase Golf Club ................................... Coppell ......................... 972-462-8281 ..............................................$$ Creekview Golf Club .................................... Crandall ....................... 972-472-8400 ..............................................$$ Bear Creek Golf Club, East Course............ Dallas............................ 972-456-3200 ............................................$$$ Bear Creek Golf Club, West Course.......... Dallas............................ 972-456-3200 ............................................$$$ Brook Hollow Golf Club .............................. Dallas............................ 214-637-1900 .......................................... $$$$ Cedar Crest Golf Course ............................. Dallas............................ 214-670-7615 ...............................................$$ Dallas National Golf Club........................... Dallas............................ 214-331-4195 .......................................... $$$$ Golf Club of Dallas ....................................... Dallas............................ 214-331-4336.......................................... $$$$ Keeton Park Golf Course............................. Dallas............................ 214-670-8784 ..............................................$$ LB Houston Golf Course ............................. Dallas............................ 214-670-6322...............................................$$ Northwood Club ........................................... Dallas............................ 972-934-0544 ......................................... $$$$ Preston Trail Golf Club ................................ Dallas............................ 972-248-8448......................................... $$$$ Royal Oaks Country Club ........................... Dallas............................ 214-691-6091 .......................................... $$$$ Stevens Park Golf Club................................ Dallas............................ 214-670-7506...............................................$$ Tenison Park Golf Course, Tenison Glen Course ........................... Dallas............................ 214-670-1402 ...............................................$$ Tenison Park Golf Course, Tenison Highlands Course ................. Dallas............................ 214-670-1402 .............................................$$$ Texas Woman’s University Golf Course .. Denton ......................... 940-898-3163 ..............................................$$ Wildhorse Golf Club ................................... Denton ......................... 940-246-1001 ............................................$$$ Eagle Rock Golf Club ................................... Ennis ............................. 972-878-4653 ................................................ $ Texas Star Golf Course ................................ Euless............................ 817-685-7888 ......................................... $$$$ Old Brickyard Golf Course.......................... Ferris ............................. 972-842-8700 ..............................................$$ Bridlewood Golf Club .................................. Flower Mound ............ 972-355-4800 ......................................... $$$$ Tour 18 Dallas ............................................... Flower Mound ............ 817-430-2000/800-946-5310 ............ $$$$ Golf Club at Champions Circle ................. Fort Worth .................. 817-497-2582 .............................................$$$ Golf Club at Fossil Creek ............................ Fort Worth .................. 817-847-1900 .......................................... $$$$ Hawks Creek Golf Club ............................... Fort Worth .................. 817-738-8402 ............................................$$$ Meadowbrook Golf Course ........................ Fort Worth .................. 817-457-4616 ................................................. $ Pecan Valley Golf Course, Hills Course ... Fort Worth .................. 817-249-1845 ...............................................$$ Pecan Valley Golf Course, River Course .. Fort Worth .................. 817-249-1845 ...............................................$$ Rockwood Golf Course, Rock Course ....... Fort Worth .................. 817-624-1771 ................................................$$ Timberview Golf Club.................................. Fort Worth .................. 817-478-3601 ...............................................$$ Waterchase Golf Club ................................. Fort Worth .................. 817-861-4653 .............................................$$$ Z. Boaz Golf Course ..................................... Fort Worth .................. 817-738-6287 ................................................. $ Plantation Golf Club .................................... Frisco ............................ 972-335-4653 ............................................$$$

WEB ADDRESS

www.lostcreekgolf.com www.twincreeksgolf.com www.arlingtongolf.com www.arlingtongolf.com www.shadyvalley.com www.arlingtongolf.com www.crosstimbersgc.com www.whitestonegolf.com www.burlesontx.com www.southernoaksgc.com www.coyoteridgegolf.com www.thehonorsgolfclubdallas.com www.indiancreekgolfclub.com www.indiancreekgolfclub.com www.ci.cleburne.tx.us/golfweb www.riverchasegc.com www.creekviewgolf.com www.bearcreek-golf.com www.bearcreek-golf.com www.brookhollowgc.org www.golfcedarcrest.com www.dallasnationalgolfclub.com www.golfclubdallas.com www.keetonpark.com www.golflbhouston.com www.northwoodclub.org www.roccdallas.com www.stevensparkgolf.com www.tenisonpark.com www.tenisonpark.com www.twu.edu/golf www.eaglerockgolfclub.com www.texasstargolf.com www.oldbrickyardgolf.com www.bridlewoodgolf.com www.tour18-dallas.com www.championscirclegolf.com www.thegolfclubatfossilcreek.com www.hawkscreek.com www.fortworthgolf.org www.fortworthgolf.org www.fortworthgolf.org www.fortworthgolf.org www.timberviewgolf.com www.waterchasegc.com www.fortworthgolf.org www.plantationgolf.net

SOURCE: TEXAS OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM, TEXAS BOUND FOR GOLF 2011

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Stonebriar Country Club, Country Club Course .......................... Frisco ............................ 972-625-8916.........................$$$$ Stonebriar Country Club, Fazio Course ......................................... Frisco ............................ 972-668-8748 ........................$$$$ Trails of Frisco Golf Club............................. Frisco ............................ 972-668-4653 .......................... $$$ Firewheel Golf Park, Lakes Course ............ Garland ........................ 972-205-2795............................. $$ Firewheel Golf Park, Old Course ............... Garland ........................ 972-205-2795............................. $$ Grand Oaks Golf Club ................................. Grand Prairie ............... 972-264-2974 ............................ $$ Great Southwest Golf Club ........................ Grand Prairie ............... 972-647-0114 ........................... $$$ Riverside Golf Club....................................... Grand Prairie ............... 817-640-7800 .......................... $$$ Tangle Ridge Golf Club................................ Grand Prairie ............... 972-299-6837 .......................... $$$ Cowboys Golf Club ...................................... Grapevine .................... 817-481-7277..........................$$$$ Willow Springs Golf Course ....................... Haslet ........................... 817-439-4653 ............................ $$ Four Seasons Resort and Club ................... Irving............................. 972-717-0700 .........................$$$$ Twin Wells Golf Course .............................. Irving............................. 972-438-4340............................ $$ Sky Creek Ranch Golf Club......................... Keller ............................ 817-498-1414 .........................$$$$ King’s Creek Golf Club................................. Kemp ............................ 903-498-8888 ........................... $$ Country View Golf Course ......................... Lancaster ..................... 972-227-0995............................. $$ Golf Club at Castle Hills ............................. Lewisville ..................... 972-899-7400 ........................$$$$ Lake Park Golf Club...................................... Lewisville ..................... 972-219-5661 ........................... $$$ Mansfield National Golf Club .................... Mansfield ..................... 817-477-3366 ........................... $$$ Golf Club at McKinney ................................ McKinney ..................... 972-540-6880.......................... $$$ Oak Hollow Golf Course ............................. McKinney ..................... 972-562-0670 ............................ $$ WestRidge Golf Course ............................... McKinney ..................... 972-346-2212 ........................... $$$ Dallas Athletic Club, Blue Course ............. Mesquite ...................... 972-279-6517 .........................$$$$ Dallas Athletic Club, Gold Course ............ Mesquite ...................... 972-279-6517 .........................$$$$ Mesquite Golf Club ...................................... Mesquite ...................... 972-270-7457 ............................. $$ Pecan Trails Golf Course ............................. Midlothian ................... 972-723-1376 ................................$ Iron Horse Golf Course ............................... N. Richland Hills ........ 817-485-6666 .......................... $$$ Chase Oaks Golf Club, Blackjack Course .................................. Plano............................. 214-509-4653 .......................... $$$ Pecan Hollow Golf Course ......................... Plano............................. 972-941-7600............................. $$ Ridgeview Ranch Golf Club ........................ Plano............................. 972-390-1039 .......................... $$$ Gentle Creek Golf Club ............................... Prosper ......................... 972-346-2550 ........................$$$$ Red Oak Valley Golf Course ...................... Red Oak ....................... 972-617-3249 ............................. $$ Sherrill Park Golf Course, Course One ..... Richardson................... 972-234-1416 ............................. $$ Sherrill Park Golf Course, Course Two ..... Richardson................... 972-234-1416 ............................. $$ Buffalo Creek Golf Club .............................. Rockwall ...................... 972-771-4003 ........................... $$$ Waterview Golf Club ................................... Rowlett ........................ 972-463-8900.......................... $$$ Stone River Golf Club .................................. Royse City ................... 972-636-2254 ............................ $$ Tribute Golf Club .......................................... The Colony .................. 972-370-5465 ........................$$$$ Canyon West Golf Club .............................. Weatherford ............... 817-596-4653 .......................... $$$ Squaw Creek Golf Course ........................... Willow Park ................. 817-441-8185 ............................. $$ Woodbridge Golf Club ................................ Wylie ............................ 972-429-5100........................... $$$

In the course listings, a range of fees is provided: $ ......................... $0 to $24 $$....................... $25 to $49 $$$ .................... $50 to $74 $$$$ .................. $75 and higher

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WEB ADDRESS

www.stonebriar.com www.stonebriar.com www.thetrailsoffriscogc.com www.golffirewheel.com www.golffirewheel.com www.grandoaksgolfclub.com www.greatsouthwestgc.com www.riverside-golfclub.com www.tangleridge.com www.cowboysgolfclub.com www.wsgolf.com www.fourseasons.com/dallas www.twinwellsgc.com www.skycreekranch.com www.kingscreekgolfclub.com www.countryviewgolfcourse.com www.castlehillsgolfclub.com www.lakeparkgc.com www.mansfield-national.com www.thegolfclubmckinney.com www.oakhollowgolf.com www.westridgegolfcourse.com www.dallasathleticclub.org www.dallasathleticclub.org www.mesquitegc.com www.pecantrailsgolf.com www.ironhorsetx.com www.chaseoaks.com www.pecanhollowgc.com www.ridgeviewgc.com www.gentlecreek.com www.redoakvalleygolfclub.com www.sherrillparkgolf.com www.sherrillparkgolf.com www.buffalocreek.americangolf.com www.waterview.americangolf.com www.stonerivergolf.com www.thetributegc.com www.canyonwestgolf.com www.squaw-creek.com www.wbgolfclub.com

Visit www.traveltex.com for a more complete listing of golf courses in the DFW area.

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D I S T I N C T I V E LY D F W The Lynn Creek Marina has more than 500 wet slips for fishing, pleasure boats and sailboats. The marina does a brisk business in boat rentals and has an indoor-outdoor fishing area where non-boaters can fish. Next EPPS UP UIF NBSJOB UIF QPQVMBS 0BTJT SFTUBVrant offers open-air dining and live weekend entertainment over the lake’s waters. The Trinity River Authority maintains excellent day-use and overnight public recreation facilities. The only free boat ramp on the lake is at Britton Park on the upper end of the Mountain Creek Arm, although the parking fee is $5. Cedar Hill State Park, on the east side of the lake, has the second most campsites of any facility in the state park system. It also has lighted fishing piers, boat ramps and group shelters.

LAKE RAY HUBBARD

Lake Ray Hubbard, formerly Forney Lake, is a reservoir located in Dallas. The lake contains a large population of hybrid striped bass, white bass, largemouth bass, channel catfish, blue catfish and white crappie. There are currently plans from the North Texas Tollway Authority to extend President George Bush Turnpike to Interstate 30, which will result in an additional bridge across the lake. Construction on this extension began in late 2008 and is expected to be completed in late 2011.

LEWISVILLE LAKE

Lewisville Lake is located north of Dallas in neighboring Denton County. The lake is primarily used recreationally for boating and watercraft. The lake is close to a large population base in the DFW area and can become extremely crowded during the summer months. Party Cove, located near the old dam, is home to many weekend revelers. 0O UIF MBLF UIFSF BSF à WF NBSJOBT &BHMF Point Marina, Pier 121, Cottonwood Creek Marina, the Dallas Corinthian Yacht Club and Lakeview Marina. The lake also features popular restaurants Sneaky Pete’s and Charlie’s.

3JWFS &RVFTUSJBOT IJLFST CJLFST DBOPFists, birdwatchers, anglers and other outdoor enthusiasts can access the trail at one of three trailheads. Canoe and kayak rentals are also available. Lake Ray Roberts is a very productive fishing lake, featuring largemouth bass, white bass, crappie and catfish.

GRAPEVINE LAKE Grapevine Lake is a freshwater lake located approximately 20 miles northwest of Dallas. The three marinas located on the lake are all operated by the private company Marinas *OUFSOBUJPOBM 0O UIF TPVUI TIPSF JO (SBQFvine, are Scott’s Landing and Silver Lake. 0O UIF OPSUI TIPSF JO 'MPXFS .PVOE JT Twin Coves. The marinas support an active boating community on the lake: combined, the three marinas have approximately 1,400 moorings, with land-based storage for an additional 575 vessels. The Grapevine Sailing Club is based at Scott’s Landing. The lake is home to a number of fish species, including largemouth bass, spotted bass, white bass, white crappie and channel catfish. The lake has primitive camping, prepared camping sites, and trailer/RV camping. Murrell Park currently has tent and primitive camping, but it is undergoing an expansion to increase camping facilities. Vineyards campground, managed by the city of Grapevine, offers site camping, RV parking and cabins.

POSSUM KINGDOM LAKE

Possum Kingdom Lake, located primarily in Palo Pinto County, is known for its clear blue water. It has a 310-mile shoreline. It is unusual for a Texas lake, with average depths FYDFFEJOH GFFU &OKPZ B XJEF WBSJFUZ PG outdoor activities, including boating, diving, fishing, hiking, cycling and golf. 0UIFS BSFB MBLFT JODMVEF -BLF "SMJOHUPO #FOCSPPL -BLF -BLF 8PSUI &BHMF .PVOUBJO Lake, Lake Bridgeport and Lake Granbury.

Sports Dallas loves its sports, from professional to college to interscholastic to personal. Yearround, the weather lends itself to sports, and Dallas residents take advantage of it.

Professional Sports Here are some of the top teams and events in the area: Dallas Cowboys 972-785-5000 www.dallascowboys.com Dallas Mavericks 214-747-MAVS www.dallasmavericks.com Dallas Stars (0 45"34 www.DallasStars.com One of the NHL’s elite teams, the Dallas Stars are a DFW favorite.

LAKE RAY ROBERTS

Lake Ray Roberts is 10 miles north of Denton, between the cities of Pilot Point and Sanger. It is named after Ray Roberts, a local congressman who supported creation of the lake in 1980. The Lake Ray Roberts/Lewisville Lake Greenbelt Corridor is a 20-mile multi-purpose trail system that begins at the Ray Roberts Dam and ends at the headwaters of Lewisville Lake. This unique trail corridor meanders along the heavily wooded CBOLT PG UIF &MN 'PSL #SBODI PG UIF 5SJOJUZ

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D I S T I N C T I V E LY D F W Texas Rangers 817-273-5600 www.texasrangers.com

DFW YOUTH SPORTS LEAGUES

FC Dallas 214-705-6700 www.fcdallas.com

Arlington Girls Softball Association ............ 817-795-2472

Mesquite Championship Rodeo #6-- www.mesquiterodeo.com

Denton Boys Baseball ...........940-383-7669

Fort Worth Cats 817-332-CATS www.fwcats.com

Flower Mound Youth Sports Association ............. 972-955-7328

Carrollton PONY Baseball.... 972-738-9100 Ellis County Youth Sports Association ........................... 214-714-1788

Fort Worth Area YMCA .........817-335-9622 Fort Worth Youth Soccer Association ..............817-681-2532

Frisco RoughRiders 972-731-9200 www.ridersbaseball.com

Grand Prairie Youth Football Association ...........972-237-5919

Grand Prairie AirHogs 972-504-9383 www.airhogsbaseball.com

Grapevine Youth Baseball.....817-329-5505 Keller Youth Association .......817-431-8592 Lake Highlands Soccer Association ............. 214-221-0808

College Sports Some of the nation’s best collegiate sports SJWBMSJFT SFWPMWF BSPVOE %'8 0OF PG the most anticipated games of every college football season takes place on what’s CFDPNF LOPXO BT 5FYBT 06 8FFLFOE‡PS 06 5FYBT 8FFLFOE JG ZPV MJWF OPSUI PG UIF Red River. Thousands of rowdy football fans descend on Dallas wearing their most vis-

Mesquite Baseball Inc. ............972-270-7717 Mesquite Soccer Association ...........................972-285-7672 North Garland Little League .........................972-495-1941 Pioneer Youth Baseball & Softball ............ 817-232-3638 Plano Sports Authority ......... 972-208-5437 Richland Youth Association ..........................817-656-4004 Rowlett Youth Soccer Association ..............214-607-4681 South East Dallas County Youth Baseball ....................972-286-8899 Spring Valley Athletic Association ........... 972-238-9728 Sting Soccer Club ................. 469-364-3790

MansďŹ eld Youth Baseball Association ...........817-533-4270

Texas Longhorns Soccer Club......................... 972-480-9340

Melissa Youth Sports Association ..........................972-832-7088

YMCA of Dallas ...................... 214-880-9622

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Texas Motor Speedway ....................................3545 Lone Star Circle, Fort Worth 76177.......................Fort Worth..................... 817-215-8500 ..............................159,585 Cotton Bowl .......................................................3750 Midway Plaza, Dallas 75060 ...................................Dallas .............................. 214-939-2222 .............................. 92,500 Lone Star Park At Grand Prairie......................1000 Lone Star Parkway, Grand Prairie 75050 .............Grand Prairie ................. 972-263-7223 .............................. 50,000 Rangers Ballpark In Arlington .........................1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington 76011...............................Arlington ........................ 817-273-5222 ................................49,170 Amon G. Carter Stadium .................................2800 Stadium Drive, Fort Worth 76129.........................Fort Worth..................... 817-257-3764 ............................... 44,035 Texas Motorplex ................................................7500 W. Highway 287, Ennis 75119 ................................Ennis................................ 972-878-2641 .............................. 35,000 Gerald J. Ford Stadium .....................................5800 Ownby Drive, Dallas 75275 ....................................Dallas .............................. 214-768-2866 .............................. 32,000 Pizza Hut Park ....................................................9200 World Cup Way, Frisco 75034 ...............................Frisco............................... 214-705-6700 .............................. 22,500 American Airline’s Center ................................2500 Victoria Avenue, Dallas 75219 ...............................Dallas .............................. 214-665-4299 ...............................20,021 Fort Worth Convention Center ......................1201 Houston St., Fort Worth 76102 ..............................Fort Worth..................... 817-392-6338 ...............................13,500 Mavericks Stadium ...........................................1307 W. Mitchell Road, Arlington 76013 .......................Arlington ........................ 817-272-2033 ................................12,000 University of North Texas Coliseum .............P.O. Box 310857, Denton 76203 .....................................Denton ........................... 940-565-2557 .................................9,847 Moody Coliseum................................................60204 Airline Road, Dallas 75275 ...................................Dallas .............................. 214-768-2106 ..................................8,998 Dr Pepper Ballpark ............................................7300 Rough Riders Trail, Frisco 75034 ...........................Frisco............................... 972-731-9200..................................7,924 Daniel-Meyer Coliseum....................................2900 S. Stadium Drive, Fort Worth 76129 ....................Fort Worth..................... 817-257-7008 .................................. 7,166 Will Rogers Memorial Center..........................6401 W. Lancaster Avenue, Fort Worth 76107 ............Fort Worth..................... 817-392-7469 .................................5,652 Resistol Arena-Mesquite Rodeo .....................1818 Rodeo Drive, Mesquite 75149 .................................Mesquite ........................ 972-285-8777 ..................................5,300 Dr Pepper StarsCenter- Frisco ........................2601 Avenue of the Stars, Frisco 75034.........................Frisco............................... 214-387-5600 ................................ 4,000 Texas Hall............................................................701 W. Nedderman Drive, Arlington 76013...................Arlington ........................ 817-272-3101................................... 4,051 Cowtown Coliseum ...........................................121 E. Exchange Avenue, Fort Worth 76106 ..................Fort Worth..................... 817-625-1025 .................................. 3,418 Perkins Natatorium at SMU ............................6024 Bishop Boulevard, Dallas 75275 ............................Dallas .............................. 214-768-2200 .................................2,500 Lupton Stadium .................................................3700 W. Berry St., Fort Worth 76129 .............................Fort Worth..................... 817-257-3764 ..................................2,500 UNT Stadium......................................................1536 S. Bonnie Brae St., Denton 76207 ..........................Denton ........................... 940-369-8018..............................30,000

SOURCE: DBJ BOOK OF LIST 2008 ; PREPARED BY: DALLAS REGIONAL CHAMBER¨ RESEARCH DEPARTMENT, 2012

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D I S T I N C T I V E LY D F W JCMF UFBN QBSBQIFSOBMJB UP TVQQPSU UIF 6OJWFSTJUZ PG 5FYBT -POHIPSOT PS 6OJWFSTJUZ PG 0LMBIPNB 4PPOFST *O BEEJUJPO 4PVUIFSO .FUIPEJTU 6OJWFSsity’s men’s and women’s teams enhance local competitive flare with sports ranging from football and basketball to swimming BOE SPXJOH 5IF 4.6 .VTUBOHT BSF QBSU PG $POGFSFODF 64" QMBZJOH TVDI UFBNT BT 5FYBT 5FDI 6OJWFSTJUZ UIF 6OJWFSTJUZ PG North Texas and Sam Houston State. 4.6 T GPSNFS DSPTT UPXO SJWBM JT 5FYBT $ISJTUJBO 6OJWFSTJUZ 5$6 T QSPVE QVSQMF Horned Frogs keep the spirit alive in Fort Worth, competing in the Mountain West Conference against teams including Air Force, #SJHIBN :PVOH 6OJWFSTJUZ PG /FWBEBm-BT Vegas, San Diego State and Colorado State. Farther north, join the “Mean Green� NBSDIJOH CBOE BT UIFZ SPPU GPS UIF 6OJWFSsity of North Texas football team or visit the HZNOBTJVN XIFSF 6/5 T -BEZ &BHMF CBTLFUCBMM EPNJOBUFT UIF DPVSU 5IF 6OJWFSTJUZ PG

Texas at Arlington, as well as many smaller schools and community colleges, provide even more intercollegiate sports for every sports enthusiast.

Hunting and Fishing Deer, turkey, pheasant, dove, duck and quail are a few of the varied species available for hunting in Texas. All hunters 17 years of age and older in the state of Texas are required to attend hunter education training courses and carry their certificate with them at all times while hunting. The cost of certification is $10, a small price to pay for hunting safety. Hunting licenses are $23 for 12 months. Resident “Super Combo� License Packages for both hunting and fishing are $59 and $25 for those 65 and older. A lifetime hunting license is $600, and a lifetime combination hunting/fishing license is $1,000. Fishing in Texas is an adventure in itself,

from the Gulf Coast, where anglers catch redfish, sand bass, flounder, shark and stingray, to the high plain where waters are cool enough for rainbow trout, to the more than 4,790 square miles of inland lakes (compared with Minnesota’s 4,854 square miles) providing some of the best bass fishing in the South. Resident fishing licenses are $28 per year and may be purchased at most bait, tackle or sporting goods shops. All-water fishing licenses are $38 for 12 months. Those exempt are fishing enthusiasts under the age of 17 and those born prior to Sept. 1, 1930. In addition, a special resident fishing (Type 203) license is available for $6 for Texas residents 65 years of age or older and born after September 1, 1930. A lifetime resident fishing license is $600. For more information and to purchase your licenses, please visit the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Web site at www. tpwd.state.tx.us or call 800-792-1112.

AT&T PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

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he AT&T Performing Arts Center, a new multi-venue center for music, opera, theatre and dance, opened in October 2009, completing the 25-year vision of the Dallas Arts District. The center provides multi-state-of-the-art facilities woven together by an urban park covering more than 10 acres and creating a dynamic cultural destination that is unparalleled in the world. The center features the following: ÇŚ Â?Š †—Œ”™ †“‰ Ž‘‘ Ž“˜•Š†— •Š—† Â”ÂšÂ˜ÂŠĆ˝ ‰Š˜ŽŒ“Š‰ Ž“ † ’”‰Š—“ horseshoe conďŹ guration, seats 2,200 (with capacity up to 2,300), designed by Foster + Partners. ÇŚ Â?Š ŠŠ †“‰ Â?†—‘Š˜ ž‘ž Â?Š†™—Š ˜Š—›Š˜ †˜ † Œ†™Šœ†ž ™” ™Â?Š †‘‘†˜ Arts District from the downtown Dallas business center and seats 600, designed by REX/OMA, Joshua Prince-Ramus (partner in charge) and Rem Koolhaas. ÇŚ Â?Š ˆ”’•‘Š™Š‘ž “Šœ ““Š™™Š ™—†š˜˜ —™Ž˜™ –š†—Š Ž˜ ™Â?Š ˆŠ“™Š—Ç?˜ ”š™door entertainment venue, designed by Foster + Partners.

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ÇŚ Â?Š Ž™ž Š—‹”—’†“ˆŠ †‘‘ •—”›Ž‰Š˜ ’†Ž“ ˜™†ŒŠ •—”‰šˆ™Ž”“ ˜•†ˆŠ ‹”— many of Dallas’s smaller performing arts organizations, designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. ÇŚ Â?Š ‘†Ž“Š Ç€ †“‰ Â?†—‘Š˜ Ç€ †’’”“˜ †—Â? ÂšÂ“ÂŽĘŹÂŠÂ˜ ™Â?Š ›Š“šŠ˜ within a lush urban oasis and creates a dynamic cultural destination in downtown Dallas, designed by Michel Desvigne. ÇŚ œ” š“‰Š—Œ—”š“‰ •†—Â?Ž“Œ †—Š†˜ †ˆˆ”’’”‰†™Š ’”—Š ™Â?†“ ČŁČ Č› ›ŠÂ?ÂŽcles. The Dallas Fort Worth Lexus Dealer Association is the title sponsor of the center’s Lexus Broadway Series, the ofďŹ cial vehicle of the center and its resident companies, the ofďŹ cial valet sponsor and the naming rights holder for the center’s two underground parking areas. More information on the AT&T Performing Arts Center is available at www.attpac.org. SOURCE: AT&T PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

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Rendering of Dallas Main Street Garden Park.

*OEPPS 0VUEPPS 3FDSFBUJPO Here in North Texas, family fun is abundant whether your preference is indoors or out, participant or spectator, athletic or creative, competitive or not. A wide range of facilities offer extreme sports, rock/wall climbing, laser tag, bowling, ice-skating, roller skating, skateboarding, miniature golf, billiards, paintball, arcade games, flight simulation, mini car racing, bungee jumping and more. Skate centers may offer Rollerblade or traditional roller skates, with an indoor rink or outdoor trails. There are skate parks with challenging jumps, rails and half pipes. Ice-skating is a great way to relieve a Texas summer heat wave, and many local rinks offer public skating as well as private lessons, party rentals and hockey. Popular locations include area shopping malls, Plaza of the Americas downtown and several Dr Pepper StarCenter locations. For more fun options throughout the DFW area, check the ads in this publication and the Dallas Regional Chamber member listings online at www.dallaschamber.org.

Dance Ballet Folklorico Anita N. Martinez Dance Studio 214-828-0181 www.anmbf.org

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Dallas Black Dance Theatre 214-871-2376 www.dbdt.com Texas Ballet Theatre 214-369-5200 or 817-763-0207 www.texasballettheater.org www.DALLASCHAMBER.org

Music Dallas Chamber Orchestra 214-321-1411 www.dallaschamberorchestra.org Dallas Opera 214-443-1095 www.dallasopera.org Dallas Symphony Orchestra 214-692-0203 www.dallassymphony.com Grapevine Opry 817-481-8733 www.gvopry.com Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra 214-528-7747 www.gdyo.org Irving Arts Center 972-252-7558 www.irvingartscenter.com Vocal Majority Chorus 214-526-8686 www.vocalmajority.com Women’s Chorus of Dallas (TWCD) 214-520-7828 www.twcd.org

Cinema Dallas International Film Festival 214-720-0555 www.dallasfilm.org

Lone Star International Film Festival 817-924-6000 www.lonestarfilmsociety.com USA Film Festival 214-821-6300 www.usafilmfestival.com Other highlights of DFW’s cinematic scene Asian Film Festival of Dallas www.affd.org 214-620-0885 Black Cinematheque Dallas www.dallasculture.org 214-939-2787 Pet Flix www.petflix.org 214-742-SPCA (7722) Thin Line Film Fest www.thinlinefilmfest.com 888-893-4560 Vistas Film Festival www.vistasfilmfestival.org

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D I S T I N C T I V E LY D F W QUALITY OF LIFE: DFW HAS A MULTITUDE OF CULTURAL AND RECREATIONAL AMENITIES ÇŚ ˆ‘†Ž’˜ ™œ” ’†Â?”— †—™˜ ‰Ž˜™—Žˆ™˜ǀ Â?Š †‘‘†˜ —™˜ ÂŽÂ˜Â™Â—ÂŽÂˆÂ™Ć˝ œŽ™Â? ’”—Š ™Â?†“ ČĄČ› Â†ÂˆÂ—ÂŠÂ˜Ć˝ Ž˜ anchored by the Dallas Museum of Art, the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center and the Nasher Sculpture Garden, is the largest urban arts district in the country. The Fort Worth Cultural District claims several of the top museums in the state, including the Kimbell, the Amon Carter, and the Museum of Modern Art. (Arts District Friends, Fort Worth Visitors and Convention Bureau) ÇŚ “ ™Â?Š †‘‘†˜ ’Š™—” †—Š†ƽ ˆš‘™š—†‘ †—™˜ ˆ”“™—Ž‡š™Š ’”—Š ™Â?†“ Č–Č Č˘Ç€ČĄ ‡Ž‘‘Ž”“ ™” ™Â?Š ‘”ˆ†‘ ÂŠÂˆÂ”Â“Â”Â’ÂžĆ˝ which is 30.3 percent of the state total. DFW is also Texas’s most “arts intensiveâ€? metro area on a per capita basis, with $6,654 expended per person on cultural arts. (The Perryman Group) ÇŚ Šž”“‰ ™Â?Š ™œ” ˆŠ“™—†‘ ˆš‘™š—†‘ Â‰ÂŽÂ˜Â™Â—ÂŽÂˆÂ™Â˜Ć˝ ”‹‹Š—˜ ’”—Š ™Â?†“ ČœČ˘Č Â’ÂšÂ˜ÂŠÂšÂ’Â˜ †“‰ ÂŒÂ†Â‘Â‘ÂŠÂ—ÂŽÂŠÂ˜Ć˝ more than 50 professional and community theaters, and dozens of local symphony and chamber orchestras, ballet groups and opera associations. (Dallas and Fort Worth Convention & Visitors Bureaus) ÇŚ Ž™Â?Ž“ ČœČ›Č› ’Ž‘Š˜ ”‹ ™Â?Š—Š †—Š ’”—Š ™Â?†“ Č&#x;țț •š‡‘Žˆ •†—Â?Â˜Ć˝ ˆ”›Š—Ž“Œ “Š†—‘ž Č?Ȟƽțțț acres, and more than 60 lakes and reservoirs, covering approximately 550,000 acres. (Texas Almanac, Texas Parks & Wildlife) ÇŚ Â?Š—Š †—Š †••—”Â?Ž’†™Š‘ž ČœČ Č› •—Ž›†™Š †“‰ ’š“ŽˆŽ•†‘ Œ”‘‹ ˆ”š—˜Š˜ Ž“ ™Â?Š †—Š†ǀ ÇŠDallas and Fort Worth Convention & Visitors Bureaus and Mapsco)

Hip Pocket Theatre 817-246-9775 www.hippocket.org Kitchen Dog Theater 214-953-1055 www.kitchendogtheater.org Lyric Stage 214-252-2787 www.lyricstage.org Mesquite Arts Center 972-216-6444 www.cityofmesquite.com/artsweb New Arts Six 214-521-1733 www.newartssix.org Pegasus Theatre 214-821-6005 www.pegasustheatre.org

ÇŚ Ž˜ Â?”’Š ™” ʏ›Š ’†Â?”— ‘Š†ŒšŠ ˜•”—™˜ ™Š†’˜ Ž“ˆ‘š‰Ž“Œ ”œ‡”ž˜ ‹””™‡†‘‘ƽ Mavericks basketball, MLB Rangers baseball, NHL Stars hockey and NSL FC Dallas soccer. (Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau)

Repertory Company Theatre (RCT) 972-690-5029 www.rctheatre.com

ÇŚ †Ž— †—Â?Ć˝ Â?š˜™ ˜”š™Â?Š†˜™ ”‹ ‰”œ“™”œ“ Â†Â‘Â‘Â†Â˜Ć˝ Ž˜ ™Â?Š ˜Ž™Š ”‹ ™Â?Š ™†™Š †Ž— ”‹ ŠÂ?Â†Â˜Ć˝ ™Â?Š ‘†—ŒŠ˜™ annual state fair in the United States and home to a variety of museums and theaters. It is a historic landmark with the largest collection of 1930s Art Deco architecture collection in United States. (Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau)

Richardson Theatre Centre 972-699-1130 www.richardsontheatrecentre.net

ÇŚ Â?Š ˆ”’‡Ž“Š‰ Šˆ”“”’Žˆ Ž’•†ˆ™ ”“ ”—™Â? ŠÂ?†˜ ”‹ ™Â?Š ŠÂ?†˜ ™†™Š †Ž— †“‰ ŠÂ?Â†Â˜Ç ÂœÂŠÂŠÂ?Š“‰ is about $362 million, with each contributing $350 million and $12 million, respectively. (Marketing Research at the Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau)

Second Thought Theatre 972-450-6220 www.secondthoughttheatre.com

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Irving Arts Center 972-252-2787 www.irvingartscenter.com McKinney Avenue Contemporary (The MAC) 214-953-1212 www.the-mac.org

Small and Suburban 5IFBUFS 0SHBOJ[BUJPOT Casa MaĂąana 817-332-2272 www.casamanana.org Circle Theatre 817-877-3040 www.circletheatre.com

Teatro Dallas 214-689-6492 www.teatrodallas.org TeCo Theatrical Productions 214-948-0716 www.tecotheater.org

Classical Acting Company 214-505-1655

Undermain Theatre 214-747-5515 www.undermain.org

Shakespeare Festival of Dallas 214-559-2778 www.shakespearedallas.org

Contemporary Theatre of Dallas 214-828-0094 www.contemporarytheatreofdallas.com

Uptown Players 214-219-2718 www.uptownplayers.org

Theatre Three 214-871-3300 www.theatre3dallas.com

Dallas Hub Theater 214-749-7010 www.shane-arts.com/dhtbox.htm

WaterTower Theatre 972-450-6232 www.watertowertheater.org

Echo Theatre 214-904-0500 www.echotheatre.org

WingSpan Theatre Company 214-675-6573 www.wingspantheatre.com

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Dallas Theater Center 214-526-8210 www.dallastheatercenter.org

Stage West 817-784-9378 www.stagewest.org

D I S T I N C T I V E LY D F W Community Performing Arts Groups Amateur Community Theatre of Rowlett 972-463-4880 www.actortx.com

Duncanville Community Theater 972-780-5707 www.dctheatre.org Ennis Public Theatre 972-878-7529

The American Museum of Miniature Arts 3939 Grand Avenue 214-969-5002 www.minimuseum.org Bath House Cultural Center & -BXUIFS %SJWF 214-670-8749 www.bathhousecultural.com

Campus Theatre (Denton) 940-382-1915 www.campustheatre.com

Flower Mound Performing Arts Theatre 972-724-2147 www.fmpat.org

Collin County Ballet Theatre (Plano) 972-747-0600 www.ccballet.com

Frisco Association for the Arts 972-370-2266 www.friscoarts.com

Cavanaugh Flight Museum 4572 Claire Chennault, Addison 972-380-8800 www.cavanaughflightmuseum.com

Coppell Community Theatre 972-745-7719 www.coppellcommunitytheatre.com

Frisco Community Theatre 972-377-3868 www.friscocommunitytheatre.com

Dallas County Historic Plaza &MN .BJO BOE .BSLFU TUSFFUT 214-653-6657

Dallas Aquarium

Garland Civic Theatre’s Children on Stage 972-485-8884 www.garlandcivictheatre.org Grand Prairie Arts Council 972-642-2787 www.artsgp.com Greater Lewisville Community Theatre 972-221-7469 Irving Arts Center 972-252-2787 www.irvingartscenter.com Irving Community Theater 972-594-6104 Kaufman County Civic Theatre 972-563-8991 www.kcct.org Rockwall Community Playhouse 972-722-3399 www.rockwallcommunityplayhouse.org Stars Theatre Co. (Southlake) 817-421-2883 Theatre Arlington 817-275-7661 www.theatrearlington.org

.VTFVNT &YIJCJUT Amon Carter Museum 3501Camp Bowie Boulevard 817-738-1933 www.cartermuseum.org

SEVEN AMAZING PLACES, ONE LOW PRICE The Fair Park Passport lets you visit seven interactive, awe-inspiring, thought-provoking museums for $15.35 per child (ages 3–12) and $26.85 per adult (age 13 and older). It’s a 40 percent savings compared to regular admission. Ages 3 and under get in free. All seven museums are located within walking distance of each other at historic Fair Park in Dallas. The Fair Park Passport allows one-time admittance to each museum and is valid for 90 days from the date of purchase. With Fair Park Passports, you and your family can visit several museums in one day or one museum at a time during the next three months. Attractions included in the Fair Park Passport: ÇŚ ‹—Žˆ†“ ’Š—Žˆ†“ š˜Šš’ ÇŚ Â?Š ”’Š“Ç?˜ ÂšÂ˜ÂŠÂšÂ’Ćż “ “˜™Ž™š™Š ‹”— the Future ÇŚ Â?Š †‘‘ ”‹ ™†™Š †™ †Ž— †—Â? ÇŚ š˜Šš’ ”‹ ™Â?Š ’Š—Žˆ†“ †Ž‘—”†‰ ÇŚ š˜Šš’ ”‹ “†™š—Š ĘŽ ˆŽŠ“ˆŠ ÇŚ Â?Ž‘‰—Š“Ç?˜ –š†—Žš’ †™ †Ž— †—Â? ÇŚ ŠÂ?†˜ Ž˜ˆ”›Š—ž †—‰Š“˜ ĘŽ ”˜Ž“Š Smith Sammons Buttery House and Insectarium Please note: The Fair Park Passport does not include entry into the Planetarium or the IMAX at the Museum of Nature & Science, and is not available for purchase during the State Fair of Texas. You can purchase the Fair Park Passport at the Museum of Nature & Science

For more information, call 214-428-5555. SOURCE: WWW.FAIRPARK.ORG

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Adolphus Hotel ........................................................(214) 742-8200 ............................. 1321 Commerce Street Dallas, TX 75202 Crowne Plaza Dallas Downtown ..........................(214) 379-3587 ........................................... 1015 Elm Street Dallas, TX 75202 Dallas Marriott City Center ...................................(214) 855-1725-Nour direct ...............650 N. Pearl Street Dallas, TX 75201 Fairmont Dallas........................................................(214) 720-2020...................................1717 N. Akard Street Dallas, TX 75201 Homewood Suites by Hilton- ..............................(214) 819-9700 ..........................2747 N. Stemmons Frwy. Dallas Market Center Dallas, TX 75207 Hotel Indigo Dallas Downtown ............................(214) 741-7700 .........................................1933 Main Street Dallas, TX 75201 Hyatt Regency Dallas .............................................(214) 651-1234 .......................................300 Reunion Blvd. Dallas, TX 75207 Hyatt Regency DFW ...............................................(972) 453-1234..............2334 North International Pkwy. P.O. Box 619014 DFW Airport, TX 75261 Marriott Fairfield Dallas Market Center ..................(214) 760-8800 ....2110 Market Center Blvd. at Stemmons Dallas, TX 75207 Marriott Hotels, Resorts & Suites ........................(972) 244-5527................... 7200 Bishop Road, Suite 200 Plano, TX 75024 Omni Dallas Hotel at Park West ..........................(972) 869-4300 ............................................ 1590 LBJ Frwy. Dallas, TX 75234 Omni Hotel Corporate Offices .............................(972) 871-5600 .................... 420 Decker Drive, Suite 200 Irving, TX 75062 Omni Hotel Fort Worth .........................................(817) 535-6664..................................1300 Houston Street Ft. Worth, TX 76102 Omni Mandalay Hotel at Las Colinas..................(972) 556-0800 .............................221 E. Las Colinas Blvd. Irving, TX 75039 Ritz-Carlton, Dallas The .........................................(214) 922-0200 ...................................2121 McKinney Ave. Dallas, TX 75201 Rosewood Crescent Hotel .....................................(214) 871-3200 ....................................400 Crescent Court Dallas, TX 75201 Sheraton - Dallas .....................................................(214) 922-0356 ................................... 400 N. Olive Street Dallas, TX 75201 W Dallas - Victory Hotel .......................................(214) 397-4100 ............................. 2440 Victory Park Lane Dallas, TX 75219 Westin Galleria Dallas ............................................(888) 716-8137 ................................13340 Dallas Parkway Dallas, TX 75240 Wyndham Dallas Love Field ..................................(214) 654-1030.......................3300 W. Mockingbird Lane Dallas, TX 75235 SOURCE: DALLAS REGIONAL CHAMBER¨ MEMBERSHIP; PREPARED BY: DALLAS REGIONAL CHAMBER¨ RESEARCH DEPARTMENT, 2011

Dallas Firefighters Museum 3801 Parry Avenue 214-821-1500 www.dallasfiremuseum.com

Dallas Holocaust Memorial Center 7211 N. Record St., Suite 1000 214-741-7500 www.dallasholocaustmemorialcenter.org

Dallas Heritage Village 1515 S. Harwood 214-421-5141 www.dallasheritagevillage.org

Dallas Museum of Art 1717 N. Harwood 214-922-1200 www.dm-art.org

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Dallas Museum of Nature & Science Fair Park 214-428-5555 www.natureandscience.org Fair Park 214-670-8400 www.aamdallas.org Freedman’s Cemetery Memorial -FNNPO "WFOVF BOE $FOUSBM &YQSFTTXBZ 214-442-1634 Frontiers of Flight Museum 6911 Lemmon Avenue at 6OJWFSTJUZ #PVMFWBSE 214-350-3600 www.flightmuseum.com Hall of State Fair Park 214-421-4500 www.hallofstate.com Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Nature Place McKinney 972-562-5566 www.heardmuseum.org International Museum of Cultures 7500 W. Camp Wisdom Road 972-708-7406 www.internationalmuseumofcultures.org Irving Arts Center 3333 N. MacArthur Boulevard Irving 972-252-7558 www.irvingartscenter.com John Fitzgerald Kennedy Memorial Commerce, Main and Market streets 214-747-6660 www.jfk.org Kimbell Art Museum 3333 Camp Bowie Boulevard Fort Worth 817-654-1034 www.kimbellart.org The Meadows Museum at Southern Methodist University Hillcrest and Binkley 214-768-2516 www.meadowsmuseumdallas.org Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth 3200 Darnell St. Fort Worth 817-738-9215 www.themodern.org DALLAS REGIONAL CHAMBER®

D I S T I N C T I V E LY D F W The Museum of Geometric and MADI Art 3109 Carlisle St. 214-855-7802 www.madimuseumdallas.org Museum of the American Railroad Fair Park 214-428-0101 www.dallasrailwaymuseum.com Nasher Sculpture Center 2001 Flora St. 214-242-5100 www.nashersculpturecenter.org National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame 1720 Gendy Fort Worth 817-336-4475 www.cowgirl.net National Scouting Museum 1329 W. Walnut Hill Lane Irving 972-580-2100 www.bsamuseum.org The Old Bedford School 817-952-2290 www.oldbedfordschool.com Preservation Dallas 214-821-3290 www.preservationdallas.org The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza &MN 4U 214-747-6660 www.jfk.org Thanks-Giving Square 1627 Pacific Avenue BU #SZBO &SWBZ BOE 1BDJà D 214-969-1977 www.thanksgiving.org The Trammell & Margaret Crow Collection of Asian Art 2010 Flora St. 214-979-6430 www.crowcollection.org Victory Media NetworkŽ 0MJWF 4U 214-303-5539 www.victorymedianetwork.com The Women’s Museum: An Institute for the Future 3800 Parry Avenue 214-915-0860 www.thewomensmuseum.org www.DALLASCHAMBER.org

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D I S T I N C T I V E LY D F W Children’s Activities VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER AT THE OLD RED COURTHOUSE A state-of-the-art, high-tech Visitor Information Center is located in the downtown historic district, 100 S. Houston St. Open daily ................ Monday through Friday ................................................... 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Weekends/Holidays .............. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 24-Hour Events Hotline ........... 214-571-1301

CULTURAL CENTERS AND ACTIVITIES

Dallas Public Library 214-670-1671 www.dallaslibrary.org Dallas Puppet Theater 214-515-0004 www.puppetry.org Fall Video Camp Dallas Community Television (DCTV) 214-631-5571 Lancaster Veterans Memorial Library 972-227-1080 www.lancastertxlib.org L.E.R. Schimelpfenig Library 972-769-4200

Below are names of important cultural attractions that have special events throughout the year.

Richardson Public Library 972-744-4350 www.cor.net/library/

‹—Žˆ†“ ’Š—Žˆ†“ š˜Šš’ at Fair Park ............................. 214-565-9026 www.aamdallas.org

Rowlett Public Library 972-412-6161 www.rowlett.lib.tx.us

‘†ˆÂ? ˆ†‰Š’ž ”‹ Arts and Letters .................... 214-743-2440 www.tbaal.org Dallas Arts District .................214-999-0110 www.artsdistrict.org †‘‘†˜ Â?Ž‘‰—Š“Ç?˜ Â?Š†™Š— ..... 214-978-0110 www.dct.org Dallas Historical Society ...... 214-421-4500 www.dallashistory.org †‘‘†˜ š˜Šš’ ”‹ —™ ............214-992-1200 www.dallasmuseumofart.org Dallas Opera............................ 214-443-1095 www.dallasopera.org Dallas Summer Musicals ........214-565-1116 www.dallassummermusicals.org Dallas Symphony Orchestra ............................... 214-692-0203 www.dallassymphony.com Dallas Theater Center............214-526-8210 www.dallastheatercenter.org š˜Šš’ ”‹ †™š—Š ĘŽ Science .................................... 214-428-5555 www.natureandscience.org Music Hall at Fair Park ............214-565-1116 www.liveatthemusichall.com Nasher Sculpture Center ......214-242-5100 www.nashersculpturecenter.org SMU—Meadows ˆÂ?””‘ ”‹ ™Â?Š —™˜ .................214-768-2787 www.smu.edu/meadows

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Attractions Dallas Market Center 2100 Stemmons Freeway 214-655-6100 www.dallasmarketcenter.com Dallas Farmers Market 1010 S. Pearl St. 214-670-5880 www.dallasfarmersmarket.org Lone Star Park 1000 Lone Star Parkway 972-263-7223 www.lonestarpark.com. Lookout at Reunion Tower 300 Reunion Boulevard 214-651-1234

NRH2O Family Water Park 9001 Boulevard 26 North Richland Hills 877-427-6500 www.nrh2o.com Palace of Wax and Ripley’s Believe It or Not 601 Palace Parkway Grand Prairie 972-263-2391 www.grandprairie.ripleys.com Sandy Lake Amusement Park Carrollton at I-35 and Sandy Lake Road 972-242-7449 www.sandylake.com Six Flags Hurricane Harbor & -BNBS #PVMFWBSE Arlington 817-640-8900 www.sixflags.com/parks/ hurricaneharbordallas Six Flags Over Texas Arlington I-30 at Highway 360 817-265-3356 www.sixflags.com/texas Southfork Ranch 3700 Hogge Road 972-442-7800 www.southfork.com Swiss Avenue Historic District Swiss Avenue between La Vista Dr. and Fitzhugh Avenue www.sahd.org Texas Motor Speedway I-35W at SH 114 817-215-8500 www.texasmotorspeedway.com Traders Village 2602 Mayfield Road Grand Prairie 972-647-2331 www.tradersvillage.com

Mesquite Arena 1818 Rodeo Dr. I-635 at Military Parkway 972-285-8777 www.mesquiterodeo.com Mustangs of Las Colinas / 0 $POOPS #PVMFWBSE 4VJUF Williams Square Plaza Las Colinas 972-869-9047 www.mustangsoflascolinas.com

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Fort Worth, Irving and Dallas are home to many corporate headquarters.

Major Employers Employment Resources Temporary Employment

Finding a Job in DFW “WHATEVER THE REASON FOR YOUR MOVE, THE GREATER DALLAS/ FORT WORTH AREA OFFERS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN NUMEROUS TRADES AND PROFESSIONS.”

MANY P EOP LE MOV E to the DFW area because of a transfer within their company or because they secured a job with a new employer. However, a number of people relocate to the region when accompanying spouses or attending area universities. Other individuals move to be close to family or friends, and some look to Dallas’ dynamic business community for better career opportunities. Whatever the reason for your move, the greater Dallas/Fort Worth area offers employment opportunities in numerous trades and professions.

Major Employers One way to identify opportunities in specific fields is to check job listings in the personnel departments of the region’s largest employers. Lists of these employers are available from a variety of sources. The Dallas Regional Chamber’s Economic Development Guide contains several employer lists by various industries. This publication can be obtained by calling 214-712-1936 or visiting www.dallaschamber.org. Also, the Dallas Regional Chamber publishes useful business guides, including directories that list businesses according to industry and product categories. For more information, go to www.dallaschamber. org/publications.

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EMPLOYMENT MAJOR EMPLOYERS

10,000 + EMPLOYEES Wal-Mart Stores and Supercenters, Inc. Warehouse Club www.walmartstores.com AMR Corp. Transportation www.aa.com Texas Health Resources Healthcare www.texashealth.org Bank of America NA Financial Services www.bankofamerica.com Dallas ISD Education www.dallasisd.org Baylor Health Care System Healthcare www.baylorhealth.com Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co. Manufacturing www.lockheedmartin.com AT&T, Inc. Telecommunications www.att.com JPMorgan Chase & Co. Financial Services www.chase.com

DALLAS MORNING NEWS, DALLAS BUSINESS JOURNAL : BOOK OF LISTS, PREPARED BY: DALLAS REGIONAL CHAMBER RESEARCH DEPARTMENT . *RANKED BY DFW EMPLOYMENT

City of Dallas Government www.dallascityhall.com UT Southwestern Medical Center Healthcare www.swmed.edu HCA North Texas Division of HCA Hospital Corp. of America Healthcare www.hcahealthcare.com Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base Defense www.navy.mil/local/nasjrbfw Fort Worth ISD Education www.fwisd.org Verizon Communications, Inc. Telecommunications www.verizon.com U.S. Postal Service Government www.usps.com Tom Thumb Food & Pharmacy Supermarket www.tomthumb.com

5,001-10,000 Parkland Hospital Healthcare www.parklandhospital.com

Arlington ISD Education www.aisd.net

Richardson ISD Education www.risd.org

Starbucks Coffee Co. Food Services www.starbucks.com

Dr Pepper Snapple Group Food Manufacturing www.drpeppersnapplegroup.com

HP Enterprise Services, LLC. Professional Services www.hp.com

Tarrant County Government www.tarrantcounty.com

General Motors Corp. Transportation www.gm.com

Ericsson, Inc. Telecommunications www.ericsson.com

Energy Future Holdings Corp. Utilities www.energyfutureholdings.com

University of Texas at Dallas Education www.utdallas.edu

Dell Services Professional Services www.dell.com

Trammell Crow Company Construction www.trammellcrow.com

Dallas County Government www.dallascounty.org

Irving ISD Education www.irvingisd.net

Cisco Systems, Inc. Manufacturing www.cisco.com

Mary Kay, Inc. Retail Trade www.marykay.com

Garland ISD Education www.garlandisd.net

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. Home Centers www.lowes.com

Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas Healthcare www.texashealth.org

First Horizon Home Loan Corp. Financial Services www.firsthorizon.com

L-3 Communications Corp. Manufacturing www.l-3com.com

Frito-Lay North America, Inc. Food Manufacturing www.fritolay.com

Sprint Nextel Corp. Telecommunications www.sprint.com

Kroger Co. Supermarket www.kroger.com

Fidelity Investments Financial Services www.fidelity.com

Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. - A Xerox company Professional Services www.acs-inc.com

University of North Texas System Education www.untsystem.unt.edu

Wells Fargo & Co. Financial Services www.wellsfargo.com

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Texas Insurance www.bcbstx.com

Austin Industries Construction www.austin-ind.com

Macy’s Department Stores www.macys.com

Ben E. Keith Co. Wholesale Trade www.benekeith.com

Belo Corporation Broadcasting www.belo.com

Northrop Grumman Systems Corp. Manufacturing www.northropgrumman.com

Medical City Dallas (includes Medical City Children’s Hospital) Healthcare www.medicalcityhospital.com

Pilgrim’s Pride Corp. Food Manufacturing www.pilgrimspride.com

Citigroup, Inc. Financial Services www.citigroup.com Plano ISD Education www.pisd.edu

Federal Aviation Administration Transportation www.faa.gov

Southwest Airlines Co. Transportation www.southwest.com

Neiman Marcus, Inc. Department Stores www.neimanmarcus.com

Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Manufacturing www.bellhelicopter.com

Cook Children’s Health Care System Healthcare www.cookchildrens.org

Lewisville ISD Education www.lisd.net Methodist Health System Healthcare www.methodisthealthsystem.org Albertson’s, LLC. Supermarket www.albertsonsmarket.com City of Fort Worth Government www.fortworthtexas.gov Dallas County Community College District Education www.dcccd.edu University of Texas at Arlington Education www.uta.edu

Target Corp. Department Stores www.target.com United Parcel Service Inc. Couriers www.ups.com J.C. Penney Company, Inc. Department Stores www.jcpenney.com

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Transportation www.dart.org The Home Depot, Inc. Home Centers www.homedepot.com VA North Texas Health Care System Healthcare www.northtexas.va.gov CVS/Caremark Corp. Pharmacies www.cvs.com Alcon Laboratories, Inc. Manufacturing www.alcon.com Denton ISD Education www.dentonisd.org

Children’s Medical Center Dallas Healthcare www.childrens.com

Pizza Hut, Inc. Restaurants www.pizzahut.com

Walgreens Pharmacies www.walgreens.com

Sears Holdings Corp. Department Stores www.searsholdings.com

Frisco ISD Education www.friscoisd.org

Army & Air Force Exchange Service Government www.aafes.com

2,501-5,000

Capital One Financial Corp. Financial Services www.capitalone.com

Texas Instruments, Inc. Manufacturing www.ti.com Raytheon Co. Manufacturing www.raytheon.com

Tarrant County College Education www.tccd.edu

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control Manufacturing www.lockheedmartin.com Vought Aircraft Industries, Inc. Manufacturing www.voughtaircraft.com Tenet Healthcare Corp. Healthcare www.tenethealth.com ATC Logistics and Electronics Logistics www.atcle.com

1,501-2,500 BNSF Railway Co. Logistics www.bnsf.com Alcatel-Lucent USA Manufacturing www.lucent.com Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. Professional Services www.jacobs.com Sabre Holdings Corp. Professional Services www.sabre-holdings.com Sally Beauty Supply Retail Trade www.sallybeautyholdings.com Internal Revenue Service Government www.irs.gov GameStop Corp. Retail Trade www.gamestop.com

Mesquite ISD Education www.mesquiteisd.org

Dillard’s, Inc. Department Stores www.dillards.com

Brinker International, Inc. Restaurants www.brinker.com

International Business Machines Corp. Professional Services www.ibm.com

Halliburton Co. Oil and Gas Extraction www.halliburton.com

Nokia Corp. Manufacturing www.nokia.com

Consolidated Restaurant Operations, Inc. Restaurants www.croinc.com

JPS Health Network Healthcare www.jpshealthnet.org Sun Holdings, LLC. Restaurants www.sunholdings.net

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RadioShack Corp. Retail Trade www.radioshack.com

Frozen Food Express Industries, Inc. Logistics www.ffeinc.com Michaels Stores, Inc. Retail Trade www.michaels.com 7-Eleven, Inc. Gasoline Stations www.7-eleven.com A.H. Belo Corp. Newspaper Publishers www.ahbelo.com

1,000-1,500 Ernst & Young, LLP. Financial Services www.ey.com Dean Foods Company Food Manufacturing www.deanfoods.com Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. Manufacturing www.maxim-ic.com Microsoft Corporation Information www.microsoft.com Tuesday Morning, Inc. Retail Trade www.tuesdaymorning.com Accenture Professional Services www.accenturetechnologysolutions.com Lincoln Property Company Real Estate www.lpc.com State Farm Insurance Cos. Financial Services www.statefarm.com TXI/Texas Industries, Inc. Manufacturing www.txi.com AETNA Insurance www.aetna.com Essilor of America, Inc. Manufacturing www.essilorusa.com KPMG, LLP. Professional Services www.kpmg.com Greyhound Lines Transportation www.greyhound.com TDIndustries Construction www.tdindustries.com

Pioneer Natural Resources Company Oil and Gas Extraction www.pioneernrc.com

EMC Mortgage Corp. Financial Services www.emcmortgagecorp.com

Computer Sciences Corp. Professional Services www.asrl.com

Texas RehabACTion Network (TRAN) Workforce Training www.thetranweb.org

FedEx Office Couriers www.fedex.com CoreLogic Professional Services www.corelogic.com SuperMedia, Inc. Information www.supermedia.com Time Warner Cable Information www.timewarnercable.com Oncor Utilities www.oncor.com Carlson Restaurants Worldwide, Inc. Restaurants www.carlson.com Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Transportation www.dfwairport.com

Dal-tile Corp. Manufacturing www.daltile.com Fujitsu Network Communications, Inc. Manufacturing www.fujitsu.com Rent-A-Center, Inc. Retail Trade www.rentacenter.com Trinity Industries, Inc. Manufacturing www.trin.net Marriott Hotels, Resorts & Suites Hotels www.marriott.com Zale Corporation Retail Trade www.zalecorp.com

Deloitte, LLP. Professional Services www.deloitte.com

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EMPLOYMENT DFW NON-FARM WAGE AND SALARY EMPLOYMENT 2.7% 2.9%

Trade, Transportation & Utilities

1.0% 2.8%

Education and Health Services 21.9%

4.9%

Professional & Business Services Leisure and Hospitality

8.1%

Manufacturing Financial Activities

8.8%

20.8%

Construction Public Administration Information

10.5%

15.6%

Other Services Natural Resources & Mining

SOURCE: TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION, QCEW, 2ND QUARTER 2011

Employment Resources Dallas newspapers are a great source of job openings. The Dallas Morning News, www.dallasnews.com or 214-977-8222, has a large daily section of classified employment advertising. The weekly Dallas Business Journal, 214-696-5959, and several suburban newspapers also have job listings. Prior to your arrival to the area, you can check with your local library to see if it has copies of these publications, or you can contact the newspaper directly. (For more information, see “Media” in the “Information” section.) Once you locate to the DFW area, meet your neighbors and attend meetings of professional or volunteer groups where potential job leads may surface. The Texas Workforce Commission pro-

INTERNET SITES FOR JOB SEEKERS www.careerjournal.com www.career.com www.careerbuilder.com www.careerexposure.com www.careermag.com www.careershop.com www.computerjobs.com www.computerwork.com www.dallasnews.com www.dfwjobs.com www.employmentguide.com www.healthcarejobstore.com www.helpwanted.com www.ineedajob.com www.itcareers.com www.jobbankusa.com www.jobweb.com www.marketingjobs.com www.monster.com www.nationjob.com www.tvjobs.com PREPARED BY: DALLAS REGIONAL CHAMBER; RESEARCH DEPARTMENT, 2012

vides free employment services to anyone looking for work. The Dallas area’s 10 offices are open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 214-290-1000 or go to www.worksource.org.

AGENCIES There are many regional and national employment services located in the Dallas area. Most companies are contingency placement firms, meaning that they are paid by either the job applicant or the employer after a job is filled. It is important that you understand the terms of the arrangement and know who will pay the fees before you sign a contract with an agency. Most agencies require a clause stating that if you leave the new job without good reason or are fired within 90 days, you will pay the fee.

Record employment expansion in the 1990s drove many young, diverse residents into the Metroplex.

Reputable agencies will offer jobs suitable to your qualifications and requirements and will clear all job possibilities with you before sending any information to a potential employer. Most employment agencies will negotiate a salary for you. Since their fees are based on a percentage of what you will earn, it is in their best interest for you to receive the highest possible wage. A good rule of thumb is to avoid services that require money from you up front with a guarantee of placement.

HEADHUNTERS Dallas is home to several executive search firms, often referred to as “headhunters,” that operate on retainer or on a contingency basis for large corporations. These firms search the marketplace for qualified people to fill job openings for their clients. However, most executive search firms will look at unsolicited résumés as well. It is a good idea to send your résumé along with a cover letter to an executive search firm that specializes in your field.

Job and career counseling is available in several forms in the greater Dallas area. Area colleges and universities provide continuing education programs for people looking for a place in the job market. Professional firms also are available. Most job counseling programs will provide vocational and aptitude assessments designed to identify not only your strengths and weaknesses but also what you would enjoy doing. Locate a coun-

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KEY OCCUPATIONS IN DFW TARGET INDUSTRIES

Temporary Employment

OCCUPATION

TOTAL WORKERS

% OF WORKFORCE

Not everyone has the time and savings to move to Dallas and mount a full-time job search. If you need to generate some income during your search, temporary employment can be a good option. Dallas has numerous “temp” agencies that supply local businesses with skilled temporary workers. Often these workers fill general clerical positions, but some specialize in fields such as health care, computers/word processing, and even professional and paraprofessional positions in fields such as accounting and law. Most temporary jobs are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and are paid by the hour according to skill level. Temporary jobs sometimes lead to fulltime positions, although that is not the purpose or the goal of temporary agencies. However, for the employee, these jobs provide the opportunity to keep skills sharpened, network in an office environment, and get a feel for the local business climate.

All Occupations Office & Administrative Support Sales & Related Food Preparation & Serving-Related Transportation & Material Moving Production Education, Training & Library Business & Financial Operations Management Healthcare Practitioners & Technical Construction & Extraction Installation, Maintenance & Repair Computer & Mathematical Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Healthcare Support Architecture & Engineering Personal Care & Service Protective Service Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports & Media Community & Social Services Legal Life, Physical & Social Science Farming, Fishing & Forestry

2,832,560 522,150 332,490 229,300 203,790 172,790 179,080 147,410 143,470 139,160 116,720 114,780 104,940 75,720 67,970 61,350 61,070 59,960 37,020 23,770 22,070 15,590 1,450*

100% 18.66% 11.40% 8.10% 7.21% 6.40% 5.98% 5.21% 4.98% 4.60% 4.54% 4.06% 3.83% 2.66% 2.33% 2.25% 2.15% 2.05% 1.27% 0.76% 0.75% 0.74% 0.05%

DFW 2010 LABOR FORCE Average Annual Civilian Labor Force ....................... 3,212,000 Total Employed .............................. 2,946,024 Total Unemployed ............................. 265,976 Unemployment Rate ...........................8.30% SOURCE: BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS (NOT SEASONALLY ADJUSTED) 2010 ANNUAL AVERAGE

DFW WORKFORCE BOARDS Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas P.O. Box 5888 Arlington, TX 76005 .......... 888-548-WORK (9675) www.dfwjobs.com Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County 1320 S. University, Suite 600 Fort Worth, TX 76107 ............ 817-413-4000 www.wfsdallas.com WorkSource for Dallas County 1201 Main St., Suite 2700 Dallas, TX 75202 .....................214-421-2460 www.wfsdallas.com PREPARED BY: DALLAS REGIONAL CHAMBER¨ RESEARCH DEPARTMENT, 2011

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AVERAGE WAGES BY MAJOR OCCUPATION GROUPS OCCUPATION

MEDIAN HOURLY WAGE

Computer & Information System Managers............................................................................. $ 57.39 Financial Managers ......................................................................................................................... $ 51.56 Loan Officers .................................................................................................................................. $ 30.64 Computer Programmers ............................................................................................................... $ 37.50 Computer Software Engineers, Applications............................................................................ $ 44.58 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software ................................................................. $ 46.87 Computer Support Specialists .................................................................................................... $ 24.06 Computer Systems Analysts ........................................................................................................ $ 39.12 Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technicians ........................................................................ $ 27.99 Pharmacists ..................................................................................................................................... $ 54.72 Pharmacy Technicians.................................................................................................................... $ 14.90 Securities, Commodities & Financial Services Sales Agents .................................................. $ 27.00 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office & Administrative Support Workers................ $ 23.66 Bill & Account Collectors .............................................................................................................. $ 15.55 Customer Service Representatives.............................................................................................. $ 15.00 Loan Interviewers & Clerks........................................................................................................... $ 18.67 Executive Secretaries & Administrative Assistants .................................................................. $ 21.42 Office Clerks, General.................................................................................................................. $ 13.63 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production & Operating Workers................................ $ 25.24 Electrical & Electronic Equipment Assemblers ..........................................................................$ 14.42 Team Assemblers ............................................................................................................................ $ 10.23 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers & Weighers .................................................................. $ 15.68 Semiconductor Processors ........................................................................................................... $ 16.08 SOURCE: U.S. BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS, OCCUPATIONAL WAGES, 2009 LATEST AVAILABLE AS OF MAY 2010

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EMPLOYMENT DFW HAS A FAVORABLE BUSINESS CLIMATE WITH A PRO-BUSINESS ATTITUDE ÇŚ Ž˜ Â?”’Š ™” Č?Č› ”—™š“Š Č Č›Č› headquarters in 2011. (Fortune magazine, 2011) ÇŚ Ž›Š Č?Č›ČœČœ ‘”‡†‘ Č Č›Č› ˆ”’•†“ŽŠ˜ †—Š headquartered in the DFW area. ÇŚ Â?Š—Š †—Š “Š†—‘ž ČœČ&#x;ȣƽțțț ‡š˜Ž“Š˜˜ establishments in the DFW area and more than 1,500 regional and corporate headquarters operations. (Texas Workforce Commission) ÇŚ †‘‘†˜ ”—™ ”—™Â? —†“Â?Š‰ †˜ ”• †Â?”— Market of the Decade. (Southern Business and Development magazine) ÇŚ ŠÂ?†˜ Ž˜ † —ŽŒÂ?™ǂ™”ǂœ”—Â? ˜™†™Š œŽ™Â? approximately 7.5 percent of all workers covered by union or similar employee contracts in 2011. DFW has 6.2 percent of all area workers unionized. (Union Membership and Coverage Database from Current Population Survey by Barry T. Hirsch and David A. MacPherson, 2011) ÇŚ ŠÂ?†˜ Â?†˜ “” •Š—˜”“†‘ ”— ˆ”—•”—†™Š income tax and no state property or unitary state tax. (Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts) ÇŚ Â?Š ŠÂ?†˜ ŠŒŽ˜‘†™š—Š Š“†ˆ™Š‰ ™Â?Š Emerging Technology Fund (ETF) to improve Texas research at Texas universities, help start-up technology firms, and facilitate commercialization. Emerging technology projects are eligible for funding if they will result in the creation of high-quality new jobs in Texas or have the potential to result in a medical or scientiďŹ c breakthrough. (North Texas Regional Center for Innovation and Commercialization–NTXRCIC)

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Accountemps.............................................................................. Employment Services .............................. 972-386-5003 Accounting Principals, Parker & Lynch - Dallas ................... StafďŹ ng Services ........................................972-385-1002 Ad-A-Staff, Inc............................................................................ StafďŹ ng Services ....................................... 214-393-8980 Army & Air Force Exchange Service—AAFES ....................... Human Resource Servicing....................... 214-312-2011 Automatic Data Processing ..................................................... Employment Services ............................... 214-630-9311 Belcan TechServices .................................................................. Employment Services ............................. 972-239-0405 The Creative Group ................................................................... Employment Services ...............................972-619-4356 Delta Dallas StafďŹ ng ................................................................. Employment Services ..............................972-788-2300 DPLOYIT, Inc. .............................................................................. StafďŹ ng Services ....................................... 214-646-6524 Egon Zehnder International .................................................... Employment Services .............................. 972-728-5910 Grove StafďŹ ng Service, Inc. ...................................................... Employment Services ............................. 214-694-2020 High ProďŹ le StafďŹ ng Services Inc. .......................................... Employment Services ...............................972-991-7900 Hrsmart ....................................................................................... Human Resource Servicing......................214-432-3456 Imprimis Group .......................................................................... Employment Services ............................... 972-419-1700 InStaffPersonnel ........................................................................ StafďŹ ng Services ........................................214-339-0744 KFORCE Professional StafďŹ ng ................................................. StafďŹ ng Services .........................................972-383-6111 Korn/Ferry International .......................................................... StafďŹ ng Services ........................................214-954-1834 Legal Network ............................................................................ Employment Services ...............................214-777-6400 Manpower Corporation - Shalanda Preston......................... StafďŹ ng Services ........................................214-777-6400 Market One Group .................................................................... StafďŹ ng Services ........................................214-826-9180 Marketing Resources Solutions Inc. ....................................... StafďŹ ng Services ........................................ 972-731-2590 MDI Group .................................................................................. StafďŹ ng Services ........................................972-220-0474 N-Syte Coeus Group ................................................................. Human Resource Services ......................972-663-8448 OfďŹ ceTeam ................................................................................. Employment Services .............................. 214-978-0167 Optimus Recruiting LLC ........................................................... Executive Search....................................... 214-706-9004 Padgett Performance Group.................................................... Human Resource Servicing...................... 214-451-6932 Parker & Lynch Accounting Principals - Downtown ........... StafďŹ ng Services ........................................972-385-1002 The Placement Group ............................................................... StafďŹ ng Services .......................................214-884-3400 Pro Staff....................................................................................... Employment Services ................................214-953-1671 Procom......................................................................................... StafďŹ ng Services ....................................... 972-234-6055 ProCounsel .................................................................................. Employment Services .............................. 214-939-0429 Resource Personnel Consultants ............................................ StafďŹ ng Services ........................................972-862-6775 RESOURCE-Recruiting and Learning Solutions ................... Human Resource Servicing.......................972-267-4131 The Rowland Group .................................................................. StafďŹ ng Services ...................................... 214-635-34717 Snelling StafďŹ ng Services ......................................................... Employment Services ............................... 972-239-7575 Spencer Stuart............................................................................ Executive Search........................................214-672-5200 Staff One, Inc. ............................................................................ Human Resource Servicing.......................214-461-1140 Texas Christian UniversityNeeley Graduate Career Service Center .......................... StafďŹ ng Services ......................................... 817-257-7119 Tonkon Millinery Co. dba Management Recruiters-Park Cities ................................. Employment Services ..............................214-378-5050 Volt Services Group................................................................... StafďŹ ng Services ........................................214-520-3332 Willis HR Development Group, Inc. ....................................... Human Resources Servicing ....................214-986-8975 SOURCE: DALLAS REGIONAL CHAMBER¨ MEMBERSHIP; PREPARED BY: DALLAS REGIONAL CHAMBER¨ RESEARCH DEPARTMENT, 2011

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ÇŚ Â?Š Č–Č?Č¤Č Â’ÂŽÂ‘Â‘ÂŽÂ”Â“ ŠÂ?†˜ “™Š—•—Ž˜Š Fund can be used for infrastructure development, community development, job training programs and business incentives. To be eligible for the Texas Enterprise Fund, projects must demonstrate signiďŹ cant returns on the state’s investment, have strong local support and unanimous support from the governor, lieutenant governor and speaker. The fund has created 60,500 new jobs and $15 billion in capital investment. (OfďŹ ce of the Governor– Economic Development and Tourism) SOURCE: PREPARED BY: DALLAS REGIONAL CHAMBER; RESEARCH, 2012

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EMPLOYMENT DFW INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS LEADERSHIP

FORTUNE’S BEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR LIST INCLUDES GREATER DALLAS FIRMS Four Dallas-area employers ranked high on Fortune’s coveted “100 Best Companies to Work Forâ€? survey. In the February 2011 issue of Fortune, Shared Technologies, the Container Store, TDIndustries, EOG Resources, Balfour Beatty Construction and FedEx all appeared in the top 100. To rate a mention in the “100 Best Companies to Work Forâ€? list, these ďŹ rms had to COMPANY/HEADQUARTERS

appeal to their own employees as well as business analysts. Fortune surveys at least 400 randomly selected employees from each company to ask about such things as attitude toward management, job satisfaction and camaraderie. The Fortune editors evaluate the policies and culture of each company. These Dallas employers cleared some major hurdles to make the ultra-selective cut. RANKING/EMPLOYEES

DFW is known globally as a center for high technology, international business and transportation, and health and medicine

Shared Technologies............................................................................................................No. 33 Coppell.................................................................................................................................................1,243

ÇŚ Â?Š “‹”—’†™Ž”“ ŒŠ œ†˜ ‡”—“ Ž“ with Nobel laureate Jack Kilby’s invention of the monolithic integrated circuit — the ďŹ rst microchip — at Texas Instruments in 1958. (Texas Instruments)

Container Store ....................................................................................................................No. 36 Coppell................................................................................................................................................3,233

ÇŚ Ç?˜ Š†—‘ž ‘Š†‰Š—˜Â?Ž• Ž“ ™Â?Š ˜Š’Žconductor industry paved the way for the area to become a world presence in telecommunications, especially with Texas Instruments’ introduction of the digital signal processor (DSP) in 1982. (Texas Instruments)

This installer of telephone and data systems cut pay 5 percent for employees making more than $40,000 and 10 percent for management, limiting layoffs to 200 over two years.

Women play key roles at this storage and organizer retailer: females constitute 63 of 111 store managers, 12 of 14 vice presidents, and 30 of the 52 directors.

TDIndustries ..........................................................................................................................No. 39 Dallas ..................................................................................................................................................1,588 Employee-owned construction ďŹ rm does jobs like the guts of the new Dallas Cowboys football stadium (60 miles of piping and 2.5 million pounds of sheet metal for the air-conditioning and plumbing).

ÇŚ ”™†‘ œ”—‘‰ ™—†‰Š œŽ™Â? —Š†ˆÂ?Š‰ ȖȥȞǀȤ billion in 2011. (U.S.A. Trade Online) ÇŚ Â?Ž“† œ†˜ ™Â?Š —ŠŒŽ”“Ç?˜ ™”• ™—†‰Ž“Œ partner in 2011, with total trade reaching just over $23 billion. (U.S.A. Trade Online) ÇŚ Ç?˜ ‰Ž—Šˆ™ ™—†‰Š œŽ™Â? ”—™Â? ’Š—Žˆ† Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) countries was $3.5 billion in 2011. (U.S.A. Trade Online) ÇŚ Â?†˜ “Š†—‘ž Č?țț Ž“™Š—“†™Ž”“†‘ ”—Œ†nizations that offer business, cultural and educational programming. There are also 16 sister cities in the region. (DFW International, Dallas Protocol, Fort Worth Sister Cities) ÇŚ †™Š˜™ ‰†™† ˜Â?”œ˜ ČœČ Â‰ÂŽÂ˜Â™ÂŽÂ“ÂˆÂ™ technology industries in the DFW region. Employment in these industries tops 220,000, 8 percent of the region’s total job count and 38 percent of the total high-tech employment in Texas. (Texas Workforce Commission, QCEW Data) SOURCE: PREPARED BY: DALLAS REGIONAL CHAMBER¨ RESEARCH DEPARTMENT, 2012

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Ernst & Young.......................................................................................................................No. 44 Dallas.................................................................................................................................................24,815 One-quarter of all manager hires and above are “boomerangs,â€? ex-employees who get credit for their previous time in computing vacation and retirement. One new beneďŹ t: zero costs for hospital stays.

EOG Resources .....................................................................................................................No. 67 Fort Worth..........................................................................................................................................1,725 Oil and gas producer has a stellar retirement plan, with 401(k) contributions matched 100 percent up to 6 percent of pay. Some 80 percent of employees work exible schedules. No wonder turnover is only 4.8 percent a year.

Balfour Beatty Construction ..............................................................................................No. 76 Dallas....................................................................................................................................................1,514 Commercial builder with a safety record 70 percent better than construction industry average has set a 2012 goal to have zero injuries on the job.

FedEx.......................................................................................................................................No. 91 Dallas...............................................................................................................................................218,770 CEO Fred Smith announced sweeping cost reductions in December. 401(k) matches were frozen, exec pay was cut 10 percent and his own pay was docked 20 percent, but he didn’t cut hourly wages or announce layoffs. SOURCE: FORTUNE MAGAZINE, 2011

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Realtors Financing and Mortgage Matters Homestead Laws Special Concerns

Residents of the Dallas area can choose to live near lakes such as White Rock Lake.

Remodeling Your Home Interior Design Firms Renting: The Right Choice for You?

Hanging Your Hat in DFW T H E D A L L A S A N D F O R T W O R T H areas boast convenience and charm in lifestyle and housing opportunities. Whether you are a temporary business traveler or a family of five, the region offers diverse housing options for individuals and families of all sizes. If you lean toward urban chic, relocate to a trendy loft complete with skyline views and downtown ambience. Or, for a more relaxed, small-town feel, neighboring communities provide homegrown pride mixed with big-city conveniences and friendly neighbors.

“IF YOU LEAN TOWARD URBAN CHIC, RELOCATE TO A TRENDY LOFT COMPLETE WITH SKYLINE VIEWS AND DOWNTOWN AMBIENCE. OR, FOR A MORE RELAXED, SMALL-TOWN FEEL, NEIGHBORING COMMUNITIES PROVIDE HOMEGROWN PRIDE MIXED WITH BIG-CITY CONVENIENCE.”

Apartment dwelling in the DFW area depends on your preferences. Communities range from traditional apartment homes with a variety of amenities to large-scale communities. All types and sizes are found throughout the region. In recent years, apartment communities, which include restaurants, shopping, movie theaters and underground secure parking, have been sprouting up amid the urban metropolitan areas. Newer apartment communities offer amenities including spas, workout facilities, luxurious pools and scheduled community activities ranging from movies on the lawn to Monday Night Football parties. Smaller complexes offer quiet charm, allowing residents to know their neighbors in an intimate atmosphere.

CONDOMINIUMS AND LOFTS

The newest trend in DFW housing takes place above shops, restaurants and movie theaters in numerous condominium and loft communities scattered throughout the area. On McKinney Avenue, an eclectic mix of community living and upscale shopping is accented by restau-

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a Enchanted Hill Enchanted Hill, a guard-gated custom home neighborhood with home sites from the $300s and estates from $1.5 million+.

a The Retreat Luxury Villas An intimate gated enclave of low maintenance homes with private park from the $400s.

a Semi-Custom Homes Stunning custom homes from fine builders available in two neighborhoods from the $600s.

a Castle Hills West Now building new homes from the $300s! American Legend Homes & David Weekley Homes

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a The Reserve Garden Homes Gated enclave of homes from the upper $200s. American Legend Homes & David Weekley Homes

a Castle Hills North Now building new homes from the $200s! American Legend Homes, David Weekley Homes & Mercedes Homes

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HOUSING rants and bars unique to the area. North of downtown you will find Mockingbird Station, Uptown, Knox Park and other multi-unit dwellings. If you long for the true urban loft experience, several buildings in the heart of downtown Dallas have been renovated specifically for that purpose. For more ideas, ask friends or coworkers or consider one of the numerous apartment locators in town. They specialize in searching for the loft or condominium that is right for you.

SINGLE-FAMILY UNITS

Dreaming of a new home? Dallas and Fort Worth offer unique options perfect for any size family. Home-buying options range from pre-owned homes to custom-built homes that showcase your individual style, allowing you to choose everything from your crown molding to your front door. Home buying in Dallas depends on what area you wish to call home and also what type of home best fits your lifestyle. Nestled around White Rock Lake are cozy homes dating back to the 1950s. Off of Lower Green-

ville Avenue, you will find the area known locally as “the M Streets” where picturesque storybook cottages are awaiting new tenants. For lots of land, check the outlying areas, specifically south on I-35 and north on Central Expressway where new developments are emerging. If you prefer the “more square footage, the better” motto, check into homes in the Highland Park and North Dallas areas. Home to local celebrities Mark Cuban and Tom Hicks, these two residential areas boast millionaire-style homes, enveloped in majestic scenery. Lush woods and scenic streets will welcome you home.

DUPLEXES

RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE COMPANIES

Two single-family units sharing an adjoining wall characterize a duplex. Duplexes are popular real estate investments throughout the region as buyers opt to live in one side of the duplex while renting the other side. For renters, duplexes are an affordable option and more like living in a house than an apartment while still having the luxury of maintenance services.

Allie Beth Allman & Associates .......................................................................................... 214-673-6933 Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate | David Winans & Associates ........................972-774-9888 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage.............................................................................214-848-4300 Ebby Halliday, Realtors.........................................................................................................972-980-6600 Jim Berrong Real Estate, LLC ................................................................................................214-288-4561 Re/Max Relocation ................................................................................................................ 972-852-4463 Virginia Cook Realtors Real Estate ..................................................................................... 214-750-7373 SOURCE: DALLAS REGIONAL CHAMBER¨ MEMBERSHIP; PREPARED BY: DALLAS REGIONAL CHAMBER¨ RESEARCH DEPARTMENT, 2012

HOME SALES COMPARISONS

MEDIAN SALE PRICE FOR A 2,400-SQUARE-FOOT NEW HOME, 2011 ANNUAL

NEW YORK (MANHATTAN), NY

$1,197,028

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

$796,762

WASHINGTON-ARLINGTON-ALEXANDRIA, DC-VA

$711,603

CHICAGO, IL

$367,442

DENVER, CO

$339,420

PHOENIX, AZ

$246,346

ATLANTA, GA

$244,734

TAMPA, FL

$212,171

AUSTIN, TX

$222,483

HOUSTON, TX

$224,736

FORT WORTH, TX DALLAS, TX $180,000

$241,396

$199,901 $207,192

$210,000

$240,000

$270,000

$300,000

$330,000

$360,000

$390,000

$420,000

$450,000

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1900 McKinney ................................................................. Apartments .............................. 214-720-1919 2929 Wycliff, a Broadstone Community ..................... Apartments .............................214-526-4200 Advenir at North Park...................................................... Apartments .............................214-341-0600 Alexan City North ............................................................ Apartments ............................. 972-458-7373 Alexan Design District ..................................................... Apartments .............................. 214-741-0777 Alexan Fitzhugh ................................................................ Apartments ............................. 214-827-7333 Alexan Southwestern....................................................... Apartments ............................ 214-905-3490 Alliance Communities* ................................................... Apartments ............................ 214-443-4430 American Beauty Mill Lofts ............................................ Apartments .............................214-428-6455 AMLI Residential Properties ........................................... Apartments .............................972-265-6700 Apartment Finders ........................................................... Apartment Locator Service .. 972-307-7357 The Ashton ......................................................................... Apartments .............................214-740-0002 The Belmont Apartments ............................................... Apartments ..............................214-347-8172 Broadstone Parkway ........................................................ Apartments .............................972-851-0000 The Bryson at City Place* ............................................... Apartments .............................866-730-2678 Centerpoint Apartments ................................................. Apartments ............................. 972-306-3277 Chesapeake Apartments ................................................. Apartments .............................214-349-5028 Chestnut Ridge Apartments* ......................................... Apartments ............................866-980-3954 Cirque.................................................................................. Apartments ............................. 214-331-8439 Cityville Oak Park ............................................................. Apartments ............................ 214-443-9200 District of Greenville ........................................................ Apartments ............................. 214-575-0393 Eastwood on Henderson Apartments .......................... Apartments ............................ 866-664-4527 Eban Village Apartments ................................................. Apartments ..............................214-426-6115 The Elan at Bluffview ....................................................... Apartments ............................. 214-358-1300 Gables Republic Tower .................................................... Apartments .............................214-397-0500 Glass House Apartments ................................................ Apartments ............................. 214-720-2728 Grand Reserve Luxury Townhouse ................................ Apartments .............................214-696-5500 The Heights at Park Lane ................................................ Apartments ............................ 214-265-8880 Honey Creek Apartments................................................ Apartments ..............................972-681-5961 Lakewood Greens Apartments*..................................... Apartments ............................ 214-320-0494 Lifts West Condominiums ............................................... Apartments ..............................575-754-2778 Magnolia Station .............................................................. Apartments ............................. 214-880-7557 Marbletree Apartments* ................................................. Apartments ............................ 888-470-5672 Marquis at Silver Oaks* ................................................... Apartments ............................. 800-541-7215 Mid-America Apartment Communities ........................ Apartments .............................214-688-1289 The Monterey Uptown .................................................... Apartments .............................214-528-3930 Mustang Ridge Apartments* .......................................... Apartments ............................. 888-531-8851 Park 4200 ........................................................................... Apartments .............................214-522-9000 The Park Cities Shelton ................................................... Apartments ............................. 214-750-5700 Phoenix Midtown.............................................................. Apartments .............................214-459-2850 Pinnacle Ridge Apartments ............................................ Apartments .............................214-390-9226 Post Properties .................................................................. Apartments .............................214-459-2085 Seville, a Broadstone Community ................................. Apartments ............................ 214-443-9530 Sonsrena* ........................................................................... Apartments ............................. 972-377-8338 South Side on Lamar ........................................................ Apartments ............................ 214-428-4848 Trianon by Windsor .......................................................... Apartments .............................214-468-8140 Villas at Monterey ............................................................ Apartments .............................972-387-4595 The Vista............................................................................. Apartments .............................866-524-1354 Thirty 377* ......................................................................... Apartments ............................. 866-921-3231 Wildwood Creek Apartments*....................................... Apartments ..............................817-424-4212 Windsor at Turtle Creek - Windsor Communities ...... Apartments ............................. 214-431-0100 Woods of Five Mile Creek ............................................... Apartments ............................. 214-230-7236 SOURCE: DALLAS REGIONAL CHAMBER¨ MEMBERSHIP; PREPARED BY: DALLAS REGIONAL CHAMBER¨ RESEARCH DEPARTMENT, 2012

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With the population explosion of the 1990s came the need for more home in a smaller space. Thus, zero lot line and garden homes were born. These homes offer smaller yards and use much-needed land area with low-maintenance ground cover and landscaping, minimizing yard work needs. In some cases, a small garden or patio is available for outdoor activities. This style of home is perfect for individuals who do not need or want the hassle of lawn maintenance. In some styles, a home may share a common exterior wall with another, or one wall of each home may extend to the property line.

Realtors Considering the number of choices in buying a home—price, size, location and amenities—one concludes that the best way to enter the housing market is with an experienced agent to guide the way. For busy individuals who do not wish to take on this task themselves or for the inexperienced homebuyer, accredited agents can streamline your home search, provide crucial closing information and ensure an easy home-buying experience. To find a qualified real estate agent, check the National Association of Realtors for members in the area in which you wish to live. Locally, trusted real estate agents are members of the Greater Dallas Association of Realtors, www.greaterdallasassociationofrealtors.com, or the Collin County Association of Realtors, www.ccar.net. These trusted organizations will provide you with a list of reliable agents who can assist you with your home-buying needs.

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PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANIES Efurd Realty .............................972-572-5656 Graywood Developments, Inc. .............972-991-5992 Wells Asset Management, Inc. .............. 972-458-2588 Worth Ross & Associates, Inc. .....................214-522-9100 SOURCE: DALLAS REGIONAL CHAMBER¨ MEMBERSHIP; PREPARED BY: DALLAS REGIONAL CHAMBER RESEARCH DEPARTMENT, 2012

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Collin County Appraisal District .............................469-742-9200 ........................www.collincad.org Dallas County Appraisal District.............................214-631-0910 ........................ www.dallascad.org Delta County Appraisal District ..............................903-395-4118 .......... www.trueautomation.com Denton County Appraisal District ..........................940-349-3800 ..................www.dentoncad.com Ellis Central Appraisal District.................................972-937-3552 ..........................www.elliscad.com Hunt County Appraisal District ..............................903-454-3510 .............................www.hctax.info Johnson County Central Appraisal District...........817-556-0768 .................. www.johnsoncad.com Kaufman County Appraisal District .......................972-932-6081 ................. www.kaufman-cad.org Parker County Appraisal District ............................817-596-0077 ....................... www.parkercad.org Rockwall Central Appraisal District .......................972-771-2034 ................. www.rockwallcad.com Tarrant County Appraisal District...........................817-284-0024 .................................. www.tad.org Wise County Appraisal District ...............................940-627-3081 ......................................................... ...............................................................www.appraisaldistrict.net/countyappraisal.asp?county+Wise SOURCE: INDIVIDUAL SITES, 2012

will research homes that meet your specific requirements, including price, size, location, school district considerations and proximity to work. r 1SPWJEF Ă OBODJOH JOGPSNBUJPO JODMVEJOH determining how much you wish to spend on a home, how to obtain financing and how much of a down payment is needed. r 4VQQMZ JOGPSNBUJPO PO SFBM FTUBUF WBMVFT utility costs, municipal services and facilities for your new area. r 4VHHFTU TJNQMF DIBOHFT UIBU DPVME NBLF a prospective home more suitable for you and improve its utility and value. r 1SPWJEF ZPV XJUI USVTUFE DPOUBDUT GPS IPNF and pest inspections prior to signing.

Financing and Mortgage Matters Your best bet to begin your home-buying experience is by contacting friends, coworkers and family members. They can point you in the direction of trusted colleagues eager to assist you with your home-buying needs. While homes come in a variety of styles and price ranges, one thing remains constant: a home is the biggest and most important purchase you can make in a lifetime. Be an educated consumer. There are numerous resources for the novice homebuyer on the Internet or at your local bookstore. Knowing the procedures and language up front will prevent stress during the home-buying process. Comparatively, the home-buying market in the Dallas area allows for superior space at a negotiable price. Market values for the DFW metro area are much lower than in other similar areas of the country. The housing market in the area is considered a www.DALLASCHAMBER.org

buyer’s market, with numerous choices in style, price and location to choose from, allowing time for careful consideration and a relaxed home-buying experience. Once you find the perfect home, your real estate agent will handle the necessary paperwork to finalize the transaction. In some cases, you will now begin applying for a home mortgage. In other cases, buyers go in immedi-

ately knowing how much they are willing and able to finance, allowing them to focus initially on the right home in the right price range. Many sources of financing are available, such as savings institutions, credit unions, private lending sources, special corporate financing for transferees and business loans. In addition, computerized loan networks, Farmers Home Administration, insurance policies, a letter of credit from a bank, an individual seller financing and comortgagors are just a few of the choices. Regardless of your loan source, secure a mortgage that best fits your financial situation. The typical mortgage is a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage. Do not overlook obtaining information about ARMs (adjustable rate mortgages), 15-year mortgages and GPMs (graduated payment mortgages) with your mortgage loan officer, who can show you in detail your payment plan over a majority of your loan length to prepare you for financial hurdles down the line. Your mortgage loan officer can also explain different rate plans and scenarios that will best fit your needs. When finalizing your loan, your loan officer will inquire about several years of your financial activity. Checking and savings accounts, tax information, credit

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1 Fort Worth

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741,206

2 Frisco

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116,989

3 McKinney

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131,117

2,219

4 Grand Prairie 47,969

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5 Allen

40,692

84,246

6 Prosper

349%

9,423

6 Plano

37,811

259,841

7 Melissa

248%

4,695

7 Denton

32,846

113,383

8 Frisco

247%

116,989

8 Arlington

32,469

365,438

9 Celina

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6,028

9 Mansfield

28,337

56,368

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9,349

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1 Fate

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6,357

2 Little Elm

610%

25,898

3 Anna

573%

8,249

4 Lavon

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5 Murphy

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ADT Security Services ................................... Security Systems & Service ............. 214-630-6202 Anchor Roofing Systems, LTD ..................... Roofing.................................................. 817-473-4351 Armko Industries, Inc. ................................... Roofing.................................................. 972-874-1388 Ashco Exteriors Inc. ....................................... Roofing..................................................972-512-0833 The Chandler Company ................................ Roofing.................................................. 817-548-7555 Dawn Henderson & Associates................... Interior Design.................................... 214-905-9900 Dobson Floors - Farmers Branch ................ Flooring ................................................ 972-243-0800 Dobson Floors - Garland .............................. Flooring ..................................................972-270-8741 Flatley & Associates ...................................... Interior Design.....................................972-392-3536 HOK.................................................................. Interior Design.................................... 214-720-6000 Madden Asset Management Co. ................. Security Systems & Service ..............214-855-5335 Monitronics International, Inc. .................. Security Systems & Service ..............972-243-7443 Parsons Roofing ............................................. Roofing...................................................214-361-0174 Rolland Safe Company ................................. Security Systems & Service ...............972-243-3711 The Smart Garage LLC .................................. Remodeling .......................................... 214-265-7778 SPC Construction........................................... Roofing..................................................817-684-1088 Staffelbach, Inc. ............................................. Interior Design...................................... 214-747-2511 U.S. Security Associates ............................... Security Systems & Service ..............972-721-9800 Wilson & Associates...................................... Interior Design..................................... 214-521-6753

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reports and employment backgrounds are all thoroughly considered before your loan will be approved. Most of the strict and detailed guidelines in Texas evolved from the 1980s real estate downturn and are not a reflection of your creditworthiness. After all the paperwork is finished and the details are taken care of, you will be sitting in your new home ready to unpack and experience what your new community has to offer.

BUILDING FROM THE GROUND UP If you have searched and have not found a home that meets your needs, consider a custom-built home. You can choose every detail of your home, from the color of your trim to light fixtures and doorknobs. The costs incurred amount to the same as buying a pre-owned home, as homebuilding companies will build to match your financial needs. Homebuilders also may assist with financing.

Homestead Laws The State of Texas is both unique and generous in its application of homestead protection. Regrettably, however, the generosity of the protection sometimes works to the detriment of individuals and families who are unfamiliar with its effect. Hopefully, this brief review will prove beneficial to anyone moving into the state or contemplating the purchase or improvement of a residence. The Texas Homestead Exemption has two benefits. First it reduces taxes by lowering a home’s taxable value. All school districts offer a $5,000 homestead exemption, and some taxing units offer a percentage exemption of up to 20 percent of a home’s assessed value. Homeowners can lower their property taxes by applying for the exemptions for which they are eligible. You must own your own home and occupy it as your principal residence on January 1 of the year that you apply. You can have only one principal residence and one homestead exemption. Homeowners who are 65 years or older on January 1 are also entitled to an over-65 homestead exemption of $10,000 for school tax purposes. Once you receive an over-65 homestead exemption, you automatically qualify for a tax ceiling on your school taxes. If you do not add any improvements, your school taxes will never increase from the amount that you owed when you first qualified, even if the assessed value of the home increases. Second, under the Texas Homestead Exemption as it existed through 1997, the residence is protected from the forced sale by all creditors of the homeowner, except for: r UIF MFOEFS XIP MPBOT UIF GVOET GPS UIF purchase of the homestead or provides the refinance money r UIF UBY NBO JO UIF GPSN PG UIF TUBUF DPVOUZ DALLAS REGIONAL CHAMBER®

HOUSING city and school ad valorem taxes that are assessed against the property each year r UIF DPOUSBDUPS XIP QSPWJEFT UIF NBUFrial and/or labor in improving the homestead, and consequently, its value On January 2, 1998, the Texas Constitution was amended to allow the homestead also to secure home equity loans and reverse annuity mortgages. However, the restrictions on home equity loans are many, complicated and varied. Of more consequence to borrowers is the fact that a home equity loan, when added to other existing debt, cannot exceed more than 80 percent of the appraised value of the homestead, nor can there be more than one home equity loan at a time, and no more than one home equity loan per year against the homestead. The positive effect of this homestead exemption means that if someone sues you and recovers a judgment against you, they cannot force you to sell your homestead to satisfy the judgment. Upon the purchase of a new home, call the appraisal district of the county in which you reside and request that they mail you the necessary forms for “declaring your homestead.”

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS CONCERNING THE HOMESTEAD LAW

Q. Can one spouse create a mortgage on the homestead without the consent of the other spouse? A. No, both the Texas Constitution and Texas Family Code require the joiner of both spouses in all conveyances or mortgages of the homestead, even if the homestead is separate property and in the name of only one spouse (see “Texas Family Code” in the Information section of this guide). Q. Can a property owner waive homestead rights? A. No, the courts have consistently held that one cannot waive his or her constitutionally guaranteed rights. If, however, the homestead is in excess of that allowed by law, the owner may designate that portion of the property, which is homestead. Q. Can a homestead owner refinance the equity out of a homestead, which would be secured by a new, first or second lien? A. No, any lien filed against the homestead other than for the three permitted exceptions (purchase money, taxes and home improvements) would be unenforceable. The lender would have a valid promissory note but could not reach the homestead as collateral under the lender’s mortgage. Q. Can a homestead owner refinance a note which is validly secured by a lien on a homestead in order to get a better interest rate or payment terms? A. Yes, one can refinance a first lien, a www.DALLASCHAMBER.org

second lien, separately or combine them together in order to get a better interest rate or payment terms so long as the new loan does not exceed the outstanding principal balance of the current liens. Q. When a married couple divorces, can the spouse who retains the homestead put a lien on the property to purchase the departing spouse’s interest? A. Yes, the lien would be a purchase money lien, and thus permissible. Through the use of an Owelty Deed, the lien would encumber not only the departing spouse’s interest but the remaining spouse’s interest also. Every situation involving a homestead is unique. For more detailed information and answers to other questions, contact an attorney.

legally binding documents, the “neutral, third-party” title company determines that all pertinent instructions are followed by all the parties in the conveyance of property.

ESCROW AGENT

REAL ESTATE TAXES

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For information about local real estate taxes and exemptions, see “City and County Tax Rates” and related charts in the Information section of this guide.

These escrow duties are governed by the rules and regulations imposed on title companies by the State Board of Insurance.

CLOSING, TEXAS STYLE

TITLE INSURER

In Texas, where everything is said to be “bigger and better,” many things also are very “different.” This is true of real estate transactions, and more specifically, the role of the title insurance company in the closing. Individuals coming from other areas of the country may be accustomed to a variety of closing practices. In some states, an “escrow company” handles the closing of a real estate transaction and a title insurance company (title company) handles the issuance of the title insurance. In other states, attorneys represent the parties to the transaction and handle closing and issuance of title insurance. In Texas, title companies perform an all-inclusive function in real estate transactions, acting as both an escrow agent and a title insurance agent. To make sure that these functions are handled properly, all title companies are regulated by the State Board of Insurance. The three primary functions of a title company in Texas are: 1. fiduciary capacity 2. escrow agent 3. title insurer

The title company has the responsibility of determining the validity of documents filed in the real property records and the effect of those documents on title or ownership to the property being searched. Once the title search or abstracting process has been completed, the title company ensures that the deed and liens, as well as various other documents, are properly executed, documented and, as required, filed on record in the county clerk’s office. The title company then issues an Owner’s Policy of Title Insurance to the purchasers of the property and a Mortgagee Policy of Title Insurance to the lender. Every title company and agent is licensed by the State Board of Insurance and is subject to annual audits as well as various other regulations to ensure that it performs and abides by its duties in a professional and uniform manner.

FIDUCIARY CAPACITY A title company acts as a disinterested third party overseeing that all parties to the real estate transaction comply with the contract of sale, the loan instructions (if a lender is involved) and all legal requirements of the state. Since the contract of sale, lender’s instructions and attorney’s instructions (if any parties are represented by an attorney) are all

THE CLOSING Once a standard contract of sale has been prepared by licensed brokers/agents and duly executed by the principals involved, it becomes a legally binding document. The contract is then turned over to the licensed title company that acts as a central coordination point between the brokers/agents, new lenders, existing mortgage, surveyor, property/casualty insurance company, taxing authorities, law firms and others to bring about the final closing process. The title company also checks the chain of title, monitors the proper execution of the legal documents by the principals, records SPRING 2012

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Special Concerns SOIL TYPES Soil types in and around Dallas vary from heavy blackland, sometimes called “black gumbo,” to dense yellow clay to almost pure sand. Some areas have only a shallow inch of topsoil with a layer of clay or rocks directly underneath. The pH level, important for plants, varies widely. If you are putting in a new yard, it would be wise to have your soil tested before you begin. The Texas Agricultural Extension Service can do the test for you and provide suggestions about soil improvement.

FOUNDATION SHIFTING For several reasons, almost everyone who owns a home in the Dallas area needs to be concerned with shifting foundations. Heavy clay soils expand and contract radically, and the combination of extremely wet springs, which swell the soil, and hot, dry falls, which cause the soil to contract, can wreak havoc with foundations. Make sure you ask your builder what soil type your house will be built on and what type of foundation he/she plans to use. Placing a concrete slab on the wrong type of soil will almost assuredly result in a cracked foundation—and there is not a lot you can do to fix that problem. On soils that swell a great deal, it is best to employ a pier and beam foundation. With this type of foundation the house rests on piers sunk into the ground. As the ground swells, the house is able to shift, thus avoiding cracks in bricks and masonry. Many houses in the area are placed on reinforced foundations that use concrete beams and steel cables to anchor the foundation. Unless the house is in an area which shifts greatly, this type of foundation is adequate. Pier and beam is still preferable in shifting areas, though it is more expensive. To minimize the hazards, make sure your foundation is well drained. In addition, during dry periods, it is wise to water the soil around your foundation to keep the soil next to the house from contracting. Water the soil around the foundation regularly in dry weather with a soaker hose placed eight to 14 inches from the foundation. Use low water pressure to avoid flooding the area, and be careful not to overwater, which causes the soil to swell too much. Do not put water directly into open cracks that develop around the foundation. One good way to help hold water and soil in place near the foundation is to plant shrub-

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bery about two feet from the foundation so that plants can be watered without heavy wetting close to the foundation.

FLOODING/RUNOFF During Texas springs, flooding is often a problem because of heavy downpours and poor soil absorption. Be wary of housing built in floodplains. Inquire in detail about runoff contingencies and check with city planning departments to discover floodprone areas. In Dallas, call the Planning and Development Department at 214-653-7601. Drainage around the entire perimeter of your home’s foundation is vital. When you plant close to your foundation, do not leave depressions in which water can gather and stand. Water should run away from your foundation. Installing a gutter around the house and a downspout for roof runoff will help prevent soil erosion around the foundation.

Remodeling Your Home There are many older houses in Dallas that will make excellent homes with a little finetuning. Once you update the kitchen, the bathroom or the entire house, these older homes offer contemporary living options in mature, well-landscaped neighborhoods. The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) of Greater Dallas offers several guidelines for any remodeling project: r %FWFMPQ BO PWFSBMM EFTJHO DPODFQU ZPVSTFMG or with the help of a professional designer. r %FUFSNJOF JG BO BSDIJUFDU JT BQQSPQSJBUF for your project. r %FDJEF XIBU UZQF PG DPOUSBDUPS JT OFFEFE for your project and determine an appropriate contract. 1. Cost-Plus Contract: Homeowner agrees to pay all actual job costs plus contractor’s fee. 2. Turnkey Contract: Contractor commits to a fixed price for the specified work. 3. Combination Contract: Homeowner performs part of the work himself; a combination of cost-plus and turnkey. When selecting a contractor, also consider qualities such as financial stability, previous work record, professional organizations, adequate insurance, personality and honesty. It is important to know where responsibility lies in the homeowner/contractor relationship. For instance, the contractor must furnish a written contract detailing the work to be done. The contractor also must be responsible for all phases of the job from start to finish, including labor and materials, subcontractors, specifications, necessary permits, inspections, building codes, standard construction practices and a clean job site that is free of debris upon completion.

The homeowner should make the home accessible to the contractor, but avoid visiting with workers or subcontractors. Get everything in writing, as opposed to making verbal requests and/or changes.

Interior Design Firms When remodeling a home, some concepts may never succeed without calling upon someone with special talents and resources. When you need a little extra know-how on the job, it’s time to call an interior design firm. Interior designers design the form and function of a space while carefully considering how you plan to interact within that space. Interior designers are responsible for the elements of a building that affect the public’s health, welfare and safety. Accredited colleges train them in health, safety and welfare, including fire hazard and fire classification of materials, as well as national, state and local building codes and standards. Twenty-three states and jurisdictions have licensing registration requirements regulating interior designers and their classifications. Within the state of Texas, in order to maintain their license, interior designers are required to complete eight hours of continuing education each year. For more information on interior designers and decorators and how they can work for you, visit the Texas Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers at www.asidtx.org.

Renting: The Right Choice for You? Buying a home is definitely not for everyone. Considering the labor intensity of lawn and home maintenance and additional costs of insurance, property taxes and escrow accounts, renting is often the best and most cost-effective alternative. Additionally, if your work environment promotes location changes throughout your career, renting provides an easy exit, depending on your lease agreement. When you sign this agreement, the leasing consultant will provide you with this information as well as including it in your rental contract. If you are a homeowner, relocating is not always easy, depending on the economic atmosphere at the time, as you may be forced to sell your home in a depressed local market. Financially, buying a home is one of the most taxing and important decisions you will make in your life. Compare the straightforward transaction approach of renting— which incurs a security deposit, any pet deposits and a monthly rent—to homeowner’s insurance, fluctuating interest rates, DALLAS REGIONAL CHAMBER®

HOUSING property taxes, maintenance expenses and the commission fees involved in buying, selling and financing a home before making your final decision.

ACTIVE ADULT RESORT LIVING

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APARTMENTS If an apartment is what you are looking for, you are in the right place. DFW’s apartment market is one of the most progressive, innovative and proactive in the United States. This is due to the highly competitive nature of the market and the fact that many of the nation’s largest apartment developers and management companies started here. In addition, the Texas Apartment Association (TAA) and the Apartment Association of Greater Dallas (AAGD) ensure uniform operating guidelines and practices, including a standard TAA lease agreement. When you inquire about a property, verify that the complex is a member of these organizations. Review the lease agreement, as it should be a standard agreement with the TAA seal. TAA lease agreements are legally sound and provide up-to-date protection for both the renter and the landlord. When apartment hunting, consider the following: Leases—Most leases range from six months to up to 18 months and require 30 to 60 days written notice to vacate. You may also have the option of a “month-tomonth” lease; the rent is slightly higher in this arrangement. Deposits—Each complex has a specific deposit amount needed to secure the apartment. Many apartment communities offer specials throughout the year with reduced deposit rates and lower monthly rents for a specified time. Pets—Most apartment communities allow pets up to a specific size; some do not allow pets at all. If the community does allow pets, you will be required to pay a pet deposit, which is in most cases non-refundable, to ensure that the property is not damaged and if so, that the damage can be repaired. There may also be a limit on the number of pets and the size of pet allowed to live in each apartment. Security—Most complexes provide some aspect of security for tenants, ranging from controlled-access gates to on-site security personnel. In addition, many complexes offer individual security systems inside your apartment home. Smoke detectors are required by law in all units. Appliances—Most apartments include refrigerators, dishwashers, oven/range and garbage disposals, specifically in newer units. Washer and dryers may be provided as well or washer/dryer connecwww.DALLASCHAMBER.org

Active adults age 55 or older thrive on the amenities available at specially designed residential communities.

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S THE GENERAL POPULATION AGES, many people are discovering the benefits of investing in active adult resort living. Providing a serene ambiance complemented by country club amenities, this rewarding lifestyle caters to the distinguished clientele of active adults. Designed as master-planned, upscale communities, active adult resort living incorporates tradition and relaxation, and inspires people who want more from life. In accordance with the Federal Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988, 80 percent of each dwelling at an active adult community is intended to be occupied by at least one person age 55 years or older. Children under the age of 19 are not allowed to permanently reside in these communities. However, grandchildren are always welcome to visit for a limited time each year. The Metroplex is proud to have several active adult resort living communities within its growing region. These stunning neighborhoods offer an ideal lifestyle enhanced by a small-town atmosphere within easy reach of family, friends and jobs in the DFW area. For example, Robson Ranch started out as a pasture blanketed with wildflowers, windmills and fences just a few miles from downtown Denton. Recently voted one of the nation’s best retirement places by Where to Retire magazine, this community offers a picturesque neighborhood filled with beautiful homes. Multimillion-dollar recreational facilities include a Sports Club, Robson Ranch Grill and Wildhorse Golf Club designed by Texas golf architect Gary Stephenson. For more information, visit www.robson.com. Another dream destination for Dallas-bound seniors is Frisco Lakes by Del Webb. This development near Lake Lewisville offers nearby shopping, fine dining and convenient access to many major highways and thoroughfares. With a wide variety of amenities, including an 18-hole golf course and clubhouse, planned parks and trails, plus a community activity room and fitness center, Frisco Lakes provides the ultimate environment for an active lifestyle. In addition, the growing city of Frisco provides an abundance of local facilities to accommodate everyday needs—medical care, sporting events, shopping centers, outdoor recreation, culture/performing arts, education and transportation. To learn more, go to www.friscolakes.com.

tions may be offered. Most communities offer on-site laundry facilities for your convenience. Furniture and Accessories—Texas law states that all apartment owners must provide some type of window covering. Furniture is not standard in apartment homes in this region, although there are always exceptions, especially in the case of temporary corporate housing.

FINDING AN APARTMENT Finding an apartment is fast and easy, as numerous resources are quickly available. If you are relocating from out of the area, apartment locator services can provide you with pertinent apartment information

using your given search criteria. These services are free, as the apartment complexes pay to be included in the search. If you can, visit the area prior to your move. Check grocery stores for apartment locator guides. These guides list available apartment homes (categorized by area), making your search easy and affordable. For more information on apartments and renting, please visit the Apartment Association of Greater Dallas online at www. aagdallas.com. You also may visit the Texas Apartment Association at www.taa.org. In addition, visit the Dallas Regional Chamber® website at www.dallaschamber.org for member listings of superior apartment communities and apartment locator services. SPRING 2012

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“FORTUNATELY FOR ALL DALLAS NEWCOMERS, WHETHER THEY WANT TO LIVE IN THE CENTER OF URBAN ACTION OR PREFER THE NATURAL SERENITY OF THE COUNTRYSIDE, THE GREATER DALLAS AREA HAS NEIGHBORHOODS TO MEET EVERY EXPECTATION.”

I N T E R E S T I N G , F U N A N D F R I E N D LY communities of every size and style can be found in and around Dallas. Newcomers must weigh a long list of factors when considering where to make their home — cost, size, age and style of home as well as school districts, city services, recreational facilities and commute times involved in relocation. That only makes it harder for new residents to decide exactly where they want to settle. Fortunately for all Dallas newcomers, whether they want to live in the center of urban action or prefer the natural serenity of the countryside, the greater Dallas area has neighborhoods to meet every expectation. This chapter provides a brief overview of DFW’s many neighborhood options. Once you start reading, you may be tempted to visit many of the neighborhoods, cities and suburbs mentioned. Exploration is highly recommended. There are neighborhoods and residences to meet every taste and budget here, and house-hunting Dallasites will discover something new around every corner. Enjoy getting to know DFW.

City of Dallas Neighborhoods In Dallas’s early days, many residents chose to live close to downtown. Neighborhoods near the heart of the city thrived as Dallas grew. In time, however, it became the trend to move into the suburbs. Some of the “in-town” neighborhoods were forgotten and fell into decline.

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Addison, Town of ............................................................................................................... 972-450-7001 .........................................................................................www.addisontx.gov Allen Economic Development Corporation................................................................. 972-727-0250 ............................................................................................. www.allentx.com Arlington, City of ............................................................................................................... 817-459-6777 ...................................................................................... www.arlingtontx.gov Athens Economic Development Corporation ............................................................. 903-675-4617 ......................................................................................www.athensedc.com Azle, City of ......................................................................................................................... 817-444-2541 ..............................................................................................www.ci.azle.tx.us Balch Springs, City of ........................................................................................................ 972-55-6070 ..........................................................................www.cityofbalchsprings.com Bedford, City of .................................................................................................................. 817-952-2101 ....................................................................................... www.ci.bedford.tx.us Benbrook Economic Development Corporation ........................................................ 817-249-3000 ......................................................................................... www.benbrook.org Bridgeport Economic Development Corporation ...................................................... 940-683-3490 ........................................................................... www.cityofbridgeport.net Burleson, City of ................................................................................................................ 817-426-9600 .....................................................................................www.burlesontx.com Carrollton, City of.............................................................................................................. 972-466-3000 ...........................................................................www.cityofcarrollton.com Cedar Hill Economic Development Corporation ....................................................... 972-291-5132 ....................................................................................... www.cedarhilltx.com Celina Economic Development Corporation .............................................................. 972-382-8949 ........................................................................................www.celinaedc.com Cleburne, City of ................................................................................................................ 817-645-0900 ...........................................................................................www.cleburne.net Colleyville, City of ............................................................................................................. 817-503-1000 .................................................................................. www.ci.colleyville.tx.us Commerce Economic Dev elopment Corporation..................................................... 903-886-1121 .................................................................................... www.commercetx.org Coppell, City of .................................................................................................................. 972-462-0022 ...................................................................................... www.ci.coppell.tx.us Corinth Economic Development Corporation ............................................................ 940-498-3284 ................................................................................www.cityofcorinth.com Crandall Economic Development Corporation .......................................................... 972-427-8300 ................................................................................... www.crandalledc.com Dallas County ..................................................................................................................... 214-653-7011...................................................................................... www.dallscoiunty.org Dallas Regional Chamber................................................................................................. 214-746-6600 ................................................................................. www.dallaschamber.org Dallas, City of ..................................................................................................................... 214-670-1221.................................................................................. www.dallascityhall.com Decatur Economic Development Corporation ........................................................... 940-627-9109 .........................................................................................www.decaturtx.org Denison Development Alliance ...................................................................................... 903-464-0883....................................................................................... www.denisontx.org Denton Chamber of Commerce ..................................................................................... 940-382-7151 ......................................................................................www.dentonedp.com Desoto Economic Development Corporation............................................................. 972-230-9611 ................................................................................................... www.dedc.org Duncanville, City of ........................................................................................................... 972-780-5000 ...............................................................................www.ci.duncanville.tx.us Ennis, City of ....................................................................................................................... 972-878-1234, ext. 2238 .................................................................www.ennis-texas.com Euless, City of ..................................................................................................................... 817-685-1422 ......................................................................................... www.ci.euless.tx.us Everman, City of................................................................................................................. 817-293-0525 ........................................................................................www.evermantx.net Fairview Economic Development Corporation........................................................... 972-562-0522 ...................................................................................www.fairviewtexas.org Farmers Branch, City of.................................................................................................... 972-919-2512................................................................................ www.farmersbranch.info Farmersville Economic Development Corporation ................................................... 972-782-6151 .................................................................................www.farmersvilletx.com Flower Mound, Town of.................................................................................................... 972-539-7378 ............................................................................... www.ower-mound.com Forest Hill, City of ............................................................................................................. 817-568-3000 ...................................................................................... www.foresthilltx.org Forney Economic Development Corporation ............................................................. 972-564-5808 .............................................................................. www.forneytexasedc.org Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce .............................................................................. 817-336-2491, ext. 228 ...................................................... www.fortworthchamber.com Frisco Economic Development Corporation ............................................................... 972-668-5550 ........................................................................................ www.friscoedc.com Garland Chamber of Commerce .................................................................................... 972-205-2000 ...........................................................................www.garlandchamber.com Glenn Heights, City of ...................................................................................................... 972-237-8000 .................................................................................www.glennheights.com Grand Prairie, City of ......................................................................................................... 972-237-8081 ......................................................................................................www.gptx.org Grapevine, City of ............................................................................................................... 817-410-3135 ..................................................................................... www.ci.grapevine.tx.us Greenville Economic Development Corporation ......................................................... 800-295-4141 .................................................................................... www.ci.greenville.tx.us Haltom City ......................................................................................................................... 817-222-7723 ..................................................................................... www.haltoncitytx.com Haslet, City of ..................................................................................................................... 817-439-5931 ...................................................................................................www.haslet.org HEB Economic Development Foundation ..................................................................... 817-540-1053 .......................................................................................................www.heb.org Hickory Creek, Town of...................................................................................................... 940-497-2528 ................................................................................ www.hickorycreek-tx.gov Highland Village, City of ................................................................................................... 972-899-5131 .................................................................................. www.highlandvillage.org Hurst, City of ....................................................................................................................... 817-788-7044 ............................................................................................ www.ci.hurst.tx.us Hutchins, City of ................................................................................................................. 972-225-4449 .......................................................................................www.hutchinsedc.org Irvin-las Colinas Economic Development Commission .............................................. 214-217-8482 ..................................................................................www.irvingchamber.com Johnson County Economic Development Corporation ............................................... 817-866-0820 ..............................................................................www.johnsoncountytx.org Justin Economic Development Corporation.................................................................. 940-648-3800 ................................................................................................cityofjustin.com Kaufman Economic Development Corporation............................................................ 972-932-5332.............................................................................. www.kaufmanchamber.org Keene, City of ...................................................................................................................... 817-641-3337, ext. 36............................................................................... www.keenetx.com Keller, City of ....................................................................................................................... 817-743-4000 .............................................................................................................................. Kemp, City of ....................................................................................................................... 903-498-3191 .......................................................................................... www.kempedc.com Kennedale, City of .............................................................................................................. 817-985-2100 ...............................................................................www.cityofkennedale.com Lake Dallas, City of ............................................................................................................. 940-497-2226, ext. 124 ........................................................................www.lakedallas.com Lake Worth, City of ............................................................................................................ 817-237-1211, ext. 225 ........................................................................www.lakeworthtx.org Lancaster Economic Development Corporation .......................................................... 972-218-1300 ......................................................................................www.lancaster-tx.com Lewisville, City of ................................................................................................................ 972-219-3400 ................................................................................www.cityoewisville.com Little Elm, City of ................................................................................................................ 214-975-0406 ........................................................................................... www.littleelmtx.us MansďŹ eld Economic Development Corporation .......................................................... 817-453-1006...............................................................................www.mansďŹ eld-texas.com McKinney Economic Development Corporation .......................................................... 972-562-5430 ...................................................................................www.mckinneyedc.com Mesquite, City of ................................................................................................................ 972-288-7711....................................................................................... www.ci.mesquite.tx.us Midlothian Economic Development Corporation ........................................................ 972-775-3481 ................................................................................... www.cedmidlothian.org Murphy Economic Development Corporation .............................................................. 972-468-4030...........................................................................................www.murphytx.org North Central Texas Council of Governments .............................................................. 972-755-2222 ................................................................................................. www.nctcog.org North Richland Hills, City of ............................................................................................ 817-427-6060 .................................................................................................www.nrhtx.com

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COMMUNITIES Today, a lot of that has changed. Many city of Dallas neighborhoods are making a resurgence, thanks to preservation and restoration efforts. Dallas is ringed by dozens of outlying cities that connect the city with Fort Worth, which is 33 minutes to the west. The more than 160 neighborhoods inside Loop 12 (also called Northwest Highway) offer a wide variety of conveniences and price options for young families as well as longtime homeowners.

CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT The Central Business District (CBD) is the area of downtown Dallas bounded by Woodall Rogers Freeway to the north, Central Expressway (elevated bypass) to the east, R. L. Thornton Freeway to the south, and Stemmons Freeway to the west. Downtown Dallas has recently undergone many changes that have drastically improved the city’s core. Specifically, four downtown areas have been developed or advanced: Victory Park, the Arts District, the Trinity River, and the Convention Center corridor. Victory Park, named one of the nation’s most successful Brownfield reclamation projects, is home to the American Airlines Center as well as several new high-rise

hotels and office buildings. The Arts District, already one of the world’s largest, recently completed the final stages of a massive 10-year construction project resulting in a new 2,300-seat opera house, a series of theaters, retail and residential space, parks and a 40-story residential skyscraper. Of all the changes in downtown Dallas, the Trinity River corridor stands alone as the most dramatic. Currently the river runs in an artificially straight line a large distance from any part of downtown. However, Dallas is in the process of returning the river to its natural course, creating two large lakes to border the downtown area, and has commissioned two cablestayed bridges to be built across the river and the new lakes. Dubbed the Trinity River Project by local officials, plans are also in place for improved levees to protect downtown from possible flooding.

DEEP ELLUM Nestled east of downtown Dallas, Deep Ellum is noted as an eclectic arts and entertainment district. The atmosphere is blanketed with avant-garde shops, nightclubs, art galleries, savory restaurants and a growing influx of trendy loft and urban

apartment developments. Deep Ellum living is building interest as downtown Dallas strives to enhance its residential community and lure people away from settling in the distant suburbs. Deep Ellum offers a style all its own. The height of the buildings is limited, the streets are narrow and many buildings are under renovation. Originally, Deep Ellum was established as “Freedman’s Town” by former slaves after the Civil War. In the 1880s, the area was considered too far from downtown Dallas to be perceived as a reputable address. Positioned on Elm Street, just east of the Houston & Texas Central tracks near the depot, the area was referred to as Deep Elm, affectionately pronounced “Deep Ellum.”

EAST DALLAS East Dallas is an established Dallas neighborhood dating back to 1882. The ever-changing demographic composition of East Dallas neighborhoods is, and will continue to be, a source of pride. This dynamic diversity is also regarded as one of East Dallas’s strongest assets. Condominiums and singlefamily homes offer a broad range of housing styles. Forming one of Dallas’s landmark areas, individual neighborhoods within the

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Oncor Electric Delivery ..................................................................................................... 888-313-6862 .................................................................................................www.oncor.com Pantego Economic Development Corporation ............................................................. 817-548-5851 ................................................................................www.townofpantego.com Pilot Point, City of .............................................................................................................. 940-686-2165 ................................................................................ www.cityofpilotpoint.org Plano Economic Development Board ............................................................................. 972-208-8300 ..................................................................................................www.plano.gov Princeton, City of ................................................................................................................ 972-734-2416 ........................................................................................ www.princetontx.gov Prosper, Town of ................................................................................................................. 972-346-3502 .......................................................................................www.prosperedc.com Quad Cities DFW ................................................................................................................ 817-281-9376 .............................................................................................www.netarrant.org Red Oak, City of .................................................................................................................. 972-617-3638 ..............................................................................................www.redoaktx.org Richardson Economic Development Corporation ........................................................ 972-792-2800 ..............................................................................www.telecomcorridor.com Roanoke, City of.................................................................................................................. 817-491-2411 .................................................................................... www.roanoaktexas.com Rockwall Economic Development Corporation............................................................ 972-772-0025 ............................................................................................ www.rockwall.com Rowlett, City of ................................................................................................................... 972-463-2489 ............................................................................................. www.rowlett.com Royce City ............................................................................................................................ 972-524-4700 .......................................................................................... www.roycecity.com Sachse Economic Development Corporation ............................................................... 972-675-0562......................................................................................... www.sachseedc.com Saginaw, City of .................................................................................................................. 817-232-4640 ........................................................................................... www.saginaw.tx.us Sanger, City of ..................................................................................................................... 940-458-7702 ....................................................................................... www.sangertexas.org Seagoville Economic Development Corporation ......................................................... 972-287-9944 .................................................................................. www.seagovilleedc.com Sherman Economic Development Corporation............................................................ 903-868-2566 ................................................................................................. www.sedco.org Southlake, City of ............................................................................................................... 817-748-4003 ...............................................................................www.cityofsouthlake.com State of Texas Economic Development & Tourism...................................................... 800-843-5781 ................................................................................www.governor.state.tx.us Sunnyvale, City of............................................................................................................... 972-226-7177............................................................................... www.townofsunnyvale.org Terrell Chamber of Commerce ......................................................................................... 972-563-5703 ...................................................................................... www.terrelltexas.com The Colony Economic Development Corporation ....................................................... 972-624-3127 ..................................................................................... www.thecolonyedc.org Trophy Club, Town of ......................................................................................................... 682-831-4600 .................................................................................. www.ci.trophyclub.tx.us Watauga, City of ................................................................................................................. 817-514-5813 ...................................................................................................www.cowtx.org Waxahachie, City of ........................................................................................................... 972-937-7330, ext. 276 ......................................................................www.waxahachie.com Weathorford ED Authority ............................................................................................... 817-594-9429, ext. 102............................................................... www.ci.weathorford.tx.us Westlake, Town of .............................................................................................................. 817-490-5720.........................................................................................www.westlake-tx.org Wilmer, City of 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COMMUNITIES area capture the spirit of a growing city. From the eastern waterside of White Rock Lake to the Garland and Mesquite city limits stretch the well-established twin areas of Casa Linda and Casa View. Although a few apartment and duplex communities exist here, single-family brick and wood frame houses surrounded by large native trees dominate the quiet, winding streets. Many residents make use of the lake for recreational activities, work downtown and enjoy easy access to the northeastern highway “Mixmaster” of I-20, I-635 and Loop 12.

FAR NORTH DALLAS Dallas has enjoyed the benefits of several real estate booms, resulting in neighborhoods that are distinct to each period of growth. Far North Dallas begins north of LBJ Freeway (I-635). The area was primarily developed during the early 1970s, when DFW Airport was opened and confidence in oil prices created a period of great prosperity and rapid economic growth. Quality housing is abundant, and amenities such as shopping centers and convenient strip centers abound. This is a fast-paced area, heavy with traffic, where DART has proved its worth in public transportation.

LOWER GREENVILLE AVENUE Greenville Avenue is alive with exciting nightlife sandwiched between quiet, cozy neighborhoods. South from Mockingbird Lane to Ross Avenue, streets branching off from this main drag feature a broad range of homes—Craftsman bungalows, Tudor cottages and many large, remodeled showplaces. Residents coexist with bars, restaurants, entertainment venues and other merchants, drawing traffic up and down the drag. The most notable neighborhood is Belmont, but there are also other enclaves to consider. Glencoe Park offers traditional homes and townhouses. Greenland Hills (also known as “the M streets”) is convenient to the Park Cities and Central Expressway. And Wilshire Heights to the east has everything from estates to ranch homes.

KESSLER PARK AND STEVENS PARK Kessler Park and Stevens Park, located just five minutes from downtown, are two of the most select neighborhoods in Dallas. Well known for the tree-lined streets, breathtaking downtown skyline views, rolling hills and unique housing opportunities, the Kessler and Stevens parks area continues to be one of the Dallas neighborhoods in great demand.

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Designed by George Kessler, a landscape architect, in the 1920s, the Kessler Park neighborhood, with its hilly topography, impressive architecture and cozy community feel, is now one of the area’s most sought-after and prestigious locations. This verdant enclave features charming brick, stone and stucco cottages as well as prominent estates, most of which were built in the 1920s. Newer rustic contemporary houses have been built into hillsides surrounded by lush woodland terrain. Regardless of architectural style or age, these neighborhoods have always maintained their prominence. Kessler Neighbors Unlimited was founded to maintain the quality of life and the exceptional beauty of the area. With its proximity to Stevens Park Golf Course, Methodist Hospital, the Central Business District and panoramic views of downtown Dallas, the Kessler area is arguably one of the most beautiful historic neighborhoods in the city of Dallas.

KNOX Adjacent to Highland Park and Turtle Creek is Knox Park. It has become one of the hottest urban neighborhoods in Dallas. Once an eclectic mix of apartments and older homes, Knox Park has been transformed into an upscale urban neighborhood. New townhomes and condominiums reflect diverse designs, from traditional row homes like those in Boston’s Back Bay to warehousetype lofts and stunning architectural contemporaries. Knox Park residents enjoy shopping and dining on Knox Street, the West Village Shopping Center with its arthouse cinema, Dallas Theater Center and the Katy Trail for running, biking, in-line skating or just a leisurely stroll amid the serenity of Turtle Creek. In the heart of Knox Park, nestled between McKinney Avenue and Cole Avenue, is Cole Park. This has long been a favorite destination for Dallas tennis and soccer players. The city plans to renovate the park by creating a new tennis facility, a picnic pavilion, a recessed dog run and a soccer field. Some of the city’s most interesting shops, antiques galleries, consignment stores, bars and restaurants can be found along the stretch of Knox/Henderson that crosses Central Expressway (I-75). The adjacent neighborhood is Vickery Place.

NORTH DALLAS North Dallas is an expansive area of numerous communities and neighborhoods that includes the areas of Preston Hollow, Oak Lawn, Bluffview and any part of Dallas that is north of downtown and south of 635/

LBJ. The Preston Hollow area is noted for its country feel in the middle of the city. Trees, rolling hills, lakes and streams are prevalent in the area. The North Dallas area provides a lifestyle for everyone: historic areas, new construction, townhouses, estates, condominiums, high-rise living and single-family residences in the Dallas Independent School District. It contains numerous private schools and large homes with sprawling lawns, artistic landscaping, swimming pools and two- and three-car garages. Many North Dallas homes are elegant and spacious, particularly in the Preston Hollow corridor between Preston Road and Inwood Road. Architecture buffs will appreciate the subtle style changes as they travel north— into newer areas—near Midway, Inwood or Preston. East on some blocks of Walnut Hill and Royal Lane, homes are built with as much as an acre between neighbors. Modern design is rare, while traditional homes are common to the area. Serving North Dallas, the Park Cities and other prosperous Dallas neighborhoods is one of the most successful malls in the country—NorthPark Center. Anchored by Neiman Marcus and other fine fashion retailers, NorthPark has a reputation for attracting many community-related special events.

NORTHEAST DALLAS Lake Highlands and Lakewood make up part of this varied neighborhood. Lake Highlands is known for families involved in schools, churches and community activities. Residents enjoy easy access to White Rock Lake, Flagpole Hill, and the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, which are all significant recreational attractions in the area. Directly west of White Rock Lake, Lakewood and Lakewood Country Club Estates feature a charming mixture of quaint cottages set back on quiet shady streets as well as large homes lining impressive boulevards. Favored by professionals who work downtown and employees of nearby Baylor Medical Center, Lakewood is a prestigious and popular settling place for people looking for the city life, but averse to high traffic. It is also popular with cyclists, runnners, and hikers who want easy access to White Rock Lake with its many recreational opportunities, beautiful trees, historical charm, eclectic restaurants and shops. Strong civic and social associations, such as the Lakewood Service League, ensure that roads and parks, such as Williamson Park, are improved through fundraising efforts. Forest Hills, Little Forest Hills and Hollywood Heights are three of Dallas’s best-kept DALLAS REGIONAL CHAMBER®

COMMUNITIES secrets. They are adjacent to the southeast shore-line of White Rock Lake and appropriately named for their towering native trees and gently rolling hills. Forest Hills features large brick and stone homes on deep lots with property values reaching the $500,000 range. Little Forest Hills and Hollywood Heights offer smaller wood frame and brick cottages, many of which have been tastefully renovated and updated. Residents live within walking distance of the Dallas Arboretum and White Rock Lake. Northeast Dallas was once known for its burgeoning apartment complexes, such as the Village. But the area also experienced significant growth in single-family residential developments. New homes south of LBJ Freeway, north of Northwest Highway and east of Central Expressway offer the latest in design and decorative motifs. The area west of White Rock Lake offers some of the best housing values in Dallas. Finely crafted older homes on the lake are some of the most beautiful in the city. Incredibly, there are a couple of undiscovered enclaves within bicycling distance to the lake. Merriman Park and Northridge Estates offer well-maintained older homes perfect for renovating and remodeling.

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This neighborhood began to take shape in the 1950s when the city’s northward growth extended to Mockingbird Lane and Love Field Airport. Particularly in the Bluffview sector, the homes are a mix of charming small cottages and tasteful two-story homes. With the revitalization of Love Field and the phenomenal success of its star commuter line, Southwest Airlines, nearby areas have reaped the rewards. Older shopping centers have been revamped and residents are remodeling rather than moving away. Just west of the Park Cities and convenient to Love Field, Greenway Park is one of the most eminent neighborhoods in this part of Dallas. These are older, traditional homes on large lots built with several generations in mind. Many homes have guest houses for gracious visitor accommodations or for sons or daughters attending nearby Southern Methodist University. Children’s parties and elegant weddings are often held outdoors amid the lush landscaping of the secluded enclave.

OAK CLIFF Oak Cliff—with its turn-of-the-century and mid-20th-century housing, many parks, and proximity to the Central Business District of downtown Dallas to the northeast—is www.DALLASCHAMBER.org

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HAT’S THE MESSAGE of Downtown Dallas Inc., a privately funded advocacy organization dedicated to promoting the interests of downtown businesses, residents, employees, visitors and cultural/ educational institutions. The ongoing housing initiative led by Downtown Dallas Inc., is reversing the trend of urban flight. Its goal is to motivate people who work in or visit downtown on occasion, to rediscover downtown—from Victory Park to the Main Street district—as a true destination. Or, even more so, see it as a desirable place to live. Downtown properties have been leasing faster than construction can be completed, and waiting lists are the norm. Spacious lofts, condos and other renovated properties give downtown residents a living experience unique to anywhere else in Dallas. In addition, the downtown office market has seen a great deal of positive movement, from several office buildings being sold (more in 2007 than ever before) to the announcement of Comerica moving its headquarters here from out of state. With these major developments and more, the downtown job market is on the rise.

one of Dallas’s more established neighborhoods. It was founded in the mid- to late1800s after John Neely Bryan built his cabin on the banks of the Trinity River. When the river was rerouted to create more living area and less floodplain, Oak Cliff prospered as one of the finest locations in Dallas. Massive oak trees, rolling topography and picturesque views of the Dallas skyline make Oak Cliff unique in its beauty and a source

“This is, without a doubt, one of the most exciting times the core of our city has ever seen,” said John F. Crawford, president and CEO of Downtown Dallas Inc. “By the end of 2009, more than 5,000 people lived in the central business district and 30,000 in downtown; by the end of 2010, more than 50,000 people overall could be living in downtown. There is undeniable momentum here.” Particular attention has been given to quality resources, design, and linkages to the downtown core and to the entertainment district. Care and consideration was also given to minimal use of land and creation of sustainable residential life. Mass transit, including the 20-mile light rail system through downtown, enhances convenience for downtown residents, eventually linking them regionally, nationally and internationally to DFW International Airport and to Love Field. For more information about available housing, please call Downtown Dallas Inc., at 214-744-1270 or visit online at www.downtowndallas.org or www.yourdspot.com.

of pride to its close-knit residents. Historic Jefferson Boulevard is this neighborhood’s “Main Street.” Many young families are attracted to the civic pride shown by Oak Cliff and to the short commute to downtown Dallas, the Dallas Zoo, DFW Airport and Arlington attractions. The reawakened Bishop Arts District in Oak Cliff is home to more than 50 merchants: restaurants, boutiques and serSPRING 2012

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OAKLAWN With apartments and condominiums situated next to single-family residences, the Oaklawn area for many years represented the closest thing to urban living offered in Dallas. Retail and residential have coexisted in this pocket neighborhood on the fringes of downtown Dallas and have maintained their values through many market trends. Situated along historic Turtle Creek, Oaklawn offers a blend of ethnicity and urban living that attracts both upscale buyers for elegant highrises along scenic Turtle Creek and buyers for many affordable garden condominiums and townhomes available in the area. Perry Heights—an exclusively residential area developed in the 1920s and 1930s—conveys the neighborhood feel of the era and is within walking distance of urban activity. Oaklawn is best known for its enviable location next to the serene and winding Turtle Creek. High-rise condominiums offer luscious views of the creek and surrounding parks. As the closest area for inner-city living just north of downtown, Oaklawn has a lively appeal for nightlife and the arts. It is home to the famous Dallas Theatre Center, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Many of the patrons and artists who populate the nearby Arts District live here, along with professionals who work downtown.

PARK CITIES The Park Cities comprise of the Town of Highland Park and the City of University Park. The communities are known for their high quality of living, beautiful parks, award-winning homes, closeness to downtown Dallas, excellent public schools, proximity to shopping centers and Southern Methodist University. The two municipalities are largely affluent and have some of the highest per capita incomes in the Metroplex as well as in the state of Texas. The area also includes the Dallas Country Club, Park Cities Club, Highland Park Shopping Village, magnificent places of worship, incredible restaurants and some of the most unusual and palatial homes in Dallas. Many new homes are built on property where

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homeowners bought an older bungalow for the land, razed the home and rebuilt. The community features large shade trees, wellmanicured lawns and a distinctive charm. Highland Park was laid out by Wilbur David Cook, the landscape architect who designed Beverly Hills, California.

RED BIRD/MOUNTAIN CREEK This area features some of the most dramatic landscape in the county, including hills, trees and a beach. Recent commercial and residential development, low land prices, Joe Pool Lake, excellent highway accessibility, Mountain View College and Dallas Baptist University combine to make it one of the fastest-growing neighborhoods in the Metroplex. The community encompasses three business parks, boasts an abundant labor force, and enjoys excellent highway, rail and public transportation systems.

SOUTH DALLAS/THE CEDARS The South Dallas area offers excellent accessibility to freeways and highways. Just outside downtown, is the historic Cedars neighborhood, which is home to many converted lofts, Dallas Police Headquarters and several interesting galleries and restaurants. The famous Gilley’s country-and-western dance club anchors an entertainment complex here. The surrounding neighborhood was once home to the Sears Catalog and Distribution Center, which opened in 1913. South Dallas stretches to Fair Park’s many science, art and cultural destinations. The Fair Park area is a mix of singlefamily homes and retail on the east, as well as multifamily units, commercial and industrial uses near downtown. Fair Park boasts one of America’s more impressive collections of Art Deco architecture and is a living treasure of cultural destinations for the entire family. A 277-acre recreational and educational complex is registered as a Dallas Landmark and a National Historic Landmark, and is home to nine museums, six performance facilities, a lagoon, and the largest Ferris wheel in North America. Some of the convenient points of interest located within Fair Park are: the Dallas Museum of Nature & Science, the Dallas Aquarium at Fair Park, the African-American Life and Culture Museum, the Dallas Civic Garden, the Hall of State, Superpages.com Center, the Age of Steam Museum and Fair Park Music Hall.

SOUTHEAST DALLAS Originally a semirural, single-family area, Southeast Dallas has experienced an influx

of commercial and industrial development as well as a major increase in residential development since the early 1980s. The area provides many opportunities, given its key location for business and industrial parks along the I-30 and I-20 corridors. Retail developments along thoroughfares near the large residential areas have flourished as well. The development of the Pleasant Grove neighborhood has launched a revitalization campaign, and many new homes and shopping centers are being built.

SWISS AVENUE HISTORIC DISTRICT Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, the Swiss Avenue Historic District is an influential neighborhood (Munger Place) that was first developed in 1905. Each home was individually designed by an architect who adhered to stringent deed restrictions and a uniform setback from the street. The effects of the restrictions may still be seen today as the neighborhood leads the way in preservation within Dallas. Featuring more than 200 homes, the broad, elegantly landscaped boulevard of Swiss Avenue remains a premier neighborhood for residents of Dallas and a tourist destination for visitors or potential newcomers. The neighborhood regularly attracts strollers, joggers and history buffs. The architectural styles featured include Neoclassical, Mediterranean, Georgian, Craftsman, Tudor, Spanish, Eclectic, Italian Renaissance, Colonial Revival and Prairie. For example, the Wilson Historic District—also listed in the National Register of Historic Places—began as an urban renewal project and became one of the largest historic preservation projects in the city. The neighborhood is ringed with luxury townhomes, condominiums and lofts within walking distance of downtown and Deep Ellum. The East Garrett Park neighborhood is situated just to the north.

TURTLE CREEK Frank Lloyd Wright referred to Turtle Creek as one of the most beautiful boulevards in the country. This prestigious and lush Dallas corridor region is home to the city’s most luxurious high-rise condos and private residences. Many new and old buildings line the boulevard, offering impressive views of the parks and fountains of the serene creek setting, as well as the iconic downtown Dallas skyline. The area also is home to the world-famous hotel the Mansion on Turtle Creek. The Dallas Theater Center nestles on the hillside overlooking the creek, along with many of the area’s most architecturally interesting homes. Central to the area are Lee Park and DALLAS REGIONAL CHAMBER®

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UPTOWN Uptown, adjacent to and north of downtown Dallas, is a dense, mixed-use pedestrianfriendly neighborhood that invites an urban lifestyle very popular with young professionals. Although it is one of Dallas’s earliest settlements, redevelopment fostered a mix of new and old. The vintage streetcars of the McKinney Avenue Trolley provide a free tour and connect to modern light rail transit. Historic State Thomas features wood frame houses restored to their early-20th-century grandeur. Antique brick crosswalks and four of Dallas’s oldest burial grounds add to the unique flavor. At the same time, high-rise residences such as La Tour, the Residences at the Ritz Carlton, the Rienze at Turtle Creek, the Ashton, the Mondrian, Gables Uptown Tower and 1999 McKinney offer ownership and rental options, and typically include fitness centers and shopping. One of the most architecturally attractive commercial centers in Dallas is the Crescent Hotel and office tower, with a beautiful courtyard and spiral walkway to exclusive retail shops and eateries. Hundreds more fine-dining and nightlife venues are within walking or trolley distance. During the day, shoppers browse through the numerous galleries and antiques stores that cluster around Routh and Fairmount streets and eat at chef-owned nouvelle cuisine restaurants. The West Village shopping center, also in Uptown, has trendy furnishing stores and fashion retailers as well as an arthouse movie theater.

VICTORY PARK What was once an old brownfield site is now home to one of the nation’s most significant urban neighborhoods. Victory Park, a 75-acre neighborhood filled with options for sophisticated shopping, dining, entertainment and nightlife, is only steps away from jogging trails and green spaces. Victory Park is in the heart of the “new Dallas”—an area west of downtown currently experiencing tremendous growth and offering unprecedented promise for the future. The Victory Park neighborhood is the crossroads for nearby urban districts, from Uptown to the Design District to the Central Business District. The restaurant scene offers everything from prime steaks to sensational sushi to

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savory Mediterranean cuisine. Victory Park is also an entertainment destination with easy access to the American Airlines Center and the House of Blues. Today, Victory Park is one of the “greenest” developments in the country. More than 1,000 trees have been planted in the neighborhood and all of its electricity is purchased from providers generating 100 percent renewable energy.

DFW-Area Cities Although many Dallasites love living in town, others prefer working in the city while living in suburban or rural homes. That decision wasn’t always easy or practical in the past, but factors like the development of Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) services and the excellent, everimproving highway systems have made commuter living more feasible. First-rate forms of transit are critical with the DFW Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) encompassing 12 counties—Collin, Dallas, Delta, Denton, Ellis, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Parker, Rockwall, Tarrant and Wise. With more than 6.5 million residents living here, DFW’s population ranks first in Texas, ninth in the United States and among the top 50 MSAs worldwide. Depending on where you choose to live and work in DFW, you can enjoy everything from high-rise city living and sophisticated cultural events to peaceful ranch-style homes and relaxing outdoor activities. Dallas is diverse in many ways, but popular residential areas tend to have at least one common characteristic: educational excellence. More than ever, schools affect the success and growth of their surrounding cities. For years, suburban development was concentrated to the north, northeast and northwest of Dallas, largely because of the 1973 opening of DFW International Airport. During the 1980s, Collin and Denton counties were ranked among the 10 fastestgrowing counties in the nation. Recently, however, affordable land prices have triggered interest in southern and southwestern development. The following section provides vital statistics on more than 200 DFW-area cities.

Addison County ....................................................Dallas Population 2011. ................................. 13,060 2000 .................................................. 14,166 Property Tax Rate ...................................2.113 School District ..............Carrollton-Farmers ...................... Branch, Dallas & Plano ISD

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Aledo County ....................................................Parker Population 2011. ....................................2,730 2000 .................................................... 1,726 Property Tax Rate ...................................2.147 School District ...............................Aledo ISD SAT.............................................................1086 Web site ...................www.aledo-texas.com

Allen Located 12 miles north of Dallas along I-75, Allen is experiencing the fastest growth (both residential and commercial) in the city’s history. Census takers expected Allen to exceed 70,000 residents by 2010, but this attractive suburb passed 80,000 residents in 2008. According to the North Central Texas Council of Governments, Allen will be the fastest-growing city in North Texas over the next 15 years. County .................................................... Collin Population 2011. .................................85,530 2000 .................................................43,554 Property Tax Rate ................................. 2.463 School District ..........Allen, Frisco, Lovejoy, .............................. McKinney & Plano ISD SAT.............................................................1089 Web site .......................www.cityofallen.org

Alvarado County ................................................ Johnson Population 2011. ................................... 3,800 2000 ................................................... 3,288 Property Tax Rate ..................................2.387 School District ......................... Alvarado ISD SAT............................................................... 913 Web site................. www.cityofalvarado.org

Alvord County ......................................................Wise Population 2011. ....................................1,330 2000 ....................................................1,007 Property Tax Rate ..................................2.262 School District ............................. Alvord ISD SAT...............................................................959 Web site ......................................................n/a

Anna County .................................................... Collin Population 2011. ................................... 8,320 2000 .................................................... 1,225 Property Tax Rate ....................................2.43 School District ................................Anna ISD DALLAS REGIONAL CHAMBER®

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Annetta County ....................................................Parker Population 2011. ....................................1,290 2000 ....................................................1,300 Property Tax Rate .................................. 1.762 School District ...............................Aledo ISD SAT............................................................. 1041 Web site.................www.annettanorth.com

Argyle County ................................................. Denton Population 2011. ................................... 3,300 2000 ....................................................2,365 Property Tax Rate ................................. 2.085 School District .................Argyle, Denton & Northwest ISD SAT.............................................................1093 Web site ......................... www.argyletx.com

Arlington Straddling both I-20 and I-30, Arlington sits in the heart of the DFW Metroplex. Arlington is well known throughout the state and the Southwest as the “Entertainment Capital of Texas.” Among its many attractions, Arlington is home to the Six Flags Over Texas theme park, Hurricane Harbor (the nation’s largest water park) and the Texas Rangers, who play in one of the most fabulous facilities in all of Major League Baseball, the Ballpark at Arlington. County ..................................................Tarrant Population 2011. .............................. 365,930 2000 ...............................................332,969 Property Tax Rate ..................................2.218 School District ........ Arlington, Fort Worth, ................................Hurst-Euless-Bedford, ......................Kennedale & Mansfield ISD SAT.............................................................1007 Web site ...................www.ci.arlington.tx.us

Aubrey County ................................................. Denton Population 2011. ....................................2,610 2000 ....................................................1,500 Property Tax Rate .......................... 2.427756 School District ............................ Aubrey ISD SAT.............................................................1008 Web site .......................... www.aubreytx.net

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2000 ................................................... 9,600 Property Tax Rate ................................. 2.098 School District ..................................Azle ISD SAT.............................................................1009 Web site...............http://azle.govoffice.com

Balch Springs An emerging city of nearly 20,000 that is overflowing with exciting developments and improvements, Balch Springs offers a telecom industry hub, family entertainment venues like Double D Ranch and soccer and baseball sports complexes. I-635, I-20 and U.S. 175 crisscross the city, offering easy commutes to and from Dallas and its surrounding cities. County ....................................................Dallas Population 2011. ................................. 23,720 2000 ..................................................19,375 Property Tax Rate ................................. 2.443 School District ........Dallas & Mesquite ISD SAT...............................................................954 Web site ........... www.ci.balch-springs.tx.us

Bartonville County ................................................. Denton Population 2011. ....................................1,580 2000 ....................................................1,093 Property Tax Rate .................................... 1.93 School District .......... Argyle & Denton ISD SAT ............................................................ 1012 Web site........ www.townofbartonville.com

Bedford The city of Bedford is located in northeast Tarrant County, approximately 14 miles from downtown Fort Worth via S.H. 121 and around 22 miles from downtown Dallas. Bedford is a quality community in which to live, work and play. Bedford offers several recreational opportunities, including nine parks totaling more than 150 acres as well as a family aquatic facility. Another gem in the Bedford crown is the Old Bedford School. County ..................................................Tarrant Population 2011. .................................46,990 2000 ...................................................47,152 Property Tax Rate .................................. 2.182 School District ....... Grapevine-Collyville & Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD SAT.............................................................1025 Web site ..................... www.ci.bedford.tx.us

Benbrook Located in southwest Tarrant County adjacent to Fort Worth, Benbrook is praised for its quiet neighborhoods, strong school system and close proximity to DFW cultural

and sporting events. It’s just 30 miles from Dallas, 23 miles from DFW International Airport and 20 miles from Alliance Airport, with easy access to major routes I-20, I-820 (loops around Fort Worth), U.S. 377 and S.H. 183. County ..................................................Tarrant Population 2011. ..................................21,270 2000 .................................................20,208 Property Tax Rate ................................. 2.244 School District ............................. Crowley & Fort Worth ISD SAT...............................................................922 Web site .............www.cityofbenbrook.com

Blue Mound County ..................................................Tarrant Population 2011. ................................... 2,390 2000 ................................................... 2,388 Property Tax Rate ..................................2.474 School District ........Eagle Mt. Saginaw ISD SAT ..............................................................992 Web site...........www.bluemoundtexas.com

Boyd County ......................................................Wise Population 2011. .................................... 1,210 2000 ....................................................1,099 Property Tax Rate ..................................2.014 School District ................................ Boyd ISD SAT...............................................................923 Web site .....................www.cityofboyd.com

Bridgeport County ......................................................Wise Population 2011. ................................... 5,980 2000 ....................................................4,827 Property Tax Rate ...................................2.114 School District ......................Bridgeport ISD SAT.............................................................1005 Web site ............ www.cityofbridgeport.net

Burleson Founded in 1881 along a railroad line through open range livestock country, Burleson is located just 12 miles south of downtown Fort Worth. Families choose Burleson for the strong sense of community, proximity to the Metroplex, excellent schools and low crime rate. Major employers include Joshua and Burleson ISDs, Lowe’s Cos. Inc., Wal-Mart Inc., Lynn Smith Chevrolet and Burley Fence and Hardware. County ................................................ Johnson Population 2011. .................................36,990 2000 ................................................. 20,976 Property Tax Rate .................................. 2.561 School District ........... Burleson, Crowley & .................................................... Joshua ISD SPRING 2012

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Caddo Mills County ......................................................Hunt Population 2011. ....................................1,340 2000 .....................................................1,149 Average MLS Home Price .............. $93,896 Property Tax Rate ..................................2.692 School District ....................Caddo Mills ISD SAT............................................................. 1001 Web site ......................................................n/a

Carrollton Carrollton is a quality-of-life community where connections happen. The city offers dynamic urban development opportunities and is the ninth-largest city in the DFW Metroplex. Located only 10 miles from the DFW International and Love Field airports, it is the area’s only foreign trade zone. Car-

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rollton is intersected by major highways and three rail lines, positioned to become one of four major transit hubs in the DFW Metroplex. County ................................................. Denton Population 2011. ................................119,370 2000 ............................................... 109,576 Property Tax Rate ..................................2.252 School District ..............Carrollton-Farmers .............................Branch, Coppell, Dallas, ...............................Lewisville & Plano ISD SAT.............................................................1030 Web site ............www.cityofcarrollton.com

Cedar Hill The oldest organized community in Dallas County, Cedar Hill is located in the Best Southwest area along the Old Chisholm Trail. Cedar Hill melds its pleasant peacefulness, rolling hills and trees with quality new residential and business development. Residents are committed to a modern quality of life with small-town principles.

Cedar Hill offers easy access to downtown Dallas and outstanding air quality along with land availability and value. County ....................................................Dallas Population 2011. .................................45,260 2000 .................................................32,093 Property Tax Rate ................................. 2.369 School District ..............Cedar Hill, DeSoto, ................ Duncanville, & Midlothian ISD SAT............................................................... 916 Web site .....................www.cedarhilltx.com

Celina County .................................................... Collin Population 2011. ...................................6,080 2000 .................................................... 1,861 Property Tax Rate ..................................2.525 School District ......................Celina, Gunter, Pilot Point & Prosper ISD SAT.............................................................1046 Web site...........................www.celina-tx.gov DALLAS REGIONAL CHAMBERÂŽ

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Chico County ......................................................Wise Population 2011. ....................................1,000 2000 .......................................................947 Property Tax Rate ................................. 2.049 School District ............................... Chico ISD SAT...............................................................984 Web site .......... www.cityofchicotexas.com

Cleburne Located 29 miles south of Fort Worth and 55 miles southwest of Dallas, the city of Cleburne possesses a population of more than 30,000. The community has three area lakes, 12 parks, two public golf courses, two swimming facilities and multiple tennis and basketball courts to enjoy. Cleburne offers bowling, skating, soccer, baseball, a community theater, museum and two public library locations. County ................................................ Johnson Population 2011. .................................29,240 2000 .................................................26,005 Property Tax Rate ..................................2.287 School District ....... Cleburne & Joshua ISD SAT...............................................................980 Web site ...........................www.cleburne.net

Cockrell Hill County ....................................................Dallas Population 2011. ................................... 4,200 2000 ...................................................4,443 Property Tax Rate ................................. 2.494 School District .............................. Dallas ISD SAT............................................................... 861 Web site .................. www.cockrell-hill.tx.us

Colleyville Situated in the heart of DFW, minutes from DFW International Airport, Colleyville offers the best of both worlds—big-city amenities coupled with a small-town atmosphere. It’s a combination that has made Colleyville a premier destination. Money magazine named Colleyville one of the “100 Best Towns in America.” The choice is easy to understand. Colleyville Center, the heart of the city’s cultural community, boasts an array of artistic programs, while the city’s extensive trail system is a beacon for hikers and bikers. County ..................................................Tarrant Population 2011. .................................22,860 2000 ................................................. 19,636 Property Tax Rate .................................... 1.93 School District ....................................Carroll, ............................... Grapevine-Colleyville, .........Hurst-Euless-Bedford & Keller ISD www.DALLASCHAMBER.org

SAT.............................................................1092 Web site ......................www.colleyville.com

Combine County .............................................. Kaufman Population 2011. ....................................1,950 2000 .................................................... 1,788 Property Tax Rate ..................................2.253 School District ......... Crandall & Dallas ISD SAT............................................................... 861 Web site .....................www.combinetx.com

Commerce County ......................................................Hunt Population 2011. ....................................8,100 2000 .....................................................7,742 Property Tax Rate ..................................2.923 School District ..................... Commerce ISD SAT.............................................................1049 Web site ................www.commerce-tx.com

Coppell With country living, tree-lined streets and magnificent homes situated on the edge of a bustling metropolitan area, Coppell offers the best of both worlds. It may best be

described as a growing city in the country, located adjacent to DFW Airport. While the commercial and light industrial sector is experiencing dynamic growth, Coppell has set aside 297 acres of developed and future parkland in 14 park and recreational sites. County ....................................................Dallas Population 2011. .................................38,950 2000 .................................................35,958 Property Tax Rate ................................. 2.358 School District ..............Carrollton-Farmers ........... Branch, Coppell & Lewisville ISD SAT ............................................................ 1149 Web site....................... www.ci.coppell.tx.us

Copper Canyon County ................................................. Denton Population 2011. ....................................1,340 2000 ....................................................1,334 Property Tax Rate ..................................1.989 School District .... Denton & Lewisville ISD SAT............................................................. 1012 Web site............ www.coppercanyon-tx.org

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Crandall County .............................................. Kaufman Population 2011. ....................................2,910 2000 .................................................... 2,774 Property Tax Rate ................................. 2.849 School District ..........................Crandall ISD SAT.............................................................1033 Web site ................www.crandalltexas.com

Crowley County ..................................................Tarrant Population 2011. ..................................12,950 2000 .................................................... 7,467 Property Tax Rate ................................. 2.439 School District .....Burleson & Crowley ISD SAT............................................................... 974 Web site ..................... www.ci.crowley.tx.us

Dallas Dallas is the ultimate Texas city, offering unforgettable dining and entertainment, a plethora of shopping, state-of-the-art medical facilities, acclaimed educational institutions, ideal accessibility, thriving economic development and comfortable community appeal for growing families. Dallas’s population of more than 1.2 million makes it the third-largest city in Texas and ninth-largest in the United States. County ....................................................Dallas Population 2011. ........................... 1,200,530 2000 ............................................ 1,188,580 Property Tax Rate ....................................2.33 School District ..............Carrollton-Farmers Branch, Cedar Hill, Community, Coppell, .....Dallas, Duncanville, Forney, Garland, ...... Grand Prairie, Highland Park, Irving,

...............Lancaster, Lewisville, Mesquite, ....................Plano, Richardson, Rockwall, ............................. Sunnyvale & Wylie ISD SAT............................................................... 861 Web site..........................www.ci.dallas.tx.us

Dalworthington Gardens County ..................................................Tarrant Population 2011. ................................... 2,260 2000 .................................................... 2,186 Property Tax Rate ..................................1.832 School District ........................ Arlington ISD SAT.............................................................1007 Web site......................... www.cityofdwg.net

Decatur County ......................................................Wise Population 2011. ................................... 6,060 2000 ....................................................5,201 Property Tax Rate ..................................2.253 School District ...........................Decatur ISD SAT...............................................................938 Web site..........................www.decaturtx.org

Denton With its population breaking the 100,000 mark in 2006, Denton serves as the county seat of one of the top five fastest-growing counties in Texas. The city offers a smalltown ambiance with a charming and historic square downtown that is beautifully decorated during the Christmas season. In addition, Denton keeps pace with the demands of its growing population with an abundance of retail, restaurant and medical venues. County ................................................. Denton Population 2011. ............................... 114,440 2000 ................................................. 80,537 Property Tax Rate ..................................2.497 School District ..... Argyle, Aubrey, Denton, Krum, Pilot Point, Ponder & Sanger ISD SAT ............................................................ 1012 Web site..................www.cityofdenton.com

DeSoto DeSoto is a culturally diverse community with rolling hills and spring-fed creeks. Homes range from affordable to luxury estates. In 2006, DeSoto was honored to be named an All-America City by the National Civic League, which calls it “the Nobel Prize for Cities.” As DeSoto grows, it retains the flavor of a close-knit hometown community, with annual events like Creekfest, the Best Southwest Juneteenth Celebration, Fourth of July Fireworks Show and the Annual Christmas Parade.

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COMMUNITIES County ....................................................Dallas Population 2011. ................................. 49,210 2000 ..................................................37,646 Property Tax Rate ..................................2.441 School District ................ Cedar Hill, Dallas, ....DeSoto, Duncanville & Lancaster ISD SAT...............................................................873 Web site ....................... www.ci.desoto.tx.us

County ....................................................Dallas Population 2011. .................................38,540 2000 ................................................. 36,081 Property Tax Rate ................................. 2.399 School District .............Cedar Hill, Dallas & ...........................................Duncanville ISD SAT...............................................................936 Web site ....................www.duncanville.com

Double Oak County ................................................. Denton Population 2011. ................................... 2,880 2000 .....................................................2,179 Property Tax Rate ..................................1.928 School District .... Denton & Lewisville ISD SAT............................................................. 1012 Web site ....................www.double-oak.com

Edgecliff Village County ..................................................Tarrant Population 2011. ................................... 2,860 2000 ....................................................2,550 Property Tax Rate .................................. 1.872 School District ............................. Crowley & Fort Worth ISD SAT...............................................................922 Web site ......... www.edgecliffvillagetx.com

Duncanville Situated in the gently rolling hills and wooded terrain of the Best Southwest area of southwest Dallas County along the White Rock escarpment, Duncanville borders I-20 and U.S. 67. It is a quiet town that boasts one of the lowest crime rates in the greater Dallas area. Touted as the “Perfect Blend of Family, Community and Business,” Duncanville offers a hometown, family-friendly feel.

Ennis Established in 1872 as the northern terminus of the Houston and Texas Central Railroad, Ennis has a newly revitalized spirit that is filling historic buildings with shops and boutiques attracting many tourists to the area. Other major attractions and events include the annual National Polka Festival, the Texas Blue Bonnet Trails and the multimillion-

dollar Texas Motorplex. Ennis’s quality of life is enhanced by more than 300 acres of parks, a new regional medical center, abundant shopping and 33 churches. County ........................................................Ellis Population 2011. ................................. 18,520 2000 ................................................. 16,045 Property Tax Rate .................................. 2.615 School District ....................Ennis, Palmer & .........................................Surry-Rosser ISD SAT ............................................................1025 Web site.................... www.ennis-texas.com

Euless The stars seem bigger and brighter in Euless. Maybe it’s because Euless has one of the largest amateur sports complexes in Texas. Or it could be that Euless is developing into one of the most sought-after business sites in the Metroplex. Whatever the reason, Euless is definitely shining brighter than ever. Euless has built an all-encompassing sports center that offers golf, baseball, softball, soccer, fishing and walking trails along with several other recreation activities. County ..................................................Tarrant Population 2011 est. .......................... 51,340 2000 .................................................46,005 Property Tax Rate .................................. 2.148 School District ........ Grapevine-Colleyville,

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Ferris County ........................................................Ellis Population 2011. ................................... 2,430 2000 .....................................................2,175 Property Tax Rate ..................................2.374 School District ................................Ferris ISD SAT ..............................................................942 Web site........................www.cityofferris.org

Flower Mound

Hurst-Euless-Bedford & Irving ISD SAT.............................................................1025 Web site ........................ www.ci.euless.tx.us

Everman County ..................................................Tarrant Population 2011 est. .............................6,100 2000 ................................................... 5,836 Property Tax Rate ..................................2.647 School District .............................Everman & Fort Worth ISD SAT............................................................... 831 Web site .......................www.evermantx.net

Fairview County .................................................... Collin Population 2011 est. ............................. 7,270 2000 ................................................... 2,644 Property Tax Rate .................................... 2.27 School District ...................Allen, Lovejoy & McKinney ISD SAT ............................................................1089 Web site................... www.fairviewtexas.org

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mixed-use and multifamily housing developments are under way in Farmers Branch, fulfilling the city’s potential, as described by the Dallas Morning News, for rethinking residential housing opportunities in 21stcentury suburbs. The city also sponsors the Neighborhood Renaissance Program, designed to reinvest in the more mature residential areas of the city. County ....................................................Dallas Population 2011. .................................28,600 2000 ..................................................27,508 Property Tax Rate ...................................2.129 School District ..............Carrollton-Farmers ...................................Branch & Dallas ISD SAT.............................................................1030 Web site .........www.ci.farmersbranch.tx.us

Farmersville County .................................................... Collin Population 2011. ................................... 3,300 2000 .....................................................3,118 Property Tax Rate ..................................2.223 School District ................... Farmersville ISD SAT...............................................................990 Web site ...............www.farmersvilletx.com

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Forest Hill County ..................................................Tarrant Population 2011. ..................................12,350 2000 ................................................. 12,949 Property Tax Rate ................................. 2.602 School District .............................Everman & Fort Worth ISD SAT ..............................................................922 Web site....................... www.foresthilltx.org

Forney County .............................................. Kaufman Population 2011 est. .......................... 15,060 2000 ................................................... 5,588 Property Tax Rate .................................. 2.742 School District .............................Forney ISD SAT ..............................................................998 Web site..............www.forneychamber.com

County ...............................................Rockwall Population 2011. ................................... 6,560 2000 .......................................................463 DALLAS REGIONAL CHAMBER®

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Dallas-area cities offers great public and private schools.

Flower Mound boasts beautiful scenery, numerous well-maintained parks and recreational facilities. Nestled on the banks of man-made Lake Grapevine, Flower Mound is home to boating as well. At the corner of FM 3040 and 2499, visit “The Mound” for which the town is named. Only eight minutes from DFW Airport, Flower Mound also has an easy commute to Dallas, Fort Worth and Irving, which are only minutes away. County .................................. Denton/Tarrant Population 2011. .................................64,790 2000 ................................................. 50,702 Property Tax Rate ..........................2.153/2.14 School District .... Argyle, Coppell, Denton, .............Grapevine-Colleyville, Lewisville & Northwest ISD SAT............................................................. 1012 Web site ..............www.flower-mound.com

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Fort Worth Fort Worth unites Western heritage, cultural attractions and sporting events into one amazing city. The economy offers diversity that ranges from the Texas Motor Speedway to the Stockyards and the Kimbell Museum. Located only 17 miles from DFW Airport, the city is graced with a charm all its own and complemented by historic buildings. Higher education offers schools such as Texas Christian University and others. Fort Worth is one of the Southwest’s leading areas for medical treatment and research, with more than 70 area medical centers and six major hospitals. County ..................................................Tarrant Population 2011. ...............................746,290 2000 .............................................. 534,694 Property Tax Rate ..................................2.441 School District ........ Aledo, Arlington, Azle, Birdville, Burleson, Castleberry, Crowley, Eagle Mt. Saginaw, Everman, Fort Worth, ..... Grand Prairie, Grapevine-Colleyville, .......Hurst-Euless-Bedford, Irving, Keller, .........Kennedale, Lake Worth, Mansfield, ..................Masonic Home, Northwest & ............................... White Settlement ISD SAT...............................................................922 Web site.................www.fortworthgov.com

decade. Garland has an environment conducive to family living. A variety of sports complexes, 243 acres of forests and more than 2,300 acres of parks makes the city highly attractive for outdoor enthusiasts. County ....................................................Dallas Population 2011. ................................227,730 2000 ............................................... 215,768 Property Tax Rate ..................................2.201 School District .............Community, Dallas, .. Garland, Mesquite, Plano, Richardson, ................................Rockwall & Wylie ISD SAT ..............................................................990 Web site.......................www.ci.garland.tx.us

Glenn Heights

County ....................................................Dallas Population 2011. ..................................11,330 2000 .................................................... 7,224 Property Tax Rate ..................................2.578 School District ........... DeSoto, Lancaster & Red Oaks ISD SAT...............................................................873 Web site .................www.glennheights.com

Grand Prairie Newcomers flock to Grand Prairie for the same reasons those born here never

leave: a hometown feel, friendly attitudes and a perfect location. Located between Dallas and Fort Worth, Grand Prairie is an entertainment mecca. Recently named a “Best Place to Live in the USA” by Money magazine and awarded the “Best Parks in America Gold Medal” by the National Recreation and Parks Association, Grand Prairie has 54 parks and world-class recreation facilities that cater to families, friends and fun. County ....................................................Dallas Population 2011. ............................... 175,960 2000 ................................................ 127,427 Property Tax Rate ..................................2.378 School District .......... Arlington, Cedar Hill, ..................................Dallas, Grand Prairie, ................... Hurst-Euless-Bedford, Irving, .....................Mansfield & Midlothian ISD SAT ..............................................................967 Web site................................... www.gptx.org

Grandview County ................................................ Johnson Population 2011. ....................................1,560 2000 ....................................................1,358 Property Tax Rate .................................. 2.221 School District ......................Grandview ISD SAT.............................................................1063 Web site ............. www.cityofgrandview.org

Frisco Frisco is located north of downtown Dallas just 25 minutes from DFW Airport and Love Field Airport. The town is adjacent to Legacy Business Park, the corporate home of EDS, J.C. Penney Co. Inc. and Frito-Lay. Lake Lewisville is just five minutes away and Lake Ray Roberts is only 30 minutes away. One of the fastestgrowing cities in America, Frisco has all the best amenities— sports, shopping, art and upscale accommodations. County .................................................... Collin Population 2011. ...............................120,000 2000 ..................................................33,714 Property Tax Rate ...................................2.122 School District ..................Frisco, Lewisville, ....... Little Elm, McKinney & Prosper ISD SAT ............................................................1068 Web site....................... www.friscotexas.gov

Garland Garland, founded in 1891, has a strong industrial base, with more than 5,500 businesses operating in the community. Garland’s attractiveness to relocating companies continues to increase with the opening of S.H. 190, the major new growth corridor for greater Dallas in the next www.DALLASCHAMBER.org

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Grapevine Grapevine provides its residents a comfortable lifestyle with a hint of country living. There are plenty of jobs and services related to nearby DFW Airport, but there are also other industries, including tourist attractions such as three working wineries (that’s where the name Grapevine comes from), the quaint Tarantula Train and Lake Grapevine, the largest recreational lake in the area. County ..................................................Tarrant Population 2011. .................................46,950 2000 .................................................42,059 Property Tax Rate .......................1.922/1.901 School District ................... Carroll, Coppell, ...................Grapevine-Colleyville, Irving, ..................... Lewisville & Northwest ISD SAT.............................................................1092 Web site ..................www.ci.grapevine.tx.us

Greenville Located in northeast Texas, Greenville is 45 miles from Dallas, on I-30. Named for Thomas J. Green, a general in the Texas army and a member of Congress, Greenville offers a hometown ambiance with the conveniences of an industrialized city. The community is home to the Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum and includes a wide array of civic organizations, churches, local parks,

multi-use sports facilities, libraries, golf courses, nearby lakes and citywide festivals, concerts and celebrations. County .....................................Dallas/Tarrant Population 2011. .................................26,030 2000 ...................................................24,117 Property Tax Rate ................................. 2.388 School District .......................Greenville ISD SAT.............................................................1026 Web site ..................www.ci.greenville.tx.us

Haltom City Haltom City’s real estate bargains and low tax rate make the community “a place to call home” for young families looking for a place to live. Family-oriented recreational opportunities combined with first-rate schools, both public and private, make Haltom City a good place to set down roots and grow. With 40,000 residents, Haltom City is a community with the feel of a small town in an area surrounded by the big cities of Fort Worth and Dallas. The cultural and entertainment activities that downtown Fort Worth has to offer are less than 10 minutes away. Meanwhile within Haltom City limits there are large lots, quiet streets, pastures and lots of trees. This quiet community is home to more than 1,300+ businesses and is located in a great transportation hub. DFW and Alliance Airports are both less than 30 minutes away,

and IH Loop 820, Texas Highway 121 and I-35W cut through or border the city. County ..................................................Tarrant Population 2011. .................................42,260 2000 ................................................. 39,018 Property Tax Rate .................................. 2.351 School District ...............Birdville, Eagle Mt. Saginaw, Fort Worth & Keller ISD SAT ..............................................................922 Web site..................www.haltomcitytx.com

Haslet County ..................................................Tarrant Population 2011. ....................................1,520 2000 .....................................................1,134 Property Tax Rate ..................................1.944 School District ......................Northwest ISD SAT ...............................................................n/a Web site................................ www.haslet.org

Heath County ...............................................Rockwall Population 2011. ................................... 6,940 2000 ....................................................4,149 Property Tax Rate ...................................... 2.2 School District .........................Rockwall ISD SAT.............................................................1068 Web site........................... www.heathtx.com

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Hickory Creek County ................................................. Denton Population 2011. ................................... 3,250 2000 ....................................................2,078 Property Tax Rate ..................................2.372 School District ........................Lake Dallas & Lewisville ISD SAT ............................................................1094 Web site...............www.hickorycreek-tx.gov

Highland Park County ....................................................Dallas Population 2011. ................................... 8,520 2000 ................................................... 8,842 Property Tax Rate .................................. 1.597 School District ................................. Dallas & Highland Park ISD SAT.............................................................1203 Web site .................................. www.hptx.org

Highland Village County ................................................. Denton Population 2011. .................................. 15,190 2000 ...................................................12,173 Property Tax Rate ..................................2.273 School District ........................Lake Dallas & Lewisville ISD SAT ............................................................1094 Web site................www.highlandvillage.org

Hudson Oaks County ....................................................Parker Population 2011. ...................................... N/A 2000 .................................................... 1,637 Property Tax Rate ............................. 1.75904 School District ....Aledo & Weatherford ISD SAT.............................................................1067 Web site ...................www.hudsonoaks.com

Hurst Hurst is located in the heart of the DFW metropolitan area, 10 miles from downtown Fort Worth and 25 miles from downtown Dallas. The convenient location allows residents to live in a safe, wellmaintained community and be just minutes away from two of the largest cities in Texas. Hurst is the “Quality of Life” city. A variety of churches, excellent schools, quality recreational facilities and safe neighborhoods all make Hurst a wonderful place to live. County ..................................................Tarrant Population 2011. ..................................37,330 2000 ................................................. 36,273 Property Tax Rate ........................... 2.130189 www.DALLASCHAMBER.org

School District ............ Birdville, Grapevine, .........Hurst-Euless-Bedford & Keller ISD SAT.............................................................1025 Web site .......................... www.ci.hurst.tx.us

Hutchins County ....................................................Dallas Population 2011. ................................... 5,340 2000 ................................................... 2,805 Property Tax Rate ................................. 2.085 School District .......Dallas & Lancaster ISD SAT .............................................................. 861 Web site................. www.cityofhutchins.org

KENNEDALE

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Irving A strong taxable base of $8 billion has helped earn the city an AAA bond rating, one of only 19 cities in the United States to receive such an honor. Irving features a strong mix of upscale and down-home neighborhoods to suit a variety of tastes and virtually every budget. Homes from the $100,000s to the multimillions may be found in north Irving’s master-planned developments like Las Colinas and Valley Ranch. In south Irving, near historic downtown, the neighborhoods are much older and less expensive. County ....................................................Dallas Population 2011. ............................... 216,970 2000 ................................................ 191,615 Property Tax Rate ..................................2.307 School District ..............Carrollton-Farmers ..Branch, Coppell, Dallas, Grand Prairie, ..... Grapevine-Colleyville, Hurst-Euless................................. Bedford, & Irving ISD SAT...............................................................954 Web site ......................www.cityofirving.org

Italy County ........................................................Ellis Population 2011. ....................................1,870 2000 ....................................................1,993 Property Tax Rate .................................. 2.591 School District ................................. Italy ISD SAT ..............................................................886 Web site.............................www.ci.italy.tx.us

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ennedale is a growing and dynamic community of 7,000 complete with beautiful parks, a wide range of quality housing and a recognized school district. Strategically located at I-20, Business 287, US 287 and Loop 820, Kennedale is very accessible to world-class museums, zoos, shopping, sporting events and D/FW International Airport. Kennedale is not only a great place to live but is also is a pro-growth community with great opportunities for businesses.

Joshua County ................................................ Johnson Population 2011. ................................... 5,930 2000 ................................................... 4,528 Property Tax Rate ................................. 2.406 School District ............................. Joshua ISD SAT ..............................................................987 Web site...................www.cityofjoshuatx.us

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Justin County ................................................. Denton Population 2011. ................................... 3,250 2000 .................................................... 1,891 Property Tax Rate ..................................2.295 School District ......................Northwest ISD SAT................................................................n/a Web site ....................www.cityofjustin.com

Kaufman County .............................................. Kaufman Population 2011. ................................... 6,660 2000 ................................................... 6,490 Average MLS Home Price .............. $90,630 Property Tax Rate ................................. 2.444 School District .........................Kaufman ISD SAT ..............................................................947 Web site........................www.kaufmantx.org

Keene County ................................................ Johnson Population 2011. ....................................6,100 2000 ................................................... 5,003 Property Tax Rate .................................. 2.619 School District .................. Cleburne, Joshua & Keene ISD SAT............................................................. 1013 Web site ..........................www.keenetx.com

Keller Keller is located in northeast Tarrant County, 35 miles northwest of Dallas and just 18 miles north of downtown Fort Worth. The progressive, vibrant, family-oriented community is home to an outstanding school district and one of the region’s best recreational park systems. The city features two distinctive business districts. Old Town Keller occupies the original footprint of the city, where cottage shops and services are housed in historic buildings and homes. Keller Town Center is a mixed-use district where restaurant and retail opportunities meet new urban-style residential development. County ..................................................Tarrant Population 2011. .................................39,920 2000 ..................................................27,345 Property Tax Rate ..................................2.246 School District .............. Carroll, Grapevine....... Colleyville, Keller & Northwest ISD SAT.............................................................1056 Web site ....................www.cityofkeller.com

Kemp County .............................................. Kaufman Population 2011. .....................................1,170

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2000 .....................................................1,133 Property Tax Rate ................................. 2.853 School District ...............................Kemp ISD SAT...............................................................903 Web site ......................www.cityofkemp.org

Saginaw, Fort Worth & Lake Worth ISD SAT...............................................................889 Web site..................... www.lakeworthtx.org

Lakeside Kennedale Kennedale is a city of approximately 7,000 residents in the heart of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, just 10 miles southeast of downtown Fort Worth nestled between Fort Worth and Arlington. Kennedale is a small, family oriented community that values providing a high quality of life. Great parks, community-wide festivals, small yet recognized schools help to enhance your quality of life. For quick access within the Metroplex to work, shopping, or play, Kennedale is conveniently located with easy access to the freeway system. Get away from the fastpaced environment and come see what Kennedale is all about! County ..................................................Tarrant Population 2011. ....................................6,780 2000 ................................................... 5,850 Property Tax Rate ................................. 2.499 School District ........ Arlington, Fort Worth, ......................Kennedale & Mansfield ISD SAT............................................................... 991 Web site ........... www.cityofkennedale.com

Krum County ................................................. Denton Population 2011. ....................................4,190 2000 .................................................... 1,979 Property Tax Rate ..................................2.451 School District ............................... Krum ISD SAT............................................................... 997 Web site .......................... www.ci.krum.tx.us

Lake Dallas County ................................................. Denton Population 2011. .....................................7,120 2000 .................................................... 6,166 Property Tax Rate ..................................2.657 School District ...............................Denton & Lake Dallas ISD SAT ..............................................................999 Web site....................... www.lakedallas.com

Lake Worth County ..................................................Tarrant Population 2011. ....................................4,750 2000 ....................................................4,618 Property Tax Rate ...................................... 2.4 School District ........Castleberry, Eagle Mt.,

County ..................................................Tarrant Population 2011. .................................... 1,310 2000 ....................................................1,040 Property Tax Rate ..................................2.067 School District .............. Azle, Fort Worth & White Settlement ISD SAT...............................................................922 Web site.....................www.lakesidetexas.us

Lancaster Located in southwest Dallas County, 15 minutes from downtown Dallas and nestled in the convergence of three interstate highways, I-20, I-35 and I-45, Lancaster offers a setting with picturesque hills, creeks, trees and a rich historical heritage Many qualityof-life programs and services, including the Veterans Memorial Library, parks, several ponds, fishing piers, a hike-and-bike trail, a nature preserve center, and an 18-hole golf course offer residents plenty to do and see. County ....................................................Dallas Population 2011. .................................36,390 2000 .................................................25,894 Property Tax Rate ..................................2.523 School District .....................Dallas, DeSoto, Lancaster, Red Oak & Wilmer-Hutchins ISD SAT ..............................................................806 Web site................... www.lancaster-tx.com

Lavon County .................................................... Collin Population 2011. ....................................2,370 2000 .......................................................387 Property Tax Rate .................................. 2.231 School District ....................Community ISD SAT ..............................................................925 Web site........................www.lavontexas.org

Lewisville Just north of Dallas County, Lewisville’s residents host more than 6 million visitors annually, many of whom come to Lake Lewisville to enjoy the sailing, waterskiing, boating and fishing. Lake Grapevine is nearby to the southeast, making Lewisville the natural center of dining and entertainment for the southern Denton County area. The city’s prime location along I-35E and 10 minutes from DFW Airport makes it a prime spot to visit, live or conduct business. County ................................................. Denton DALLAS REGIONAL CHAMBER®

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Mesquite is a growing community with great neighborhoods and an enhanced quality of life.

Population 2011. .................................95,390 2000 ...................................................77,737 Property Tax Rate .................................. 2.144 School District ........... Coppell, Lake Dallas, ........................Lewisville & Little Elm ISD SAT.............................................................1094 Web site.............. www.cityoflewisville.com

Little Elm

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Located along 66 miles of the northeast banks of Lake Lewisville, Little Elm provides easy access to Denton, Frisco, The Colony and, with the opening of Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge this year, access to Lewisville, Corinth and Highland Village. This relaxing atmosphere features country living but with the conveniences of the city. The community offers a wide variety of outdoor and water-related recreational opportunities—Beard Park, Cottonwood Park and Marina, and Little Elm Park. County ................................................. Denton Population 2011. .................................26,840 2000 ................................................... 3,646 Property Tax Rate ................................. 2.482 School District ........Frisco & Little Elm ISD SAT...............................................................925 Web site .........................www.littleelmtx.us

Lowry Crossing County .................................................... Collin Population 2011. .....................................1,710 www.DALLASCHAMBER.org

2000 .................................................... 1,229 Property Tax Rate ..................................1.943 School District .......................... McKinney & Princeton ISD SAT.............................................................1060 Web site........ www.lowrycrossingtexas.org

Lucas County .................................................... Collin Population 2011. ....................................5,320 2000 ................................................... 2,890 Property Tax Rate .................................. 2.149 School District .......................Allen, Lovejoy, McKinney, Plano, Princeton & Wylie ISD SAT.............................................................1089 Web site ......................... www.lucastexas.us

Mabank County .............................................. Kaufman Population 2011. .................................... 3,100 2000 .....................................................2,151 Property Tax Rate ......................................n/a School District ...........Kemp & Mabank ISD SAT...............................................................926 Web site ............................www.mabank.org

Mansfield Conveniently located in the southeast corner of Tarrant County, Mansfield is just

30 minutes from the DFW Metroplex. This affordable and growing community of more than 51,000 residents has lured retail, commercial and upscale residential projects. The city also is adding to its many amenities with projects like Big League Dreams Mansfield—a baseball/softball complex with major league replica fields—and Hawaiian Falls, a family-themed water park. County ..................................................Tarrant Population 2011. .................................56,830 2000 ................................................. 28,031 Property Tax Rate .................................... 2.47 School District ........ Alvarado, Mansfield & ............................................ Midlothian ISD SAT .............................................................. 991 Web site................... www.mansfield-tx.gov

McKinney Located 18 miles north of Dallas on North Central Expressway (U.S. 75), McKinney is the county seat of Collin County and the fastestgrowing city in the nation. Unique industrial, office, retail and residential properties abound in McKinney. The city is home to companies like Raytheon, Blockbuster Video, Experian and green facilities from Toyota and Wal-Mart Inc. New developments such as Adriatica at Stonebridge Ranch, Craig Ranch and Bridge Street Town Centre boast European flavor and “New Urbanism” concepts. County .................................................... Collin SPRING 2012

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P.O. Box 850137 Mesquite, TX 75185-0137.......................................................972-204-4925 ........................................................................................Fax: 972-204-4926 972-204-4962 ..............................................................................www.realtexasflavor.com you’re looking a destination with Real. IfIfyou’re lookingforfor a destination withTexas. Real.Flavor., Texas. Mesquite’s to beat! Since 1958,the the renowned MesFlavor., try tough Mesquite! Since 1958, Mesquite Championship Rodeo has provided visitors with thein quite ProRodeo has provided visitors with the best best in professional rodeo, where they can watch all the professional rodeo, where they can watch all the exciting exciting action up-close, in air-conditioned PRCA PRCA action up-close, in air-conditioned comfort.comfort. At the At the Mesquite Arts Center, cana find rich variety Mesquite Arts Center, visitorsvisitors can find rich avariety of art of art exhibits, and musical and theatrical performances exhibits, and musical and theatrical performances yearyear-round. For those who love to shop, a trip to Town round. For those who love to shop, a trip to Town East Eastand MallThe andRows The Rows of Texas, Mesquite’s dining, shopMall of Texas, Mesquite’s dining, shopping ping and entertainment district is sure to thrill. Other atand entertainment district is sure to thrill. Other attractractions include the Devil’s Speedway, Florence tions include the Devil’s Bowl Bowl Speedway, Florence Ranch Ranch Homestead, and the City’s downtown historic disHomestead, and the City’s downtown historic district. With thanthan 20 hotels, Mesquite trict. more With more 20 hotels, Mesquitehas hasaa variety variety ofof accommodations needsand andbudget. budget. accommodationsto tofit fit every every family’s family’s needs

Population 2011. ............................... 132,790 2000 .................................................54,369 Property Tax Rate ................................. 2.388 School District ............ Allen, Celina, Frisco, .....................................Lovejoy, McKinney, ............................... Melissa & Prosper ISD SAT.............................................................1060 Web site ...............www.mckinneytexas.org

McLendon-Chisholm County ...............................................Rockwall Population 2011. ....................................1,420 2000 ....................................................... 914 Property Tax Rate ..................................1.954 School District ..............Forney, Rockwall & Terrell ISD SAT ..............................................................998 Web site.....www.mclendon-chisholm.com

Melissa County .................................................... Collin Population 2011. ....................................4,910 2000 ....................................................1,350 Property Tax Rate ....................................2.39 School District ............................Melissa ISD SAT ............................................................1025 Web site................. www.cityofmelissa.com

Mesquite Mesquite is a diverse and vibrant community bursting with Real. Texas. Flavor. Just 15 minutes from downtown Dallas, Mesquite provides its residents with convenience and a wonderful quality of life. Mesquite ISD continues to win state and national honors and boasts Recognized status under the Texas Education Agency’s accountability system. Additionally, the Rows of Texas, Mesquite’s shopping, dining and entertainment district, is one of the

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largest in the Metroplex. The city also is home to the world-famous Mesquite ProRodeo. County ....................................................Dallas Population 2011. ............................... 139,870 2000 ............................................... 124,523 Property Tax Rate ................................. 2.303 School District .....................................Dallas, .......................................... & Mesquite ISD SAT ..............................................................954 Web site.........www.mymesquitetexas.com www.cityofmesquite.com

Midlothian County ........................................................Ellis Population 2011. ................................. 18,300 2000 ....................................................7,480 Property Tax Rate .................................... 2.57 School District .........................Midlothian & Waxahachie ISD SAT.............................................................1009 Web site ....................www.midlothian.tx.us

Murphy County .................................................... Collin Population 2011. .................................. 17,850 2000 ................................................... 3,099 Property Tax Rate ................................. 2.445 School District ............... Plano & Wylie ISD SAT ............................................................ 1013 Web site........... www.murphytx.org/home/

Newark County ......................................................Wise Population 2011. .................................... 1,010 2000 .......................................................887 Property Tax Rate .................................. 2.188 School District ............Eagle Mt-Saginaw & Northwest ISD SAT ...............................................................n/a Web site.................. www.newarktexas.com

North Richland Hills North Richland Hills is the entertainment center for families in northeast Tarrant County. Just minutes from Dallas and Fort Worth, the city offers many family-friendly amenities including NRH2O Family Water Park, Iron Horse Golf Course, Texas Brahmas Hockey, more than 800 acres of parkland, two senior centers and a new public library. As the third-largest city in Tarrant County, North Richland Hills has a well-balanced blend of quality neighborhoods, retail centers, office buildings and industrial space. County ..................................................Tarrant Population 2011. .................................63,420 2000 ................................................. 55,635

Property Tax Rate ..................................2.269 School District ................................. Birdville, .........Hurst-Euless-Bedford & Keller ISD SAT.............................................................1025 Web site ...............................www.nrhtx.com

Northlake County ................................................. Denton Population 2011. ....................................2,010 2000 ....................................................... 921 Property Tax Rate ..................................1.947 School District ...........Argyle, Northwest & Ponder ISD SAT ............................................................1093 Web site....................... www.northlake.tx.us

Oak Leaf County ........................................................Ellis Population 2011. ....................................1,300 2000 ....................................................1,209 Property Tax Rate ..................................2.275 School District ..........................Red Oak ISD SAT ............................................................1000 Web site.............www.hometown.aol.com/ oakleaftx/homepage.html

Oak Point County ................................................. Denton Population 2011. ................................... 2,820 2000 .....................................................1,747 Property Tax Rate ....................................2.39 School District .....Denton & Little Elm ISD SAT............................................................. 1012 Web site .............. www.oakpointtexas.com

Ovilla County ........................................................Ellis Population 2011. ................................... 3,500 2000 ................................................... 3,405 Property Tax Rate ................................. 2.584 School District ..............Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Midlothian & Red Oak ISD SAT............................................................... 916 Web site ......................www.cityofovilla.org

Palmer County ........................................................Ellis Population 2011. ................................... 2,000 2000 .....................................................1,774 Property Tax Rate ..................................2.347 School District .............................Palmer ISD SAT...............................................................950 Web site .......................www.ci.palmer.tx.us

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Pantego County ..................................................Tarrant Population 2011. ................................... 2,400 2000 ....................................................2,318 Property Tax Rate .................................... 1.98 School District ........................ Arlington ISD SAT ............................................................1007 Web site.............www.townofpantego.com

County ................................................. Denton Population 2011. ................................... 3,850 2000 ................................................... 3,538 Property Tax Rate ..................................2.327 School District ...................... Pilot Point ISD SAT.............................................................1034 Web site ...........www.pilotpointonline.com

Parker County .................................................... Collin Population 2011. ................................... 3,830 2000 .................................................... 1,379 Property Tax Rate ..................................2.257 School District ................ Allen & Plano ISD SAT ............................................................ 1165 Web site......................... www.ci.parker.tx.us

Pelican Bay County ..................................................Tarrant Population 2011. ....................................1,550 2000 ....................................................1,505 Property Tax Rate ..................................2.532 School District ..................................Azle ISD SAT ............................................................1009 Web site.........................www.pecanhill.com

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Plano Located just 20 miles north of downtown Dallas, Plano is the largest city in Collin County. The city features 85 public parks, three public libraries, three public golf courses, five public swimming pools and dozens of athletic facilities. Plano also draws more than 300,000 visitors annually for the Plano Balloon Festival. Plano is also known for its world-class corporate community, with companies such as EDS, JCPenney Co. Inc., Frito-Lay and Alcatel all calling the city home. County .................................................... Collin Population 2011. ............................... 261,350 2000 .............................................. 220,030 Property Tax Rate .................................. 2.102 School District ..........................Allen, Frisco, ...............................Lewisville & Plano ISD

Ponder County ................................................. Denton Population 2011. ....................................1,400 2000 ....................................................... 507 Property Tax Rate ................................. 2.034 School District .............................Ponder ISD SAT.............................................................1053 Web site.........................www.pondertx.com

Princeton County .................................................... Collin Population 2011. ................................... 6,900 2000 ....................................................3,477 Property Tax Rate ................................. 2.442 School District .......................... McKinney & Princeton ISD SAT ............................................................1002 Web site..................... www.princetontx.gov

Prosper County .................................................... Collin Population 2011. ................................. 10,560 2000 ....................................................2,097

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COMMUNITIES County ....................................... Collin/Dallas Population 2011. .................................99,930 2000 ................................................. 91,802 Property Tax Rate ...................... 2.215/2.218 School District .....................Garland, Plano, ...................... Richardson, & Garland ISD SAT............................................................. 1165 Web site .....................................www.cor.net

Richland Hills County ..................................................Tarrant Population 2011. ....................................7,800 2000 .................................................... 8,132 Property Tax Rate .................................. 2.251 School District ..............................Birdville & Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD SAT.............................................................1025 Web site .................. www.richlandhills.com

River Oaks County ..................................................Tarrant Population 2011. ....................................7,420 2000 ................................................... 6,985 Property Tax Rate ................................. 2.439 School District ....................... Castleberry & Fort Worth ISD SAT ..............................................................922 Web site..................... www.riveroakstx.com

Quinlan County ......................................................Hunt Population 2011. ....................................1,390 2000 .................................................... 1,370 Property Tax Rate ................................. 2.298 School District ...........................Quinlan ISD SAT...............................................................930 Web site ......................................................n/a

School District ....... Azle & Springtown ISD SAT ............................................................1009 Web site...................www.cityofrenotx.com

Rhome County ......................................................Wise Population 2011. ....................................1,580 2000 ........................................................551 Property Tax Rate ................................. 2.382 School District ......................Northwest ISD SAT................................................................n/a Web site ..................www.cityofrhome.com

Richardson Red Oak County ........................................................Ellis Population 2011. ................................. 10,860 2000 ....................................................4,301 Property Tax Rate ..................................2.569 School District ..........................Red Oak ISD SAT.............................................................1000 Web site .......................... www.redoaktx.org

Reno County ....................................................Parker Population 2011. ................................... 2,500 2000 ....................................................2,441 Property Tax Rate ....................................2.24

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Richardson is a first-ring suburb known as the “Telecom Corridor” for its high concentration of telecommunications and other technology companies. More than 600 high-tech firms call Richardson home. North Central Expressway bisects this city. Major highways like the Bush Turnpike and I-635, as well as the DART light rail line, provide both residents and commuters convenient access to Richardson employers. Richardson citizens enjoy an exceptional quality of life, with more than 850 acres of parks and recreation amenities, a public library, the Richardson Symphony and other cultural groups, a 36-hole public golf course, a country club and state-of-the-art healthcare services.

Roanoke County ................................................. Denton Population 2011. .................................... 6,130 2000 ....................................................2,810 Property Tax Rate ..................................2.027 School District ......................Northwest ISD SAT................................................................n/a Web site ................www.roanoketexas.com

Rockwall Rockwall is located 20 miles northeast of Dallas on the eastern side of Lake Ray Hubbard. Demographic data characterize residents as youthful, college-educated, highincome families who are attracted by the scenic beauty and resortlike lifestyle within the community. Rockwall is an easy commute to Dallas, but the city already enjoys many of the amenities of a larger city. Rockwall residents have plenty of shops and services to meet their needs. Major medical care is available at nearby regional hospitals. County ...............................................Rockwall Population 2011. ..................................37,790 2000 ...................................................17,976 Property Tax Rate ....................................2.36 School District .........................Rockwall ISD SAT.............................................................1068 Web site .........................www.rockwall.com DALLAS REGIONAL CHAMBER®

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Property Tax Rate ....................................2.43 School District ............................Prosper ISD SAT.............................................................1049 Web site .........................www.prospertx.org

COMMUNITIES the community. Rockwall is an easy commute to Dallas, but the city already enjoys many of the amenities of a larger city. Rockwall residents have plenty of shops and services to meet their needs. Major medical care is available at nearby regional hospitals. County ...............................................Rockwall Population 2011. ..................................37,790 2000 ...................................................17,976 Property Tax Rate ....................................2.36 School District .........................Rockwall ISD SAT.............................................................1068 Web site .........................www.rockwall.com

Rowlett Rowlett is situated on Lake Ray Hubbard in northeast Dallas County, approximately 25 miles from downtown Dallas. Located just north of I-30, the city is convenient to shopping and entertainment destinations in the Metroplex. However, Rowlett also offers an escape to a relaxed atmosphere of lakeside living, including numerous parks and picnic areas and boating and fishing for its 54,000 residents. Thousands of acres of undeveloped land are primed for this growth along the beautiful shores of Lake Ray Hubbard. County ....................................................Dallas Population 2011. .................................56,230 2000 .................................................44,503 Property Tax Rate ................................. 2.244 School District .......Garland & Rowlett ISD SAT...............................................................990 Web site ...........................www.rowlett.com

Royse City County ...............................................Rockwall Population 2011. ................................... 9,360 2000 ....................................................2,957 Property Tax Rate ................................. 2.669 School District ...................... Royse City ISD SAT ..............................................................944 Web site.........................www.roysecity.com

Runaway Bay County ......................................................Wise Population 2011. .................................... 1,270 2000 .....................................................1,104 Property Tax Rate .................................. 2.103 School District ......................... Bridgeport & Jacksboro ISD SAT ............................................................1005 Web site.................www.runaway-bay.tx.us

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man’s paradise. The city also is the home of Fallfest, an annual arts and crafts event that provides opportunities for community involvement. Major colleges and universities, sporting events, cultural events and much more are all nearby, but Sachse remains committed to maintaining its unique and desirable small-town atmosphere. Residents of Sachse who live in Dallas County, attend Garland schools, while Sachse’s Collin County residents attend Wylie schools. County ....................................................Dallas Population 2011. ................................. 20,570 2000 .................................................... 9,751 Property Tax Rate ..................................2.267 School District ...........Garland & Wylie ISD SAT...............................................................990 Web site ..................www.cityofsachse.com

Saginaw Located nine miles north of downtown Fort Worth and 37 miles west of Dallas, Saginaw remains an agribusiness center with some of the largest grain storage facilities in the United States. The city is only minutes from Eagle Mountain Lake and Lake Worth, Alliance Airport, Texas Motor Speedway and the Federal Bureau of Printing and Engraving facility. Residents enjoy a balance of urban amenities and small-town quality of life. County ..................................................Tarrant Population 2011 est. ...........................19,870 2000 .................................................. 12,374 Property Tax Rate .................................. 2.274 School District ...........Eagle Mt.-Saginaw & ............................................ Fort Worth ISD SAT...............................................................922 Web site .....................www.ci.saginaw.tx.us

Sanger County ................................................. Denton Population 2011. ................................... 6,940 2000 ................................................... 4,534 Property Tax Rate ..................................2.282 School District .............................Sanger ISD SAT............................................................... 978 Web site ...................www.sangertexas.com

Sansom Park County ..................................................Tarrant Population 2011. ................................... 4,690 2000 .....................................................4,181 Property Tax Rate ..................................2.437 School District ...........................Castleberry, Fort Worth & Lake Worth ISD SAT...............................................................922 Web site .................... www.sansompark.org

Seagoville County ....................................................Dallas Population 2011. ................................. 14,850 2000 ................................................. 10,823 Property Tax Rate ................................. 2.354 School District ................... Crandall, Dallas, Forney, Mesquite & Wilmer-Hutchins ISD SAT............................................................... 861 Web site .......................... www.seagoville.us

Shady Shores County ................................................. Denton Population 2011. ................................... 2,620 2000 .................................................... 1,461 Property Tax Rate ....................................2.26 School District ...............................Denton & Lake Dallas ISD SAT ..............................................................999 Web site................. www.shady-shores.com

Sherman Sherman is nestled in the Red River Valley, 60 miles north of downtown Dallas along the North Central Expressway (U.S. 75). Sherman features city sophistication along with a country state of mind. Its unique combination of urban amenities and leisurely pace of life make it an ideal place to live or visit. Art lovers flock to the city’s great performances. Active residents enjoy excellent outdoor sports, recreation, events and venues, including Lake Texoma and the Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge. County ................................................Grayson Population 2011. ...................................... N/A 2000 ..................................................38,521 Property Tax Rate ............................... 2.2509 School District .........................Sherman ISD SAT................................................................n/a Web site............... http://cityofsherman.org

Southlake The city of Southlake is centrally located in the DFW Metroplex along S.H. 114 between DFW and Alliance airports. Southlake’s high-ranking school districts, natural amenities and parks and recreation systems provide many reasons to live in one of the master-planned communities throughout Southlake. The local economy is strong, with a diverse economic base of almost 1,600 businesses including 100 restaurants and almost 200 retailers. County ..................................................Tarrant Population 2011. .................................26,600 2000....................................................... 21,519 Property Tax Rate ...................................2.141 School District .............. Carroll, GrapevineSPRING 2012

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Urban residents may spend time in the many nature preserves throughout the city.

Springtown County ....................................................Parker Population 2011. ................................... 2,660 2000 ................................................... 2,062 Property Tax Rate .................................... 2.41 School District .................... Springtown ISD SAT............................................................... 977 Web site ......................www.springtown.net

Sunnyvale County ....................................................Dallas Population 2011. .....................................5,170 2000 ................................................... 2,693 Property Tax Rate ..................................2.061 School District ...................Forney, Garland, Mesquite & Sunnyvale ISD SAT ...............................................................n/a Web site............www.townofsunnyvale.org

Talty County .............................................. Kaufman Population 2011. ....................................1,560 2000 ....................................................1,028 Property Tax Rate ......................................n/a School District ...........................................n/a Web site.................................www.talty.com

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Terrell County .............................................. Kaufman Population 2011. ................................. 15,040 2000 ................................................. 13,606 Property Tax Rate ..................................2.457 School District ..............................Terrell ISD SAT...............................................................959 Web site .....................www.cityofterrell.org

The Colony Located 30 minutes north of downtown Dallas on the shores of Lake Lewisville in southeast Denton County, the Colony offers the best of both worlds—the excitement of urban life and the comfort of suburban living. The Colony’s strategic location is within easy access of DFW Airport, Legacy Business Park, the Dallas North Tollway and other major commercial centers and retail attractions. County ................................................. Denton Population 2011. .................................36,390 2000 ..................................................26,531 Property Tax Rate ................................. 2.388 School District .............. Frisco, Lewisville & ...............................................Little Elm ISD SAT................................................................n/a Web site ....................www.thecolonytx.gov

Trophy Club County ................................................. Denton Population 2011. ....................................8,210

2000 ................................................... 6,350 Property Tax Rate .................................. 2.182 School District ......................Northwest ISD SAT................................................................n/a Web site.................www.ci.trophyclub.tx.us

University Park University Park is known for its lavish homes and affluent residents. Together, University Park and neighboring Highland Park are known as the Park Cities—perhaps the premier addresses in all of Dallas County. University Park is extremely well cared for, and it maintains the best in city services. With a low crime rate, effective police and fire departments and outstanding schools, it is often considered the perfect place to start or raise a family. County ....................................................Dallas Population 2011. .................................23,020 2000 ................................................. 23,324 Property Tax Rate ..................................1.656 School District ................................. Dallas & Highland Park ISD SAT.............................................................1203 Web site............................. www.uptexas.org

Venus County ................................................ Johnson Population 2011. ................................... 3,000 2000 ....................................................1,892 Property Tax Rate ..................................2.557 School District ...... Alvarado, Midlothian & DALLAS REGIONAL CHAMBER®

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Colleyville, Keller & Northwest ISD SAT.............................................................1092 Web site ..................www.ci.southlake.tx.us

COMMUNITIES Venus ISD SAT.............................................................. 884 Web site ..................... www.cityofvenus.org

Watauga Watauga continues to build its legacy of abundance and prosperity through aggressive economic growth, low crime rates, highly rated school districts, affordable housing and a small-town civic atmosphere. These factors, coupled with ready access to shopping, entertainment, recreation, airports and key business districts in the DFW Metroplex, make Watauga an attractive alternative for families and businesses alike. In 2008, CNN Money.com named Watauga the “Second Most Affordable Place to Live in the Nation.� County ..................................................Tarrant Population 2011. .................................23,500 2000 ................................................. 21,908 Property Tax Rate ................................. 2.393 School District ...........Birdville & Keller ISD SAT.............................................................1054 Web site ............................... www.cowtx.org

Waxahachie Waxahachie is home to many historically preserved buildings and homes that can be found throughout the city. Thousands of visitors come to the Waxahachie each year to see the Ellis County Courthouse, which was named one of Texas’s seven architectural wonders. The thriving community also offers modern amenities necessary for a great quality of life. These include the Waxahachie Creek Hike and Bike Trail, Waxahachie Civic Center, Sports Complex, 16 city parks and a new senior citizens center. County ........................................................Ellis Population 2011. ..................................30,160 2000 ................................................. 21,426 Property Tax Rate ....................................2.42 School District .......Midlothian, Red Oak & .......................................... Waxahachie ISD SAT...............................................................966 Web site ................... www.waxahachie.com

Weatherford Weatherford is a growing, thriving community that still offers a small-town atmosphere. New retail growth has brought much additional development to the I-20 corridor, while the downtown area has recently undergone renovation to enhance the historic square. Known as the “Cutting Horse Capital of the World� and “Peach www.DALLASCHAMBER.org

Capital of Texas,� this community knows the importance of embracing tradition while welcoming new growth. Weatherford is a wonderful place to call home or a relaxing place to visit for the weekend. County ....................................................Parker Population 2011. .................................25,300 2000 ................................................. 19,000 Property Tax Rate ...................................2.191 School District ................Millsap, Peaster & .........................................Weatherford ISD SAT.............................................................1067 Web site ............. www.ci.weatherford.tx.us

West Tawakoni County ......................................................Hunt Population 2011. ....................................1,590 2000 ....................................................1,462 Property Tax Rate .................................. 2.261 School District ...........................Quinlan ISD SAT...............................................................930 Web site ......................................................n/a

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County ..................................................Tarrant Population 2011. ....................................2,470 2000 .................................................... 2,124 Property Tax Rate ................................. 2.088 School District ...........................Castleberry, Fort Worth & White Settlement ISD SAT...............................................................920 Web site .......... www.cityofwestworth.com

White Settlement

County ..................................................Tarrant Population 2011. ................................. 16,200 2000 ..................................................14,831 Property Tax Rate ................................. 2.546 School District ........................ Fort Worth & White Settlement ISD SAT.............................................................1004 Web site ....www.ci.white-settlement.tx.us

Willow Park County ....................................................Parker Population 2011. ................................... 4,020 2000 ................................................... 2,849 Property Tax Rate ..................................2.223 School District ....Aledo & Weatherford ISD SAT ............................................................... 1086 Web site ...................... www.willowpark.org

Wilmer County ....................................................Dallas Population 2011. ................................... 3,870 2000 ................................................... 3,393 Property Tax Rate ................................. 0.643

School District ...............Ferris, Lancaster & Wilmer-Hutchins ISD SAT...............................................................942 Web site ......................................................n/a

Wolfe City County ......................................................Hunt Population 2011. .................................... 1,410 2000 .................................................... 1,581 Property Tax Rate ..................................2.359 School District ......................Wolfe City ISD SAT..............................................................1155 Web site ......................................................n/a

Wylie Located just 24 miles northeast of downtown Dallas on S.H. 78, the city of Wylie possesses an outstanding independent school district, low crime rate and expanding business climate. The town of 40,000 residents offers a unique downtown shopping experience, a selection of nationally known retailers and restaurants, and is only minutes from additional major shopping, entertainment, higher education and business centers located in Garland, Plano and Richardson. Nearby Lake Ray Hubbard and Lake Lavon offer recreational opportunities. County .................................................... Collin Population 2011. .................................42,040 2000........................................................15,132 Property Tax Rate ..................................2.779 School District ..Community, Farmersville, .................... Garland, Lovejoy, Princeton, ................................Rockwall & Wylie ISD SAT............................................................. 1013 Web site .......................www.wylietexas.gov

SOURCES Population ..................... North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG),U.S. Bureau of the Census *Property Tax Rate ..........County Appraisal OfďŹ ces School District(s) ........ North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) * The city, primary school district and county tax rate combined.

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HOUSING COSTS Home prices in the DFW region have remained relatively stable during the recent economic recession, avoiding both the rapid price escalation that fueled a lot of the speculative development on the West and East Coasts and the dramatic plummeting of home values experienced by other regions. The market’s strength has been sustained by a combination of affordability and a diverse economic base that has kept unemployment figures well below national levels. The ease of travel between smaller cities and major job centers means that employees can choose from a wide variety of communities and neighborhoods to accommodate their lifestyles and price points.

HOME PRICES AROUND THE REGION Median home prices by ZIP code as of the first quarter of 2010 in the Dallas-Fort Worth area as determined by North Texas Real Estate Information Systems:

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Alma Annetta North Bardwell Blue Ridge Briar Oaks Campbell Celeste DISH Cool Corrall City Cottonwood Cresson Cross Timber Grays Prairie Hackberry Hawk Cove Hebron Howard Josephine Lake Bridgeport Lakewood Village Lincoln Park Lone Oak Marshall Creek Maypearl Milford Millsap Mobile City Nevada New Hope Neylandville Oak Grove Oak Ridge Paradise Pecan Gap Pecan Hill Post Oak Bend Rio Vista Rosser Sanctuary Scurry Sunset Westlake Weston Westover Hills

Ellis Parker Ellis Collin Johnson Hunt Hunt Denton Parker Denton Kaufman Parker Johnson Kaufman Denton Hunt Denton Ellis Collin Wise Denton Denton Hunt Denton Ellis Ellis Parker Rockwall Collin Collin Hunt Kaufman Kaufman Wise Denton Ellis Kaufman Johnson Kaufman Parker Kaufman Wise Denton Collin Tarrant

Ennis ISD Aledo & Weatherford ISD Ennis ISD Eagle Mt. Saginaw ISD Burleson ISD Campbell, Commerce & Greenville ISD Celeste ISD n/a Garner & Millsap ISD n/a Scurry-Rosser ISD n/a Burleson & Joshua ISD Scurry-Rosser ISD Little Elm ISD n/a Carrollton-Famers Branch, Lewisville & Plano ISD n/a Caddo & Community ISD Bridgeport & Jacksboro ISD Little Elm ISD Denton ISD Lone Oak ISD Northwest ISD Maypearl ISD Milford ISD Millsap ISD Rockwall ISD Community ISD McKinney ISD Commerce ISD Kaufman ISD Kaufman & Terrell ISD n/a n/a Red Oak & Waxahachie ISD Kaufman & Terrell ISD Rio Vista ISD Scurry-Rosser ISD Azle ISD Scurry-Rosser ISD n/a Carroll, Keller & Northwest ISD Anna, Celina, McKinney & Van Alstyne ISD Fort Worth ISD

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Physical and Geographical Information Transportation The DART Rail System provides fast, convenient service to work, shopping and entertainment destinations.

Freight Services Government Special Needs Emergency Response Banking Media Legal and Accounting Services

Getting to Know Your New Home TH I S SECTI ON OF TH E G UI D E provides newcomers with important tips, directions and facts to help them get acquainted with the city. From registering the car to obtaining voter registration, this section should alleviate some headaches and make the transition smoother.

“FROM REGISTERING THE CAR TO OBTAINING VOTER REGISTRATION, THIS SECTION SHOULD ALLEVIATE SOME HEADACHES AND MAKE THE TRANSITION SMOOTHER.”

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Dallas is part of the large metropolitan area in North Central Texas often referred to as the “Metroplex.” The Metroplex, a 12-county area encompassing more than 120 cities, is joined together by the cities of Dallas in the east and Fort Worth in the west. Geographically, the Metroplex sits at the edge of the Texas Plains on the west and the Piney Woods on the east. Lying 300 miles north of the Gulf of Mexico, it is a land of low hills rising no more than 1,200 feet above sea level. Indigenous plants are oak, elm, cactus, sage, pine, dogwood, holly and honeysuckle. Flat blacklands and sandy clay soils drain to the Trinity River. Texas is the second-largest state in the Union after Alaska and now the second-largest in terms of population, trailing only California. Dallas is the eighth-largest city in the nation, and the third-largest in the state after Houston and San Antonio. The city alone has an estimated population of 1,279,910; its Primary Metropolitan Statistical DALLAS REGIONAL CHAMBER®

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I N F O R M AT I O N Area (PMSA), which extends to Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Henderson, Hunt, Kaufman and Rockwall counties, is estimated to include more than 3 million people. The DFW Consolidated Metropolitan Statistical Area (CMSA) has an estimated 2008 population of 6.5 million, making it larger than the Houston-Galveston CMSA. Dallas is the center of government for Dallas County, and the city houses many federal courts. Dallas is about 200 miles north of Austin, the state capital, and about 250 miles northwest of Houston. El Paso, located in the far southwestern corner of the state, is 600 miles away; Fort Worth is a mere 30 miles from Dallas.

Transportation DRIVING

If you have lived in a large urban area before, traffic in Dallas should not be surprising. As any large city, you should allow extra time when driving because of potential construction and traffic delays. Local television and radio stations provide regular reports on rush-hour delays and accidents, along with information on alternate routes. Be sure to have your engine cooling system checked before driving in Dallas, especially in the fall. Traffic and summer heat will demand good engine cooling.

LOCAL LAWS Texas law requires that all passengers wear safety belts. Infant seats also are required. Highway traffic has the right-of-way and does not need to yield to entering traffic. Turning right on red is legal unless otherwise indicated. It is unlawful to drive while consuming alcoholic beverages. Texas has a mandatory automobile liability insurance law. If you are stopped for any reason, you may be asked to show proof of liability insurance. This insurance must cover: r CPEJMZ JOKVSZ QFS QFSTPO r QFS QFSTPO QFS BDDJEFOU r QSPQFSUZ EBNBHF A copy of the Texas Motor Vehicle laws is available from the General Services Department, Texas Department of Public Safety, P.O. Box 4087, Austin, TX 78773.

other major Texas cities. Roads within the city are generally wide and well marked. Numerous streets in downtown Dallas are one-way to provide for easy rush-hour access. Downtown Dallas also has plenty of parking garages, street parking lots and streetside meters. As in most large cities, certain streets have two names: one that is found on road maps and one for common local reference. In Dallas, these are: r Airport Freeway—S.H. 183 from S.H. 114 to the south DFW Airport entrance r President George Bush Turnpike—PGBT, S.H. 190, S.H. 161 in Las Colinas r John W. Carpenter Freeway—S.H. 183 and S.H. 114 from I-35E to the north DFW Airport entrance r C. F. Hawn Freeway—U.S. Highway 75 south of downtown r Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway (LBJ)— I-635, begins at the north entrance of DFW Airport and circles the city from the north, east and south; it includes I-20 in the south r Loop 12—Inner-city loop including North-west Highway on the north, Buckner Boulevard on the east, Ledbetter Drive on the south, and Walton Walker Boulevard on the west r Tom Landry Highway—I-30 between I-35E in Dallas and I-35W in Fort Worth r Marvin D. Love Freeway—U.S. Highway 67 from I-35E to I-635 south of downtown r North Central Expressway—U.S. Highway 75 from downtown to the north r South Central Expressway—U.S. Highway 75 from downtown to the south r Julius Schepps Freeway—I-45 from downtown to the south r Stemmons Freeway—I-35E from downtown to the north

r R. L. Thornton Freeway—begins at I-35E and U.S. Highway 77 south of Dallas at the I-635 interchange, passes just south of downtown and continues east at I-30 r Elmer Weaver Freeway—U.S. Highway 67 from I-635 to the south r Woodall Rodgers Freeway—Spur 366, the short freeway that connects I-35E with U.S. Highway 75 and I-45

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Atlanta ............................................................781 Baltimore....................................................1,369 Boston ......................................................... 1,766 Charlotte .................................................... 1,025 Chicago .......................................................... 967 Denver............................................................ 879 Detroit .........................................................1,195 Kansas City....................................................550 Los Angeles ................................................ 1,437 Miami .......................................................... 1,359 New York .................................................... 1,553 Philadelphia ............................................... 1,467 Phoenix .......................................................1,065 San Francisco ..............................................1,817 Seattle.........................................................2,202 Washington, D.C. .......................................1,331 SOURCE: GOOGLE MAPS; PREPARED BY: DALLAS REGIONAL CHAMBER, RESEARCH DEPARTMENT, 2011; *DISTANCES BY INTERSTATE HIGHWAY FROM DALLAS/FORT WORTH TO SELECTED U.S. CITIES

The Metroplex, a 12-county area encompassing more than 120 cities, is joined together by the cities of Dallas in the east and Fort Worth in the west.

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I N F O R M AT I O N DALLAS NORTH TOLLWAY The Dallas North Tollway (DNT) is a fast, safe, convenient connection for motorists between downtown Dallas and cities in northern Dallas, Collin and Denton counties. It is a 32-mile, six-lane, “main street of the Metroplex,” passing through or along the cities of Dallas, Highland Park, University Park, Addison, Carrollton, Farmers Branch, Plano and Frisco. More than 1.4 million toll transactions occur each day. In comparison to other toll roads, the Dallas North Tollway has one of the best safety records in the country. The Dallas North Tollway connects with major traffic arteries in the areas it serves: Stemmons Freeway (I-35E), LBJ Freeway (I-635), Frankford Road, Park Boulevard (FM 544), Legacy Drive and S.H. 121.

TOLLTAGS ® To keep vehicles moving smoothly on toll roads, the NTTA has developed a safe, fast and reliable system of toll collection. In 1989, the Dallas North Tollway became the first operational road in the world to use high-tech, automatic vehicle identification transponders, or TollTags®, for toll collection. TollTags® save time and alleviate congestion by allowing drivers to pay tolls at ramps and plazas without stopping to pay

an attendant. The NTTA offers price incentives to customers using TollTags® on the Dallas North Tollway, and all NTTA facilities are equipped to accept the electronic transponders. TollTags® have recently undergone a makeover, transforming from the hard case of the original design into a sleek, slim, adhesive version, similar to a vehicle registration sticker. The new TollTag® comes with all the great benefits of the existing TollTag; the main difference is the new look. The NTTA has always prided itself on being at the forefront of technology, and selfadhesive transponders are the next revolution of transponders. As the ability to read transponders has improved throughout the years, the result is a smaller, more efficient transponder for the public. TollTag® customers will continue to save money over cash and ZipCash paying customers. TollTag® access to airport parking at DFW and Love Field airports and the ability to use your TollTag® on toll roads throughout the state will not change. However, once the new sticker TollTag® has been installed it cannot be removed without damaging the TollTag ®. If the TollTag ® is removed, the internal chip is destroyed and cannot be read by the sensors on the roadway. A new TollTag®

must be installed immediately. The old hard case TollTags® will still work. Customers are not required to exchange their hard case TollTags® for the newer model; however, if they choose to they can do so at no additional charge. All the rules associated with the TollTag® will be unchanged including the ability to have up to three TollTags®, a family pack, on one account at no additional charge. Also, you can receive the new sticker TollTags® without immediately activating it, making it the perfect gift. Before traveling on the NTTA facilities with your new sticker TollTag®, make sure that you call and activate the account. To find a TollTag® location near you, please visit www.NTTA.org or call 972-818NTTA. You can also pick up the new TollTag® at the NTTA Customer Service Center located at 5900 West Plano Parkway, Suite 200 in Plano, or at the NTTA TollTag Store at 12300 Inwood Road, Suite 100 in Dallas.

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I N F O R M AT I O N gantries on the NTTA system. Toll collection at the Wycliff Avenue gantry is all-electronic. At Wycliff Avenue, motorists without a TollTag® do not have the option to stop to pay cash. Instead, a picture is taken of their license plate and they are billed by mail, at the higher ZipCash or cash rate. All NTTA customers benefit from enhanced safety and improved traffic flow as a result of the removal of the plazas and subsequent elimination of stop-and-go, weaving traffic patterns. ZipCash customers (customers on NTTA roadways without a TollTag®) benefit from the added convenience of “driving now and paying later.” The NTTA was able to develop solutions for issues that could arise with an all-electronic system by testing all-electronic tolling at Wycliff Avenue. The NTTA also wanted to make sure that this transition, while beneficial, was sensitive to employees who would be affected by the decision to go to electronic toll collection as well as customers who choose to use cash as a method of payment. The plan calls for all NTTA-operated facilities to be transitioned to all-electronic toll collection in 2010. Early transition plans indicate that the agency will transition the Dallas North Tollway, the Addison Airport Toll Tunnel and the Mountain Creek Lake Bridge to electronic toll collection in 2009 and 2010. The President George Bush Turnpike will be transitioned to electronic toll collection in 2008 and 2009.

ADDISON AIRPORT TOLL TUNNEL The Addison Airport Toll Tunnel (AATT) opened to traffic in February 1999 and was designated the first toll tunnel in the state of Texas. The AATT allows motorists to continue eastbound or westbound on Keller Springs Road, which once terminated on either side of Addison Airport. The Toll Tunnel greatly expands traffic capacity in the northern sector of Dallas, Addison and Carrollton by offering an alternative east-west route to I-35E. Currently, the AATT is handling an average of 8,000 transactions per day. The project is GFFU JO MFOHUI XJUI B QSJDF UBH PG million. The actual tunnel is approximately 1,600 feet in length.

PRESIDENT GEORGE BUSH TURNPIKE The President George Bush Turnpike (PGBT), which opened its first segment from Midway to Preston roads in 1998, gives a boost to east-west traffic within a major developing economic area in the northern half of the Dallas Metroplex. It links commuters to high-tech corridors and corporate headquarters and gives motorists www.DALLASCHAMBER.org

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Mexico City, Mexico (MEX) ................... 931mi/1,497km .......................................... 2 hrs. 32 min. Toronto, ON, Canada (YTO) ................ 1,202mi/1,934km ........................................ 2 hrs. 50 min. Los Angeles, CA (LAX)........................... 1,247mi/2,006km ........................................ 2 hrs. 56 min. New York, NY (NYC) ..............................1,371mi/2,205km..........................................3 hrs. 15 min. Paris, France (PAR)................................. 4,926mi/7,925km ........................................9 hrs. 30 min. Tokyo, Japan (TYO) ..............................6,453mi/10,386km ..................................... 14 hrs. 25 min. SOURCE: OAG NORTH AMERICA EXECUTIVE FLIGHT GUIDE; PREPARED BY: DALLAS REGIONAL CHAMBER¨ RESEARCH DEPARTMENT, 2012

additional access to Central Expressway (U.S. 75), the Dallas North Tollway, I-35, LBJ Freeway (I-635) and S.H. 78 in Garland. It also presents an alternative route to the DFW International Airport, another major economic generator in North Texas. President George Bush Turnpike will undergo construction to extend to I-30 by 2011.

MOUNTAIN CREEK LAKE BRIDGE Mountain Creek Lake Bridge (MCLB) in southwestern Dallas County opened in 1979. The project extends eastward two and a half miles from the intersection of Spur 303 and southeast 14th Street in Grand Prairie to the intersection of Spur 303 and Mountain Creek Parkway in Dallas. It provides motorists with a direct east-west crossing between the Oak Cliff section of Dallas and Grand Prairie. The bridge design allows for a 34-foot roadway and shoulders with room for passing a stalled vehicle. The structure is 7,425 feet long and provides a 10-foot clearance above the lake surface. The MCLB provides a short, direct route across, rather than around, Mountain Creek Lake.

LEWISVILLE LAKE TOLL BRIDGE The North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) has completed the construction of the Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge (LLTB) in Denton County. As part of a regional effort, NTTA is working cooperatively with Denton County, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the cities of Frisco, Little Elm and Lake Dallas to build the bridge portion of the 13.8-mile overall Lewisville Lake corridor project.

DART: IT’S ALL CONNECTED Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) gets you around Dallas and 12 surrounding cities with modern public transit services and customer facilities tailored to make your trip fast, comfortable and econom-

ical. Our extensive network of DART Rail, Trinity Railway Express (TRE) and bus services moves more than 220,000 passengers per day across our 700-squaremile service area. To promote ridesharing, we also operate a system of high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes allowing carpoolers to whiz past freeway traffic jams. More than 145,000 commuters use our HOV lanes each weekday.

ENJOY THE BEST IN BUS SERVICES DART operates local and express bus routes serving Addison, Carrollton, Cockrell Hill, Dallas, Farmers Branch, Garland, Glenn Heights, Highland Park, Irving, Richardson, Rowlett, Plano and University Park. To get going, call DART Customer Information at 214-979-1111 with your origin, destination and desired time of travel. Helpful operators will recommend the most convenient route and departure time, quote the oneway fare, and advise you of any necessary transfers along the way. Customers also can plan bus and rail trips from the convenience of their personal computers with the online DART Trip Planner available on www.DART.org, DART’s popular website. When traveling in downtown Dallas, visit our DART Store at Akard Station for printed schedules or a system map. Schedules are also available at many libraries and other government centers in the DART Service Area.

RIDE THE RAILS TO MORE DESTINATIONS AND MORE SAVINGS The DART Rail System provides fast, convenient service to work, shopping and entertainment destinations in Dallas, Carrollton, Farmers Branch, Garland, Plano and Richardson. Plus, our TRE commuter line links DART customers to DFW International Airport and downtown Fort Worth. Free parking is available at most rail stations, and all are served by DART bus routes specially timed to make transfers SPRING 2012

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I N F O R M AT I O N between buses and trains quick and easy. Popular shopping and entertainment destinations near DART Rail stations in Dallas include NorthPark Center and Upper Greenville Avenue (Park Lane Station), West Village (Cityplace Station), Mockingbird Station (Mockingbird Station), the Dallas Museum of Art (St. Paul Station), American Airlines Center (Victory Station), the entertaining West End Historic District (West End Station), Fair

(Downtown Garland Station); Downtown Irving (South Irving Station); the Farmers Branch Historical Park (Farmers Branch Station); and Downtown Carrollton (Downtown Carrollton Station).

Park (Fair Park Station and MLK, Jr. Station), the Dallas Convention Center (Convention Center Station), and the Dallas Zoo (Dallas Zoo Station). Popular destinations in surrounding cities include the Renaissance Hotel and the Eisemann Center for the Performing Arts (Galatyn Park Station in Richardson); Downtown Plano, the ArtCentre of Plano and the Courtyard Theater (Downtown Plano Station); the Granville Arts Center

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I N F O R M AT I O N DART Rail to events at American Airlines Center (AAC). Coming from Fort Worth or the Mid-Cities? The TRE is the ticket Monday through Saturday. Visit www.DART. org/Victory for details.

FLY US TO DFW AIRPORT OR DALLAS LOVE FIELD The TRE gets you to and from DFW International Airport for a fraction of the cost of taxi fare or long-term parking. Just take it to CentrePort/DFW Airport Station and transfer to the DFW Airport bus serving airline terminals. Airport buses meet all trains, departing every 15 minutes Monday through Saturday. There is no Sunday service. Airport bus service between the rail station and the airport terminals is free. Visit www.DART.org/DFWAirport for details. Ride bus Route 39 from Dallas Love Field to downtown Dallas’ West Transfer Center seven days a week. Across the street is DART’s West End Station. Visit www.DART. org/LoveField for details.

EXPERIENCE EXCITING FORT WORTH VIA THE TRE Downtown Fort Worth is now just about an hour’s ride from Union Station in downtown Dallas via the TRE. Business commuters love

the convenience - and if you’re looking for a Saturday adventure, Cowtown is Wowtown! From Fort Worth’s Intermodal Transportation Center (ITC) or T&P Station it’s a short bus ride to the bustling Sundance Square dining and entertainment district in the heart of the city, the historic Fort Worth Stockyards Old West district, or the famed museums in the city’s Cultural District. TRE information is available at www.TrinityRailwayExpress.org.

SAVE BIG WITH OUR LOW FARES DART offers three basic, one-way fares: GPS -PDBM CVT BOE SBJM TFSWJDF GPS 4ZTUFN TFSWJDF XIJDI JODMVEFT express bus service between downtown Dallas and free Park & Ride facilities in Addison, Carrollton, Farmers Branch, Glenn Heights, Irving, Plano and Rowlett; BOE GPS 3FHJPOBM TFSWJDF XIJDI includes all DART and The T buses, DART Rail and all TRE trains. 53& GBSFT BSF JO UXP [POFT POF way to all stops between downtown Dallas BOE 8FTU *SWJOH 4UBUJPO CFUXFFO stations in Dallas County and Tarrant County. The DART Day Pass is an even CFUUFS WBMVF BU GPS B MPDBM WBMJE PO local buses, DART Rail trains and FLEX TFSWJDF BMPOH SFHVMBS SPVUF GPS B

system pass (valid on all DART buses, DART Rail trains, DART On-Call, and the TRE from Union Station to West Irving StaUJPO PS GPS B SFHJPOBM QBTT WBMJE on all DART buses and trains, DART OnCall, TRE trains (from Union Station to T&P Station), and the T in Fort Worth). Money-saving monthly passes are available at Minyard, Carnival, Sack ‘n Save and Albertsons food stores throughout our service area. A DART Local monthly pass provides unlimited local service for just ‡B SFBM EFBM GPS DPNNVUFST 1BTTFT also are available at the DART Store at Akard Station in downtown Dallas. With DART’s Annual Pass, companies can provide their employees with bus and rail service for just pennies a day per employee. Whatever the size of your firm, we can tailor a pass program to your exact needs. The Annual Pass is an effective recruitment tool, an unbeatable employee perk and a great way to help North Texas reduce ozone-causing emissions. For more information, call 214-7477433 (RIDE) or visit www.DART.org.

SHARE THE RIDE AND SAVE If riding a DART bus or train doesn’t fit your schedule, you can still save time and money in our carpool and vanpool programs. Our

I wish I could save money getting around Dallas-Fort Worth. Dallas Area Rapid Transit and the Trinity Railway Express make it easy and affordable to connect to the area’s best shops, restaurants and attractions. Whether by bus or by train, it’s a greener way to explore the metroplex!

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I N F O R M AT I O N DALLAS COUNTY SERVICES USEFUL NUMBERS Agricultural Extension Service ..................................214-904-3050 County Commissioners Court ...................................... 214-653-7361 County General Information .......................... 214-653-7475 County Judge ...........................214-653-7555 County Taxes ............................214-653-7811 County Welfare ............ 214-819-1800/1801 District Attorney ....................214-653-3600 Health Department ............... 214-819-2000 Immunizations........................ 214-819-2000 Justice Center (Inmate Affairs).................... 214-761-9025 Marriage License .................... 214-653-7099 Vital Statistics/Records ........ 214-670-3248 Voter Registration ..................214-637-7937

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free RideShare computerized match list puts you in touch with other commuters with similar schedules and travel habits who want to share the ride. Details are available at www.DART.org/vanpool. Plus, rush-hour carpoolers and vanpoolers qualify to use DART’s 84-mile network of interim HOV lanes. DART operates HOV lanes on East R. L. Thornton Freeway (I-30) between Downtown Dallas and Northwest Drive; Stemmons Freeway (I-35) between LBJ Freeway (I-635) and Round Grove Road; LBJ Freeway between I-30 and Luna Road; I-35E/US 67 from Downtown Dallas to Camp Wisdom Road; I-30 (Tom Landry Highway) between S.H. 360 and Loop 12; and U.S. 75 between I-635 and Exchange Parkway.

DART: LIVE, IN PRINT, ON TAPE & ONLINE

Want the latest DART news? Get updates through the DART Speakers Bureau and Education Programs. From transit safety programs for school children to special presentations for civic organizations, we’ve got a speaker for you. Call 214-749-2582 to schedule a transit safety presentation or call 214-749-2577 for the DART Speakers Bureau. Follow DART’s progress with a free subscription to our quarterly Inmotion newsletter by calling 214-749-2506. You can also watch for a video version of Inmotion on your local cable access station, or order a free

videotape by calling 214-749-2597 or routes, schedules, maps and all the latest information, visit our website at www.DART.org. The latest DART information is available online in Spanish at www.transporteDART.org. On the go but need to check a DART schedule? Point the browser on your webenabled cellphone or PDA to our mobile website, m.dart.org. It provides the mobile customer with on-the-go access to next scheduled bus and train information, pointto-point schedules and rider alerts.

BUS SERVICES

Greyhound, 800-231-2222, which is headquartered in Dallas, has a central down-

CITY OF DALLAS USEFUL NUMBERS Emergency (Police, Fire, Ambulance) .....911 Animal Control ............................................311 Building Inspection ................214-948-4480 Chamber of Commerce ........ 214-746-6600 City Council ............................ 214-670-4050 City Manager .......................... 214-670-3296 Civil Service Board ..................214-670-3748 Controller ................................ 214-670-3538 Dallas City Services ....................................311 Dallas Convention Center .....214-939-2724 Dallas Public Library...............214-670-1400 DFW Airport............................ 972-973-8888 Emergency Preparedness ......214-670-4275 Garbage Collection.................214-670-8613 Environmental & Health Services............... 214-670-3092 Love Field Airport .................. 214-670-6073 Mayor’s Office ........................ 214-670-4054 Court & Detention Services .214-670-0109 Park and Recreation ...............214-670-4100 Taxes.......................................... 214-631-0910 Tree Trimming (for trees too close to power lines), TXU ...........972-791-2888 Visitor Information Center ... 214-571-1000 Water Department, New Service...........................214-651-1441 Zoning ......................................214-948-4480 UPDATED 2011

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Allen ISD..................... 1.670000 .......................Y Argyle ISD .................. 1.460050 .......................Y Arlington ISD ............. 1.303500 .......................Y Birdville ISD ............... 1.435000 .......................Y Burleson ISD .............. 1.540000 Carrollton/Farmers Branch ISD ............. 1.356800 .......................Y Collin County Community College (CCD) ...... 0.086300 .......................Y Coppell ISD ................ 1.424200 .......................Y Crowley ISD ............... 1.535000 .......................Y Dallas County Community College (CCD) .......0.099670 Dallas ISD ....................1.290347 .......................Y Denison ISD ................ 1.271200 ......................... Denton ISD ................ 1.530000 .......................Y DeSoto ISD ................1.440000 .......................Y Eagle Mountain Saginaw ISD........... 1.530000 .......................Y Everman ISD ............... 1.277500 .......................Y Forney ISD.................. 1.500000 ......................... Frisco ISD.................... 1.420000 .......................Y Fort Worth ISD ...........1.322000 .......................Y Garland ISD ................1.253300 .......................Y Grand Prairie ISD ...... 1.465000 .......................Y Grapevine/ Colleyville ISD ........1.310000 .......................Y Hurst-EulessBedford ISD ............1.414000 .......................Y Highland Park ISD...... 1.134200 Irving ISD .................... 1.465000 Keller ISD.................... 1.540000 Lake Dallas ISD.......... 1.670000 ......................... Lewisville ISD............. 1.426000 .......................Y McKinney ISD ............ 1.540000 .......................Y Melissa ISD................. 1.540000 Mesquite ISD ............. 1.420000 .......................Y Northwest ISD ...........1.375000 .......................Y Plano ISD .....................1.373400 .......................Y Red Oak ISD ............... 1.540000 .......................Y Richardson ISD .......... 1.340050 .......................Y Rockwall ISD .............. 1.470000 .......................Y Tarrant County College (CCD) ........0.148970 .......................Y CCD=COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT, SET=SCHOOL EQUALIZATION TAX, HD=HOSPITAL DISTRICT, WD=WATER DISTRICT SOURCE: COLLIN, DALLAS, DENTON, ELLIS, KAUFMAN TARRRANT APPRAISAL DISTRICTS, BLACK’S GUIDE

town terminal at the corner of Lamar and Commerce streets. The terminal is convenient to downtown hotels, the Dallas Convention Center and the West End Historic District. DART service and taxis are www.DALLASCHAMBER.org

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Allen ............................0.553000 .......................Y Arlington ................... 0.648000 .......................Y Bedford .......................0.504329 .......................Y Carrollton .................... 0.617875 .......................Y Colleyville ..................0.355900 .......................Y Coppell........................0.690460 .......................Y Corinth .........................0.591350 .......................Y Dallas .......................... 0.797000 .......................Y Denton ........................ 0.689750 .......................Y DeSoto .........................0.757400 Euless ..........................0.470000 .......................Y Flower Mound ...........0.449700 .......................Y Forney ......................... 0.743098 .......................Y Fort Worth .................0.855000 .......................Y Frisco ............................0.461910 .......................Y Garland .......................0.704600 .......................Y Glenn Heights ...........0.795000 .......................Y Grand Prairie..............0.669998 .......................Y Grapevine .................. 0.348000 .......................Y Haslet ..........................0.304645 .......................Y Highland Park ............0.220000 Hurst ...........................0.578000 Irving ...........................0.598600 Keller ........................... 0.442190 Lewisville .................... 0.440210 .......................Y McKinney....................0.585500 .......................Y Melissa ........................ 0.610000 .......................Y Mesquite .................... 0.640000 .......................Y Northlake ...................0.295000 North Richland Hills 0.570000 .......................Y Plano .......................... 0.488600 .......................Y Red Oak ..................... 0.649000 .......................Y Richardson ................. 0.635160 Roanoke .......................0.375120 .......................Y Rockwall ..................... 0.503100 .......................Y Saginaw ..................... 0.480000 .......................Y Sherman .....................0.320000 .......................Y Southlake ...................0.462000 .......................Y Trophy Club................0.530000 .......................Y University Park ......... 0.278450 .......................Y Watauga ..................... 0.589001

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available from the downtown terminal. Numerous Greyhound stations also are in suburban communities, so inquire about the most convenient embarking or disembarking point when making travel plans.

State Department of Human Services .................. 214-253-5200 Texas Agricultural Extension Service................214-904-3050 Texas Highway Patrol ........... 214-861-2000 SOURCE: FEDERAL CITIZEN INFORMATION CENTER; PREPARED BY: DALLAS REGIONAL CHAMBER RESEARCH DEPARTMENT, 2011

U.S. GOVERNMENT OFFICES Environmental Protection Agency ............. 800-887-6063 Health and Human Services .877-696-6775 Post Office General Info....... 800-275-8777 Small Business Admin. .......... 800-827-5722 Veterans Administration ......800-827-1000 SOURCE: FEDERAL CITIZEN INFORMATION CENTER; PREPARED BY: DALLAS REGIONAL CHAMBER¨; RESEARCH DEPARTMENT 2011

AMTRAK PASSENGER RAIL Amtrak serves Dallas with daily passenger train service. This route, known as the Texas Eagle, originates in Chicago, travels through Illinois, Missouri, Arkansas and Texas, ending in San Antonio. Upon arrival in San Antonio, passengers can connect to the Sunset Limited going east to Orlando and west to Los Angeles. The Texas Eagle is a full-service train with dining car, sightseer lounge car and sleeping accommodations. The Texas Eagle also allows connections in Fort Worth to Oklahoma City with daily service on the Heartland Flyer route. Amtrak is part of a nationwide system, serving more than 500 cities. Amtrak trains offer accessible seating and accommodations to passengers with disabilities, including those with service animals. In Dallas, Amtrak is located downtown at 400 S. Houston St. For reservations and information, contact your travel agent, call 800-USA-RAIL, or log on to www.amtrak.com.

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Terminal D, Skylink high-speed train, a Grand Hyatt Hotel, additional parking facilities and airfield improvements. DFW Airport is committed to providing quality customer service at every point of the travel process. With enhanced guest amenities, improved parking options and new roadway and terminal signage, travelers can enjoy a fast and convenient trip through DFW. Travel-friendly features also are available at DFW’s Web site, www.dfwairport. com, with real-time flight information, up-todate parking availability and helpful terminal guides. With these expansion projects and customer service enhancements, DFW will continue to provide passengers a world-class travel experience and provide great economic impact to the North Texas region.

LOVE FIELD AIRPORT Love Field is a convenient, efficient, general-use airport located in the heart of Dallas near Cedar Springs at Mockingbird Lane. Owned and operated by the City of Dallas, Love Field is self-supported through reasonable user fees and charges, with no cost to taxpayers. Love Field provides more than 24,000 jobs and has an estimated economic impact of NPSF UIBO CJMMJPO GPS UIF %BMMBT BSFB serving as the front door to Dallas for 7 million passengers a year. This airport is home base for Southwest Airlines, which redefined the concept of customer service. Also servicing Love Field travelers are Continental Express and American Airlines/American Eagle. Love Field has a crosswind runway, surveillance radar serDALLAS REGIONAL CHAMBERÂŽ

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offs and landings. DFW ranked third in terms of operations, serving nearly 57 million passengers. Equally impressive were the cargo and international passenger numbers. Total cargo tonnage exceeded 708,000 U.S. tons, and nearly 5.5 million international passengers were served. DFW Airport is served by 20 international and domestic airlines, offering nonstop service to more than 189 destinations worldwide. DFW Airport’s business plays a vital role in enhancing the prosperity of North Texas. %'8 "JSQPSU DPOUSJCVUFT CJMMJPO BOOVBMMZ to the North Texas economy and generates OFBSMZ KPCT GPS B UPUBM PG CJMMJPO JO personal income. %'8 T CJMMJPO $BQJUBM %FWFMPQNFOU Program was completed in 2005. The program’s highlights include the International

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Advancial Federal Credit Union ...........................(800) 322-2709 Dallas Credit Union ..............(214) 748-5166 Resource One Credit Union ..............................(800) 375-3674 Texas Federal Credit Union (214) 748-9556 SOURCE: DALLAS REGIONAL CHAMBER¨ MEMBERSHIP PREPARED BY: DALLAS REGIONAL CHAMBER¨ RESEARCH DEPARTMENT, 2011

Government Texas state government, as established by the Texas Constitution of 1876, is similar to that of most other states, with legislative, executive, and judicial branches governing Texas’s 254 counties. Most elected officials serve four-year terms. The Senate comprises 31 members; the House of Representatives of 150 members. The judiciary in Texas is headed by the State Supreme Court and by its coordinate court, the State Court of Criminal Appeals. There are 330 district courts in the state whose judges are elected to their posts.

CITY GOVERNMENT vices, a wind shear warning system and a 24-hour air traffic control tower. Seven fullservice, fixed-base operators at Love Field provide general aviation users with a wide variety of services including fuel, maintenance, hangar rentals and charters.

ALLIANCE AIRPORT

Fort Worth’s Alliance Airport is the first major industrial airport in the United States being used solely by manufacturing and distribution firms as a gateway to domestic and international markets. Alliance, which features immediate rail and highway access, has attracted some major corporations to its facility since opening in December 1989. For example, American Airlines’ maintenance base and engineering center will eventually employ at least 2,500 workers, while Nokia Mobile Phones Trading (USA) Inc. has established a North and South American distribution center employing 2,750 people.

Freight Services DFW is one of the fastest-growing cargo centers in the United States. Many of the large airfreight companies operate out of DFW International Airport, Alliance Airport and Dallas Love Field Airport. A Foreign Trade Zone at DFW International Airport allows goods to be shipped into the area for final assembly and then be shipped out again, duty free. There are more than 120 motor freight carriers with offices in Dallas, carrying goods to and from the Metroplex. Overnight pickup and delivery services are available for most cities. Railroads also carry freight in and out of the city. The major lines that serve the Dallas area include Burlington Northern, Santa Fe Railway, Kansas City Southern Lines, Southern Pacific and Union Pacific Railroad Co. www.DALLASCHAMBER.org

The city employs a council-manager form of municipal government with 14 city council members elected to serve up to four twoyear terms. The mayor may serve for up to two four-year terms. The council meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 9 a.m. at Dallas City Hall for regular agenda meetings and on the first and third Wednesdays at 9 a.m. for briefing meetings. On regular agenda days, public hearings start at 1 p.m. During those meetings, citizens may speak before the council if they have scheduled appearances with the city secretary. Call 214-670-3738 to set an appearance. There are many similarities among towns and cities bordering Dallas, but each municipality maintains its own government, services and educational systems. (See the Communities section for more information about these communities.)

CITY OF DALLAS SERVICES

Dallas provides numerous services to its citizens. To locate the proper city department or to get general information about the city, call the City Operator at 214-670-5111. Residents also can access most City of Dallas non-emergency services online at www.311.dallascityhall.com. Some of the most commonly requested city services are accessible at the Web site, such as removing an abandoned vehicle or reporting non-hazardous potholes. For sanitation schedules, council district information or police and fire districts, use the online interactive map. Click the aerial map for a look at your property. If you do not find an appropriate service request category on the Web site, or are uncertain whether the problem may be hazardous, call 311 and a service agent will assist you. Critical problems and emergencies that may cause injury to life or damage to property should be communicated directly by telephone to the 911/311 Communications

Center. Using your telephone, dial 911 to make emergency requests for police, fire and emergency medical services. Dial 311 to make non-emergency requests for service, such as hazardous potholes, stray animals or traffic signal malfunctions. If you live outside the city of Dallas or are calling from a cellular phone, call 214-670-5111.

COUNTY GOVERNMENT

All Texas county governments follow the structure established by the Texas Constitution. Each county is divided into four precincts. From each precinct, a commissioner is elected to serve a four-year term. A county judge is elected from the county at large. That person retains judicial responsibility only in smaller counties, and then only in probate and insanity cases. The Dallas County Commissioners Court meets each Tuesday at 9 a.m. in the Commissioners Court Room of the Dallas County Administration Building at 411 Elm St. A closed session follows the public forum.

CITY AND COUNTY TAX RATES

Texas does not have personal income taxes, estate property taxes or unitary taxes. Central appraisal districts within each county provide uniform appraisals to various local taxing entities such as cities, counties and school districts. Each of these political subdivisions may impose ad valorem taxes on real and personal property. Other taxing entities include hospital, water, transportation and junior college districts. Contact the legal taxing jurisdictions in your area to get specific information about ad valorem tax policies and rates. There are numerous tax exemptions, and one of the most significant is the homestead exemption. (See more information about homestead laws in the Housing section.) Each political subdivision in Texas exempts 10 percent of the assessed value of residential homesteads for local school districts plus 20 percent of assessed value for City of Dallas taxes. Senior citizens, the disabled, disabled veterans and the survivors of military personnel killed during active duty receive up UP JO SFTJEFOUJBM UBY DSFEJUT GSPN UIF $JUZ PG %BMMBT BOE VQ UP JO UBY credits from the local school district.

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VOTER REGISTRATION To vote in Texas, you must be a resident of the city, county and state for 30 days, be an American citizen and be at least 18 years old. You may obtain a voter registration form by calling the Dallas County Elections Department at 214-637-7937. If you live outside Dallas County, call your county’s tax assessor. It takes 30 days from the date of application to become a registered Texas voter. You will not need to reregister as long as you vote at least once every three years. The Dallas County Elections Department handles elections at the federal, state, district and county levels. The City of Dallas and other Metroplex cities handle elections through their city offices at Dallas City Hall. The Dallas ISD and suburban school districts hold school board elections. Election Information Texas Secretary of State 512-463-5650 Voter Information Web site: www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/vote

TEXAS FAMILY CODE The following is a brief description of certain laws as set forth by the Texas Family Code. Other laws pertaining to the pur-

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chase of property are discussed in the Housing section of this publication. It is, however, always advisable to consult an attorney when matters arise concerning these and other legal questions.

COMMUNITY PROPERTY The concept of community property in Texas comes from Spanish Civil Law. Community property is differentiated from “separate property� as follows: A. A spouse’s separate property consists of: 1. Property owned or claimed by the spouse before marriage. 2. Property acquired by the spouse during marriage by gift, device or descent. 3. The recovery for personal injuries sustained by the spouse during marriage, except any for loss of earning capacity during marriage. B. Community property consists of the property, other than separate property, acquired by either spouse during marriage, including income from separate property. In most marriages, the spouses comingle separate and community property over a period of time, and the separate property becomes “lost� in the community. If, however, one spouse is able to “trace� the separate property nature of funds used to acquire any particular asset, the community presumption is rebutted and the property is presumed to be separate. The Texas Family Code promotes the equality of each spouse in the control of community property. Even though the husband or wife may have sole control over some types of community property, Texas law protects an individual from the actions of his or her spouse in certain situations. For example, the homestead of one spouse cannot be sold without the consent of both spouses, even if the title is held in the name of one spouse and is that spouse’s totally separate property. However, if one of the spouses is found to be judicially incompetent, the law allows the sale of property without joinder of the incompetent spouse. The same is true if the other spouse has abandoned the remaining spouse, or is missing due to public service.

MOVING FROM ANOTHER STATE Married couples moving to Texas from another state and who have acquired property prior to moving to Texas will find that the laws of Texas, in the event of divorce, will determine whether the property is community or separate. Texas law

prohibits a court from awarding alimony or from awarding one spouse’s separate property to the other spouse in a divorce.

COMMON-LAW MARRIAGE Common-law marriage is important in Texas because the rules of community property apply to common-law marriages as well as civil marriages. In short, the requirements of a common-law marriage are: 1. There is an agreement, expressed or implied, presently to be husband and wife. 2. The couple is living together in Texas cohabiting as husband and wife. 3. The parties hold each other out to the public as husband and wife. It should be noted that there is no such thing in Texas as a “common-law divorce.� A couple that enters into a common law marriage can terminate it only by a legal, court-supervised divorce. 4. Any action to establish a commonlaw marriage after its termination must be brought within one year after the end of the relationship.

Special Needs A city like Dallas can be an intimidating place when you are at your best mentally and physically. For our citizens with mental and physical challenges, Dallas offers special care for those with special needs. Organizations are listed in this publication to assist you with questions, locations and community events to assist in everyday life. Agencies are located throughout the city to assist with everything from prescription delivery, running errands and carpool services to senior services.

CRISIS PREVENTION Few of us are prepared when a crisis

HUMAN SERVICES USEFUL NUMBERS Austin Street Shelter............. 214-428-4242 Catholic Charities .................. 214-638-4997 Dallas Life Foundation ...........214-421-1380 North Dallas Shared Ministries ................972-620-8696 Salvation Army ....................... 214-424-7200 Union Gospel Mission .............214-637-6117 SOURCE: YELLOW PAGES, UPDATED 2011

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WELFARE SERVICE Hard times sometimes fall upon even the most successful person. Area agencies are here to assist with temporary housing, food, financial assistance and counseling to help you get back on your feet Area churches are a primary source for aid, as are local nonprofit shelters and church-affiliated organizations such as the Salvation Army.

Emergency Response Upon your arrival to your new home, know that DFW-area emergency response teams are on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week to ensure the safety and well-being of you and your family. Dallas and Fort Worth aim to keep residents, both old and new, safe. When fire or medical emergencies arise, Dallas and its surrounding areas are supported by 911 emergency response. Trained personnel are on staff ready to assist you in your moment of need. Police departments, fire rescue teams and paramedic units respond to calls dispatched for their area. If you need emergency assistance, please dial 911.

Watch groups and Crime Stoppers promote civic involvement in lowering Dallas’s crime rate. To help prevent criminal activity before it starts, the Dallas Police Department implemented H.E.A.T. (Help End Auto Thefts) in 1989. H.E.A.T. is a decal system that assists police in spotting cars that should not be out on the streets between 1 and 5 a.m. If a car with the H.E.A.T. decal is spotted, police measures are ensured. Applications and decals from H.E.A.T. may be picked up at any police substation. In addition, through Operation ID, Dallas Police provide engraving tools for citizens wishing to place their driver’s license, Texas

ID or a departmental-issued identification number on personal property. For additional safety, officers advise that residents notify police substations when going out of town so additional patrols may be added in the area as available. For more information on the Dallas Police Department and how you can safeguard your community, please visit the department online at www.dallaspolice.net.

FIRE DEPARTMENT The department operates 55 fire stations throughout the city and responds to about 250,000 emergency calls for service

USEFUL NUMBERS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS ASSISTANCE American Cancer Society .............................................................................................214-630-1064 American Red Cross ..................................................................................................... 214-678-4800 American Red Cross – Fort Worth ...............................................................................817-335-9137 The ARC of Dallas ..........................................................................................................214-634-9810 The ARC of Greater Tarrant County ............................................................................ 817-877-1474 Arthritis Foundation .....................................................................................................800-442-6653 The Bridge Emergency Youth Services ......................................................................817-335-4673 Callier Center for Communications Disorders ........................................................ 214-905-3000 Cancer Care Services ..................................................................................................... 817-921-0653 Child Care Associates....................................................................................................817-838-8422 Dallas Lighthouse for the Blind ..................................................................................214-821-2375 Dallas Urban League .....................................................................................................214-915-4600 Deaf Action Center ....................................................................................................... 214-521-0407 Easter Seals Greater Northwest Texas ....................................................................... 817-332-7171 ECI of Richardson.......................................................................................................... 972-490-9055 Goodwill Industries of Dallas ..................................................................................... 214-824-4351 Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth, Inc...................................................................... 817-332-7866 Greater Dallas Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse .......................................214-522-8600 Hope Cottage Pregnancy and Adoption Center .......................................................214-526-8721 Mental Health America of Greater Dallas ................................................................214-828-4192 Mental Health Association of Tarrant County .........................................................817-335-5405 Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) .................................................................. 214-637-0372 Poison Center .................................................................................................................800-222-1222

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Rape Crisis Center...........................................................................................................972-641-7273

For the residents of Dallas, 3,121 highly trained men and women are ready to protect and serve. Individual communities throughout the Metroplex also boast highly trained, quality emergency response personnel. Dallas’s crime statistics are in line with a city of its size. To assist the police department, the city has community groups in place to support and maintain a watchful presence on the streets when police officers are not able to be at all places at once. Crime

Suicide & Crisis Center .................................................................................................214-828-1000

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Tarrant Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Recovery Resource Council ....... 817-332-6329 United Cerebral Palsy of Metropolitan Dallas ........................................................ 214-351-2500 United Way of Metropolitan Dallas ..........................................................................214-978-0000 The Women’s Center of Tarrant County ..................................................................817-927-4040 Youth Crisis and Runaway Hotline.............................................................. 888-580-HELP (4357)

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other fire prevention programs offered by the department. More detailed information about the department is also available on the Web at www.dallas firerescue.com. For fire or medical emergencies in the city of Dallas, dial 911.

AMBULANCE A fleet of 32 frontline EMS units, plus nine peak-demand units and two paramedic engines serve the city of Dallas. The EMS Department is run by Dallas Fire-Rescue and has an average response time of 5.3 minutes. Emergency calls for Mobile Intensive Care Units (MICUs) have risen dramatically in the last few years. Ambulance workers, in addition to being paramedics, are trained to operate equipment for advanced life support systems. All MICUs are equipped with Biotel units connecting them with Parkland Hospital Emergency Room doctors who guide paramedics through difficult procedures en route to the hospital. In an emergency, call 911.

CAREFLITE With its beginning in 1979, CareFlite became the eighth air medical transportation program in the country and only the second in the state of Texas. CareFlite helicopters are based at Methodist Dallas Medical Center, Harris Methodist Fort Worth Hospital, Frisco Fire Station No. 4, Denton Regional Hospital and the Granbury Regional Airport. In addition to its helicopter EMS program, CareFlite also provides a King Air (fixed wing, twin engine, pressurized, high performance turboprop) air ambulance. This aircraft which is operated by Flight Concepts can be used for emergency transports in Texas and Oklahoma, long-haul patient transfers throughout the continental United States, and is ideal for transplant programs needing to move patients, organs or transplant teams without delay. CareFlite also provides 911 emergency EMS services in Johnson County, portions of unincorporated Tarrant County and the Celina Fire District in Collin County. It operates non-emergency ground ambuDALLAS REGIONAL CHAMBER®

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each year. The 1,670-member department includes 821 civilian support personnel. Dallas Fire-Rescue has 40 rescue units (ambulances), each staffed with two cross-trained firefighter/paramedics. Dallas Fire-Rescue also operates a Hazardous Materials Response Team, a Technical Rescue Team and provides emergency services to Love Field and Executive airports. The department’s Fire Prevention, Education and Inspection (FPE&I) Division provides fire education programs and safety and code inspections throughout the city. The Fire Investigation Division works to determine the cause and origin of fires in the city. Not as visible on the street, but certainly working behind the scenes, Dallas Fire-Rescue also operates the 911/311 Call Center. Dallas Fire-Rescue’s Smoke Detector Installation Program installed more than 3,000 smoke alarms in Dallas homes last year free of charge. The department also will provide a home fire inspection upon request. Call 214-6704319 to find out more about these and

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Banking Dallas has a wide array of banks offering complete services, including checking, savings, investment and loans. There are more than 300 independent banks and large banking groups operating in Dallas. Most banks have automatic teller machines (ATMs) and a few even have extended business hours during the week and on Saturdays. Check with your new bank to find out what services are available and what fees are charged. You may want to check with your present bank’s customer service department to find out if it has a branch or affiliate in your new town. Also, many area grocery stores house bank branches for the convenience of shoppers.

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BANKS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES Amegy Bank of Texas American National Bank of Texas Bank of America Bank of Texas, N.A. BNP Paribas Calyon Capital One Bank. Chase—Main

214-754-9500 214-863-6529 214-209-3122 214-987-8800 972-788-9191 214-220-2300 972-364-6380 214-965-2923

The are a number of cable service providers in the Dallas area.

Comerica Bank 214-969-6471 Compass Bank 214-706-8002 Coppermark Bank Central Branch 469-467-0302 Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas 214-922-6000 Frost Bank 214-515-4900 Guaranty Bank —Buckner 214-328-8391 Guaranty Bank— Mockingbird 214-360-3360 OmniAmerican Bank 817-335-6664 PlainsCapital Bank 214-252-4100 Prosperity Bank Corporate 214-467-6996 Regions Bank 214-360-1860 SharePlus Federal Bank—Oak Lawn 214-559-2589 Southwest Bank 972-243-7900 Southwest Securities Bank 469-941-1200 Texas Capital Bank 214-932-6798 The Bank of New York Global Corporate Trust —Dallas Operations — Main Office 214-468-6069 The Bank of Tokyo— Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd. 214-954-1200 The F&M Bank & Trust Co. 214-780-2000 ViewPoint Bank 972-578-5000 Vision Bank Texas 972-470-1500 Wells Fargo 214-740-1576 Western National Bank 214-688-4181

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Media CABLE SERVICES Most of the greater Dallas area is covered by Time Warner Cable Services, although some smaller companies service individual communities with a variety of cable channels. Charter Communications: Duncanville 972-296-2283 Park Cities 214-522-8086 Charter Communications: Midlothian, Addison, Carrollton, Red Oak, Glenn Heights 972-938-0333 Dallas Community Television Inc. Dallas 214-631-5571 Northland Cable Kaufman 972-932-3202 Seabridge Connection (Friendship Cable) Balch Springs, Seagoville, Terrell, Kaufman/ Dallas and Lavon Counties, Forney, Royce City, Rockwall 972-557-8652 Time Warner Cable Services Arlington, DeSoto, Irving, Grapevine, Farmers Branch, Dallas, Mesquite, Garland, Richardson, Plano 972-445-5555

CABLE ALTERNATIVES Those area newcomers who wish to explore alternatives to cable television service can contact one of the direct satellite, mini-satellite or satellite television services available in the area. Many of these services offer enhanced reception and digital sound for a reasonable fee. Look in your area’s Yellow Pages under “Cable Television Companies” and “Satellite Equipment and Systems” for more information. DIRECTV Dallas 800-347-3288 Dish Network 800-333-3474

DAILY NEWSPAPERS Al Dia Dallas Morning News Fort Worth Star-Telegram New York Times Quick Wall Street Journal White Rocker News

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Legal and Accounting Services Dallas’s professional legal and accounting community is one of the best and biggest in the country. Firms large and small specialize in all areas of law and certified public accounting, from estate planning, bookkeeping and tax planning to bankruptcy and acquisitions. www.DALLASCHAMBER.org

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Parks are easily accessible in the Dallas area — more than 400 public parks total — a massive 50,000 acres.

Nursing Homes Fitness Salons and Spas

Healthy Living “HEALTHY LIVING NURTURES YOUR MIND, BODY AND SOUL. FOR THOSE SEEKING A FIT LIFESTYLE, THE GREATER DALLAS AREA PROVIDES MANY OPPORTUNITIES TO KEEP YOU ACTIVE, WHETHER IT’S STRETCHING IN YOGA CLASS OR RUNNING A MARATHON.”

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DALLAS AND FORT WORTH are home to exemplary hospitals and medical facilities containing the newest in medical technology to equip seasoned and qualified professionals in saving North Texans’ lives. Residents of Dallas and Fort Worth find it easy to maintain a healthy lifestyle with top-notch medical facilities in the area. The DFW Metroplex is home to world-renowned physicians dedicated to delivering the best care and exemplary hospitals containing the newest medical technology. The area is unsurpassed in the quality of health care available to residents. There is a medical expert nearby able to treat patients with conditions ranging from a skinned knee to advanced cardiac care. More than 15,000 hospital beds located in 90 facilities ensure that area residents are well equipped in their time of need. In the following pages, you’ll find a list of the major medical centers as well as advice on finding smaller specialty clinics. Your health insurance provider may supply you with a list of physicians in your area. For many, health and wellness extend out from their doctors’ offices. Healthy living nurtures your mind, body and soul. For those seeking a fit lifestyle, the greater Dallas area provides many opportunities to keep you active, whether it’s stretching in yoga class or running a marathon. DALLAS REGIONAL CHAMBER®

H E A LT H & F I T N E S S MEDICAL ORGANIZATIONS The health-care industry in Dallas is one of its fastest-growing entities. It brings the newest technology, high employment and the most up-to-date educational opportunities. Overseeing the growing trends in the local health-care economy are groups and volunteer organizations focused on ensuring top health care for our valuable citizens. One organization in particular, the Health Industry Council of the DFW Region, is the first of its kind in the nation, promoting the region as a health-care leader locally, nationally and internationally. Activities of the council are embodied in a volunteer system that involves more than 500 individuals representing a membership of 160 businesses, institutions and organizations in the DFW area. Members include health-care providers, managed-care organizations, manufacturers, distributors, research and development, higher education and professional services, including consulting, law, finance and marketing.

PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY CHALLENGED Without a doubt, assistance for those residents with physical or mental challenges is unsurpassed. The DFW Metroplex offers numerous assistance programs, clubs, organizations and facilities equipped to allow special-needs citizens to lead positive and productive lives. Some may offer 24-hour or short-term companion services such as bathing and grooming assistance, medication reminders, meal preparation, shopping, errands, transportation and housekeeping for seniors needing assistance throughout the DFW area. Most hospitals and medical centers throughout the region offer rehabilitation facilities and programs for special-needs residents. Programs include aquatics, fitness, arts, sports, outdoor recreation and numerous other activities proven to ensure outgoing and successful lives for North Texas citizens.

offers door-to-door pickup. DART offers free travel training for those with disabilities who are capable of traveling on the DART bus and rail system. Its shared-ride services include a 13-city area as well as transportation to DFW International Airport. For further information, visit www. dart.org. Besides DART, there are numerous organizations focused on accessibility for the area’s physically and mentally challenged residents. For more detailed information, contact your health-care providers for referrals and program contacts. They will know the best people for you to call in your new area.

Smaller Medical Centers/Emergency and Specialty Clinics Communities throughout the Dallas region have local and regional medical centers that are able to perform a wide variety of services, from the very routine to the very advanced. These facilities provide professional health care without the necessity of traveling to “the big city.” Some are affiliated with the larger city medical centers. Minor emergency clinics throughout the area treat everything from the flu and

minor bumps and bruises to more severe wounds needing stitches or X-rays.

PRIMACARE MEDICAL CENTERS With today’s busy lifestyle, PrimaCare Medical Centers offer immediate medical care. As a physician-owned urgent-care network, PrimaCare has been treating patients for 30 years. With 11 locations throughout the Metroplex, PrimaCare is conveniently open seven days a week, including evenings, so no appointment is necessary. Its services include family medicine, urgent care and occupational medicine with on-site lab and X-ray. Due to its commitment to quality, PrimaCare Medical Centers has achieved accreditation from the Joint Commission. A discount program is available for those without insurance. Visit www.primacare.com to find the nearest location to check-in online. PrimaCare—health care for the way we live and work today.

Health Centers Smaller health-care delivery systems are answering the growing demand for emergency room and urgent-care needs. Patients now have an alternative to hospital emergency rooms and urgent-care clinics. And patients don’t have to endure

Greater Dallas is unsurpassed in its quality of health care available to residents.

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TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE In Dallas, Fort Worth and their surrounding suburbs, the transportation and mobility needs of physically challenged citizens are taken very seriously. Area establishments are well equipped with ramps, parking and, when applicable, elevators, making accessibility easy for valued clients. DART provides exemplary service to those needing transportation assistance. DART’s Paratransit Services offer specially equipped vans with wheelchair lifts and, when requested, boarding chairs. This www.DALLASCHAMBER.org

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Doctor/Dentist Referral Area residents can choose from thousands of physicians in private practice throughout the region. Many are affiliated with the medical centers, while some practice independently. The Dallas-area Yellow Pages have about 60 pages of listings for physicians, many of them organized in a convenient Medical Specialty Guide. Still, the choices may be overwhelming if you are unfamiliar with the area. Fortunately, there are a number of referral services (also listed in the Yellow Pages) that can help you narrow the choices. Some are

independent, while others are operated by the medical centers. Typically, the referral services will ask you a series of questions that help define your needs, location preferences and even the personality traits and interests of the physician you desire. From that information, they give you several names. Ultimately the choice is yours, but they will help you arrange your first appointment. The services are free and completely confidential. Call the Dallas County Dental Society at 972-386-5741 for free referrals to area dentists.

Nursing Homes Nursing homes provide a very valuable service, and Dallas has plenty that provide full and complete nursing care for people of all ages who are unable to care for themselves or receive care at home from family members or home nurses. Many retirement centers also have special nursing centers for residents who need extra assistance on a temporary basis. Another option is in-home nursing

care. Agencies providing this kind of care are listed in the Yellow Pages under “Homes—Convalescent.” Get Up and Go! (214-341-9429) provides a variety of information about nursing homes, home health care and other issues of concern and interest (see the Senior Living section).

Fitness HIKING CENTERS

Parks are easily accessible in the Dallas area—more than 400 public parks total—a massive 50,000 acres of biking and hiking trails, soccer fields and picnic areas, perfect for any type of outdoor activities. Forty-three recreation centers in three city regions focus on numerous leisurely activities for the young and the not-so-young. Offering sports and wellness programs, hiking and biking trails, basketball courts, baseball and softball diamonds and nature walks, Dallas parks can accommodate any recreational pursuit. Within the Dallas parks are 17 small

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H E A LT H & F I T N E S S DFW medical centers offer the newest technology, high employment and the most up-to-date educational opportunities.

lakes, the most popular being White Rock Lake, a 1,015-acre city lake in White Rock Lake Park, a 1,873-acre park centrally located at 8300 East Lawther Lane. White Rock Lake Park boasts walking, jogging and biking trails, picnic areas, plenty of grass, trees and water and its famous “Dog Park.” An Audubon Society-designated bird-watching and wetlands site, as well as ample fishing areas for bass, sunfish and catfish are also included. White Rock Lake Park hosts numerous special events such as the March of Dimes Walk America, the White Rock Marathon, the White Rock Lake Trash Bash and many other sponsored runs and gatherings. Enjoy that early-morning bike ride? The Dallas Department of Transportation will gladly provide you with bike trail information for White Rock Lake Park and other parks within the Dallas area. Just call 214-670-4100 and a map will be sent to you. If Plano is more convenient, contact the Plano Parks and Recreations Department at 972-941-7255 for further information.

CEDAR HILL - 972.637.5100 642 Uptown Blvd at FM 1382

FRISCO - 972.377.7878 7227 Preston Rd at Stonebrook Pkwy

LAKEWOOD - 214.828.0448 6350 E. Mockingbird Ln at Abrams Rd

LEWISVILLE - 972.420.9900 540 Surf St. at Main St. (across from WalMart)

MCKINNEY - 469.952.3737 1920 W Eldorado Pkwy at Central Expwy

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MESQUITE - 972.686.1880 1280 Town East Blvd at Independence 5G

N DALLAS - 972.980.6753 7910 Beltline Rd at Coit Rd next to Walgreens

NW DALLAS - 972.488.9222 11888 Marsh Lane at Forest Lane

PLANO - 972.424.6581 3304 Alma Drive at Parker Road

PLANO WEST - 972.733.0095 5076 W. Plano Pkwy. West of Preston Road

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Caregiver Support Systems, LLC ........................Health Care ....................................... 214-343-3305 Charter Medical Center .......................................Health Care ........................................972-230-5601 Clark D. Newman, OD, PC ..................................Physicians & Surgeons .................... 214-969-0467 Concentra Inc. .......................................................Medical ................................................972-385-0557 Dallas County Medical Society ..........................Medical ............................................... 214-948-3622 Dallas Headache Association .............................Physicians & Surgeons .....................214-345-1209 Floss Dental ...........................................................Dentists & Dental Surgeons .......... 214-969-1000 Foundation Management Services ....................Health Care Services........................940-243-5858 Genesis Physicians Group ...................................Physician Practices ........................... 972-419-0000 Health Industry Council of the DFW Region...........................................Healthcare .......................................... 972-256-2291 Los Barrios Unidos Community Clinic ..............Healthcare Services .......................... 214-651-8739 Monarch Dental ....................................................Dentists & Dental Surgeons ........... 972-212-8124 Obstetrics & Gynecology, PA .............................Physicians & Surgeons .................... 972-566-7009 OrthoSynetics, Inc. ...............................................Health Care Services......................... 817-416-7408 Pine Creek Medical Center, LLC .........................Medical ................................................ 214-231-2273 PrimaCare Medical Centers - Greenville ..........Clinics ...................................................214-572-1124 PrimaCare Medical Centers - Lakewood ..........Clinics .................................................214-828-0448 PrimaCare Medical Centers - North Dallas .....Clinics ................................................. 972-980-6753 PrimaCare Medical Centers - NW Dallas.........Clinics ................................................. 972-488-9222 Remington Medical Resort - Richardson .........Medical ...............................................972-664-9888 Samerica Medical Supply ....................................Medical ................................................972-270-7226 Sante Center for Healing ....................................Medical ...............................................940-464-7222 Southwestern Medical Foundation ...................Medical ................................................ 214-351-6143 Tenet Healthcare Corp. .......................................Healthcare ........................................ 469-893-2200 United Service Association for Health Care ....Health Care ........................................817-704-7893 United Surgical Partners International .............Health Care ........................................972-713-3500 VCPHCS L.P./Behavioral Health Group ............Health Care Services.........................214-365-6100 Women’s Health Boutique..................................Health Care ........................................214-373-1045 Women’s Health Alliance*..................................Physicians Practices ......................... 214-824-3200 Women’s Health Alliance*..................................Physicians Practices ..........................972-613-6336

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line, day, destination, eco, medi and resort. Dallas offers many full-service day spas, which provide hour-long to allday therapeutic or pampering treatments with no overnight accommodations. You also find destination and resort spas in this area. These spas offer all-inclusive programs with spa services, physical fitness, healthy cuisine and education. They combine vacation fun with the spa experience. Medi-spas in Dallas blend Western medicine with therapeutic spa treatments to address everything from chronic pain, sleep disorders and weight management to total mind-body-spirit health care.

Dallas County Medical Society................... 214-948-3622 DFW Hospital Council ...........972-719-4900 Health Industry Council of DFW....................972-256-2291 Tarrant County Medical Society....................817-732-2825 United Way of Metropolitan Dallas ........... 214-978-0000 United Way of Tarrant County .................... 817-258-8000 Visiting Nurse Association ... 214-905-6053 UPDATED 2011

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Communities throughout the Metroplex have local and regional medical centers that are able to perform a wide variety of services.

1. Pine Creek Medical Center 9032 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas, TX 75235 ..................... 214-231-2273 County: Dallas Beds: 18.......................... Year Founded: 2003 www.pinemedicalcenter.com

7. Wise Regional Health System 2000 S. FM 51 Decatur, TX 76234 ..................940-627-5921 County: Wise Beds: 50 .......................... Year Founded: 1973 www.wiseregional.com

13. Baylor Medical Center of Waxahachie 1405 W. Jefferson Waxahachie, TX 75165 .......... 972-923-7000 County: Ellis Beds: 69 ..........................Year Founded: 1983 www.baylorhealth.com

18. Weatherford Regional Medical Center 713 E. Anderson St. Weatherford, TX 76086 ......... 817-341-2273 County: Parker Beds: 99 ............................Year Founded: N/A www.weatherfordregional.com

2. Irving Coppell Surgical Hospital 400 W. I-635 (LBJ Freeway) Irving, TX 75063 .....................972-868-4000 County: Dallas Beds: 20 ......................... Year Founded: 2003 www.ic-sh.com

8. Kindred Hospital of MansďŹ eld 1802 Highway 157 North MansďŹ eld, TX 75063 ...............817-473-6101 County: Tarrant Beds: 55 .......................... Year Founded: 1982 www.kindredmansďŹ eld.com

14. Baylor Medical Center at Southwest Fort Worth 7100 Oakmont Blvd. Fort Worth, TX 76132 ............ 817-346-5700 County: Tarrant Beds: 71 .............................Year Founded: N/A www.baylorhealth.com

19. Las Colinas Medical Center 6800 N. Macarthur Blvd. Irving, TX 75039 .....................972-969-2000 County: Dallas Beds: 100 ........................ Year Founded: 1997 www.lascolinasmedical.com

3. JPS Diagnostic & Surgery Center of Arlington 4400 New York Arlington, TX 76018 .............. 817-852-8500 County: Tarrant Beds: 30 ..........................Year Founded: 2005 œœœǀ�•˜�Š†‘™�“Š™ǀ”—Œ

9. Ennis Regional Medical Center 2201 W. Lampasas Ennis, TX 75119 ....................... 972-875-0900 County: Ellis Beds: 60 ..........................Year Founded: 2007 www.ennisregional.com

4. Baylor Surgical Hospital of DFW 750 12th Ave. Fort Worth, TX 76104............ 817-334-5050 County: Tarrant Beds: 34 ............................Year Founded: N/A www.bshfw.com 5. Baylor Heart and Vascular Hospital 621 N. Hall St. Dallas, TX 75226 ....................214-820-0600 County: Dallas Beds: 36 .......................... Year Founded: 1954 www.baylorhearthospital.com 6. Harris Methodist Northwest 108 Denver Trail Azle, TX 76020 .......................817-444-8600 County: Tarrant Beds: 36 .......................... Year Founded: 1954 www.texashealth.org

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10. Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital of Allen 1105 Central Expressway North Suite 140 Allen, TX 75013 ....................... 972-747-1000 County: Collin Beds: 62 ............................Year Founded: N/A http://www.texashealth.org/landing cfm?id=114 11. Kindred Hospital - Fort Worth 815 Eighth Ave. Fort Worth, TX 76104............. 817-332-4812 County: Tarrant Beds: 67 ............................Year Founded: N/A www.kindredfortworth.com 12. Baylor Medical Center at Frisco 5601 Warren Parkway Frisco, TX 75034 .....................214-618-2000 County: Collin Beds: 68 ......Ybmcffriscomedicalcenter.com

15. Vista Hospital of Dallas 2696 W. Walnut St. Garland, TX 75042.................972-665-3000 County: Dallas Beds: 79 ......................... Year Founded: 2003

20. Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children 2222 Welborn St. Dallas, TX 75219..................... 214-559-5000 County: Dallas Beds: 100 .........................Year Founded: 1921 www.tsrhc.org

16. Methodist MansďŹ eld Medical Center 27008 Broad St. MansďŹ eld, TX 76063 .............682-622-2000 County: Tarrant Beds: 160 ..........................Year Founded: N/A www.methodisthealthsystem.org

21. Renaissance Hospital Terrell, Inc. 1551 Highway 34 South Terrell, TX 75160 ......................972-563-7611 County: Kaufman Beds: 106 ........................ Year Founded: 1981 www.terrell-hospital.com

17. Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital of Kaufman 850 Ed Hall Drive Kaufman, TX 75142 ................972-932-7200 County: Kaufman Beds: 91 ........................... Year Founded: 1979 http://www.texashealth.org/landing .cfm?id=116

22. Kindred Hospital - Dallas 9525 Greenville Ave. Dallas, TX 75243 .................... 214-355-2600 County: Dallas Beds: 110 ......................... Year Founded: 1987 www.khdallas.com 23. Renaissance Hospital Dallas Inc. 2929 S. Hampton Road Dallas, TX 75224 ....................214-623-4400 County: Dallas Beds: 110 .........................Year Founded: 2005 www.renaissancehospitaldallas.com www.lthmllc.com/dallas/index DALLAS REGIONAL CHAMBERÂŽ

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24. Lake Pointe Medical Center 6800 Scenic Drive Rowlett, TX 75088 ................. 972-412-2273 County: Rockwall Beds: 112 ......................... Year Founded: 1987 www.lakepointemedical.com

35. Methodist Richardson Medical Center 401 W. Campbell Road Richardson, TX 75080 ...........972-498-4000 County: Dallas Beds: 205 ........................ Year Founded: 1981 www.richardsonregional.com

25. Centennial Medical Center 12505 Lebanon Road Frisco, TX 75035..................... 972-963-3333 County: Collin Beds: 118 ........................ Year Founded: 2004 www.centennialmedcenter.com

36. Baylor Medical Center at Carrollton 4343 N. Josey Lane Carrollton, TX 75010 .............. 972-492-1010 County: Denton Beds: 235 ........................ Year Founded: 1985 www.www.BaylorHealth.com/Carrollton

26. Baylor Regional Medical Center at Plano 4700 Alliance Blvd. Plano, TX 75093 .....................469-814-2000 County: Collin Beds: 128 ....................... Year Founded: 2004 www.baylorhealth.com

37. Huguley Memorial Medical Center 11801 S. Freeway Burleson, TX 76028 ................817-293-9100 County: Tarrant Beds: 213 .........................Year Founded: 1977 www.huguley.org

27. Texas Health Harris Methodist Cleburne 201 Walls Drive Cleburne, TX 76033.................817-641-2551 County: Johnson Beds: 137......................... Year Founded: 1997 www.texashealth.org

38. Doctors Hospital 9440 Poppy Drive Dallas, TX 75218 .....................214-324-6100 County: Dallas Beds: 218 ........................ Year Founded: 1959 www.doctorshospitaldallas.com

28. North Hills Hospital 4401 Booth Calloway Road North Richland Hills, TX 75180 ....................................................817-255-1000 County: Tarrant Beds: 140 ........................ Year Founded: 1965 www.northhillshospital.com

39. Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth 6100 Harris Parkway Fort Worth, TX 76132 ............ 817-433-5000 County: Tarrant Beds: 229 ..........................Year Founded: N/A www.texashealth.org

29. UT Southwestern Zale Lipshy Hospital 40. Baylor Regional Medical Center 5151 Harry Hines Blvd. of Grapevine Dallas, TX 75235 .....................214-645-5555 1650 College St. County: Dallas Grapevine, TX 76051 .............. 817-481-1588 Beds: 144 ........................ Year Founded: 1985 County: Tarrant www.utsouthwestern.edu/patientcare/mediBeds: 256 ........................Year Founded: 1984 calservices/hospitals/zalelipshy www.baylorhealth.com 30. Hunt Regional Healthcare 4215 Joe Ramsey Blvd. Greenville, TX 75401 ............ 903-408-5000 County: Hunt Beds: 148 ........................ Year Founded: 1950 www.hmhd.org 31. Dallas Medical Center 7 Medical Parkway Dallas, TX 75234 .....................972-247-1000 County: Dallas Beds: 150 ........................Year Founded: 1964 www.mhatx.org 32. Dallas Regional Medical Center 1011 N. Galloway Ave. Mesquite, TX 75149 ............... 214-320-7000 County: Dallas Beds: 176.........................Year Founded: 1964 www.medicalcenterofmesquite.com 33. Denton Regional Medical Center 3535 S. I-35 East Denton, TX 76210 ..................940-384-3535 County: Denton Beds: 208 ........................ Year Founded: 1999 www.dentonregional.com

41. Methodist Charlton Medical Center 3500 Wheatland Road Dallas, TX 75237 ..................... 214-947-7777 County: Dallas Beds: 301 .........................Year Founded: 1975 www.methodisthealthsystem.org 42. Presbyterian Hospital of Denton 3000 N I-35 Denton, TX 76201 ................. 940-898-7000 County: Denton Beds: 255 ........................Year Founded: 2005 www.dentonhospital.com 43. Medical Center of McKinney-Wysong Campus 130 S. Central Expressway McKinney, TX 75070 ............. 972-547-8025 County: Collin Beds: 259 ..........................Year Founded: N/A www.ncentralmedical.com 44. Baylor Medical Center at Garland 2300 Marie Curie Garland, TX 75042................. 972-487-5000 County: Dallas Beds: 240 ........................ Year Founded: 1997 www.baylorhealth.com

34. Medical Center of Lewisville 500 W. Main St. Lewisville, TX 75057 .............. 972-420-1000 County: Denton Beds: 202 .........................Year Founded: 1976 www.lewisvillemedical.com

45. UT Southwestern St. Paul Hospital 5909 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas, TX 75235 .....................214-645-5555 County: Dallas Beds: 271......................... Year Founded: 1967 www.utsouthwestern.edu/utsw/home/pc/ stpaul/index.html

56. Methodist Dallas Medical Center 1441 N. Beckley Ave. Dallas, TX 75203 ..................... 214-947-8181 County: Dallas Beds: 515......................... Year Founded: 1924 www.methodisthealthsystems.org

46. Texas Health Harris Methodist HEB 1600 Hospital Parkway Bedford, TX 76022 .................817-685-4000 County: Tarrant Beds: 300........................ Year Founded: 1973 www.texashealth.org

57. Baylor All Saints Medical Center at Fort Worth 1400 Eighth Ave. Fort Worth, TX 76104............ 817-926-2544 County: Tarrant Beds: 537 ........................Year Founded: 2002 www.baylorhealth.com

47. Cook Children’s Medical Center 801 Seventh Ave. Fort Worth, TX 76104........... 682-885-4340 County: Tarrant Beds: 282 ........................ Year Founded: 1985 www.cookchildrens.org

58. Medical City Dallas Hospital 7777 Forest Lane Dallas, TX 75230 .................... 972-566-7000 County: Dallas Beds: 660.........................Year Founded: 1974 www.medicalcityhospital.com

48. Baylor Medical Center of Irving 1901 N. Macarthur Blvd. Irving, TX 75061 ......................972-579-8100 County: Dallas Beds: 296 ........................ Year Founded: 1995 www.baylorhealth.com

59. Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth 1301 Pennsylvania Ave. Fort Worth, TX 76104............ 817-250-2000 County: Tarrant Beds: 710 ........................ Year Founded: 1997 www.texashealth.org/landing.cfm?id=107

49. Plaza Medical Center of Fort Worth 900 Eighth Ave. Fort Worth, TX 76104............. 817-877-5292 County: Tarrant Beds: 320 .........................Year Founded: 1974 www.plazamedicalcenter.com

60. Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas 8200 Walnut Hill Lane Dallas, TX 75231..................... 214-345-6789 County: Dallas Beds: 866........................Year Founded: 1966 www.texashealth.org/landing.cfm?id=115

50. Medical Center of Arlington 3301 Matlock Road Arlington, TX 76015................ 817-465-3241 County: Tarrant Beds: 326 ........................ Year Founded: 1969 www.medicalcenterarlington.com

61. Parkland Memorial Hospital 5201 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas, TX 75235 ....................214-590-8000 County: Dallas Beds: 996 ........................ Year Founded: 1870 www.parklandhospital.com

51. Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital of Plano 6200 W. Parker Road Plano, TX 75093 ..................... 972-981-8000 County: Collin Beds: 368........................ Year Founded: 1997 www.texashealth.org

62. Baylor University Medical Center 3500 Gaston Ave. Dallas, TX 75246 ......................214-820-0111 County: Dallas Beds: 1025 ......................Year Founded: 1903 www.bhcs.com

52. Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital 800 W. Randol Mill Road Arlington, TX 76012................817-960-6100 County: Tarrant Beds: 369 ........................ Year Founded: 1958 www.texashealth.org 53. Medical Center of Plano 3901 W. 15th St. Plano, TX 75075 .....................972-596-6800 County: Collin Beds: 427 .........................Year Founded: 1975 www.medicalcenterofplano.com 54. John Peter Smith Hospital 1500 S. Main St. Fort Worth, TX 76104..............817-921-3431 County: Tarrant Beds: 459 ........................ Year Founded: 1954 œœœǀ�•˜�Š†‘™�“Š™ǀ”—Œ 55. Children’s Medical Center of Dallas 1935 Medical District Drive Dallas, TX 75235 .................... 214-456-7000 County: Dallas Beds: 487 .........................Year Founded: 1916 www.childrens.com

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DFW residents have access to great public and private schools.

Heritage Education Program Public Schools Charter Schools Montessori Education Private Schools Higher Education Continuing Education Libraries and Other Public Educational Resources

Educational Options in the DFW Area “FOR THOSE WITH CHILDREN, SEARCHING FOR A NEW HOME ALSO INCLUDES CONSIDERATION OF TOPPERFORMING SCHOOL DISTRICTS, HIGH-RANKING SCHOOLS AND LIFELONG CHILDHOOD FRIENDS.”

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P R O X I M I T Y T O Y O U R N E W P L A C E of work is only one aspect taken into consideration when buying a home. For those with children, searching for a new home also includes consideration of educatioal and schooling choices. The Dallas/Fort Worth area is home to a variety of public and private schools that meet and often exceed state and national education requirements as well as parental expectations. From preschool to graduate school, the DFW Metroplex offers a wealth of possibilities for the academic mind. Elementary, middle and high school students are privileged to renowned teachers and facilities as student education is key in the DFW Metroplex. Senior high students gain the luxury of magnet schools focusing on specific student interests such as science, medicine or the arts. In fact, the Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts near downtown Dallas boasts Erykah Badu and Norah Jones as cherished alumni. Montessori academies promote individual learning while providing quality teaching and educational benefits including specialized study and low pupil/teacher ratios. In addition, certain Montessori systems offer part-time, full-time and extended-day programs, along with foreign language study, camera-monitored classrooms and the security of parental access codes for entry to all facilities. DALLAS REGIONAL CHAMBER®

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DISD’s magnet school program provides students with unique opportunities in specific areas of study.

For those seeking a two-year degree, local community colleges offer varying classes and varying degree plans specialized for every interest. Community colleges offer continuing education courses ranging from personal interests, to ballroom dance, to creative writing. The Metroplex also hosts some of the nation’s top institutions and four-year universities, e.g., Southern Methodist University, the University of North Texas, Texas Woman’s, Texas Christian University, the University of Dallas, and University of Texas at Dallas. www.DALLASCHAMBER.org

Child Care Child care is provided by numerous groups and organizations, including major employers, local churches, independent school districts, accredited or associated child-care providers and independent child-care providers.

State/Local Education Statutes Most schools in the Metroplex are organized in four levels: pre K–3, 4–6, 7–8 and 9–12. Instruction at all levels is largely regulated by state requirements.

Local areas add their own touches. Students are promoted from grade to grade according to the knowledge they master and their retention of it. In Dallas, only numerical grades are used to evaluate a student’s performance. Several standardized aptitude and achievement tests are administered to students at different ages, including the Tests of Achievement and Proficiency (TAP), the Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS), the Texas Assessment of Academic Skills (TAAS) and the Assessment of Course Performance (ACP). SPRING 2012

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public recognition for students who succeed, promoting a sense of school pride and protecting school time for learning. When selecting a school district, individuals are encouraged to look for the abovementioned characteristics of an effective school. You can use the following questions to determine if the characteristics of effective schools are present and to help you compare individual school districts. The most important person to take into consideration is the child who will be attending the school. The school districts welcome inquiries from prospective residents. †“ž ŠÂ?†˜ Ž“‰Š•Š“‰Š“™ ˜ˆÂ?””‘ ‰Ž˜™—Žˆ™˜ Â?†›Š •š‡‘Žˆ ÂŽÂ“Â‹Â”Â—Â’Â†Â™ÂŽÂ”Â“Ç communication departments. These ofďŹ ces can provide materials for you. The department’s staff, school principals and other administrators are willing to answer your questions.

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(Do the ratios include classroom teachers only, or do they include other building-level instructional personnel?) EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

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Home-Bound Instruction There are 13 teachers who work with approximately 65 home-bound students in the DISD, among them teen mothers. Additionally, there is an average of 215 DISD students daily across 15 hospitals and rehabilitation centers, and there are 25 teachers assigned to work with them.

Heritage Education Program Since the fall of 1998, thousands of students from around the Metroplex have participated in the Heritage Education Program at Old Bedford School. Participants visit a restored 1915 classroom, examine unusual historic artifacts, hear interesting

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Č&#x;Ç€ —Š ™Â?Š—Š ‰Ž‹‹Š—Š“™ ‘Š›Š‘˜ ”‹ Š‰ š ˆ† ™Ž”“ †‘ •—”Œ—†’˜lj ŠŒš‘†— classes, honors programs, advanced placement, etc.? Č Ç€ Â?†™ ™ž•Š˜ ”‹ ˆ”ˆš——Žˆš‘†— †“‰ ŠÂ?™—†ˆš——Žˆš‘†— †ˆ™Ž›Ž™ŽŠ˜ NJŽ“ˆ‘š‰Ž“Œ athletics) are available? ČĄÇ€ —Š ™Â?Š—Š •—”Œ—†’˜ ‹”— ǒ†™ǂ—Ž˜Â?Ç“ ˜™š ‰Š“™˜lj ȢÇ€ ” ˜™š‰Š“™˜ Â?†›Š †ˆˆŠ˜˜ ™” ‘Ž‡—†—ŽŠ˜lj —Š ™Â?Š—Š ÂˆÂŠÂ—Â™ÂŽĘŹÂŠÂ‰ ‘Ž‡—†—Ž†“˜ available to assist students? STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS

ČœÇ€ Â?†™ ˜™†“‰†—‰ŽÂ&#x;Š‰ ™Š˜™˜ †—Š š˜Š‰lj ”œ ‰” ™Â?Š ˜™š‰Š“™˜ ˜ˆ”—Šlj Č?Ç€ ”œ œŠ‘‘ ‰” ˜™š‰Š“™˜ ˜ˆ”—Š ”“ NJ™Â?Š ˜™†™Šǂ’†“‰†™Š‰ ’Ž“ǂ imum skills test)? Ȟǀ Â?†™ Ž˜ ™Â?Š †›Š—†ŒŠ ˜ˆ”—Šlj ”œ ‰”Š˜ ™Â?Ž˜ ˆ”’•†—Š ™” “ŠŽŒÂ?Ç‚ boring districts, the state average and the national average? 4. What is the district’s dropout rate? ADMINISTRATION/STAFF

ČœÇ€ ”œ Ž˜ ™Â?Š †‰’Ž“Ž˜™—†™Ž›Š ˜™†‹‹ ˜™—šˆ ™š—Š‰lj Č?Ç€ —Š ™Â?Š—Š ŒšŽ‰†“ˆŠ ˆ”š“˜Š‘”—˜ Ž“ Š†ˆÂ? ˜ˆÂ?””‘lj Ȟǀ —Š ™Â?Š—Š ˜ˆÂ?””‘ “š—˜Š˜ †›†Ž‘ †‡‘Š ™” †˜˜Ž˜™ œŽ™Â? Â?Š†‘™Â? ˜Š— ›Žˆ Š˜lj Č&#x;Ç€ Â?†™ Ž˜ ™Â?Š †›Š—†ŒŠ “š’‡Š— ”‹ žŠ†—˜ ”‹ ™Š†ˆÂ?Ž“Œ ŠÂ?•Š—ŽŠ“ˆŠ of the staff? 5. Does the district offer staff development for its staff?

stories from the past and explore the Old Bedford School. For more information, visit www.oldbedfordschool.com or call 817-952-2290.

Public Schools Dallas is the ninth-largest city in the United States and is the largest metropolitan area in Texas. The Dallas Independent School District is the 12th-largest district in the nation, encompassing 384 square miles that include all or portions of Addison, Balch Springs, Carrollton, Cockrell Hill, Dallas, Farmers Branch, Garland, Highland Park, Hutchins, Mesquite, Seagoville, University Park and Wilmer. The district has 225 schools that include

155 elementary schools, 29 middle schools, 24 high schools, eight magnet high schools and nine alternative school programs. Dallas ISD schools have been awarded local, state and national honors, including several being named a Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education and recognized as among the best schools in Texas by Texas Monthly. DISD’s magnet school program has also been nationally recognized by such organizations as the College Board and Newsweek. The magnet school program provides students with unique opportunities in specific areas of study, starting in elementary school and continuing through high school. Each school has a Site-Based Decision DALLAS REGIONAL CHAMBERŽ

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Making Committee made up of parents, community members and faculty who work together to develop and implement programs at the school to further students’ academic achievement. DISD also has three superintendent’s advisory committees. To increase parent participation and expand parents’ knowledge of the school district and their children’s curriculum, DISD offers one-day Parent Academies throughout the year. For more information about the Dallas ISD, its schools, programs and services, please visit www.dallasisd.org. In addition to DISD, there are 76 independent school districts in the greater Dallas area, serving the educational needs of young people from kindergarten through grade 12. While each district must meet the basic requirements, standards and codes set by the Texas Education Agency, each one also strives to meet the special educational needs of its local constituents. www.DALLASCHAMBER.org

Charter Schools The first charter school legislation was passed in 1991, and as of January 2010, there are more than 3,000 charter schools that nearly one million students in the United States attend. Like public school districts, charter schools are monitored and accredited under the statewide testing and accountability system. Though underwritten by public funds, they operate independently. State laws and district policies do not stipulate how these schools teach, spend money or hire/fire staff. In return, charter schools are held strictly accountable for academic and financial performance. To be effective, a charter school begins with and is driven by a mission: Each school engages parents as real partners and fosters a highly collegial culture that is focused on continual improvement. The parents and students are “clients� for this business venture.

According to the Texas Education Code, charter schools have specific purposes: r *NQSPWF TUVEFOU MFBSOJOH r *ODSFBTF UIF DIPJDFT GPS MFBSOJOH opportunities within the public school system. r $SFBUF QSPGFTTJPOBM PQQPSUVOJUJFT UIBU will attract new teachers to the public school system. r &TUBCMJTI B OFX GPSN PG BDDPVOUBCJMJUZ for public schools. r &ODPVSBHF EJGGFSFOU BOE JOOPWBUJWF learning methods. Parents and teachers often choose charter schools for educational reasons— high academic standards, small class size, innovative approaches or educational philosophies in line with their own. To learn more about charter schools online, visit the Texas Education Agency at www.tea.state. tx.us/charter SPRING 2012

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The DFW region is home to some of the most exclusive and high-quality educational and training institutions in America, providing the area with a highly educated workforce ÇŚ Š“—”‘‘’Š“™ Ž“ ‡”™Â? •š‡‘Žˆ †“‰ private four-year institutions is more ™Â?†“ Č?Č Č›Ć˝Č›Č›Č›Ç€ Â?Š †—Š† Ž˜ Â?”’Š to five community college districts, several of which offer multiple campuses, enrolling just over 188,000 students. (Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board) ÇŚ U.S. News & World Report (2008) ranked 16 graduate programs at local public universities among the top 50 in their ĘŹÂŠÂ‘Â‰Â˜Ćż Š†‘™Â? Ž‡—†—Ž†“˜Â?Ž• NJ™Â?Ž—‰Ǫƽ Â?ž˜ŽˆŽ†“ ˜˜Ž˜™†“™ NJ‹”š—™Â?ÇŞĆ˝ š‰Ž”‘”Œž NJ‹”š—™Â?ÇŞĆ˝ Š†‘™Â? Ž‡—†—Ž†“˜Â?Ž• NJʏ‹™Â?ÇŞĆ˝ Ž™ž ‘†““Ž“Œ †“‰ —‡†“ ”‘Žˆž NJ“Ž“™Â?ÇŞĆ˝ Ž”ˆÂ?Š’Ž˜™—ž ÇŠČœČ›Â™Â?ÇŞĆ˝ ˆÂ?””‘ Ž‡—†—ž Š‰Ž† ÇŠČœČœÂ™Â?ÇŞĆ˝ •ŠŠˆÂ?Ç Â†Â“ÂŒÂšÂ†ÂŒÂŠ ÇŠČœČ?™Â?ÇŞĆ˝ ™š‰Š“™ ”š“˜Š‘Ž“Œ ÇŠČœČ Â™Â?ÇŞĆ˝ ˆˆš•†™Ž”“†‘ Â?Š—†•ž ÇŠČœȢ™Â?ÇŞĆ˝ ŠÂ?†‡Ž‘Ž™†™Ž”“ ”š“˜Š‘Ž“Œ ÇŠČ?Č&#x;™Â?ÇŞĆ˝ Â?ž˜Žˆ†‘ Â?Š—†•ž ÇŠČ?Č&#x;™Â?ÇŞĆ˝ ˆˆš•†™Ž”“†‘ Â?Š—†•ž ÇŠČ?Č&#x;™Â?ÇŞĆ˝ Â?ž˜ŽˆŽ†“ ÇŠČžČ&#x;™Â?ÇŞĆ˝ Â?ž˜Žˆ†‘ Â?Š—†•ž ÇŠČ&#x;ČœÂ˜Â™ÇŞĆ˝ ”ˆŽ†‘ ”—Â? ÇŠČ&#x;Č?“‰Ǫǀ ÇŚ œ” ‰šˆ†™Ž”“ Š—›ŽˆŠ ŠŒŽ”“˜ ˜Š—›Š †“‰ ˜š——”š“‰Ž“Œ ˆ”š“™ŽŠ˜ œŽ™Â? more than 1,900 schools in 169 independent school districts (ISDs) enrolling just under 1.3 million students in 2009– 2010. (Texas Education Agency)

Montessori Education More than a dozen schools in the DFW Metroplex use the child-centric Montessori approach. A Montessori education is designed to foster development in academics along with emotional, social and spiritual education for life. This type of education draws its principles from the natural development of the child. Multi-age classrooms and early childhood education provide a prepared environment where children are free to respond to their natural tendencies to explore, move, share with a group, be independent, make decisions, create order, develop self-control, abstract ideas from experience, use the creative imagination, work hard, repeat, concentrate and perfect one’s efforts. The children progress at their own pace, according to individual capabilities. There are many resources available to help locate a Montessori school for your child, but there is no substitute for the research you can do in your own community. Gather information from the suggested sources below to learn more. Request literature and make an appointment to observe a class during a normal day. Be ready to apply early, as many good schools have waiting lists.

MONTESSORI RESOURCES: AMI (Association Montessori International) 800-872-2643, 585-461-5920 www.montessori-ami.org American Montessori Society 212-358-1250 www.amshq.org/schls/tx.html

Montessori Foundation The International Montessori Council 941-729-9565 www.montessori.org NAMTA (North American Montessori Teachers Association) www.montessori-namta.org/NAMTA/ NAMServs/dirgateway.html The International Montessori Index www.montessori.edu

Private Schools Dallas private schools offer a wide range of facilities, from state-of-the-art science

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COLLIN COUNTY Allen ISD ”Â? ČœČž ‘‘Š“ƽ Č˘Č Č›ČœČžÇ‚Č›Č›ČœČž NJȤȢČ?ÇŞ ȢČ?ȢÇ‚Č›Č ČœČœ ÇŚ œœœǀ†‘‘Š“Ž˜‰ǀ”—Œ Anna ISD Č Č›Čœ Â?Š—‘Šž ›Š ““†ƽ Č˘Č Č&#x;Č›ȤÇ‚Č›ČœČ?ČŁ NJȤȢČ?ÇŞ ȤČ?Č&#x;Ç‚ČœČ›Č›Č› ÇŚ œœœǀ†““†Ž˜‰ǀ“Š™ Blue Ridge ISD ČœČ›ČĄČŁČŁ Č Č›Č&#x; ‘šŠ ÂŽÂ‰ÂŒÂŠĆ˝ Č˘Č Č&#x;Č?Č&#x; NJȤȢČ?ÇŞ Č˘Č Č?Ç‚Č Č Č Č&#x; ÇŚ œœœǀ‡—Ž˜‰ǀ“Š™ Celina ISD 205 S Colorado Celina, TX 75009-0188 ÇŠČ&#x;ȥȤǪ ȢČ&#x;Č?Ç‚ȤČœČ›Č› ÇŚ œœœǀˆŠ‘Ž“†Ž˜‰ǀˆ”’ Community ISD ”Â? Č&#x;țț Š›†‰†ƽ Č˘Č ČœȢȞǂțČ&#x;țț NJȤȢČ?ÇŞ ČŁČ&#x;ȞǂȣČ&#x;țț ÇŚ œœœǀˆ”’’š“Ž™žŽ˜‰ǀ”—Œ Farmersville ISD Č Č›ČœÇ‚ œž Ȣȣ Â†Â—Â’ÂŠÂ—Â˜Â›ÂŽÂ‘Â‘ÂŠĆ˝ Č˘Č Č&#x;Č&#x;Č?Ç‚Č›Č&#x;ȢČ? NJȤȢČ?ÇŞ ȢȣČ?Ç‚ČĄČĄČ›Čœ ÇŚ œœœǀ‹†—’Š—˜›Ž‘‘ŠŽ˜‰ǀ“Š™ Frisco ISD 6942 Maple St Â—ÂŽÂ˜ÂˆÂ”Ć˝ Č˘Č Č›ČžČ&#x;Ç‚ČžČ&#x;Č›Čœ ÇŠČ&#x;ȥȤǪ ȥȞȞǂȥțțț ÇŚ œœœǀ‹—Ž˜ˆ”Ž˜‰ǀ”—Œ Lovejoy ISD Č?Č Č¤ ”š“™—ž ‘š‡ ‰ ‘‘Š“ƽ Č˘Č Č›Č›Č?Ç‚ȢȥČ&#x;Čž ÇŠČ&#x;ȥȤǪ ȢČ&#x;Č?ǂȣțțț ÇŚ œœœǀ‘”›ŠÂ?”žŽ˜‰ǀ“Š™ McKinney ISD #1 Duvall St Mckinney, TX 75069-3211 ÇŠČ&#x;ȥȤǪ ȢČ&#x;Č?Ç‚Č&#x;Č›ȢČ› ÇŚ œœœǀ’ˆÂ?Ž““ŠžŽ˜‰ǀ“Š™ Melissa ISD 1904 Cooper Melissa, TX 75454-0127 NJȤȢČ?ÇŞ ČŁČžȢÇ‚Č?Č&#x;ČœČœ ÇŚ œœœǀ’Š‘Ž˜˜†Ž˜‰ǀ”—Œ Plano ISD 2700 W 15th ‘†“”ƽ Č˘Č Č›Č˘Č Ç‚Č˘Č Č?Č&#x; ÇŠČ&#x;ȥȤǪ Č˘Č Č?Ç‚ČŁČœČ›Č› ÇŚ ÂœÂœÂœÇ€Â•ÂŽÂ˜Â‰Ç€ÂŠÂ‰ÂšÇ Princeton ISD ČžČ?Čœ †“™Â?Š— Â?œž Â—ÂŽÂ“ÂˆÂŠÂ™Â”Â“Ć˝ Č˘Č Č&#x;Č›ȢÇ‚ČœČ›Č›Č? ÇŠČ&#x;ȥȤǪ Č¤Č Č?Ç‚Č Č&#x;țț ÇŚ œœœǀ•—Ž“ˆŠ™”“Ž˜‰ǀ“Š™ Prosper ISD ”Â? ČœČ›Č› Â—Â”Â˜Â•ÂŠÂ—Ć˝ Č˘Č Č›ȢȣÇ‚Č›ČœČ›Č› ÇŠČ&#x;ȥȤǪ Č?ČœȤÇ‚Č?țțț ÇŚ œœœǀ•—”˜•Š—ǂŽ˜‰ǀ“Š™ Wylie ISD ”Â? Č&#x;ȤČ› Wylie, TX 75098-0490 NJȤȢČ?ÇŞ Č&#x;Č?ȤǂȞțțț ÇŚ œœœǀœž‘ŽŠŽ˜‰ǀ“Š™

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DALLAS COUNTY Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD ”Â? ČœČœČ ČœČŁČĄ Carrollton, TX 75011-5186 NJȤȢČ?ÇŞ ȤȥȣÇ‚ČĄČœČ›Č› ÇŚ ÂœÂœÂœÇ€ÂˆÂ‹Â‡ÂŽÂ˜Â‰Ç€ÂŠÂ‰ÂšÇ Cedar Hill ISD Č?ČŁČ Â•Â™Â”ÂœÂ“ ‘›‰ Š‰†— Ž‘‘ƽ Č˘Č ČœČ›Č&#x; NJȤȢČ?ÇŞ Č?ȤČœÇ‚ČœČ ČŁČœ ÇŚ œœœǀˆÂ?Ž˜‰ǀˆ”’ Coppell ISD Č?țț Š“™”“ †• ‰ Coppell, TX 75019-3205 ÇŠČ?ČœČ&#x;ÇŞ Č&#x;Ȥȥǂȥțțț ÇŚ œœœǀˆ”••Š‘‘Ž˜‰ǀˆ”’ Dallas ISD ČžȢțț ”˜˜ ›Š Dallas, TX 75204-5491 NJȤȢČ?ÇŞ ȤČ?Č Ç‚ČžȢțț ÇŚ œœœǀ‰†‘‘†˜Ž˜‰ǀ”—Œ Desoto ISD Č?țț Š‘™ Ž“Š ‰ Desoto, TX 75115-5795 NJȤȢČ?ÇŞ Č?Č?Ȟǂȥȥȥȥ ÇŚ œœœǀ‰Š˜”™”Ž˜‰ǀ”—Œ

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centers to top-notch theater and fine-arts departments. Media centers are prevalent and instruction on Macintosh and/or IBM computers will be offered in every school, some beginning as early as pre-K and kindergarten. Dallas has several private school athletic conferences, and though academics are prioritized, almost every competitive sport imaginable is offered at private schools. An obvious reason parents in Dallas choose private education is because of the wide variety available. Parents can choose schools with a religious background or schools that do not emphasize theological teachings. They can choose for their children to wear a uniform or their own individual clothing. Many visitors are surprised to see that in Dallas many private schools offer a more diverse student body than public schools do. Teachers and administrators are easy to find and readily available for parents and students, both on campus and at home. Dallas private schools provide a wellrounded educational experience and have a continued commitment to excellence and safety for the students. For more information about Dallas-area private schools, please see the valuable charts included in this section. SPRING 2012

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As a nationally recognized Blue Ribbon School, Bishop Lynch High School is home to a vibrant mix of students with diverse backgrounds, talents and interests. BLHS provides an exceptional environment that promotes character and emphasizes values, as well as a wide variety of educational and recreational programs that meet or exceed every measure of excellence. Recognized for student achievement, leadership and innovation, BLHS continues to build on a rich tradition of excellence in academics, athletics and the arts, with renowned programs that prepare graduates for a lifetime of success. As a Catholic, coeducational, collegepreparatory high school, BLHS has the largest dual-enrollment program of any campus in the DFW area. BLHS also offers a creative and well-designed program for students with special needs. Any student who is willing to work will find an academic home at BLHS. Applications can be completed online at www.bishoplynch.org.

CHASE’S PLACE Chase’s Place is a full-day Dallas-area private school. It accepts students with developmental disabilities including MR, PDD/autism, acquired brain injuries and neurological disorders. Chase’s Place maintains a 1-to-2 staffstudent ratio. This increases the amount of individual assistance while supporting increased independence to the greatest extent possible. Chase’s Place integrates therapeutic services into each regular school day. Therapists provide direct services to its students and consult weekly with teachers to incorporate the student’s specific goals into the daily routine. Its services include speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy and music therapy. Learn more at www.chasesplace.org.

THE CLARIDEN SCHOOL The Clariden School is a private, non-sectarian school serving children from preschool through high school. The Lower School (pre-K through sixth grade) is an Association Montessori International (AMI) program, offering an activitybased, interdisciplinary approach to learning within a collaborative community environment. Art, music and foreign language are incorporated from the very start. The Montessori philosophy carries over beautifully into the innovative college preparatory program for grades seven through 12. The Upper School provides a mini-college type setting with

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Duncanville ISD 802 S Main St Duncanville, TX 75137-2316 NJȤȢČ?ÇŞ ȢțȣǂČ?țțț ÇŚ œœœǀ‰š“ˆ†“›Ž‘‘ŠŽ˜‰ǀ”—Œ Garland ISD 501 S Jupiter

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—†“‰ —†Ž—ŽŠƽ Č˘Č Č›Č ČžÇ‚ČœČœȢČ› NJȤȢČ?ÇŞ Č?ČĄČ&#x;Ç‚ČĄČœČ&#x;Čœ ÇŚ ÂœÂœÂœÇ€ÂŒÂ•ÂŽÂ˜Â‰Ç€Â”Â—ÂŒÇ Highland Park ISD 7015 Westchester Dr Dallas, TX 75205-1061 ÇŠČ?ČœČ&#x;ÇŞ ȢȣțǂȞțțț ÇŚ œœœǀÂ?•Ž˜‰ǀ”—Œ Irving ISD ”Â? ČœČ Č?ČĄČžȢ Irving, TX 75015-2637 NJȤȢČ?ÇŞ ČĄČ›Č›Ç‚Č Č›Č›Č› ÇŚ œœœǀŽ—›Ž“ŒŽ˜‰ǀ“Š™ Lancaster ISD Č&#x;Č?Č? Š“™—Š ›Š Â†Â“ÂˆÂ†Â˜Â™ÂŠÂ—Ć˝ Č˘Č ČœČ&#x;ČĄÇ‚ČœČĄČ?Čœ NJȤȢČ?ÇŞ Č?ČœČŁÇ‚ČœČ&#x;țț ÇŚ œœœǀ‘†“ˆ†˜™Š—Ž˜‰ǀ”—Œ Mesquite ISD 405 E Davis St Mesquite, TX 75149-4701 NJȤȢČ?ÇŞ Č?ČŁČŁÇ‚ČĄČ&#x;ČœČœ ÇŚ œœœǀ’Š˜–šŽ™ŠŽ˜‰ǀ”—Œ Richardson ISD Č&#x;țț —ŠŠ“›Ž‘‘Š ›Š ŽˆÂ?†—‰˜”“ Ć˝ Č˘Č Č›ČŁČœÇ‚Č&#x;ČœȤȣ ÇŠČ&#x;ȥȤǪ Č Č¤ČžÇ‚Č›Č›Č›Č› ÇŚ œœœǀ—ŽˆÂ?†—‰˜”“ǀÂ?ČœČ?ǀ™Â?ǀš˜ Sunnyvale ISD Č&#x;ČœȢ —Ž•• ‰ Sunnyvale, TX 75182-9544 NJȤȢČ?ÇŞ Č?Č?ČĄÇ‚ȢȥČ›Čœ ÇŚ œœœǀ˜š““ž›†‘ŠŽ˜‰ǀˆ”’Ç

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DENTON COUNTY Argyle ISD 800 Eagle Dr Â—ÂŒÂžÂ‘ÂŠĆ˝ ȢȥČ?Č?ČĄÇ‚Č›ȤȣȤ NJȤČ&#x;țǪ Č&#x;ČĄČ&#x;Ç‚ȢČ?Č&#x;Čœ ŠÂ?™ǀ Č ÇŚ œœœǀ†—Œž‘ŠŽ˜‰ǀˆ”’ Aubrey ISD Č&#x;ČœČ ÂŽÂ˜Â‰ÂŠÂ‘Â‘ “ š‡—Šžƽ ȢȥČ?Č?ȢÇ‚ȤȥČœȤ NJȤČ&#x;țǪ ȥȥȣǂțțȥț ÇŚ œœœǀ†š‡—ŠžŽ˜‰ǀ“Š™ Denton ISD ČœČžČ›Ȣ ”ˆš˜™ ™ Denton, TX 76201 NJȤČ&#x;țǪ ČžȥȤǂțțțț ÇŚ œœœǀ‰Š“™”“Ž˜‰ǀ”—Œ Krum ISD 809 E Mccart —š’ƽ ȢȥČ?Č&#x;ȤÇ‚ȤȥČ&#x;Ȥ NJȤČ&#x;țǪ Č&#x;ČŁČ?ǂȥțțț ŠÂ?Â™Ç€ČœČ›Č›Č? ÇŚ œœœǀÂ?—š’Ž˜‰ǀ“Š™ Lake Dallas ISD ”Â? Č Č&#x;ČŁ †Â?Š Â†Â‘Â‘Â†Â˜Ć˝ Č˘Č Č›ČĄČ Ç‚Č›Č Č&#x;ČŁ NJȤČ&#x;țǪ Č&#x;ȤȢÇ‚Č&#x;țȞȤ ÇŚ œœœǀ‘‰Ž˜‰ǀ“Š™ Lewisville ISD ”Â? Č?ČœȢ ÂŠÂœÂŽÂ˜Â›ÂŽÂ‘Â‘ÂŠĆ˝ Č˘Č Č›ȥȢÇ‚Č›Č?ČœȢ ÇŠČ&#x;ȥȤǪ ȢČœČžÇ‚Č Č?țț ÇŚ ÂœÂœÂœÇ€Â‘ÂŽÂ˜Â‰Ç€Â“ÂŠÂ™Ç Little Elm ISD Č Č›Č› ”‡” “ Ž™™‘Š ‘’ƽ Č˘Č Č›ČĄČŁÇ‚Č Č?Č?Č› NJȤȢČ?ÇŞ Č?ȤČ?Ç‚ČœČŁČ&#x;Ȣ ÇŚ œœœǀ‘ŠŽ˜‰ǀœ˜ Northwest ISD ”Â? ȢȢČ›ȢČ› ”—™ ”—™Â?Ć˝ ȢȥČœȢȢǂțțȢČ› ÇŠČŁČœȢǪ Č?ČœČ Ç‚Č›Č›Č›Č› ÇŚ œœœǀ“Ž˜‰™Â?ǀ”—Œ

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BISHOP LYNCH HIGH SCHOOL

E D U C AT I O N Charter schools in the region have high academic standards.

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ELLIS COUNTY Avalon ISD ”Â? Č&#x;Č Č Â›Â†Â‘Â”Â“Ć˝ ȢȥȥČ?ȞǂțČ&#x;Č Č ÇŠČ¤Č˘Č?ÇŞ ČĄČ?ȢÇ‚ČžČ?Č Čœ ÇŚ †›†‘”“ǀ™Â?ǀ˜ˆÂ?””‘œŠ‡•†ŒŠ˜ǀˆ”’ Ennis ISD ”Â? ČœČ&#x;Č?Č› Ennis, TX 75120-1420 NJȤȢČ?ÇŞ ȣȢČ?Ç‚Ȣțțț ÇŚ œœœǀŠ““Ž˜ǀÂ?ČœČ?ǀ™Â?Ç€ÂšÂ˜Ç Ferris ISD ”Â? Č&#x;Č Č¤ ÂŠÂ—Â—ÂŽÂ˜Ć˝ Č˘Č ČœČ?Č Ç‚Č›Č&#x;Č Č¤ NJȤȢČ?ÇŞ Č Č&#x;Č&#x;Ç‚ČžČŁČ ČŁ ÇŚ œœœǀ‹Š——Ž˜Ž˜‰ǀ”—Œ Čœ ‘Š’ Šǂ ÂŒ Italy ISD 300 S College Italy, TX 76651 NJȤȢČ?ÇŞ Č&#x;ČŁČžÇ‚ČœČŁČœČ ÇŚ œœœǀŽ™†‘žŽ˜‰ǀ”—Œ Čœ ‘Š’ Šǂȥ Maypearl ISD ”Â? Č&#x;Č› Maypearl, TX 76064-0040 NJȤȢČ?ÇŞ Č&#x;ČžČ Ç‚ČœČ›Č›Č› ÇŚ œœœǀ’†ž•Š†—‘Ž˜‰ǀ”—Œ Čœ ‘Š’ ŠǂČ&#x; Midlothian ISD 100 Walter Midlothian, TX 76065 NJȤȢČ?ÇŞ Č˘Č˘Č Ç‚ČŁČ?Ȥȥ ÇŚ œœœǀ’Ž‰‘”™Â?Ž†“ǂŽ˜‰ǀ“Š™ Milford ISD ”Â? Č Č&#x;Č Milford, TX 76670-0545 NJȤȢČ?ÇŞ Č&#x;ȤȞǂČ?ȤČœČœ ÇŚ œœœǀ’Ž‘‹”—‰Ž˜‰ǀ”—Œ Palmer ISD ”Â? ȢȤČ› †‘’Š—ƽ Č˘Č ČœČ Č?Ç‚Č›ȢȤČ› NJȤȢČ?ÇŞ Č&#x;Č&#x;ȤǂȞȞȣȤ ÇŚ œœœǀ•†‘’Š—ǂŽ˜‰ǀ”—Œ Čœ ‘Š’ ŠǂČ? Red Oak ISD ”Â? Ȥțțț Š‰ †Â?Ć˝ Č˘Č ČœČ Č&#x;Ç‚Ȥțțț NJȤȢČ?ÇŞ ČĄČœȢÇ‚Č?ȤČ&#x;Čœ ÇŚ œœœǀ—Š‰”†Â?Ž˜‰ǀ”—Œ Č&#x; ‘Š’ ŠǂČ&#x; Waxahachie ISD Č&#x;ČœČœ Ž‡˜”“ ™ †Â?†Â?†ˆÂ?ŽŠƽ Č˘Č ČœČĄČ Ç‚ČžČ›Č›Ȣ NJȤȢČ?ÇŞ ȤČ?ȞǂČ&#x;ČĄČžČœ ÇŚ ÂœÂœÂœÇ€ÂœÂŽÂ˜Â‰Ç€Â”Â—ÂŒÇ Č Â‘ÂŠÂ’ ŒǂČ

HUNT COUNTY Bland ISD ”Â? Č?ČœČĄ Merit, TX 75458-0216 NJȤțȞǪ ȢȢȥÇ‚Č?Č?ČžȤ ÇŚ œœœǀ‡‘†“‰Ž˜‰ǀ“Š™ Čœ ‘Š’ ÂŠÇ‚Č Boles ISD ȤȢȢȢ Č?ČœČ›Čœ šŽ“‘†“ƽ Č˘Č Č&#x;ȢČ&#x;Ç‚Č&#x;Č&#x;ČžČ&#x; NJȤțȞǪ ȣȣȞǂČ&#x;Č&#x;ČĄČ&#x; ŠÂ?Â™Ç€ČœČžČ? ÇŚ Â‡Â”Â‘ÂŠÂ˜Ç€ÂŠÂ‰Â“ÂŠÂ™ČœČ›Ç€Â“ÂŠÂ™ Čœ ‘Š’ Â?Ç‚Č&#x; Caddo Mills ISD ”Â? ČœČĄČ› Caddo Mills, TX 75135 NJȤțȞǪ Č Č?ȢÇ‚ČĄČ›Č ČĄ Č? ‘Š’ ÂŠÇ‚Č Campbell ISD Č&#x;Č›Ȥ ™ Campbell, TX 75422-0157 NJȤțȞǪ ČŁČĄČ?Ç‚ČžČ?Č Č¤ ŠÂ?Â™Ç€ČœČœ ÇŚ ÂœÂœÂœÇ€ÂŠÂ‰Â“ÂŠÂ™ČœČ›Ç€Â“ÂŠÂ™Ç ÂˆÂ†Â’Â•Â‡ÂŠÂ‘Â‘ Celeste ISD ”Â? ȥȢ Celeste, TX 75423-0067 NJȤțȞǪ Č ČĄČŁÇ‚Č&#x;ČŁČ?Č ÂŠÂ?Â™Ç€ČœČ›Čž œœœǀˆŠ‘Š˜™ŠŽ˜‰ǀ”—Œ Čœ ‘Š’ Â?Ç‚Č Commerce ISD ”Â? ČœČ?Č Čœ Commerce, TX 75429-1251 NJȤțȞǪ ČŁČŁČĄÇ‚ČžČ˘Č Č ÇŚ œœœǀˆ”’’Š—ˆŠŽ˜‰ǀ”—Œ Čœ ‘Š’ ŠǂČ?

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classes of 12-to-15 students and faculty who are dynamic and engaged. In addition to the challenging academics, students enjoy a wide variety of extra- and cocurricular activities including student council, yearbook, choir, band, theater, National Honor Society and a “no-cuts� athletics program. Clariden is a vibrant, caring community with a strong dedication to the academic, social and personal growth of every student. Learn more at www.claridenschool.org.

DALLAS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Dallas International School (DIS) educates students of all backgrounds to contribute to a dynamic world with its internationally renowned curriculum, multiple language instruction, and exposure to diverse cultural views. The school is accredited by the French Ministry of National Education, the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest and the International Baccalaureate of Organization. DIS has more than 570 students in preschool through grade 12. Starting in preschool academic subjects are taught in French and SPRING 2012

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ƽ ȢȠȟțȞǂȜțȝȝ ǩȤțȞǪ ȟȠȢǂȝȠțț Ǧ ǀ ǀ Lone Oak ISD ȣȜȡȝ ȡȤ ƽ ȢȠȟȠȞǂțțȞȣ ǩȤțȞǪ ȡȡȝǂȠȟȝȢ ǀȝȝȢț Ǧ ǀ ǀ Quinlan ISD 301 E Main St ƽ ȢȠȟȢȟǂȤȡȤț ǩȤțȞǪ ȞȠȡǂȜȝțț Ǧ ǀ ǀ Ǡ Wolfe City ISD 553 W Dallas St Wolfe City, TX 75496 ǩȤțȞǪ ȟȤȡǂȢȞȞȞ Ǧ ǀ

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KAUFMAN COUNTY Crandall ISD Ȝȝȣ Crandall, TX 75114-0128 ǩȤȢȝǪ ȟȝȢǂȡțțț ǀȠȣȜț Ǧ ǀ ǂ ǀ Ȟ ǂȠ Forney ISD ȡțț Ǐ ƽ ȢȠȜȝȡǂȤȡȣȝ ǩȤȢȝǪ ȠȡȟǂȟțȠȠ Ǧ ǀ ǀ Ȥ ǂȡ Kaufman ISD Ȝțțț ƽ ȢȠȜȟȝǂȝȝȤȣ ǩȤȢȝǪ ȤȞȝǂȝȡȝȝ Ǧ ǀ Ȝțǀ Ǡ Ȝ Ȝǂȝ Kemp ISD 905 S Main St ƽ ȢȠȜȟȞ ǩȤțȞǪ ȟȤȣǂȜȞȜȟ Ǧ ǀ Ȝțǀ Ǡ Ȝ ǂȞ Mabank ISD 310 E Market St Mabank, TX 75147 ǩȤțȞǪ ȣȣțǂȜȞțț Ǧ ǀ ǀ Ȟ ǂȟ Scurry-Rosser ISD ȜțȢțȠ Ȟȟ Scurry, TX 75158-3163 ǩȤȢȝǪ ȟȠȝǂȣȣȝȞ Ǧ ǀ ǂ ǀ Ȝ ǂȟ

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English enabling children to achieve fluency in both languages. Spanish and Chinese are the third languages taught at DIS. High school students have the choice between pursuing the French Baccalaureate Diploma, taught in French or The International Baccalaureate Diploma, taught in English. Through a unique partnership with the University of Texas at Dallas, the DIS high school facility is located on the university campus and some classes are taught in university labs, art studios and sports facili-

Alvarado ISD ȞȣȢ ƽ ȢȡțțȤ ǩȣȜȢǪ ȢȣȞǂȡȣțț Ǧ ǀ ǀ Ȟ ǂȞ Burleson ISD ȜȜȡț ƽ ȢȡțȝȣǂȠȢȜȤ ǩȣȜȢǪ ȝȟȠǂȜțțț Ǧ ǀ ǀ Ȝț ǂȠ Cleburne ISD ȠțȠ ƽ Ȝțț Cleburne, TX 76033-5118 ǩȣȜȢǪ ȝțȝǂȜȜțț Ǧ ǀ ǀ Ȝȝǀ ǀ Ȣ ǂȠ Godley ISD ȞȜȞ

ƽ Ȣȡțȟȟ ǩȣȜȢǪ ȞȣȤǂȝȠȞȡ Ǧ ǀ ǀ Ȝ ǂȝ Grandview ISD ȞȜț

ƽ ȢȡțȠțǂțȞȜț ǩȣȜȢǪ ȣȡȡǂȝȟȠț Ǧ ǀ ǀ Ȝ ǂȝ Joshua ISD ȟț Joshua, TX 76058-0040 ǩȣȜȢǪ ȝțȝǂȝȠțț ǀȜțțȢ Ǧ ǀ ǀ Keene ISD ȡȠȡ ƽ ȢȡțȠȤǂțȡȠȡ ǩȣȜȢǪ ȢȢȟǂȠȝțț Ǧ ǀ ǀ Ȝ ǂȠ Rio Vista ISD ȞȡȤ ƽ ȢȡțȤȞǂțȞȡȤ ǩȣȜȢǪ ȞȢȞǂȝȝȟȜ ǀȝȝȜ Ǧ ǀ ǀ Ȝ ǂȟ Venus ISD Ȟȡȟ ƽ ȢȡțȣȟǂțȞȡȟ ǩȤȢȝǪ ȞȡȡǂȞȟȟȣ Ǧ ǀ ǀ Ȝ ǂȜ

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PARKER COUNTY Aledo ISD ČœČ›Č›ČŁ †Ž‘Šž †“ˆÂ? ‰ ‘Š‰”ƽ ȢȥțțȣǂČ&#x;Č&#x;Č›Ȣ ÇŠČŁČœȢǪ Č&#x;Č&#x;ČœÇ‚ČŁČžČ?Ȣ ÇŚ œœœǀ†‘Š‰”ǀÂ?ČœČ?ǀ™Â?ǀš˜ Č&#x; ‘Š’ ÂŒÇ‚Č Brock ISD Č&#x;ČœČ› †Œ‘Š •Ž—Ž™ “ —”ˆÂ?Ć˝ ȢȥČ›ȣȢÇ‚ȤȥȞȥ ÇŠČŁČœȢǪ Č Č¤Č&#x;Ç‚ȢȥČ&#x;Č? ÇŚ œœœǀ‡—”ˆÂ?ÂŽÂ˜Â‰Ç€Â“ÂŠÂ™Ç Čœ ‘Š’ ÂŠÇ‚Č Garner ISD Č?Č?Č?Č? †—“Š— ˆÂ?””‘ ‰ Š†™Â?Š—‹”—‰ƽ ȢȥțȣȣǂȢČ›Č&#x;Č&#x; NJȤČ&#x;țǪ ČĄČŁČ?Ç‚Č&#x;Č?Č Čœ ŠÂ?Â™Ç€ČœČ›Ȥ ÇŚ œœœǀŒ†—“Š—Ž˜‰ǀ“Š™ Millsap ISD 305 Pine St ÂŽÂ‘Â‘Â˜Â†Â•Ć˝ ȢȥțȥȥǂȤČ&#x;Č&#x;Č&#x; NJȤČ&#x;țǪ ČĄČŁČ?Ç‚ČžČœČ›Čœ ÇŚ œœœǀ’Ž‘‘˜†•Ž˜‰ǀ“Š™ Čœ ‘Š’ Â?Ç‚Č Peaster ISD ”Â? ČœČ?Ȥ ÂŠÂ†Â˜Â™ÂŠÂ—Ć˝ ȢȥČ&#x;ČŁČ Ç‚Č›ČœČ?Ȥ ÇŠČŁČœȢǪ ČžČ&#x;ČœÇ‚Č Č›Č›Č› ÇŚ œœœǀ•Š†˜™Š—ǀ“Š™ Čœ ‘Š’ Â?Ç‚Č Poolville ISD ”Â? Ȥȥ ””‘›Ž‘‘Šƽ ȢȥČ&#x;ȣȢǂțțȤȥ ÇŠČŁČœȢǪ Č Č¤Č&#x;Ç‚Č&#x;Č&#x;Č Č? ÇŚ œœœǀ•””‘›Ž‘‘Šǀ“Š™ Čœ ‘Š’ ÂŠÇ‚Č Springtown ISD ČœČ›Čœ Šˆ”“‰ ™ Â•Â—ÂŽÂ“ÂŒÂ™Â”ÂœÂ“Ć˝ ȢȥțȣČ?Ç‚Č?Č ČĄČĄ ÇŠČŁČœȢǪ Č?Č?țǂȢČ?Č&#x;Čž ÇŚ œœœǀ˜•—Ž“Œ™”œ“Ž˜‰ǀ“Š™ Čž ‘Š’ Â?Ç‚Č&#x; Weatherford ISD ČœČœČ›Č› ”“ŒÂ?”—“ — Š†™Â?Š—‹”—‰ƽ Ȣȥțȣȥ ÇŠČŁČœȢǪ Č Č¤ČŁÇ‚Č?ȣțț ÇŚ œœœǀœŠ†™Â?Š—‹”—‰Ž˜‰ǀˆ”’ Ȣ ‘Š’ ÂŒÇ‚ČĄ

ties. Scholarships to UT Dallas are offered to DIS students as part of the academic partnership between the two institutions. Dallas International School accepts students regardless of race, religion, gender or nationality. Students receive a unique experience and understanding of cultural differences through the intermingling of the 50 different nationalities represented by the student population at DIS. For more information visit www.dallasinternationalschool.org.

GOOD SHEPHERD EPISCOPAL SCHOOL GSES is a coeducational, parish-affiliated school with nearly 600 students (pre-K through eighth grade). The lower school fosters an inquisitiveness and love of learning that remains with a child for life. Spanish, computer classes, daily physical education, music and art add breadth to the core subjects. Opportunities to develop leadership skills are abundant, especially during the critical middle school years, and peer respect is advocated and reinforced. This program lays the foundation for a lifetime of achievement. GSES has gained recognition for its signature outdoor education program, Classroom of the Earth. The curriculum begins with nature walks in

ROCKWALL COUNTY Rockwall ISD ČœČ›Č Č› Ž‘‘Ž†’˜ ”ˆÂ?ÂœÂ†Â‘Â‘Ć˝ Č˘Č Č›ȣȢǂȞȣȞČ? NJȤȢČ?ÇŞ ȢȢČœÇ‚Č›ČĄČ›Č ÇŚ œœœǀ—”ˆÂ?ÂœÂ†Â‘Â‘ÂŽÂ˜Â‰Ç€ÂˆÂ”Â’Ç Royse City ISD ”Â? Č&#x;ȢȤ ”ž˜Š Ž™žƽ Č˘Č ČœȣȤÇ‚Č›Č&#x;ȢȤ NJȤȢČ?ÇŞ ȥȞȥǂČ?Č&#x;ČœČž ÇŚ œœœǀ—ˆŽ˜‰ǀ”—Œ

TARRANT COUNTY Arlington ISD ČœČ?țȞ Ž”“ŠŠ— Â?œž Â—Â‘ÂŽÂ“ÂŒÂ™Â”Â“Ć˝ ȢȥČ›ČœČžÇ‚ČĄČ?Č&#x;ČĄ ÇŠČĄČŁČ?ÇŞ ȣȥȢÇ‚Č&#x;ČĄČœČœ ÇŚ œœœǀ†Ž˜‰ǀ“Š™ Azle ISD Ȟțț ”Š ™ Â&#x;‘Šƽ ȢȥČ›Č?Č›Ç‚ČžČœȤČ&#x; ÇŠČŁČœȢǪ Č&#x;Č&#x;Č&#x;Ç‚ČžČ?ČžČ ÇŚ œœœǀ†Â&#x;‘ŠŽ˜‰ǀ“Š™ Birdville ISD ČĄČœČ?Č ÂŠÂ‘Â?“†• ™ †‘™”’ Ž™žƽ ȢȥČœČœȢÇ‚Č&#x;Č?Č›Č&#x; ÇŠČŁČœȢǪ Č Č&#x;ȢÇ‚Č Č˘Č›Č› ÇŚ œœœǀ‡Ž—‰›Ž‘‘Š˜ˆÂ?””‘˜ǀ“Š™ Carroll ISD ČžČ›Č Čœ ”›Š ‰

—†•Š›Ž“Šƽ ȢȥČ›Č Čœ ÇŠČŁČœȢǪ ȤČ&#x;ȤÇ‚ČŁČ?Č?Č? ÇŚ œœœǀ˜”š™Â?ԠÂ?Šˆ†——”‘‘ǀŠ‰š Castleberry ISD ČžČœČ Â?š—ˆÂ?Ž‘‘ ‰ ”—™ ”—™Â?Ć˝ ȢȥČœČœČ&#x;Ç‚ČžȢČ?Ȥ ÇŠČŁČœȢǪ Č?Č Č?Ç‚Č?țțț ÇŚ œœœǀˆ†˜™‘Š‡Š——žŽ˜‰ǀ“Š™ Crowley ISD ”Â? ČĄČŁČŁ Â—Â”ÂœÂ‘ÂŠÂžĆ˝ ȢȥțȞȥǂțȥȣȣ ÇŠČŁČœȢǪ Č?ȤȢÇ‚Č ČŁČ›Č› ÇŚ œœœǀˆ—”œ‘ŠžǀÂ?ČœČ?ǀ™Â?Ç€ÂšÂ˜Ç Eagle Mt-Saginaw ISD ČœČ?țț ‘‰ Šˆ†™š— ‰ ”—™ ”—™Â?Ć˝ ȢȥČœȢȤÇ‚ȤČœČĄČ› ÇŠČŁČœȢǪ Č?ČžČ?ǂțȣȣț ÇŚ œœœǀŠ’˜Ž˜‰ǀˆ”’ Everman ISD ȥțȣ ”œ“‘Šž — ›Š—’†“ƽ ȢȥČœČ&#x;Č›Ç‚Č Č?țȥ ÇŠČŁČœȢǪ Č ČĄČŁÇ‚ČžČ Č›Č› ÇŚ œœœǀŠŽ˜‰ǀ”—Œ

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Pre- K through 12th Grade /ĹśĆšÄžĆŒĹśÄ‚Ć&#x;ŽŜÄ‚ĹŻ Ä‚Ä?Ä?Ä‚ĹŻÄ‚ĆľĆŒÄžÄ‚ĆšÄž WĆŒĹ˝Ĺ?ĆŒÄ‚Ĺľ &ĆŒÄžĹśÄ?Ĺš Ä‚Ä?Ä?Ä‚ĹŻÄ‚ĆľĆŒÄžÄ‚ĆšÄž WĆŒĹ˝Ĺ?ĆŒÄ‚Ĺľ ^ƉĂŜĹ?Ć?Ĺš Ä‚Ćš Ä‚ĹŻĹŻ >ĞǀĞůĆ? ĹšĹ?ŜĞĆ?Äž Ĺ?Ĺś DĹ?ĚĚůĞ ^Ä?ĹšŽŽů ĹśĆŒĹ?Ä?ĹšĹ?ĹśĹ? ĹŒÄžĆŒ ^Ä?ĹšŽŽů WĆŒĹ˝Ĺ?ĆŒÄ‚Ĺľ hd Ä‚ĹŻĹŻÄ‚Ć? WÄ‚ĆŒĆšĹśÄžĆŒĆ?ĹšĹ?Ɖ New Upper School Campus Now Open!

ϲϏϯϾ ĹšĆľĆŒÄ?ĹšĹ?ĹŻĹŻ tĂLJ Ä‚ĹŻĹŻÄ‚Ć?Í• dy ϳϹώϯϏ ϾϳώͲϾϾϭͲϲϯϳϾ Ç Ç Ç Í˜ÄšÄ‚ĹŻĹŻÄ‚Ć?Ĺ?ĹśĆšÄžĆŒĹśÄ‚Ć&#x;ŽŜÄ‚ĹŻĆ?Ä?ĹšŽŽůÍ˜Ĺ˝ĆŒĹ?

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E D U C AT I O N first grade and progresses to a 10-day trip for eighth-grade students to Colorado. COE fosters self-reliance and self-confidence. GSES’s graduates are highly sought after by the area’s most competitive high schools. Graduates distinguish themselves at those institutions in all facets of school life. GSES is accredited by ISAS and SAES. Learn more at www.gseschooldallas.org.

THE HIGHLANDS SCHOOL The Highlands School is a Catholic collegepreparatory school, grades pre-K through 12, belonging to the Legionaries of Christ, a congregation of priests who serve the church by forming leaders through education and other works. The school has grown to 420 students, offering a rigorous curriculum of science, math, literature, language, religion and philosophy. Pre-K through third grade is co-ed, while fourth through 12th is single gender. Small class sizes and a low student-to-teacher ratio create an environment for academic success. The school offers a variety of intra-school activities and national-level competitions. The Highlands School was selected in 2005, 2006 and 2007 as one of the top 50 Catholic high schools in the

DFW INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICTS 2010 Independent School District (ISD)

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—†•Š›Ž“Šƽ ȢȥČ›Č ČœÇ‚ČžȣȤȢ ÇŠČŁČœȢǪ Č&#x;ČŁČŁÇ‚Č¤Č ČŁČŁ ŠÂ?Â™Ç€Č Č Č&#x;Ȣnj œœœǀŒˆŽ˜‰ǂÂ?ČœČ?ǀ”—Œ ČœČœ ‘Š’ ÂŠÇ‚Č Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD ČœČŁČ&#x;Ȥ Š“™—†‘ — Š‰‹”—‰ƽ ȢȥČ›Č?Č?Ç‚ČĄČ›Ȥȥ ÇŠČŁČœȢǪ Č?ȣȞǂČ&#x;Č&#x;ČĄČœ ŠÂ?™ǀČ?Č›Č?Č› ÇŚ œœœǀÂ?Š‡Ž˜‰ǀŠ‰š ČœȤ ‘Š’ Šǂȥ Keller ISD ČžČ Č› Š‘‘Š— Â?œž Š‘‘Š—ƽ ȢȥČ?Č&#x;ČŁÇ‚ČžČ&#x;Č&#x;Ȣ ÇŠČŁČœȢǪ ȢČ&#x;Č&#x;Ç‚ČœČ›Č›Č› ÇŚ œœœǀÂ?Š‘‘Š—Ž˜‰ǀ“Š™ Č?Čœ Š’ ŠǂČ&#x; Kennedale ISD ”Â? Č&#x;ȥȢ Š““Š‰†‘Šƽ ȢȥțȥțǂțČ&#x;ȥȢ ÇŠČŁČœȢǪ Č ČĄČžÇ‚ČŁČ›Č›Č› ÇŚ œœœǀÂ?Š““Š‰†‘Šǀ“Š™ Č? ‘Š’ ŒǂČ&#x; Lake Worth ISD ČĄČŁČ›Č ÂŠÂ‘ÂŠÂ•Â?”“Š ‰ †Â?Š ”—™Â?Ć˝ ȢȥČœČžČ Ç‚Č?ȣȤȤ ÇŠČŁČœȢǪ ȞțȥǂČ&#x;Č?Č›Č ÇŚ œœœǀ‘œŽ˜‰ǀ”—Œ Čž ‘Š’ ŠǂČ&#x; MansďŹ eld ISD ČĄČ›Č Â—Â”Â†Â‰ ™ MansďŹ eld, TX 76063-1794 ÇŠČŁČœȢǪ Č?ȤȤǂȥȞțț ÇŚ ÂœÂœÂœÇ€Â’Â†Â“Â˜ĘŹÂŠÂ‘Â‰ÂŽÂ˜Â‰Ç€Â”Â—ÂŒ Č?Čž ‘Š’ ŠǂČ&#x; White Settlement ISD Č&#x;Č›Čœ Â?Š——ž “ White Settlement, TX 76108-2521 ÇŠČŁČœȢǪ ČžȥȢÇ‚Č ČžČ&#x;Ȥ Č&#x; ‘Š’ ŠǂČ&#x;

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WISE COUNTY Alvord ISD ”Â? ȢČ› ‘›”—‰ƽ ȢȥČ?Č?Č Ç‚Č›Č›ȢČ› NJȤČ&#x;țǪ Č&#x;Č?ȢÇ‚Č Č¤Č˘Č ÇŚ œœœǀ†‘›”—‰Ž˜‰ǀ“Š™ Čœ ‘Š’ Â?Ç‚Č Boyd ISD ”Â? ȤČ?Ȟțȣ ”ž‰ƽ ȢȥČ›Č?ȞǂȞȥțȣ NJȤČ&#x;țǪ Č&#x;ȞȞǂČ?ČžČ?Ȣ ÇŚ œœœǀ‡”ž‰Ž˜‰ǀ“Š™ Čœ ‘Š’ Â?Ç‚Čž Bridgeport ISD 2107 15th St Â—ÂŽÂ‰ÂŒÂŠÂ•Â”Â—Â™Ć˝ ȢȥČ&#x;Č?ȥǂțțȞȥ NJȤČ&#x;țǪ ČĄČŁČžÇ‚Č ČœČ?Č&#x; ÇŚ œœœǀ‡—Ž‰ŒŠ•”—™Ž˜‰ǀ“Š™ Čœ ‘Š’ ŠǂČ? Chico ISD ”Â? Č¤Č Chico, TX 76431-0095 NJȤČ&#x;țǪ ČĄČ&#x;Č&#x;Ç‚Č?Č?Č?ČŁ ÇŚ œœœǀˆÂ?Žˆ”‰—†Œ”“˜ǀ”—Œ Čœ ‘Š’ Â?Ç‚Č Decatur ISD 309 S Cates Decatur, TX 76234-2360 NJȤČ&#x;țǪ ČžȤȞǂȢČœČ›Č› ŠÂ?™ǀȢČœČ›Čž ÇŚ œœœǀ‰Šˆ†™š—Ž˜‰ǀš˜ Č? ‘Š’ ŠǂČ&#x; Paradise ISD ȞȞȣ ˆÂ?””‘Â?”š˜Š ‰ Â†Â—Â†Â‰ÂŽÂ˜ÂŠĆ˝ ȢȥČ›ȢȞǂțȥČ&#x;ČĄ NJȤČ&#x;țǪ ȤȥȤÇ‚Č Č›Č›Č› ÇŚ ÂœÂœÂœÇ€Â•ÂŽÂ˜Â‰Ç€Â“ÂŠÂ™Ç Čœ ‘Š’ Â?Ç‚Čž Slidell ISD ”Â? ȥȤ Slidell, TX 76267-0069 NJȤČ&#x;țǪ Č&#x;ČĄČĄÇ‚ČžČœČœČŁ ÇŚ œœœǀ˜‘Ž‰Š‘‘Ž˜‰ǀ“Š™ Čœ ˆÂ?””‘ Â?Ç‚ČœČ?

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United States. The school was accredited by TCCED in 1999 and SACS in 2006. Learn more at www.thehighlandsschool.org.

HILL SCHOOL Hill School is a college preparatory, fullservice school for all kinds of learners – bright students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, ADD, ADHD and other learning differences. We have one campus for grades two through 12 in Southwest Fort

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Worth and one for grades one through eight in Grapevine. Our exceptional faculty emphasize intensive small-group instruction in core subject areas to ensure that all students have an opportunity to reach their full academic potential. Our students explore interests and affinities through athletics, fine arts (drama, visual arts, music, band) and a wide variety of community involvement activities.

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E D U C AT I O N The following is a partial list of private schools in the Dallas area. This list in no way implies an endorsement or guarantee of accreditation of these schools by the publisher. For information about current enrollments, grade levels and tuition, please call the school directly. Private School Name

Current Grade Level

Enrollment Estimate

Children’s Workshop, The 1409 14th St. ‘†“”ƽ Č˘Č Č›ȢČ&#x; ȤȢČ?Ç‚Č&#x;Č?Č&#x;Ç‚ČœȤČžČ? ÇŚ œœœǀˆœ˜•‘†“”ǀˆ”’

18 mo.-5th

100

Fairview County Day School ČŁČŁČ Â†Â—Â™ ”†‰ Â†ÂŽÂ—Â›ÂŽÂŠÂœĆ˝ Č˘Č Č›ȥȤ ȤȢČ?Ç‚Č ČĄČ¤Ç‚ȥȤȥȤ ÇŚ œœœǀ‹†Ž—›ŽŠœ˜ˆÂ?””‘ǀˆ”’

2 yrs.-5 yrs.

40

Ç‚ČœČ?

ČœČĄČ&#x;

15 mo.- 8th

135

1-12th

100

9-12

640

Legacy Christian Academy Č Č›Č›Č› ˆ†‰Š’ž —Ž›Š Â—ÂŽÂ˜ÂˆÂ”Ć˝ Č˘Č Č›ČžČ&#x; Č&#x;ȥȤÇ‚ČĄČžČžÇ‚ČœČžČžČ› ÇŚ œœœǀ‘ŠŒ†ˆžˆ†ǀ”—Œ

—Š Ç‚ČœČ?™Â?

ȢČ&#x;Č›

McKinney Christian Academy ČžČĄČ›Čœ ”Ž˜ Ç? —ˆ ”†‰ ˆ Ž““Šžƽ Č˘Č Č›ȢČœ Č?ČœČ&#x;Ç‚Č Č&#x;Č&#x;Ç‚Č?ČĄČ ČŁ ÇŚ œœœǀ’ˆÂ?Ž““ŠžˆÂ?—Ž˜™Ž†“ǀ”—Œ

—Š Ç‚ČœČ?™Â?

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Our Savior Lutheran School Č?Ȣțȣ Ç€ Ž—ŒŽ“Ž† †—Â?œ†ž ˆ Ž““Šžƽ Č˘Č Č›ȢČœ ȤȢČ?Ç‚Č ČĄČ?Ç‚ȤȤČ&#x;Č&#x; ÇŚ œœœǀ”˜‘’ˆÂ?Ž““Šžǀ”—Œ

—Š Ç‚Č Â™Â?

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Prestonwood Christian Academy ČĄČŁČ›Čœ Ç€ †—Â? ‘›‰ǀ ‘†“”ƽ Č˘Č Č›ȤČž ȤȢČ?Ç‚ČŁČ?Č›Ç‚Č Č›ČĄČ› ÇŚ œœœǀ•—Š˜™”“œ””‰ˆÂ?—Ž˜™Ž†“ǀ”—Œ

—Š Ç‚ČœČ?™Â?

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Prince of Peace Catholic School Č ČœČ›Č› ‘†“” †—Â?œ†ž Š˜™ ‘†“”ƽ Č˘Č Č›ȤČž ȤȢČ?Ç‚ČžČŁČ›Ç‚Č Č Č›Č ÇŚ œœœǀ•”•˜ˆÂ?””‘ǀ“Š™

—Š Ȟǂȣ™�

ČŁČ Č›

5 yrs.-18 yrs.

Č?Č Č

Southwest Academy Learning Center ȥțț Ç€ š•Ž™Š— ”†‰ ‘‘Š“ƽ Č˘Č Č›Č›Č? ȤȢČ?Ç‚ČžČ Č¤Ç‚ČĄČĄČ&#x;ČĄ ÇŚ œœœǀ˜”š™Â?œŠ˜™†ˆ†‰Š’žǀ”—Œ

—Š Ç‚Ȥ™Â?

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Spring Creek Academy ȥțțț š˜™Š— ”†‰ƽ šŽ‘‰Ž“Œ Č Â‘Â†Â“Â”Ć˝ Č˘Č Č›Č?Čž ȤȢČ?Ç‚Č ČœȢÇ‚ȥȢȞț ÇŚ œœœǀ˜•—Ž“Œˆ—ŠŠÂ?†ˆ†‰Š’žǀˆ”’

Ç‚ČœČ?™Â?

ČœČŁČ›

2-7

30

2 yrs.-12 yrs.

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Faith Lutheran School ČœȢČ›Čœ Ç€ †—Â? ‘›‰ǀ ‘†“” Č˘Č Č›ȢČ&#x; NJȤȢČ?ÇŞ Č&#x;Č?ȞǂȢČ&#x;Č&#x;Ȣ ÇŚ ÂœÂœÂœÇ€Ę­Â˜Â•Â‘Â†Â“Â”Ç€Â”Â—ÂŒ Good Shepherd Montessori School ȢȢČ›Čœ Ž—ŒŽ“Ž† †—Â?œ†ž ˆ Ž““Šžƽ Č˘Č Č›ȢČœ ȤȢČ?Ç‚Č Č&#x;ȢÇ‚Č&#x;ȢȥȢ ÇŚ œœœǀŒ””‰˜Â?Š•Â?Š—‰’”“™Š˜˜”—Žǀˆ”’ Great Lakes Academy ȥțțț š˜™Š— ”†‰ƽ šŽ‘‰Ž“Œ Ȣ ‘†“”ƽ Č˘Č Č›Č?Čž ȤȢČ?Ç‚Č ČœȢÇ‚ȢČ&#x;Ȥȣ ÇŚ œœœǀŒ—Š†™‘†Â?Š˜†ˆ†‰Š’žǀš˜ John Paul II High School Ȥțț ”Ž™ ”†‰ ‘†“”ƽ Č˘Č Č›Č˘Č Č¤Č˘Č?Ç‚ȣȥȢÇ‚Č›Č›Č›Č ÇŚ œœœǀÂ?”Â?“•†š‘ŽŽÂ?˜ǀ”—Œ

Plano Christian Academy ČœČ Č›Čœ ›Šǀ ‘†“”ƽ Č˘Č Č›ȢČ&#x; ȤȢČ?Ç‚Č&#x;Č?Č?Ç‚ČœȢČ?Č? ÇŚ œœœǀ•‘†“”ˆÂ?—Ž˜™Ž†“†ˆ†‰Š’žǀˆ”’

SMU-in-Legacy Summer Academic Enhancement Workshop Č Č?Ȟȥ Š““ž˜”“ †—Â?ÂœÂ†ÂžĆ˝ Č&#x;Ç‚ČœČ›ČŁ ‘†“”ƽ Č˘Č Č›Č?Č&#x; Č?ČœČ&#x;Ç‚ȢȥȣÇ‚ȢČžČ?Čž ÇŚ ÂœÂœÂœÇ€Â˜Â’ÂšÇ€ÂŠÂ‰ÂšÇ Â—ÂŠÂ†Â‰

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St. Timothy Christian Academy Č&#x;Č Č Č› ŠŒ†ˆž —Ž›Š ‘†“”ƽ Č˘Č Č›Č?Č&#x; Č?ČœČ&#x;Ç‚Č?ȤČœÇ‚Č&#x;ȢČ›Čœ ÇŚ œœœǀ˜™†•‘†“”ǀ”—Œ Starwood Montessori School ȥȥțț Š‡†“”“ ”†‰ Â—ÂŽÂ˜ÂˆÂ”Ć˝ Č˘Č Č›ČžČ&#x; ȤȢČ?Ç‚ȢČœČ?ǂȣțȣț ÇŚ œœœǀ˜™†—œ””‰’”“™Š˜˜”—Žǀˆ”’ www.DALLASCHAMBER.org

THE HOCKADAY SCHOOL At the Hockaday School, more than 1,000 students from diverse backgrounds and cultures have the opportunity to realize their full potential and be inspired to live the brilliant lives that await them. Hockaday is an independent, collegepreparatory day and boarding school for girls. From pre-K through grade 12, the Hockaday School prepares bright and engaging girls to define their place in the world. Ranked among the country’s finest college-preparatory schools, Hockaday was founded almost a century ago and continues today to build on its original Four Cornerstones: Character, Courtesy, Scholarship and Athletics. To learn more about how Hockaday inspires bright girls to lead brilliant lives, visit the Hockaday School Web site at www.hockaday.org.

JOHN PAUL II HIGH SCHOOL The students who walk the halls of John Paul II High School in Plano adhere to the school’s mission to become leaders who are critical thinkers and effective communicators, committed to service and rooted in faith. A coeducational, Catholic, college-preparatory school, John Paul II High School was established in 2005 and founded in the legacy of Pope John Paul II. The school is SPRING 2012

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ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL St. John’s Episcopal School is dedicated to a program of academic excellence designed to train the mind, strengthen the character and enrich the spirit of each student in a Christian environment. Located on a peaceful, 10-acre campus near White Rock Lake in East Dallas, St. John’s serves pre-K through eighth-grade children in a coeducational setting, and offers an intellectually challenging, well-rounded curriculum. The school emphasizes the development of higher-order-thinking skills by teaching students to solve problems and apply knowledge and skills to new areas of understanding, by encouraging creativity and innovation, and by promoting teamwork. Its faculty integrates performing and visual arts, foreign languages, physical education, technology and other enriching experiences into the core curriculum. Its collaborative learning program broadens students’ perspectives by creating shared learning opportunities between students across the nation and around the world. Students graduate from St. John’s and attend the area’s best high schools. Learn more at www.stjohnsschool.org.

ST. TIMOTHY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY St. Timothy Christian Academy is a Christian school for children in grades one through eight. The mission of STCA is to educate students with learning differences who need an innovative approach for academic success in a redemptive Christian environment while providing hope and support for their families. STCA’s experienced teaching professionals provide a multisensory learning environment geared to academic success. Bible, art, computer, social skills and adaptive PE are also part of the educational program. In an effort to focus on the whole child, STCA offers a weekly chapel service. All students have an individualized

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Private School Name

Current Grade Level

Enrollment Estimate

TLC Child Development Center on Democracy 5301 Democracy Drive ‘†“”ƽ Č˘Č Č›Č?Č&#x; ȤȢČ?Ç‚ČžȢȣÇ‚Č&#x;ČœČ›Č› ÇŚ œœœǀ™‘ˆ˜ˆÂ?””‘˜ǀˆ”’

6 wks.-12 yrs.

300

TLC Child Development Center on Hedgcoxe Č Č?țț Š‰Œˆ”Â?Š ‘†“”ƽ Č˘Č Č›Č?Č&#x; ȤȢČ?Ç‚Č&#x;ȢČžÇ‚Č›ČœȥȢ ÇŚ œœœǀ™‘ˆ˜ˆÂ?””‘˜ǀˆ”’

6 wks.-12 yrs.

300

West Plano Montessori School ČžČ&#x;Č?Č Â˜Â?Ž“Œ™”“ †“Š ‘†“”ƽ Č˘Č Č›Č?Čž ȤȢČ?Ç‚ČĄČœČŁÇ‚ČŁČŁČ&#x;Č&#x; ÇŚ œœœǀ’”“™Š˜˜”—Ž˜ˆÂ?””‘ǀˆ”’

12 mo.-9 yrs.

105

5th-12th

55

—Š˜ˆÂ?””‘ǂȣ™Â?

Č?Č Č&#x;

8th-12th

50

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—Š Ç‚ČœČ?™Â?

Č&#x;Č›Ȣ

3months-8th

265

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Ashbury Academy Montessori Č?ČœȤ Â?Šˆš™Ž›Š †ž DeSoto, TX 75115 ȤȢČ?Ç‚ȢȣțǂČ&#x;Ȣțț ÇŚ œœœǀ†˜Â?‡š—ž†ˆ†‰Š’žǀ“Š™

12 mo.-8th

38

Ashley’s Private School ČžČœČ› Ç€ Š‘™‘Ž“Š ”†‰ Š‰†— Ž‘‘ƽ Č˘Č ČœČ›Č&#x; ȤȢČ?Ç‚Č?ȤČœÇ‚ČœČžČœČž ÇŚ œœœǀ†˜Â?‘Šž•—Ž›†™Š˜ˆÂ?””‘ǀ“Š™

3 yrs.-5th

150

Bending Oaks High School ČœČœČŁČŁČ&#x; —ŠŠ“›Ž‘‘Š ›Šǀƽ šŽ™Š ČœČ?Č› Dallas, TX 75243 ȤȢČ?Ç‚ȥȥȤǂțțțț ÇŚ œœœǀ‡”Â?˜ǀˆ”’

8th-12th

50

Bent Tree Child Development Center ČœȢČ?Č˘Č Â‰Â‰ÂŽÂ˜Â”Â“ ”†‰ Â‰Â‰ÂŽÂ˜Â”Â“Ć˝ Č˘Č Č›Č›Čœ ȤȢČ?Ç‚ȤČžČœÇ‚Č›ČŁČĄČŁ ÇŚ œœœǀ‡Š“™™—ŠŠˆ‰ˆǀˆ”’

ČœČŁ ’”ǀǂ

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Bent Tree Episcopal School 17405 MuirďŹ eld Drive Dallas, TX 75287 ȤȢČ?Ç‚Č?Č&#x;ČŁÇ‚ȢȥČœČ› ÇŚ œœœǀ‡Š“™™—ŠŠ˜ˆÂ?””‘ǀ”—Œ

ȣ ’”ǀǂ

Č Č?

Bishop Dunne Catholic School ČžȤțț šŒŒŠ‰ —Ž›Š Dallas, TX 75224 Č?ČœČ&#x;ǂȞȞȤÇ‚ČĄČ ČĄČœ ÇŚ œœœǀ‡‰Â?˜ǀ”—Œ

6th-12th

600

Bishop Lynch High School Č¤Č˘Č Č› Š—Œš˜”“ ”†‰ Dallas, TX 75228 Č?ČœČ&#x;Ç‚ČžČ?Č&#x;ǂȞȥțȢ ÇŚ œœœǀ‡Ž˜Â?”•‘ž“ˆÂ?ǀ”—Œ

9th-12th

1,143

Cambridge School of Dallas, The ČžȣȢȢ †‘“š™ Ž‘‘ †“Š Dallas, TX 75229 Č?ČœČ&#x;Ç‚ČžČ Č˘Ç‚Č?Č¤Č¤Č ÇŚ œœœǀˆ†’‡—Ž‰ŒŠ‰†‘‘†˜ǀ”—Œ

6th-12th

108

Willow Bend Academy Č?Č?Č?Č› ”Ž™ ”†‰ƽ šŽ™Š Č Č›Č› ‘†“”ƽ Č˘Č Č›Č˘Č Č¤Č˘Č?Ç‚Č Č¤Č¤Ç‚ȢȣȣČ? ÇŚ œœœǀœŽ‘‘”œ‡Š“‰†ˆ†‰Š’žǀˆ”’

DALLAS COUNTY

Akiba Academy of Dallas 12324 Merit Drive Dallas, TX 75251 Č?ČœČ&#x;Ç‚Č?Č¤Č Ç‚ČžČ&#x;țț ÇŚ œœœǀ†Â?Ž‡††ˆ†‰Š’žǀ”—Œ Alexander School, The Č&#x;Č›Ȥ “™Š—“†™Ž”“†‘ †—Â?œ†ž ŽˆÂ?Â†Â—Â‰Â˜Â”Â“Ć˝ Č˘Č Č›ČŁČœ ȤȢČ?Ç‚ȥȤțǂȤČ?ČœČ› ÇŚ œœœǀ†‘ŠÂ?†“‰Š—˜ˆÂ?””‘ǀˆ”’ All Saints Catholic School ȢȢȢȢ ˜†ŒŠ ԠÂ&#x;† †—Â?œ†ž Dallas, TX 75252 Č?ČœČ&#x;Ç‚Č?ČœȢǂȞȞțț ÇŚ œœœǀ†‘‘˜†Ž“™˜Â?ČŁÇ€Â”Â—ÂŒ American Heritage Academy Č?ČĄČĄČ› —Ž“Ž™ž Ž‘‘˜ ”†‰ Carrollton, TX 75006 ȤȢČ?Ç‚Č&#x;ČœČĄÇ‚Č Č&#x;ČžȢ ÇŚ œœœǀ˜™†—˜†Â?†ǀ”—Œ Ann and Nate Levine Academy ČœČŁČ›ČœČœ Ž‘‘ˆ—Š˜™ ”†‰ Dallas, TX 75252 NJȤȢČ?ÇŞ Č?Č&#x;ȣǂȞțȞČ? ÇŚ œœœǀ˜˜†‰†‘‘†˜ǀˆ”’ ArborCreek Montessori School Č?ȢČœČž ””Â?˜ˆ—ŠŠÂ? ‘†ˆŠ †—’Š—˜ —†“ˆÂ?Ć˝ Č˘Č Č?ČžČ&#x; NJȤȢČ?ÇŞ Č&#x;Č›ČĄÇ‚ČŁČ Č?Č? ÇŚ œœœǀ†ˆ’”“™Š˜˜”—Žǀˆ”’

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academic plan developed in collaboration with parents, teachers, therapists and the head of the school. Parents are encouraged to participate in the educational process by reading to classes, assisting with the lunch program, chaperoning field trips, and assisting with special projects and fund-raising projects. St. Timothy Christian Academy is the school that hope built! Learn more at www.staplano.org.

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Higher Education The wide array of universities and colleges in the Metroplex attracts more than a quarter of a million students to the North Texas area each year from all over the world. Most of the institutions are known nationally; other institutions have acquired celebrity within the region. The student blend is heterogeneous as well, with traditional-age students intermingling with returning and continuing education students of all ages and backgrounds. Many Metroplex businesses send their employees to schools in the region for postsecondary learning or technical training. Among the institutions of higher education in North Texas, there are five community college districts serving the Dallas area. There are three senior campuses of the University of Texas System, several www.DALLASCHAMBER.org

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Current Grade Level

Enrollment Estimate

Canyon Creek Christian Academy Č?ȣțț š˜™Š— †—Â?œ†ž ŽˆÂ?Â†Â—Â‰Â˜Â”Â“Ć˝ Č˘Č Č›ČŁČ› ȤȢČ?Ç‚Č?ČžČœÇ‚Č&#x;ȣȤČ› ÇŚ œœœǀˆˆˆ†™Â?ǀ”—Œ

—Š Ç‚ČœČ?™Â?

ȥȤȤ

Carlisle School, The Č&#x;ȢČ›Č Ç€ ”›Š—˜ †“Š Dallas, TX 75209 214-351-1833

2 yrs.-6 yrs.

37

Chase’s Place ČœČ&#x;Č?ČœČ› †—˜Â? †“Š Â‰Â‰ÂŽÂ˜Â”Â“Ć˝ Č˘Č Č›Č›Čœ ȤȢČ?Ç‚Č?Č&#x;ȞǂČ?ȥȢȥ ÇŚ œœœǀˆÂ?†˜Š˜•‘†ˆŠǀ”—Œ

Č ÂžÂ—Â˜Ç€Ç‚ČœČ&#x; ž—˜ǀ

Ç

ǂȣ™�

Č&#x;ČžČ?

Cistercian Preparatory School Ȟȥțț Ž˜™Š—ˆŽ†“ ”†‰ Irving, TX 75039 Č&#x;ȥȤÇ‚Č&#x;ȤȤÇ‚Č Č&#x;țț ÇŚ œœœǀˆŽ˜™Š—ˆŽ†“ǀ”—Œ

5th-12th

356

Clay Academy ȞȞțȞ ‘†ž ˆ†‰Š’ž ‘›‰ǀ Dallas, TX 75236 Č?ČœČ&#x;Ç‚Č&#x;ȥȢÇ‚Č&#x;ȢȤȢ ÇŚ œœœǀˆ‘†ž†ˆ†‰Š’žǀ”—Œ

—Š Ç‚Ȣ™Â?

ČœČ Č›

18 mo.-7 yrs.

110

Ç‚ČœČ?™Â?

Č&#x;Č?Ȣ

Christ the King School Č&#x;ČœČ›Č› ”‘Œ†™Š ›Šǀ Dallas, TX 75225 Č?ČœČ&#x;Ç‚ČžČĄČ Ç‚ČœČ?ČžČ&#x; ÇŚ œœœǀˆÂ?˜ǀ”—Œ

Coppell Montessori Academy ČœČžČĄ Ž™“Š˜˜ ”š—™ Coppell, TX 75019 ȤȢČ?Ç‚Č&#x;ČĄČ?Ç‚ČŁČžČœČœ ÇŚ œœœǀˆ”••Š‘‘’”“™Š˜˜”—Žǀˆ”’ Covenant School, The ȢȞțț †‘‘Šž ŽŠœ †“Š Dallas, TX 75240 Č?ČœČ&#x;Ç‚ČžČ ČŁÇ‚Č ČŁČœČŁ ÇŚ œœœǀ ”›Š“†“™ †‘‘†˜ǀˆ”’

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141

E D U C AT I O N Current Grade Level

Enrollment Estimate

Č? ž—˜ǀǂ

ČœČ?ČŁ

da Vinci School, The Č Č&#x;Č&#x;Č? † ŽŠ——† —Ž›Š Dallas, TX 75231 Č?ČœČ&#x;Ç‚ČžȢČžÇ‚Č¤Č Č›Č&#x; ÇŚ œœœǀ‰†›Ž“ˆŽ˜ˆÂ?””‘ǀ”—Œ

ČœČŁ ’”ǀǂ

ȤČ›

Dallas Academy 950 Tiffany Way Dallas, TX 75218 Č?ČœČ&#x;Ç‚ČžČ?Č&#x;Ç‚ČœČ&#x;ČŁČœ ÇŚ œœœǀ‰†‘‘†˜ǂ†ˆ†‰Š’žǀˆ”’

1st-12th

171

Dallas Christian School ČœČ ČœČ ÂŠÂ•ÂšÂ‡Â‘ÂŽÂˆ †—Â?œ†ž Mesquite, TX 75150 ȤȢČ?Ç‚Č?ȢČ›Ç‚Č Č&#x;Č¤Č ÇŚ œœœǀ‰†‘‘†˜ˆÂ?—Ž˜™Ž†“ǀˆ”’

Č Ç‚ČœČ?™Â?

Č ČĄČ›

ČĄ ÂœÂ?˜ǀǂ —Š

ČœČœČ

—Š˜ˆÂ?Â”Â”Â‘Ç‚ČœČ?™Â?

Č Č˘Č›

Dallas Learning Center ČœČ›Č?Čœ Šœ‡Š——ž —Ž›Š ŽˆÂ?Â†Â—Â‰Â˜Â”Â“Ć˝ Č˘Č Č›ČŁČ› ȤȢČ?Ç‚Č?ČžČœÇ‚ČžȢČ?Čž ÇŚ œœœǀ‰†‘‘†˜‘Š†—“Ž“ŒˆŠ“™Š—ǀˆ”’

7th-12th

50

Dallas Montessori Academy Č Č˘Č Č˘ †’šŠ‘‘ ‘›‰ǀ Dallas, TX 75228 Č?ČœČ&#x;ǂȞȣȣǂțțȤČœ ÇŚ œœœǀ‰†‘‘†˜’”“™Š˜˜”—Žǀˆ”’

—Š ǂȣ™�

ȢČ›

DeSoto Private School ČžČ›Čœ Ç€ Š‘™‘Ž“Š ”†‰ DeSoto, TX 75115 ȤȢČ?Ç‚Č?Č?ȞǂȥČ&#x;Č Č› ÇŚ œœœǀ‰Š˜”™”•—Ž›†™Šǀ”—Œ

—Š ǂȥ™�

Č ČœČœ

Episcopal School of Dallas, The Č&#x;ČœČ›Č› Š——Š‘‘ ”†‰ Dallas, TX 75229 Č?ČœČ&#x;Ç‚ČžČ ČŁÇ‚Č&#x;Ȟȥȣ ÇŚ œœœǀŠ˜‰†‘‘†˜ǀ”—Œ

—Š Ç‚ČœČ?™Â?

ČœĆ˝Č›ȢČž

Fairhill School ČœČĄČœČ Č› —Š˜™”“ ”†‰ Dallas, TX 75248 ȤȢČ?Ç‚Č?ČžČžÇ‚ČœČ›Č?ČĄ ÇŚ œœœǀ‹†Ž—Â?Ž‘‘ǀ”—Œ

1st-12th

235

Faustina Academy ČœČĄČ?Č&#x; Ç€ —†šœž‘Š— Irving, TX 75061 ȤȢČ?Ç‚Č?Č Č&#x;Ç‚ȥȢČ?ČĄ ÇŚ œœœǀ †š˜™Ž“† ˆ†‰Š’žǀˆ”’

—Š Ç‚ČœČ?™Â?

ČœČœȢ

First Baptist Academy ČœČĄČ›ČĄ †™™Š—˜”“ Dallas, TX 75201 Č?ČœČ&#x;Ç‚ȤȥȤÇ‚ȢȣȥČœ ÇŚ œœœǀ‹‡†ˆ†‰Š’žǀˆ”’

—Š Ç‚ČœČ?™Â?

ČžČ Čœ

Č? ž—˜ǀǂ

ȤČ›

Creative School-Walnut Hill United Methodist Church, The ČœČ›Č›ČĄČĄ †—˜Â? †“Š Dallas, TX 75229 Č?ČœČ&#x;Ç‚ČžČ Č?Ç‚Č›ȢČžČ? ÇŚ œœœǀœÂ?š’ˆǀˆ”’

Dallas First Presbyterian Church Developmental Day School Č&#x;țȣǂ †—Â? ›Šǀ NJ†™ †—œ””‰ †“‰ Â”ÂšÂ“ÂŒÇŞ Dallas, TX 75201 Č?ČœČ&#x;Ç‚ČĄČ ČžÇ‚ČœČžȤČ› ÇŚ œœœǀ•—Š˜‡ž™Š—Ž†“˜ǀ”—Œ Dallas International School 6039 Churchill Way Dallas, TX 75230 ȤȢČ?Ç‚ȤȤČœÇ‚ČĄČžȢȤ ÇŚ œœœǀ‰†‘‘†˜Ž“™Š—“†™Ž”“†‘˜ˆÂ?””‘ǀ”—Œ

First United Methodist Church Day School-Garland ČŁČ›Čœ Ç€ ›Šǀ †™ ‘Š“‡—””Â? †—‘†“‰ƽ Č˘Č Č›Č&#x;Č› ȤȢČ?Ç‚Č&#x;ȤČ&#x;ǂȞțȤȥ ÇŚ ÂœÂœÂœÇ€ĘŹÂ—Â˜Â™Â’ÂŠÂ™Â?”‰Ž˜™Œ†—‘†“‰ǀ”—Œ

Dallas and Fort Worth offer a wealth of possibilities for the educational mind.

Good Shepherd Catholic School Č?ČœČ&#x; Ç€ †—‘†“‰ ›Šǀ †—‘†“‰ƽ Č˘Č Č›Č&#x;Č› 972-272-6533

—Š Ȟǂȣ™�

Č?ČŁČœ

Good Shepherd Episcopal School ČœČœČœČœČ› Ž‰œ†ž ”†‰ Dallas, TX 75229 Č?ČœČ&#x;Ç‚ČžČ Č˘Ç‚ČœČĄČœČ› ÇŚ œœœǀŒ˜Š˜ˆÂ?””‘‰†‘‘†˜ǀ”—Œ

—Š ǂȣ™�

Č ČĄČ›

Grace Academy of Dallas ČœČœČžČ›ČĄ “œ””‰ ”†‰ Dallas, TX 75229 Č?ČœČ&#x;Ç‚ȥȤȥÇ‚Č ČĄČ&#x;ČŁ ÇŚ œœœǀŒ—†ˆŠ†ˆ†‰Š’žǀˆ”’

—Š Ȟǂȥ™�

Č?Č?Čž

Greenhill School Č&#x;ČœČ&#x;Čœ •—Ž“Œ †‘‘Šž ”†‰ Â‰Â‰ÂŽÂ˜Â”Â“Ć˝ Č˘Č Č›Č›Čœ ȤȢČ?Ç‚ČĄČ?ČŁÇ‚Č Č¤ČœČ› ÇŚ œœœǀŒ—ŠŠ“Â?Ž‘‘ǀ”—Œ

—Š Ç‚ČœČ?™Â?

ČœĆ˝Č?ȢČ?

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public universities with multiple campuses, and many private universities. Many multinational corporations are located here, giving North Texas an international flavor. Higher education has many ties with the international community and foreign language curricula, campuses abroad and partnerships with foreign institutions. Some private universities and colleges are affiliated with religious organizations and offer advanced education along with the opportunity for spiritual growth.

DALLAS REGIONAL CHAMBERÂŽ

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Private School Name

E D U C AT I O N DEVRY UNIVERSITY’S KELLER GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

Private School Name

Current Grade Level

Enrollment Estimate

Highland Park Presbyterian Day School ȞȣČ?Čœ “Ž›Š—˜Ž™ž ‘›‰ǀ Dallas, TX 75205 Č?ČœČ&#x;Ç‚Č Č Č¤Ç‚Č ČžČ Čž ÇŚ œœœǀÂ?••‰˜ǀ”—Œ

3 yrs.-4th

360

Highland Park United Methodist Child Development ȞȞțț ”ˆÂ?Ž“Œ‡Ž—‰ †“Š Dallas, TX 75205 Č?ČœČ&#x;Ç‚Č Č?ČœÇ‚Č?ȥțț ÇŚ œœœǀÂ?•š’ˆǀ”—Œ

ČĄ ÂœÂ?˜ǀǂ

Č?Č?Č

—Š ČžÇ‚ČœČ?™Â?

Č ČœČœ

1st-7th

49

—Š Ç‚ČœČ?™Â? Ž—‘˜

ČœĆ˝Č›ȣȢ

Highlands School, The ČœČ&#x;Č Čœ Ç€ ”—™Â?Œ†™Š —Ž›Š Irving, TX 75062 ȤȢČ?Ç‚Č Č Č&#x;Ç‚ČœȤȣČ› ÇŚ œœœǀ™Â?ŠÂ?ÂŽÂŒÂ?‘†“‰˜ǂ˜ˆÂ?””‘ǀ”—Œ Hillier School of Highland Park, The ȞȣČ?Čœ “Ž›Š—˜Ž™ž ‘›‰ǀ Dallas, TX 75205 Č?ČœČ&#x;Ç‚Č Č Č¤Ç‚Č ČžČĄČž ÇŚ œœœǀÂ?Ž‘‘ŽŠ—˜ˆÂ?””‘ǀ”—Œ Hockaday School, The ČœČœČĄČ›Č› Š‘ˆÂ? ”†‰ Dallas, TX 75229 Č?ČœČ&#x;Ç‚ČžČĄČ›Ç‚ČĄČ Č?ČĄ ÇŚ œœœǀÂ?”ˆÂ?†‰†žǀ”—Œ

—Š ǂȥ™�

ČœČĄČ›

Holy Family of Nazareth School 2323 Cheyenne Irving, TX 75062 ȤȢČ?Ç‚Č?Č Č Ç‚Č›Č?Č›Č ÇŚ œœœǀÂ?‹“˜ǀˆ”’

—Š ǂȣ™�

Č?țț

—Š˜ˆÂ?””‘ǂČ&#x;™Â?

ȤČ

Holy Trinity Catholic School ČžČŁČœČ Â†Â? †œ“ ›Šǀ Dallas, TX 75219 Č?ČœČ&#x;Ç‚Č Č?ČĄÇ‚Č ČœČœČž ÇŚ œœœǀÂ?™ˆ˜‰†‘‘†˜ǀ”—Œ

ǂ Ȟǂȣ™�

Č?Č?Č›

J. Erik Jonsson Community School 106 E. 10th St. Dallas, TX 75203 Č?ČœČ&#x;Ç‚ȤČœČ Ç‚ČœȣȤČ› ÇŚ œœœǀÂ?”“˜˜”“˜ˆÂ?””‘ǀ”—Œ

—Š Ç‚Č Â™Â?

Č?Č ČĄ

Jesuit College Preparatory School ČœČ?ČžČ&#x;Č Â“ÂœÂ”Â”Â‰ ”†‰ Dallas, TX 75244 ȤȢČ?Ç‚ČžȣȢÇ‚ȣȢțț ÇŚ œœœǀÂ?Š˜šŽ™ˆ•ǀ”—Œ

9th-12th

1,050

John Knox School of Canyon Creek Presbyterian Church ČžȤČ›Čœ ”—™Â? ™†— †™ Š““Š— ”†‰ ŽˆÂ?Â†Â—Â‰Â˜Â”Â“Ć˝ Č˘Č Č›ČŁČ? ȤȢČ?Ç‚ȥȥȤÇ‚Č?ȤČžČœ ÇŚ œœœǀÂ?”Â?“Â?“”Â?˜ˆÂ?””‘ǀ”—Œ

—Š˜ˆ�””‘ǂ

ČœČ Č›

Kessler School, The ČœČ?ČœČ ÂšÂ—Â“ÂŠÂ— ›Šǀ Dallas, TX 75208 Č?ČœČ&#x;Ç‚ȤČ&#x;Č?Ç‚Č?Č?Č?Č› ÇŚ œœœǀ™Â?ŠÂ?Š˜˜‘Š—˜ˆÂ?””‘ǀˆ”’

—Š ČžÇ‚Č Â™Â?

ČœČœČ

Ç‚ČœČ?™Â?

Č&#x;țț

Lakewood Montessori ČĄČ?ČœČ› Ç€ ”ˆÂ?Ž“Œ‡Ž—‰ †“Š Dallas, TX 75214 Č?ČœČ&#x;Ç‚ČŁČ?ČœÇ‚ȤČ&#x;ČĄČĄ ÇŚ œœœǀ‘’˜ˆÂ?””‘ǀ”—Œ

3 yrs.-6th

40

Lamplighter School, The ČœČœČĄČœČœ “œ””‰ ”†‰ Dallas, TX 75229 Č?ČœČ&#x;Ç‚ČžȥȤÇ‚ȤČ?Č›Čœ ÇŚ œœœǀ™Â?Š‘†’•‘ŽŒÂ?™Š—˜ˆÂ?””‘ǀ”—Œ

—Š ȞǂČ&#x;™Â?

Č&#x;ČžȢ

—Š ˆÂ?””‘ǂȣ™Â?

Č&#x;ČŁČ›

2 years-6th

212

Lakehill Preparatory School Č?ȢČ?Č› Ž‘‘˜Ž‰Š —Ž›Š Dallas, TX 75214 Č?ČœČ&#x;Ç‚ČŁČ?ČĄÇ‚Č?ȤČžČœ ÇŚ œœœǀ‘†Â?ŠÂ?Ž‘‘•—Š•ǀ”—Œ

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Community colleges provide a necessary link between high school and senior colleges.

Holy Cross Lutheran School ČœČœČ&#x;Č?Č Â†Â—Â˜Â? †“Š Dallas, TX 75229 Č?ČœČ&#x;Ç‚ČžČ ČŁÇ‚Č&#x;ČžȤȥ ÇŚ œœœǀÂ?”‘žˆ—”˜˜ǂ‘ˆ’˜ǀ”—Œ

Holy Trinity Academy ČœČžČ Č Č ÂŽÂ‘Â‘ÂˆÂ—ÂŠÂ˜Â™ ”†‰ Dallas, TX 75240 ȤȢČ?Ç‚Č&#x;ȤțǂȢțȥț ÇŚ œœœǀÂ?”‘ž™—Ž“Ž™ž†ˆ†‰Š’žǀˆ”’

Ann & Nate Levine Academy, A Solomon Schecter School ČœČŁČ›ČœČœ Ž‘‘ˆ—Š˜™ ”†‰ Dallas, TX 75252 ȤȢČ?Ç‚Č?Č&#x;ȣǂȞțȞČ? ÇŚ œœœǀ‘Š›Ž“Š†ˆ†‰Š’žǀ”—Œ Lighthouse Christian Academy Č Č Č?Č Ç€ ‘‘Ž“”Ž˜ ›Šǀ Dallas, TX 75211 Č?ČœČ&#x;ǂȞȞȤÇ‚Č?Č?Č›Ȣ ÇŚ œœœǀ‘ŽŒÂ?™Â?”š˜Š†ˆ†‰Š’žǀ”—Œ www.DALLASCHAMBER.org

For 35 years, DeVry University’s Keller Graduate School of Management has delivered relevant, practical graduate education to thousands of students nationwide, helping them advance their skills and develop the professional edge needed for career success in today’s global economy. As one of the largest graduate management schools in the United States, Keller offers seven master’s degree programs in management, as well as a variety of graduate certificate programs. Keller implements a career-oriented approach, taught by working professionals, with a curriculum that is highly responsive to industry

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Private School Name

Current Grade Level

Enrollment Estimate

7th-12th

312

Meadowview School Č?Č&#x;ČœȤ —†“Â?‘Ž“ —Ž›Š Mesquite, TX 75150 ȤȢČ?Ç‚Č?ȣȤÇ‚ČœČŁČžČœ ÇŚ œœœǀ’Š†‰”œ›ŽŠœ˜ˆÂ?””‘ǀ”—Œ

—Š Ç‚ČœČ?™Â?

ȢČ›

Montessori Children’s House and School ȢČžČžČ Â‡Â—Â†Â’Â˜ ”†‰ Dallas, TX 75231 Č?ČœČ&#x;Ç‚ČžČ&#x;ČŁÇ‚ČĄČ?Ȣȥ ÇŚ œœœǀ’ˆÂ?˜ǂ‰†‘‘†˜ǀ”—Œ

3 yrs.-6 yrs.

75

—Š ǂ

Č?ČœČ›

Čž Ç‚ČŁ

ČœČ Č?

—Š˜ˆ�””‘ǂ

ČœȢČ

Notre Dame School Č?Č›ČœČŁ ‘‘Š“ ™ǀ Dallas, TX 75204 Č?ČœČ&#x;Ç‚ȢČ?țǂȞȤČœČœ ÇŚ œœœǀ“”™—Š‰†’Š˜ˆÂ?””‘ǀ”—Œ

8th-12th

140

Oak Hill Academy ȤČ&#x;Č›Ȣ Ž‰œ†ž ”†‰ Dallas, TX 75220 Č?ČœČ&#x;Ç‚ČžČ ČžÇ‚ČŁČŁČ›Č&#x; ÇŚ œœœǀ”†Â?Â?Ž‘‘†ˆ†‰Š’žǀ”—Œ

EC-12th

127

Lutheran High School ČŁČ&#x;ȤČ&#x; ™š‘™˜ ”†‰ Dallas, TX 75243 Č?ČœČ&#x;Ç‚ČžČ&#x;ȤÇ‚ȣȤČœČ? ÇŚ œœœǀ‘Â?˜‰‹œǀˆ”’

Montessori School of North Dallas ČœČŁČžČ›Čž †›Š“•”—™ ”†‰ Dallas, TX 75252 ȤȢČ?Ç‚Č¤ČŁČ Ç‚ČŁČŁČ&#x;Č&#x; ÇŚ œœœǀ’”“™Š˜˜”—Ž˜ˆÂ?””‘ǀˆ”’ Mount St. Michael Catholic School 4500 W. Davis Â†Â‘Â‘Â†Â˜Ć˝ Č˘Č Č?ČœČœ ÇŠČ?ČœČ&#x;ÇŞ ȞȞȢÇ‚Č›Č?Č&#x;Č&#x; ÇŚ ’˜’ˆ†™Â?”‘Žˆǀ”—Œ NorthPark Presbyterian Day School Č¤Č Č Č Ç€ Š“™—†‘ Â?•—Š˜˜œ†ž Dallas, TX 75231 Č?ČœČ&#x;Ç‚ČžČĄČœÇ‚ČŁČ›Č?Č&#x; ÇŚ œœœǀ“”—™Â?•†—Â?•—Š˜‡ž™Š—Ž†“ǀ”—Œ

Residents seeking graduate degrees have many programs from which to choose.

trends. Convenience and flexibility are emphasized, with classes offered across a nationwide network of physical locations, online classes or a combination of both so students can balance work commitments, personal priorities and graduate school. DeVry University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association. Keller Graduate School of Management is included in this accreditation. DeVry University is based in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois. For more information, visit www.keller.edu.

THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS The University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas), located in the heart of a complex of major multi-national technology corporations known as the Telecom Corridor, enrolls nearly 15,000 students and has been ranked by Kiplinger’s as one of the top 100 best values in public universities in the United States. UT Dallas was founded in 1969, and in the brief period since, it has become one of the top universities in Texas. The university has developed a national and, in some cases, international reputation in a number of academic disciplines. Among them are

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telecommunications, audiology, nanotechnology, brain health, space sciences, engineering, computer science, and arts and technology. UT Dallas has seven schools—the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science, the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences, the School of Management, the School of Interdisciplinary Studies, the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences, and the School of Arts and Humanities—and offers a broad assortment of innovative bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs. The average entering SAT scores for freshmen traditionally rank among the highest among public colleges in Texas and in the top 20 nationally. The university’s faculty includes a Nobel laureate and members of the National Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Engineering. For more information on UT Dallas, go to www.utdallas.edu.

THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT The UT Dallas School of Management, including its Executive MBA, ranked No. 1 in Texas for the second year in a row

and offers degrees that emphasize skills needed in today’s challenging marketplace. Students in the school’s topflight finance and accounting programs and its MBA programs enjoy a private-school quality education at a public-school price. The master’s of science in healthcare management offers professionals—even those without a medical background—the skills to move into the job-rich healthcare industry. Professionals aiming to switch careers or jump to the next level of management return to enroll in the fulltime MBA program, which costs less than $23,000 for in-state tuition and is completed in 16 months. MBA programs also address the needs of physicians, project managers and those with heavy travel demands. The School of Management offers programs allowing students to earn two degrees at once. One combines undergraduate degrees in business administration and biology. Another is a combined MBA and master’s degree in electrical engineering. A third allows UT Southwestern medical students to simultaneously earn an MBA. Please go to http:// som.utdallas.edu for more information. Community colleges provide a necessary link between high school and senior DALLAS REGIONAL CHAMBERŽ

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E D U C AT I O N Private School Name

Current Grade Level

Enrollment Estimate

6 wks.-5 yrs.

136

Our Redeemer Lutheran School ȢȥČœČœ †—Â? †“Š Dallas, TX 75225 Č?ČœČ&#x;Ç‚ČžČĄČŁÇ‚ČœČ&#x;ČĄČ ÇŚ œœœǀ”—‘ˆ˜ǀˆ”’

—Š ǂȥ™�

ČœČœČŁ

Parish Episcopal School Č&#x;ČœČ›Čœ ŽŒ’† ”†‰ Dallas, TX 75254 ȤȢČ?Ç‚Č?ČžȤÇ‚ČŁČ›ČœČœ ÇŚ œœœǀ•†—Ž˜Â?Š•Ž˜ˆ”•†‘ǀ”—Œ

—Š Ç‚ČœČ?™Â?

ČœĆ˝ČœČ›Č›

ǂȥ™�

ČœČžČ›

Č? ž—˜ǀǂ —Š

ȢČž

—Š˜ˆÂ?””‘ǂȣ™Â?

ČžČ Č›

Redeemer Montessori School 2700 Warren Circle Irving, TX 75062 ȤȢČ?Ç‚Č?Č Č˘Ç‚ČžČ ČœȢ ÇŚ œœœǀ—Š‰ŠŠ’Š—’”“™Š˜˜”—Žǀ”—Œ

—Š ǂȥ™�

ČœČ?Ȥ

Rockwall Christian Academy ČĄČ›Č›Č Â†Â‘Â—Â”ÂˆÂ? ”†‰ Â”ÂœÂ‘ÂŠÂ™Â™Ć˝ Č˘Č Č›ȣȢ ȤȢČ?Ç‚Č&#x;ČœČ?Ç‚ČŁČ?ČĄČĄ ÇŚ ÂœÂœÂœÇ€Â—ÂˆÂˆÂ‰Â†Â‘Â‘Â†Â˜Ç€Â”Â—ÂŒÇ Â—ÂˆÂ†Ç

Ç‚Č&#x;Ç‚ČœČ?™Â?

Č?Č Č?

Schreiber Methodist Preschool Č&#x;Č Č?Č ÂŽÂˆÂ?”›Š— —Ž›Š Dallas, TX 75244 ȤȢČ?Ç‚ČžȣȢÇ‚ČŁČœȤČœ ÇŚ œœœǀ˜ˆÂ?—ŠŽ‡Š—š’ˆǀ”—Œ

6 mos.-5 yrs.

185

ScoďŹ eld Christian School ȢȢȞț ‡—†’˜ ”†‰ Dallas, TX 75231 214-349-6843

—Š Ȟǂȥ™�

ȤČ›

Shady Grove Christian Academy ČœČŁČ?Ȥ Ç€ Â?†‰ž —”›Š ”†‰ —†“‰ —†Ž—ŽŠƽ Č˘Č Č›Č Č› ȤȢČ?Ç‚ȢȤțǂțțȢČ› ÇŚ œœœǀ˜Œˆ†ǀ“Š™

—Š Ç‚ČœČ?™Â?

ČœČ›Č›

Shelton School and Evaluation Center ČœČ Č˘Č?Č› Ž‘‘ˆ—Š˜™ ”†‰ Dallas, TX 75248 ȤȢČ?Ç‚ȢȢČ&#x;Ç‚ČœȢȢČ? ÇŚ œœœǀ˜Â?Š‘™”“ǀ”—Œ

EC-12th

830

Smart Start Early Childhood Education Center ČœČ›Ȥ †™ˆÂ?Š˜ —†ˆŠ —Ž›Š Coppell, TX 75019 ȤȢČ?Ç‚Č&#x;Č Č¤Ç‚Č Č¤Č ČĄ ÇŚ œœœǀ˜’†—™˜™†—™ŠˆŠˆǀˆ”’

ȥ ’”ǀǂ

ČœČ?Č›

St. Alcuin Montessori 6144 Churchill Way Dallas, TX 75230 ȤȢČ?Ç‚Č?ČžȤÇ‚ČœȢČ&#x;Č ÇŚ œœœǀ˜†Ž“™†‘ˆšŽ“ǀ”—Œ

—Š ǂȣ™�

Č&#x;ȣȤ

St. Andrews Episcopal School ȢČ?Ȣ Ž‘‘ ™ǀ —†“‰ —†Ž—ŽŠƽ Č˘Č Č›Č Č› ȤȢČ?Ç‚Č?ČĄČ?Ç‚ČžČŁČœȢ ÇŚ œœœǀ˜™†“‰—Šœ˜ǂŒ•ǀ”—Œ

—Š Ç‚Č&#x;™Â?

ȢČž

St. Augustine Catholic School ČœČ›ČĄČ&#x; Ç€ ™ǀ šŒš˜™Ž“Š —Ž›Š Dallas, TX 75217 Č?ČœČ&#x;Ç‚ČžȤČœÇ‚ČœČžČŁČœ ÇŚ œœœǀ˜™†šŒš˜™Ž“Š‰†‘‘†˜ǀ”—Œ

—Š ǂȣ™�

ČœȤȢ

St. Bernard of Clairvaux ČœČ&#x;Č?Č› ‘‰ †™Š †“Š Dallas, TX 75218 Č?ČœČ&#x;Ç‚ČžČ?ČœÇ‚Č?ȣȤȢ ÇŚ œœœǀ˜™‡Š—“†—‰˜ǀš˜

—Š ǂȣ™�

ČœČŁČĄ

—Š ǂ

ČœČ?

Oak Lawn Child Development Center ČžČ›ČœČ&#x; †Â? †œ“ ›Šǀ Dallas, TX 75219 Č?ČœČ&#x;Ç‚Č Č?ČœÇ‚Č›Ȥțț ÇŚ œœœǀ”‘š’ˆǀ”—Œ

Preston Hollow Presbyterian School Ȥȣțț —Š˜™”“ ”†‰ Dallas, TX 75230 Č?ČœČ&#x;ǂȞȥȣǂȞȣȣȥ ÇŚ œœœǀ•Â?•˜ǀ”—Œ Preston-Royal Preschool Č ČĄČ›Č› ”ž†‘ †“Š Dallas, TX 75229 214-987-3446 Providence Christian School of Texas Č Č›Č›Č? Ç€ ”›Š—˜ †“Š Dallas, TX 75209 Č?ČœČ&#x;ǂȞțČ?Ç‚Č?ȣțț ÇŚ œœœǀ•ˆ˜™Â?ǀ”—Œ

St. Christopher Montessori ȢȤțț ”›Š—˜ †“Š Dallas, TX 75225 214-363-9391

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colleges for many Texas students. The community college mission is simply to provide quality transfer education for students seeking four-year degrees; to provide in-depth training through one and two-year applied programs in specific technical fields; and to assist people with job training, retraining and special-interest courses. They also provide quality, noncredit continuing education for a wide variety of people. For more information and a complete listing of DFW-area colleges and universities please see charts included in this section.

DALLAS COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT With seven colleges, a “virtual� campus and thousands of classes to choose from, students and community members know that the Dallas County Community College District understands how important education is to professional success. DCCCD’s mission is to educate students of all ages, from all walks of life, so that they can become productive and responsible contributors in their communities. More than 1.5 million students later, DCCCD enrolls 11 to 13 percent of all community college students in Texas, and the district is the largest undergraduate institution in the state.

DCCCD COLLEGES El Centro College, located in downtown Dallas, offers residents and downtown employees an opportunity to take classes near work or close to home. From nursing and allied health programs to urban education and fashion design, students can prepare for successful careers in a number of fields. Eastfield College, in Mesquite, boasts national championship teams in baseball and golf. Students seek to enroll in the school’s acclaimed interpreter training program that teaches students American Sign Language. In addition to core curriculum classes in areas such as English, history and government, Eastfield also offers the only auto body technology program in the district. Mountain View College campus, in Oak Cliff, is a declared natural habitat. It offers a natural setting for students and area wildlife in suburban Dallas neighborhoods. Among Mountain View’s noted programs are e-commerce, which is vital to business growth and development; visual and performing arts; aviation; nursing; and more. Richland College, in North Dallas, enrolls DCCCD’s largest number of students on a single campus. Many stuSPRING 2012

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Private School Name

Current Grade Level

Enrollment Estimate

ǂȣ™�

Č?ČŁČĄ

St. James Episcopal School 9845 McCree Dallas, TX 75238 Č?ČœČ&#x;Ç‚ČžČ&#x;ČŁÇ‚ČœČžČ&#x;Ȥ ÇŚ œœœǀ˜™Â?†’Š˜Š•Ž˜ˆ”•†‘ǀŽ“‹”

—Š Ç‚Č&#x;™Â?

ČœČžČ&#x;

St. John’s Episcopal School ČŁČ&#x;ČŁ †—™Š— ”†‰ Dallas, TX 75218 Č?ČœČ&#x;Ç‚ČžČ?ČŁÇ‚ȤČœČžČœ ÇŚ œœœǀ˜™Â?”Â?“˜˜ˆÂ?””‘ǀ”—Œ

—Š ǂȣ™�

Č Č›Č›

ǂȣ™�

ČžČ Č

St. Luke Catholic School 1023 Schulze Drive Irving, TX 75060 ȤȢČ?Ç‚Č?Č ČžÇ‚ČŁČ?ČŁČ ÇŚ œœœǀ˜™‘šÂ?Š˜ˆÂ?””‘ǀš˜

—Š ǂȣ™�

ČœČ?Č›

St. Mark’s School of Texas ČœČ›ČĄČ›Č› —Š˜™”“ ”†‰ Dallas, TX 75230 Č?ČœČ&#x;ǂȞȥȞǂȣȢțț ÇŚ œœœǀ˜’™ŠÂ?†˜ǀ”—Œ

1st-12th

854

St. Marks UMC Child Development Center 3117 Motley Drive Mesquite, TX 75150 ȤȢČ?Ç‚Č?ȢȤÇ‚ȢȤČ&#x;Č ÇŚ œœœǀ˜™’†—Â?˜˜ˆÂ?””‘’Š˜–šŽ™Šǀˆ”’

—Š˜ˆÂ?””‘ǂČ?“‰

Č&#x;Čœ

St. Monica Catholic School Č&#x;ČœČ&#x;Č› †‘“š™ Ž‘‘ †“Š Dallas, TX 75229 Č?ČœČ&#x;Ç‚ČžČ ČœÇ‚Č ČĄČŁČŁ ÇŚ œœœǀ˜™’”“Žˆ†˜ˆÂ?””‘ǀ”—Œ

—Š˜ˆÂ?””‘ǂȣ™Â?

ČŁČ Č›

St. Paul the Apostle School ȢČ?Č› Ç€ ‘”ž‰ ”†‰ ŽˆÂ?Â†Â—Â‰Â˜Â”Â“Ć˝ Č˘Č Č›ČŁČ› ȤȢČ?Ç‚Č?ČžČ Ç‚ČžČ?ČĄČž ÇŚ œœœǀ˜†Ž“™•†š‘˜ˆÂ?””‘ǀ”—Œ

—Š ǂȣ™�

ČžȥȢ

Ç‚ČŁ

ȞțȤ

—Š ǂȣ™�

ȣȢČ

“‹†“™ǂ —Š

Č?Č&#x;Č

2 yrs.-8th

250

Ç‚ČœČ?™Â?

ČœĆ˝Č Č?Čž

Trinity Christian School Cedar Hill ČœČ?ČžČœ Ç€ ‘Š†˜†“™ š“ ”†‰ Š‰†— Ž‘‘ƽ Č˘Č ČœČ›Č&#x; ȤȢČ?Ç‚Č?ȤČœÇ‚Č?Č Č›Č ÇŚ Â?Â™Â™Â•ĆżÇ Ç Â™Â—ÂŽÂ“ÂŽÂ™ÂžÂˆÂ?—Ž˜™Ž†“˜ˆÂ?””‘ǀˆ”’

—Š ČžÇ‚ČœČ?™Â?

ȥȞț

Tyler Street Christian Academy 915 W. 9th St. Dallas, TX 75208 Č?ČœČ&#x;Ç‚ȤČ&#x;ČœÇ‚ȤȢČœȢ ÇŚ œœœǀ™˜ˆ†ǀ”—Œ

—Š Ç‚ČœČ?™Â?

ČœČŁČĄ

6 mos.-5 yrs.

49

University Park West School Č&#x;Č›Č?Č&#x; †—š™Â? ‘›‰ǀ Dallas, TX 75225 Č?ČœČ&#x;Ç‚ČžČĄČœÇ‚Č&#x;ČĄČ?ČĄ ÇŚ œœœǀš•š’ˆǀ”—Œ

ČĄ ’”˜ǀǂ

Ȟțț

Ursuline Academy of Dallas Č&#x;Ȥțț †‘“š™ Ž‘‘ †“Š Dallas, TX 75229 Č&#x;ȥȤÇ‚Č?ČžČ?Ç‚ČœČŁČ›Č› ÇŚ œœœǀš—˜š‘Ž“Š‰†‘‘†˜ǀ”—Œ

9th-12th

800

St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic School Č&#x;Č›ČœȤ Ç€ †’•™”“ ”†‰ Dallas, TX 75224 Č?ČœČ&#x;Ç‚ČžČžČœÇ‚Č ČœČžȤ ÇŚ œœœǀ˜™Š‘ŽÂ&#x;†‡Š™Â?”‹Â?ǀ”—Œ

St. Joseph Catholic School ȥțț Ç€ š•Ž™Š— ”†‰ ŽˆÂ?Â†Â—Â‰Â˜Â”Â“Ć˝ Č˘Č Č›ČŁČœ ȤȢČ?Ç‚Č?ČžČ&#x;Ç‚Č&#x;ȥȢȤ ÇŚ œœœǀ˜™Â?”˜Š•Â?ˆˆ˜ˆÂ?””‘ǀ“Š™

St. Pius X Catholic School ȞțȞț š˜ Â?”’†˜˜”“ ”†‰ Â†Â‘Â‘Â†Â˜Ć˝ Č˘Č Č?Č?ČŁ NJȤȢČ?ÇŞ Č?ȢȤÇ‚Č?ȞȞȤ ÇŚ œœœǀ˜•Â?‰†‘‘†˜ǀ”—Œ St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School ČžȢČ&#x;Čœ ‡—†’˜ ”†‰ Dallas, TX 75214 Č?ČœČ&#x;Ç‚ČŁČ?ČĄÇ‚Č›Č ČĄČĄ ÇŚ œœœǀ˜™†˜ˆÂ?””‘ǀ”—Œ Temple Emanu-El Pre-School ČŁČ Č›Č› Ž‘‘ˆ—Š˜™ ”†‰ Dallas, TX 75225 Č?ČœČ&#x;Ç‚ȢțȥǂțțČ?Č› ÇŚ ÂœÂœÂœÇ€Â™ÂŠÂ‰Â†Â‘Â‘Â†Â˜Ç€Â”Â—ÂŒÇ ÂŠÂ‰ÂšÂˆÂ†Â™ÂŽÂ”Â“Ç Â•Â—ÂŠÂ˜ÂˆÂ?Â”Â”Â‘Ç ÂŽÂ“Â‰ÂŠÂ?Ç€Â?™’‘ Torah Day School of Dallas ȥȤČ?Čœ —†“Â?‹”—‰ ”†‰ Dallas, TX 75252 ȤȢČ?Ç‚ȤȥČ&#x;ǂțțȤČ› ÇŚ œœœǀ™‰˜‰ǀ”—Œ Trinity Christian Academy ČœȢČ›Č›Čœ ‰‰Ž˜”“ ”†‰ Â‰Â‰ÂŽÂ˜Â”Â“Ć˝ Č˘Č Č›Č›Čœ ȤȢČ?Ç‚ȤČžČœÇ‚ČŁČžČ?Č ÇŚ œœœǀ™—Ž“Ž™žˆÂ?—Ž˜™Ž†“ǀ”—Œ

Unity Day School ČĄČ Č?Č Â”Â—ÂŠÂ˜Â™ †“Š Dallas, TX 75230 ȤȢČ?Ç‚Č?ȞȞǂȢČœČ›ČĄ ÇŚ œœœǀš“Ž™ž‰†‘‘†˜ǀ”—Œ

DALLAS REGIONAL CHAMBERÂŽ

E D U C AT I O N DFW offers 103 public library locations.

Private School Name

Vanguard Preparatory School ČœČžČ˘Č Č› ŽŒ’† ”†‰ Dallas, TX 75244 ȤȢČ?Ç‚Č&#x;Č›Č&#x;Ç‚ČœČĄČœČĄ ÇŚ œœœǀ›†“Œš†—‰•—Š•˜ˆÂ?””‘ǀˆ”’ Walden Preparatory School Č?Č ČĄČ˘ †‘‘Šž ŽŠœ †“Š †—’Š—˜ —†“ˆÂ?Ć˝ Č˘Č Č?ČžČ&#x; ȤȢČ?Ç‚Č?ȞȞǂȥȣȣȞ ÇŚ œœœǀœ†‘‰Š“•—Š•˜ˆÂ?””‘ǀ”—Œ Wesley Prep ȤČ?țț “œ””‰ ”†‰ Dallas, TX 75220 Č?ČœČ&#x;Ç‚ȢČ›ČĄÇ‚Č¤Č ČĄČŁ ÇŚ œœœǀœŠ˜‘Šž•—Š•ǀ”—Œ Wesleyan Academy ČœČĄČœČ Ç€ Ž—•”—™ —ŠŠœ†ž Irving, TX 75062 ȤȢČ?Ç‚Č?Č Č?Ç‚Č&#x;ȢȞȞ ÇŚ œœœǀœŠ˜‘Šž†“†ˆ†‰Š’žǀˆ”’ Westminster Presbyterian Preschool & Kindergarten ČŁČ?țț Š›”“˜Â?Ž—Š —Ž›Š Dallas, TX 75209 Č?ČœČ&#x;Ç‚ČžČ Č›Ç‚ČĄČœČ Č ÇŚ ÂœÂœÂœÇ€ÂœÂŠÂ˜Â™Â’ÂŽÂ“Â˜Â™ÂŠÂ—Ç‚Â‰Â†Â‘Â‘Â†Â˜Ç€Â”Â—ÂŒÇ Â•Â—ÂŠÂ˜ÂˆÂ?””‘

Enrollment Estimate

—Š Ç‚ČœČ?™Â?

ČœČ&#x;Č›

9th-12th

70

6 mos.-6th

430

—Š˜ˆÂ?Â”Â”Â‘Ç‚Č Â™Â?

ȤČž

ČœČ? ’”˜ǀǂ

186

Westwood School, The ČœČ&#x;ČžČ&#x;Č› —”™”“ ”†‰ Dallas, TX 75244 ȤȢČ?Ç‚Č?ČžȤÇ‚ČŁČ Č¤ČŁ ÇŚ œœœǀœŠ˜™œ””‰˜ˆÂ?””‘ǀˆ”’

—Š Ç‚ČœČ?™Â?

Č?Č Č›

White Rock Montessori School ČœČĄČ›Čœ †™Š˜ —Ž›Š Dallas, TX 75228 Č?ČœČ&#x;Ç‚ČžČ?Č&#x;Ç‚Č Č ČŁČ› ÇŚ œœœǀœÂ?Ž™Š—”ˆÂ?’”“™Š˜˜”—Žǀ”—Œ

3 yrs.-8th

157

White Rock North School ȤȢČ?Ȣ Â?Ž™Š ”ˆÂ? —†Ž‘ Dallas, TX 75238 Č?ČœČ&#x;Ç‚ČžČ&#x;ČŁÇ‚ȢČ&#x;ČœČ› ÇŚ œœœǀœÂ?Ž™Š—”ˆÂ?“”—™Â?˜ˆÂ?””‘ǀˆ”’

—Š ǂȥ™�

Ȟțț

Windsong Montessori School Č?ČŁČ?Č Â†Â‘Â‘ÂŠÂž ÂŽÂŠÂœĆ˝ ™Š ČœČ›Č› †—’Š—˜ —†“ˆÂ?Ć˝ Č˘Č Č?ČžČ&#x; ȤȢČ?Ç‚ČĄČ?țǂČ?Č&#x;ČĄČĄ ÇŚ œœœǀœŽ“‰˜”“Œ˜ˆÂ?””‘ǀˆ”’

—Š ǂȥ™�

ȤČ

Winston School and Testing and Evaluation Center, The Č Č˘Č›Ȣ ”ž†‘ †“Š Dallas, TX 75229 Č?ČœČ&#x;Ç‚ȥȤČœÇ‚ČĄČ¤Č Č› ÇŚ œœœǀœŽ“˜™”“ǂ˜ˆÂ?””‘ǀ”—Œ

1st-12th

198

Yavneh Academy of Dallas 12324 Merit Drive Dallas, TX 75251 Č?ČœČ&#x;Ç‚Č?Č¤Č Ç‚ČžČ Č›Č› ÇŚ œœœǀž†›“ŠÂ?‰†‘‘†˜ǀ”—Œ

9th-12th

120

Zion Lutheran School ČĄČœČ?Čœ Ç€ ”›Š—˜ †“Š Dallas, TX 75214 Č?ČœČ&#x;Ç‚ČžČĄČžÇ‚ČœČĄČžČ› ÇŚ œœœǀÂ&#x;Ž”“‰†‘‘†˜ǀ”—Œ

—Š ǂȣ™�

ČœČĄČž

DENTON COUNTY

—Š ǂ

ČĄČ

—Š Ç‚ČœČ?™Â?

Č Č˘Č›

Coram Deo Academy-Flower Mound Campus 4900 Wichita Trail ‘”œŠ— ”š“‰ƽ Č˘Č Č›Č?Č? ȣțțǂČ&#x;ČĄČ Ç‚Č›Č ČĄČœ ÇŚ œœœǀˆ”—†’‰Š”†ˆ†‰Š’žǀ”—Œ

Ç‚ČœČ?™Â?

Č ČžČ›

Coram Deo Academy-North Dallas Campus Č?Č&#x;ČžČ Ç€ Š‡—”“ †—Â?œ†ž Carrollton, TX 75007 ȤȢČ?Ç‚ČŁČĄČ?Ç‚ČŁČĄČ Č˘ ÇŚ œœœǀˆ”—†’‰Š”†ˆ†‰Š’žǀ”—Œ

Ç‚ČœČ?™Â?

ČžČ&#x;

Harvest Christian Academy ȢČ?țț Š“™”“ œžǀ Â†Â™Â†ÂšÂŒÂ†Ć˝ ȢȥČœČ&#x;ČŁ ÇŠČŁČœȢǪ Č&#x;ČŁČ Ç‚ČœČĄČĄČ› ÇŚ Â?ˆ†˜†Ž“™˜ǀ”—Œ

Ç‚ČœČ?™Â?

Č?ČŁČ›

Liberty Christian School ČœČžČ›Čœ œžǀ ČžȢȢ —Œž‘Š ȢȥČ?Č?ČĄ NJȤČ&#x;țǪ Č?ȤČ&#x;Ç‚Č?țțț ÇŚ œœœǀ‘Ž‡Š—™žˆÂ?—Ž˜™Ž†“ǀˆ”’

Ç‚ČœČ?™Â?

ČœĆ˝Č?ČžČ

A Child’s Garden Montessori School ČœȤČžČ Â‘Â‰ Š“™”“ ”†‰ Carrollton, TX 75006 ȤȢČ?Ç‚Č&#x;Č&#x;ČĄÇ‚Č?ČĄČĄČž ÇŚ œœœǀ•†Š‰†ǀˆ”’ Carrollton Christian Academy Č?Č?Č›Č Ç€ Š‡—”“ †—Â?œ†ž Carrollton, TX 75010 ȤȢČ?Ç‚Č?Č&#x;Č?Ç‚ČĄČĄČŁČŁ ÇŚ œœœǀˆˆ†˜†Ž“™˜ǀ”—Œ

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Current Grade Level

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colleges provide continuing education courses for a small fee, with classes ranging from creative writing to financing your own business. The Dallas Public Library also offers continuing education programs, as does the Park and Recreation Department. In addition, the DISD offers several programs for adults’ continuing education, including an adult basic education for those adults wishing to complete a GED, an amnesty program for adults who have been granted amnesty in the United States, and an adult occupational education program at Skyline High School that features training in various trades. Other continuing educational possibilities include the Association for Higher Education (AHE), which offers ongoing, state-of-the-art training via a satellite network, formerly known as TAGAR. Classes SPRING 2012

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E D U C AT I O N Private School Name

—Š Ç‚ČœÂ˜Â™

Ȥȣ

Montessori Episcopal School ČĄČ›Č? Ç€ ‘‰ —ˆÂ?†—‰ †“Š ÂŠÂœÂŽÂ˜Â›ÂŽÂ‘Â‘ÂŠĆ˝ Č˘Č Č›ȢȢ ȤȢČ?Ç‚Č?Č?ČœÇ‚ČžČ ČžČž ÇŚ œœœǀ’”“™Š˜˜”—ŽŠ•Ž˜ˆ”•†‘ǀˆ”’

—Š Ç‚Č?“‰

ČœČ&#x;Č

Newfound School Č?Č?țȥ Š†‰˜ †“Šƽ šŽ™Š ČœČœČ› Carrollton, TX 75006 Č?ČœČ&#x;Ç‚ČžȤČ›Ç‚ČœȢČ&#x;Ȥ ÇŚ œœœǀ“Šœ‹”š“‰˜ˆÂ?””‘ǀˆ”’

—Š Ç‚ČœČ?™Â?

Č?Č

Prince of Peace Christian School Č&#x;țțț Ç€ Ž‰œ†ž ”†‰ Carrollton, TX 75007 ȤȢČ?Ç‚Č&#x;Č&#x;ȢÇ‚Č›Č ČžČ? ÇŚ œœœǀ•—Ž“ˆŠ”‹•Š†ˆŠǀ”—Œ

—Š Ç‚ČœČ?™Â?

ȤČ›Čœ

Ç‚ČœČ?™Â?

ȢČ

18 mos.-6 yrs.

101

4th-12th

70

—Š˜ˆÂ?””‘ǂȞ—‰

Ȟț

Ç‚ČœČ?™Â?

ČžČ

—Š ǂ

ČœČ?Č&#x;

Fulton School, The ČœČĄČ?Čž †š—Š“ˆŠ —Ž›Š Š†™Â?Ć˝ Č˘Č Č›ČžČ? ȤȢČ?Ç‚ȢȢČ?Ç‚Č&#x;Č&#x;Č&#x;Č ÇŚ œœœǀ™Â?Š‹š‘™”“˜ˆÂ?””‘ǀ”—Œ

—Š ČžÇ‚ČœČ?™Â?

ČœȢČ›

Heritage Christian Academy ČœČ&#x;țȣ Ç€ ”‘Ž†‰ ™ǀ ”ˆÂ?ÂœÂ†Â‘Â‘Ć˝ Č˘Č Č›ȣȢ ȤȢČ?Ç‚ȢȢČ?Ç‚Č&#x;ČžČ›Č ÇŚ œœœǀÂ?Š—Ž™†ŒŠˆÂ?—Ž˜™Ž†“†ˆ†‰Š’žǀ”—Œ

—Š ČžÇ‚ČœČ?™Â?

Č?ȥȤ

Ç‚ČœČ?™Â?

ČŁČĄČ&#x;

—Š ǂȣ™�

ČœČŁČŁ

Bethesda Christian School Č&#x;Ȣțț Ç€ Š†ˆÂ? ™ǀ ”—™ ”—™Â?Ć˝ ȢȥČœČžȢ ČŁČœȢÇ‚Č?ČŁČœÇ‚ČĄČ&#x;Č&#x;ČĄ ÇŚ œœœǀ‡Š™Â?Š˜‰†ˆÂ?—Ž˜™Ž†“˜ˆÂ?””‘ǀ”—Œ

Ç‚ČœČ?™Â?

Č&#x;Ȟț

Center for Creative Living School Č?Č&#x;Č›Čœ †Â?‘†“‰ ‘›‰ǀ ”—™ ”—™Â?Ć˝ ȢȥČœČ›Čž ČŁČœȢÇ‚Č ČžČ&#x;Ç‚Č?ČœȣȤ ÇŚ œœœǀˆ‹ˆ‘ǀˆˆ

ǂȣ™�

Ȟȥ

—Š ǂȥ™�

Č&#x;țț

ǂȥ™�

ČžȤ

Today’s Child Montessori School 2808 Trinity Square Drive Carrollton, TX 75006 ȤȢČ?Ç‚Č&#x;ČœČĄÇ‚ČŁČ&#x;Č&#x;Ȥ ÇŚ œœœǀ™”‰†ž˜ˆÂ?Ž‘‰’”“™Š˜˜”—Žǀˆ”’ Willow Bend Academy-Lewisville 1565 W. Main St., Suite 275 ÂŠÂœÂŽÂ˜Â›ÂŽÂ‘Â‘ÂŠĆ˝ Č˘Č Č›ȥȢ ȤȢČ?Ç‚ȤțȥǂȤČ&#x;ȤČž ÇŚ œœœǀœŽ‘‘”œ‡Š“‰†ˆ†‰Š’žǀˆ”’ Yardley Montessori School ČœČ›Č? ”‡‡˜ ”†‰ †Â?Š Â†Â‘Â‘Â†Â˜Ć˝ Č˘Č Č›ČĄČ Č¤Č&#x;țǂȞČ?ČœÇ‚Č›Č?ČŁČ› ÇŚ œœœǀž†—‰‘Šž’”“™Š˜˜”—Ž˜ˆÂ?””‘ǀˆ”’

HUNT COUNTY

Lakeland Preparatory Academy Č&#x;Č?ȥȤ ”š“™ž ”†‰ Č?Č Č&#x;ČĄ šŽ“‘†“ƽ Č˘Č Č&#x;ȢČ&#x; ȤȢČ?Ç‚ČĄČžČ Ç‚ȤČžȤČž ÇŚ œœœǀ‘†Â?Š‘†“‰†ˆ†‰Š’žǀ”—Œ

ROCKWALL COUNTY

Country Day Montessori School Č?ČžČ›Č Â‘Â†Â&#x;† —Ž›Š ”ˆÂ?ÂœÂ†Â‘Â‘Ć˝ Č˘Č Č›ČžČ? www.cdmontessori.com

TARRANT COUNTY

All Saints Episcopal School 9700 Saints Circle ”—™ ”—™Â?Ć˝ ȢȥČœČ›ČŁ ČŁČœȢÇ‚Č ČĄČ›Ç‚Č Č˘Č›Č› ÇŚ œœœǀ†˜Š˜‹™œǀ”—Œ Barbara Gordon Montessori School ČœČ ČœČž †‘‘ǂ ”Â?“˜”“ ”†‰ Colleyville, TX 76034 ČŁČœȢÇ‚ČžČ Č&#x;Ç‚ȥȥȢČ› ÇŚ œœœǀ‡Œ’”“™Š˜˜”—Žǀ”—Œ

Children’s University Č&#x;ČĄČ?Čœ †—Â? •—Ž“Œ˜ ‘›‰ǀ Â—Â‘ÂŽÂ“ÂŒÂ™Â”Â“Ć˝ ȢȥČ›ČœȢ ČŁČœȢÇ‚ȢȣČ&#x;Ç‚ČĄČĄČ Č ÇŚ œœœǀˆÂ?Ž‘‰—Š“˜š“Ž›Š—˜Ž™žǀˆ”’ Child Study Center ČœČžČ›Č› Ç€ †“ˆ†˜™Š— ›Šǀ ”—™ ”—™Â?Ć˝ ȢȥČœČ›Č? ÇŠČŁČœȢǪ ČžČžČĄÇ‚ČŁČĄČœČœ ÇŚ œœœǀˆ˜ˆ‹œǀ”—Œ

SPRING 2012

Enrollment Estimate

Montessori Country Day School ȢČ&#x;țț †œÂ? ”†‰ ‘”œŠ— ”š“‰ƽ Č˘Č Č›Č?Č? 817-430-8340

St. Anthony School, The 2030 Denton Drive Carrollton, TX 75006 Č?ČœČ&#x;Ç‚Č&#x;Č&#x;ČžÇ‚ČœČ?Č›Č ÇŚ œœœǀ™Â?Š†“™Â?”“ž˜ˆÂ?””‘ǀœ˜

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are videotaped on the SMU, UTA, UNT and UD campuses and broadcast directly into the work site. Opportunities for post-secondar y learning programs are available at most area colleges in addition to classes offered at many local continuing education centers. If you’re interested in learning how to operate new computer programs, trade stocks and bonds, speak Spanish, swing dance, plan for retirement, oil paint or become a gourmet chef, the possibilities in continuing education are endless. If you prefer technical or vocational schooling and you want to get your edu-

E D U C AT I O N Private School Name

Current Grade Level

Enrollment Estimate

Clariden School, The ČœČ›Č› ‘†—Ž‰Š“ †“ˆÂ? ”†‰ Southlake, TX 76092 www.claridenschool.org

—Š Ç‚ČœČ?™Â?

Ç

Country Day School of Arlington ČœČœČ›Č› ””˜Š›Š‘™ ™ǀ Â—Â‘ÂŽÂ“ÂŒÂ™Â”Â“Ć˝ ȢȥČ›ČœČœ ČŁČœȢÇ‚Č?Č˘Č Ç‚Č›ČŁČ Čœ ÇŚ œœœǀˆ‰˜†ǀ”—Œ

16 mo.-1st

77

Covenant Christian Academy ȤČ›Čœ Â?ŠŠÂ? •†—ŒŠ— ”†‰ Colleyville, TX 76034 ČŁČœȢÇ‚Č Č˘Č˘Ç‚ČžČžȢȣ ÇŚ œœœǀˆ”›Š“†“™ˆÂ?—Ž˜™Ž†“ǀ“Š™

—Š ČžÇ‚ČœČ?™Â?

ȥțț

Ç‚ČœČ?™Â?

Č?Č?Č›

—Š˜ˆÂ?””‘ Ȟǂȣ™Â?

ČœČ›Č

18 mos.-4 yrs.

115

ǂȣ™�

Č?ČžČ?

—Š Ç‚ČœČ?™Â?

ČŁČ&#x;Čœ

Ç‚ČœČ?™Â?

ČœĆ˝ČœČœČ

2nd-12th

220

ČœÂ˜Â™ Ç‚ ȣ™Â?

ČœČ›Č›

1-12th

90

Covenant Classical School ČœČ?ČĄ Ç€ š‰‰ ™ǀ ”—™ ”—™Â?Ć˝ ȢȥČœČ›ČŁ ČŁČœȢÇ‚ČŁČ?țǂțȣȣČ&#x; ÇŚ œœœǀˆ”›Š“†“™‹œǀ”—Œ Crown of Life Lutheran Church and School ČĄČĄČ›Č Â‘ÂŠÂ†Â˜Â†Â“Â™ š“ ”†‰ Colleyville, TX 76034 ČŁČœȢÇ‚Č?Č ČœÇ‚ČœČŁČŁČœ ÇŚ ÂœÂœÂœÇ€ÂˆÂ—Â”ÂœÂ“Â”Ę­ÂŽÂ‹ÂŠÇ€Â”Â—ÂŒ First Presbyterian Preschool ČœČ›Č›Č? †—Â? ‘›‰ǀ —†•Š›Ž“Šƽ ȢȥČ›Č Čœ ČŁČœȢÇ‚Č&#x;ČŁČŁÇ‚ČŁČ Č?ČĄ ÇŚ œœœǀ‹•ˆŒ›ǀ”—Œ Fort Worth Academy ȢČžČ›Čœ š™ˆÂ? —†“ˆÂ? ”†‰ ”—™ ”—™Â?Ć˝ ȢȥČœČžČ? ČŁČœȢÇ‚ČžȢČ›Ç‚ČœČœȤČœ ÇŚ œœœǀ‹œ†ˆ†‰Š’žǀ”—Œ Fort Worth Christian School Č˘Č ČœȢ ”Œ†—™ —Ž›Š ”—™ ”—™Â?Ć˝ ȢȥČœČŁČ› ČŁČœȢÇ‚Č?ČŁČœÇ‚ČĄČ Č›Č&#x; ÇŚ œœœǀ‹œˆǀ”—Œ Fort Worth Country Day School Č&#x;Č?țț ”š“™—ž †ž †“Š ”—™ ”—™Â?Ć˝ ȢȥČœČ›Ȥ ČŁČœȢÇ‚ȢČžČ?Ç‚ȢȢČœČŁ ÇŚ œœœǀ‹œˆ‰˜ǀ”—Œ Hill School of Fort Worth Č&#x;ČŁČœȢ ‰Š˜˜† ›Šǀ ”—™ ”—™Â?Ć˝ ȢȥČœČžČž ČŁČœȢÇ‚ȤČ?ȞǂȤČ&#x;ČŁČ? ÇŚ œœœǀÂ?Ž‘‘˜ˆÂ?””‘ǀ”—Œ Hill School Č?Č›Č&#x; Ç€ ””‘Šž ™—ŠŠ™ —†•Š›Ž“Šƽ ȢȥČ›Č Čœ ČŁČœȢÇ‚ČžČœČ›Ç‚Č›ȣȢȥ ÇŚ œœœǀÂ?Ž‘‘˜ˆÂ?””‘ǀ”—Œ

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Key School, Inc. ČžȤČ&#x;Ȣ Ç€ ””• ČŁČ?Č› ”š™Â? ”—™ ”—™Â?Ć˝ ȢȥČœČœȤ ČŁČœȢÇ‚Č&#x;Č&#x;ČĄÇ‚ČžȢȞȣ ÇŚ Â?Šž˜ˆÂ?””‘‹”—™œ”—™Â?ǀ”—Œ Lake Country Christian School ȢČ›Č Č› †Â?Š ”š“™—ž —Ž›Š ”—™ ”—™Â?Ć˝ ȢȥČœȢȤ ČŁČœȢÇ‚Č?ȞȥǂȣȢțȞ ÇŚ œœœǀ‘ˆˆ˜ǀ”—Œ

—Š Ç‚ČœČ?™Â?

Č&#x;Č?Č

Montessori Academy, The ČžČ&#x;Č?ČŁ Ç€ —Â?†“˜†˜ †“Š Â—Â‘ÂŽÂ“ÂŒÂ™Â”Â“Ć˝ ȢȥČ›ČœČĄ ČŁČœȢÇ‚Č?ȢČ&#x;Ç‚ČœČ Č&#x;ČŁ ÇŚ œœœǀ™’†”“‘Ž“Šǀ”—Œ

—Š ǂȥ™�

Č?ČžȤ

Nolan Catholic High School Č&#x;Č Č›Čœ —Ž‰ŒŠ ™ǀ ”—™ ”—™Â?Ć˝ ȢȥČœČ›Čž ČŁČœȢÇ‚Č&#x;Č Č˘Ç‚Č?ȤČ?Č› ÇŚ œœœǀ“”‘†“ˆ†™Â?”‘ŽˆÂ?˜ǀ”—Œ

9th-12th

1,050

Oakridge School, The Č Č¤Č›Č› Ç€ Ž”“ŠŠ— †—Â?œ†ž Â—Â‘ÂŽÂ“ÂŒÂ™Â”Â“Ć˝ ȢȥČ›ČœČž ČŁČœȢÇ‚Č&#x;Č ČœÇ‚Č&#x;ȤȤČ&#x; ÇŚ œœœǀ™Â?Š”†Â?—Ž‰ŒŠ˜ˆÂ?””‘ǀ”—Œ

—Š Ç‚ČœČ?™Â?

Č˘Č Čœ

Pantego Christian Academy Č?Č?Č›Čœ Ç€ †—Â? ”œ —Ž›Š Â—Â‘ÂŽÂ“ÂŒÂ™Â”Â“Ć˝ ȢȥČ›ČœČž ČŁČœȢÇ‚Č&#x;ČĄČ›Ç‚ČžČžČœČ ÇŚ œœœǀ•†“™ŠŒ”ǀˆ”’

—Š Ç‚ČœČ?™Â?

Ȣȥȣ

Southwest Christian School ȢČ›Č›Čœ Š“‡—””Â? †Â?Š —Ž›Š ”—™ ”—™Â?Ć˝ ȢȥČœČžČ? ČŁČœȢÇ‚Č?ȤČ&#x;Ç‚Č›ČžČ Č› ÇŚ œœœǀ˜”š™Â?œŠ˜™ˆÂ?—Ž˜™Ž†“ǀ”—Œ

—Š Ç‚ČœČ?™Â?

ȤČ?ČŁ

ČœÂ˜Â™ Ç‚ ȥ™Â?

ČĄČ

Starpoint School 2805 Stadium Drive ”—™ ”—™Â?Ć˝ ȢȥČœČ?Ȥ ÇŠČŁČœȢǪ Č?Č Č˘Ç‚ȢČœČ&#x;Čœ ÇŚ ÂœÂœÂœÇ€ÂˆÂ”ÂŠÇ€Â™ÂˆÂšÇ€ÂŠÂ‰ÂšÇ Â˜Â™Â†Â—Â•Â”ÂŽÂ“Â™Ç€Â†Â˜Â• www.DALLASCHAMBER.org

cation more quickly than you might at a four-year college, Dallas has a vast array of technical schools. Whatever you want to learn to do, you can find a school in DFW that will teach you how—from flight training to taxidermy to chauffeuring to court reporting to welding.

Libraries and Other Public Educational Resources There are more than 100 public library locations in DFW. You can get a library card at the main library or at any of the branch libraries. Adults will need to show name and address identification. Children need a parent’s signature to complete the application. The library card is free to any resident. In addition to a vast number of books, the library has a wide selection of videocassettes, audiocassettes, DVDs and compact discs available for loan. All libraries offer activities for children and adults, from puppet shows to exhibits to microcomputer orientation classes. The library publishes a monthly activities listings almanac, which is available at any DFW public library. The Central Library is located at the corner of Young and Ervay streets across from Dallas City Hall. For more information, please visit www.dallaslibrary2.org.

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Private School Name

Brook Hill School, The ȜțȠȜ ƽ ȢȠȢȠȢ .................. 903-894-5000 ƾ ȣ Ȝȝ Episcopal School of Texas, The 20955 Tejas Trail West ƽ ȢȣȝȠȢ ...........210-698-7171 ƾ Ȥ Ȝȝ Hockaday School, The ȜȜȡțț Dallas, TX 75229 ..................... 214-363-6311

ƾ ȣ Ȝȝ www.hockaday.org Incarnate Word High School ȢȝȢ ǀ ǀ San Marcos, TX 78212............210-829-3123

ƾ Ȥ Ȝȝ San Marcos Baptist Academy ȝȣțȜ Ȝȝ San Marcos, TX 78666 ........ 1800-428-5120 ƾ Ȣ Ȝȝ St. Stephen’s Episcopal School 6500 Saint Stephens Dr. ƽ ȢȣȢȟȡ......................512-327-1213 ƾ ȡ Ȝȝ PREPARED BY: DALLAS REGIONAL CHAMBER RESEARCH DEPARTMENT, 2012

Current Grade Level

Enrollment Estimate

Ȟǂȣ

Ƞȣȝ

St. Ignatius College Preparatory 8109 Shelton Drive ƽ ȢȡȜȜȝ ȣȜȢǂȣțȜǂȟȣțȜ Ǧ ǀ ʭ ǀ

9th-12th

32

St. John the Apostle Catholic School ȢȟȝȜ ǀ ƽ ȢȡȜȣț ȣȜȢǂȝȣȟǂȝȝȝȣ Ǧ ǀ ǀ

ǂȣ

ȞȜȜ

St. Paul Lutheran Ȝȣțț ƽ ȢȡȜțȝ ȣȜȢǂȞȞȝǂȝȝȣȜ Ǧ ǀ ǀ

ǂȣ

ȝȝȜ

ǂȜȝ

ȝȟȟ

ǂȣ

ȜȞȝ

ǂȣ

ȝțț

ǂȜȝ

ȡȠț

ȡ ǀǂȜȝ ǀ

Ǡ

ǂȜȝ

Ȥȡț

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School ȝțȜȡ ƽ Ȣȡȝȟȣ ǩȣȜȢǪ ȟȞȜǂȟȣȟȠ Ǧ ǀ ǀ

St. Paul’s Preparatory Academy ȡȤțț ǀ ȝȣȢ ȢȡȜȝț ȠȡȜǂȞȠțț Ǧ ǀ ǀ St. Peter the Apostle Catholic School ȜȝțȜ ǀ ƽ ȢȡȜțȣ ǩȣȜȢǪ ȝȟȡǂȞȡȝȝ Ǧ ǀ ǀ St. Vincent Cathedral School ȜȞțț ƽ Ȣȡțȝȝ ȣȜȢǂȞȠȟǂȢȤȢȤ Ǧ ǀ ǀ Temple Christian Schools of Fort Worth ȡȣȝȟ ȢȡȜȝț ǩȣȜȢǪ ȟȠȢǂțȢȢț Ǧ ǀ ǀ TLC Child Development Center on Green Oaks ȜȟțȜ ǀ ǀ ǀ ƽ Ȣȡțțȡ ȣȜȢǂȣțȜǂȠȝȝȣ Ǧ ǀ ǀ Trinity Valley School ȢȠțț ƽ ȢȡȜȞȝ ȣȜȢǂȞȝȜǂțȜțț Ǧ ǀ ǀ

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PUBLIC COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

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ȟƽȞȝȜ Ȝțƽȟȡȣ

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ȝȡțț ƽ ƽ ȢȠȜȠț ǀ ǀ ȟȝȠȠȣȤƽ ƽ Ȣȡȝțȟ

ȤȢȝǂȡȜȞǂȢȠȤȜ ȤȟțǂȣȤȣǂȝțțț

ȜȜƽȜȠȝ ȜȟƽȟȠȤ

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ȜȣȜț ƽ ƽ ȢȠȝȞȠ ǀ ǀ ȞȜȜȝȢȢƽ ƽ ȢȡȝțȞ ȢȞțț ƽ ƽ ȢȠȝȟȜǂȟȡțȠ

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ACCENTUATI NG TH E AR EA are dozens of different cuisines, worldrenowned chefs, more restaurants per capita than any other city as well as more than 100 live performances on any particular night. If exquisite cuisine and an evening on the town are your perfect way to end the week, Dallas is the place to be on Friday and Saturday nights. Are you a dance enthusiast awaiting your entrance into the hottest club in town or is an enjoyable evening at the symphony more your style? Whatever the case may be, Dallas is home to the most diverse array of entertainment options in the state. For live music, area clubs and venues offer everything from intimate settings to concert stages allowing for thousands of attendees. On any given night, venture down to Deep Ellum, just east of downtown, a historic spot for eclectic music, unique people and—if you get there early—fine dining, good parking, and a taste of what downtown Dallas has to offer. From jazz to heavy metal to all-original groups promoting their newest releases, Deep Ellum is a well-known and historic place for nightlife. Below is a brief summary of some of the best nightlife destinations to visit as you become better acquainted with Dallas, your new home. Addison is not only a North Dallas suburb, but also describes the North Dallas Tollway/Belt Line Road West lineup of notable restaurants and clubs. Deep Ellum is located just east of downtown Dallas and is popular for its eclectic restaurants, galleries, shops and clubs. The avant-garde district originated as Dallas’ blues scene in the 1920s and 1930s. Greenville Avenue begins east of downtown at the top of Ross Avenue DALLAS REGIONAL CHAMBER®

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SHOPPING, DINING & NIGHTLIFE and parallels North Central Expressway. “Lower Greenville” features cozy bars, restaurants and shops intermingled with quaint cottage-lined side streets. From Mockingbird Lane north, Greenville widens and so too does the array of shops and restaurants. The “upper” section of Greenville can be reached from downtown Dallas by way of DART’s light rail stations at Mockingbird, Lovers Lane and Park Lane. I-35 Corridor is north of downtown Dallas on I-35 just past Dallas Market Center, the medical center, and blocks of industrial offices. The area is considered an entertainment destination for dining and clubs. Uptown combines the rich blend of old and new just north of downtown. The narrow brick-paved street features sumptuous restaurants and interesting shops tucked in between trendy condos and high-rise office buildings. Mockingbird Station—an eight-minute rail ride from Dallas’s Central Business District—offers loft apartments, the eight-screen Angelika Film Center arthouse theater, Trinity Hall Irish Pub, a Starbucks and nearly 90 other various shops and restaurants. There’s free covered parking and an enclosed public plaza. All are just steps away from DART’s light rail station. The Cedars (South Side) meshes the character and style of the past with all the amenities of a new metropolitan lifestyle. The revitalization of the Cedars neighborhood began with the renovation of the historic Sears Catalog Warehouse and then shifted into high gear with the addition of an iconic entertainment complex with many restaurant choices. Then the urban loft community welcomed more music venues, retail shops, restaurants and art galleries. Located near the heart of downtown Dallas, Cedars/South Side’s upscale restaurants, sports bars, jazz clubs, entertainment and shopping are just a walk or a DART light rail ride away from either Convention Center Station or Cedars Station. Oaklawn offers unique charm all its own as it includes many of Dallas’s most famous restaurants, trendy clubs, shops and apartment/condo communities. At the higher end of Oaklawn, the street gently turns into the legendary Preston Road, which leads through the city’s most prestigious residential community, Highland Park.

you will find the original Neiman Marcus store, founded in 1907. As you walk around downtown, you will find retailers on the ground floor of many buildings and some even below street level, in the city’s underground tunnel system. At the other end of downtown, the West End is a great place to find unique items and souvenirs to send to friends and family. Restaurants and clubs provide refreshment and nourishment for the weary shopper.

MAJOR MALLS The DFW Metroplex knows shopping and its residents immerse themselves in its multitude of shopping options. Throughout the area, major malls are conveniently located to serve area residents and include amenities like spa treatments, four-star restaurants and play areas for the kids. The area’s major malls make shopping easy and entertaining for the entire family. NorthPark Center offers an unparalleled selection of international designers set amid timeless modern architecture and a world-class art collection. Whether you have time to spare or are running a quick errand at lunch, the Galleria Mall is a Dallas favorite for upscale shopping and trendy living. The mall also contains an ice-skating rink and game zone

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along with glamorous stores and shops offering high-end items. Just north on the Dallas North Tollway, residents will find many shopping destinations in Plano, Frisco and Allen as well.

INTIMATE AND CASUAL If you prefer to shop in a more intimate environment, Dallas has plenty of small neighborhood shopping centers that you will

enjoy. Highland Park Village, built in 1931 in the Park Cities area, claims to be the oldest shopping center in the country. “The Village” features more than 70 select specialty shops, restaurants and a theater in a quiet, scenic setting reminiscent of Beverly Hills. This is more than just a coincidence, as Highland Park was planned by Wilbur David Cook, the landscape architect who laid out that famous Southern California enclave.

DALLAS REGIONAL CHAMBER® MEMBER RESTAURANTS AND CATERING COMPANIES Aquadora .......................................................(972) 201-9682 5301 Alpha Rd, Suite 24 Dallas, TX 75240 ......................www.aquadoradallas.com Bailey’s Prime Plus- All Locations ............. 214.750.8100 8160 Park Lane, Suite 130 Dallas TX 75231 ....................www.baileysprimeplus.com Big Al’s McKinney Avenue Tavern .......... (214) 969-1984 2822 McKinney Ave. Dallas, TX 75204 .........................www.thematonline.com Bistro At The Adolphus Hotel................. (214) 742-8200 1321 Commerce Street Dallas, TX 75202 ........................www.hoteladolphus.com BlackFinn American Saloon......................(469) 374-7667 4440 Beltline Road Addison, TX 75001 ....................www.blackfinndallas.com Bread Winners Cafe & Bakery, Inc. ....... (214) 754-0099 3301 McKinney Ave. Dallas, TX 75204 ..................www.breadwinnerscafe.com Brinker International, Inc..........................(972) 980-9917 6820 LBJ Frwy. Dallas, TX 75240 ..................................... www.brinker.com Carino’s Italian Restaurant......................(972) 289-9450 1335 N. Peachtree Road Mesquite, TX 75149 ....catering.carinos.com/page/home Carino’s Italian Restaurant....................... (972) 315-7223 595 E. Round Grove Lewisville, TX 75067 ...............................www.carinos.com Carino’s Italian Restaurant......................(972) 409-0530 510 West I.H. 635 Irving, TX 75063 ..................................... www.Carinos.com Central 214-American Food, Cocktails ... (214) 443-9339 5680 N. Central Expwy. @Hotel Palomar Dallas, TX 75206 .............................. www.central214.com Corner Bakery - Plaza of the Americas (214) 969-0507 600 N. Pearl Street, Suite S-100 Dallas, TX 75201 ...........................www.cornerbakery.com Daryl’s By Design ....................................... (214) 655-1444 1801 N. Griffin Street Dallas, TX 75202 ....................................www.dwazoo.com Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House ..(972) 490-9000 5251 Spring Valley Road Dallas, TX 75254 .................................www.delfriscos.com Dough Bro’s Italian Kitchen .................... (469)248-0058 5181 Keller Springs, Suite #101 Dallas, TX 75248 ....................http://www.doughbro.com Eddie Deen’s Ranch at Downtown Dallas (214) 741-4211 944 S. Lamar Street Dallas, TX 75202 ...............................www.eddiedeen.com Eddie V’s Prime Seafood .......................... (214) 890-1500 4023 Oak Lawn Ave., Suite 110 Dallas, TX 75219 ....................................... www.eddiev.com Five Sixty by Wolfgang Puck.................... (214) 741-5560 300 Reunion Blvd. Dallas, TX 75207......................... www.wolfgangpuck.com French Room at The Adolphus Hotel ... (214) 742-8200 1321 Commerce Street Dallas, TX 75202 ........................www.hoteladolphus.com G Texas Catering .........................................(817) 665-1303 3217 May Street Fort Worth, TX 76110 ............... www.gtexascatering.com Hard Rock Cafe Dallas............................. (469) 341- 7625 2211 North Houston Street, South End of Victory Park Dallas, TX 75219 .......................www.hardrock/dallas.com

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House of Blues Dallas, Inc........................(214) 978-2583 2200 N. Lamar Street Dallas, TX 75202 ...........................................www.hob.com In-N-Out Burger........................................ (949) 509-6200 4199 Campus Drive, 9th Floor Irvine, CA 92612 .......................................www.innout.com La Popular Tamale House ......................... (214) 824-7617 5004 Columbia Ave., Suite 103 Dallas, TX 75214 ..........www.lapopulartamalehouse.com P.F. Chang’s China Bistro N Dallas Parkway (972) 818-3336 18323 N Dallas Parkway Dallas, TX 75287...................................www.pfchangs.com P.F. Chang’s China Bistro NorthPark..... (214) 265-8669 225 NorthPark Center Dallas, TX 75225...................................www.pfchangs.com Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille ......................(214) 855-5151 2000 McKinney Ave., Suite 100 Dallas, TX 75201 ...................www.perryssteakhouse.com Pie Five Pizza Co. .........................................(214) 526-7435 4447 North Central Expy., Suite 100 Dallas, TX 75205 .............................www.piefivepizza.com Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers .............. (972) 407-0007 7651 Campbell Road Dallas, TX 75248 ............................www.raisingcanes.com Raising Cane’s Restaurants, LLC .............(972) 769-3100 5800 Tennyson Pkwy., Suite 200 Plano, TX 75024 .............................www.raisingcanes.com Sambuca - Uptown.................................... (214) 744-0820 2120 McKinney Ave. Dallas, TX 75201 ................www.sambucarestaurant.com Sam’s Cafe- Biltmore Center .................. (602) 954-7100 2566 E. Camelback Road, Suite 201 Phoenix, AZ 85016........................ www.canyon-cafe.com Smashburger ................................................(972) 381-2850 6860 N. Dallas Pkwy., Suite 200 Plano, TX 75024 ........................... www.smashburger.com Sonny Bryan’s Smokehouse .......................214-350-1800 12720 Hillcrest Road, Suite 910 Dallas, TX 75230 ...........................www.sonnybryans.com Sullivan’s Steakhouse ............................... (972) 267-9393 17795 North Dallas Pkwy. Dallas, TX 75287.. www.sullivansteakhouse.com/dallas/ The Sixth Floor Museum Store + Cafe ..(214) 747-6660 501 Elm Street, Suite 100 Dallas, TX 75202 ............................................... www.jfk.org Truluck’s Seafood, Steak and Crab House- Dallas ............................(214) 220-2401 2401 McKinney Ave. Dallas, TX 75201 .................................... www.trulucks.com Truluck’s Seafood, Steak, and Crab House- Addison ........................ (972) 503-3079 5001 Beltline Road Addison, TX 75254 ................................ www.trulucks.com Walt Garrison Rodeo Bar and Grill ....... (214) 742-8200 1321 Commerce Street Dallas, TX 75202 ........................www.hoteladolphus.com Wolfgang Puck Catering, Union Station & Reunion Tower ............. (214) 571-5702 Union Station, 400 S. Houston Street Dallas, TX 75202 ........................ www.wolfgangpuck.com

Other quaint and historic shopping areas are Lower Greenville and Deep Ellum, where parking is mostly on the street. The atmosphere is definitely eclectic as you browse through clothing and merchandise that cannot be found anywhere else in town. This is especially true in Deep Ellum, where fashion and art often are one and the same. For shoppers who want to find valuable antiques and unique collectibles but don’t want to travel between boutiques and galleries across the Metroplex, there is the convenient “antiques mall” concept. Here, old and new shopping experiences come together. These malls, rather than being separate “stores,” are often a collection of stalls or mini-stores with hundreds of vendors to browse and buy from. There’s no limit to the possibilities when you have antiques, collectibles, primitives, art, lamps, sofas, chairs, beds, armoires and more all together under one roof. Whether its image is upscale or down-home, there is at least one antiques mall in just about every DFWarea community. The Knox/Henderson area is named for two streets that connect across Central Expressway, north of downtown Dallas. Just minutes from downtown, this is one of Dallas’s oldest shopping districts. The area was revitalized in the mid-1990s and many of the original 1920s storefronts remain. It’s the perfect place to park your car and stroll from shop to shop—everything is within walking

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SSH HO OPPPPIIN NG G,, D DIIN NIIN NG G, & &N NIIG GH HTTLLIIFFEE DFW-AREA SHOPPING MALLS Allen Premium Outlet 820 Stacy Road; Allen, TX 972-678-7000; Collin County 100 stores

Mabank Mall 105 N. 3rd St.; Mabank, TX 903-887-7775; Kaufman County 10 stores

Arlington Highlands NEC I-20 & Matlock; Arlington, TX 214-750-1517; Tarrant County 77 stores

North East Mall 1101 Melbourne Road; Hurst, TX 817-284-3427; Tarrant County 125 stores

Belz Factory Outlet Mall 800 Shelby Drive; McKinney, TX 972-542-2693; Collin County

North Hills Mall 7624 Grapevine Highway; North Richland Hills, TX 817-589-2236; Tarrant County

Center at Preston Ridge, The 8400 Gaylord Parkway; Frisco, TX 972-668-2986; Collin County 126 stores

NorthPark Center 8687 N. Central Expressway; Dallas, TX 214-363-7441; Dallas County 232 stores

Cityview Centre 4720 Bryant Irwin; Fort Worth, TX 972-250-1486; Tarrant County 63 stores

Parks at Arlington, The 3811 S. Cooper; Arlington, TX 817-467-0200; Tarrant County 170 stores

Collin Creek Mall 811 N. Central Expressway; Plano, TX 972-422-1070, opt. 3; Collin County 121 stores

Richland Points Mall 5201 Rufe Snow Drive; North Richland Hills, TX 817-498-4632; Tarrant County

Crossroads Mall 6834 Wesley St.; Greenville, TX 903-454-8181; Hunt County 22 stores Exposition Mills Denton Factory Stores 5800 N. I-35 at N. Loop 288; Denton, TX 940-565-5040; Denton County Firewheel Town Center 245 Cedar Sage Drive; Garland, TX 972-675-1041; Dallas County 136 stores La Gran Plaza de Fort Worth 4200 S. Freeway; Fort Worth, TX 817-921-5198; Tarrant County 150 stores Galleria Mall 13350 Dallas Parkway; Dallas, TX 972-702-7100; Dallas County 200 stores Golden Triangle Mall 2201 S. I-35 E.; Denton, TX 940-566-6024; Denton County 90 stores

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Ridgmar Mall 1888 Green Oaks Road; Fort Worth, TX 817-731-0856; Tarrant County 120 stores Shops at Willow Bend, The 6121 W. Park Blvd.; Plano, TX 972-202-7110; Collin County 150 stores Six Flags Mall 2911 E. Division; Fort Worth, TX 817-640-1641; Tarrant County Southwest Center Mall 3662 W. Camp Wisdom Road; Dallas, TX 972-296-2914; Dallas County Stonebriar Centre 2601 Preston Road; Frisco, TX 972-668-6255; Collin County 165 stores Tanger Factory Outlet Center 301 Tanger Drive; Terrell, TX 972-524-6034; Kaufman County 35 stores Town East Mall 2063 Town East Blvd.; Mesquite, TX 972-270-2363; Dallas County 175 stores Twin Creeks Village U.S. 75 & McDermott; Allen, TX 214-954-0300; Collin County 34 stores Uptown Village at Cedar Hill 305 W. FM 1382 Cedar Hill, TX 972-637-6300, Dallas County 72 stores Valley View Center 2040 Valley View Center; Dallas, TX 972-661-2424; Dallas County 150 stores Vista Ridge Mall 2401 S. Stemmons; Lewisville, TX 972-315-0015; Denton County 140 stores

distance. Knox Street, on the west side of Central, boasts a variety of restaurants as well as unique furniture stores and antiques galleries. Anchor stores include Crate & Barrel, Pottery Barn, Restoration Hardware and Weir’s Furniture Village. Henderson Street, on the east side of Central, has restaurants and bars and is known for its own selection of small antiques shops and galleries.

Farmers’ Markets Don’t forget about DFW’s great selection of farmers’ markets and craft fairs. Dallas’ downtown market is located at 1010 S. Pearl Street. Both covered and open stalls put forward a variety of in season fresh fruit and vegetables, sold mostly by the growers themselves. Gifts, food, plants and cut flowers are also available. For more information, please call 214-939-2808 or visit www.dallasfarmersmarket.org. Many other DFW-area cities have their own fresh-produce markets. Check local listings and community websites for details. In addition to these permanent, daily markets, DFW also has many unique shopping events going on at various dates and times. Be sure and call ahead or go online to make sure you arrive at the right place, at the right time, for fabulous finds. SPRING 2012

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DFW Offers Golden Opportunities IDEAL RESIDENCE DURING THEIR GOLDEN YEARS LOVE DFW’S MILD CLIMATE, TRAVEL ACCESSIBILITY VIA DFW AIRPORT, OUTSTANDING HEALTH-CARE FACILITIES, AND SENIOR-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS.”

Health Care One of the primary concerns for many seniors is health care. If that describes you, Dallas makes perfect sense as your new home. Greater

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TH ANK S TO NEW MED I CAL technology, heightened health awareness and easy, low-impact workout regimens, Americans are living longer, fuller lives these days. Consequently, one of the largest and fastest-growing age groups in this country is the senior adult population. According to the report “65+ in the United States: 2005” from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the age 65 and over population is expected to double in the next 25 years. As a result, more than 20 percent of all Americans will be over the age of 65. Over 85 is the fastest-growing age bracket. None of this comes as a surprise to residents and organizations in the Dallas area, where approximately eight percent of the population falls into the 65 and older age group. The DFW Metroplex has long prided itself on serving its current senior residents and welcoming relocating seniors with a wide variety of housing options and specialized services. Many seniors looking for the ideal residence during their golden years love DFW’s mild climate, travel accessibility via DFW Airport, outstanding health-care facilities, and senior-friendly activities and organizations. In response, Dallas welcomes its senior citizens with open arms.

SENIOR LIVING Dallas offers some of the top health-care facilities in the world. (Refer to the Health & Fitness section in this publication for a complete list of area hospitals.) Beyond its traditional hospitals and clinics, Dallas also provides health care tailored to senior residents. At Baylor Senior Health Centers, for example, caring for patients 65 and older is all they do. Baylor Senior Health Centers offer many services to help seniors assess, manage and prevent health-related problems. There are six Baylor Senior Health Centers throughout the Dallas area. Call 800-422-9567 for more information. Our communities also get support from the Area Agency on Aging of Dallas County (DAAA), which works to provide services to persons age 60 or older with the greatest social and economic need. The DAAA advocates for seniors to boost awareness in the community, plans and coordinates a comprehensive system of services, addresses important issues for the elderly, aids contractors working with senior-oriented projects, funds

nutrition services, sponsors events and publishes helpful directories. This actionoriented agency works to find effective, real-world solutions for today’s seniors. For information and assistance, call 214-871-5065 or visit the Web site www.ccgd.org.

Long-Term Health Planning Medical needs can be sudden, especially among seniors. When faced with an emergency situation, you may not be able to answer crucial questions needed in order to seek treatment. Emergency personnel or family members may have trouble locating information needed to answer these questions. They may be asked such things as: r i*T UIFSF B HSPVQ IFBMUI QMBO .FEJDBSF supplement or long-term care policy, and when did it go into effect?” r i8IBU JT UIF QSFTFOU DBTI WBMVF PG UIF life insurance policy?” r i*T UIFSF BOZ BEWBODF EJSFDUJWF u r i)BT NPOFZ CFFO TFU BTJEF GPS àOBM FYQFOTFT

Safety The National Osteoporosis Foundation in Washington, D.C., says 50,000 deaths occur each year from hip fractures that result from falls. Falling also is listed as a contributing factor in 40 percent of nursing home admissions. Among older Americans, broken hips or damage to artificial hip joints caused by falls are common injuries. The 65 and older age group may experience more falls for several reasons: poor vision, side effects of multiple medications or poor condition and muscle weakness. Yet most falls at home can be prevented.

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or is there a prepaid funeral plan?” All of these are simple questions to answer, but can your family members respond in a crisis situation? It is important to review preparations with your family members or a trusted associate and to make them aware of the location of important papers they may need in case of an emergency.

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A.C.T. Home Health ........................ 877-485-2900

Ashford Hall......................................................... Irving......................... Dallas ..................972-579-1919

Aria Home Health Inc. .....................214-366-1026

Baybrooke Village Care...................................... McKinney ................. Collin ................. 972-548-9339

Care Mountain ................................... 817-504-8111

Brentwood Healthcare ...................................... Dallas........................ Dallas .................. 214-381-1815

CNC Home Care ...............................214-540-5942

C. C. Young Retirement Community ............... Dallas........................ Dallas ................ 214-827-8080

Elder Care LP.......................................972-279-2011

Christian Care Center......................................... Mesquite .................. Dallas ................ 972-686-3000

Encompass Home Health ...............214-239-6500

Denton Rehabilitation & Nursing Center ...... Denton ..................... Denton ..............940-387-8508 Grace Presbyterian Village................................ Dallas........................ Dallas .................. 214-376-1701

Home Health Services of Dallas Inc. ...................................214-467-9492

Heritage Place of Mesquite .............................. Mesquite .................. Dallas .................972-288-7668

Home Instead Senior Care ..............972-239-3934

Longmeadow Health Care Center ................... Justin ........................ Denton ...............940-648-2731

Huguley Home Health Agency ......817-426-2200

The Plaza at Richardson .................................... Richardson ............... Dallas ................. 972-759-2180 The Plaza of Ridgmar ......................................... Fort Worth ............... Tarrant................. 817-665-1971

Intrepid USA Healthcare Services ..................... 214-688-0330

Pennsylvania Rehab LP ...................................... Fort Worth ............... Tarrant................817-335-3030

Jordan Health Services .................... 817-469-7455

Presbyterian Village North ............................... Dallas........................ Dallas ................. 214-355-9001

Maxim Healthcare Services ............ 972-661-9200

Settlers Ridge Care Center................................ Celina ....................... Collin ................. 972-382-8600

Patient Centered Service, Inc. ....... 972-424-4454

Signature Pointe On the Lake .......................... Dallas........................ Dallas ..................972-726-7575 Town East Rehabilitation Center ..................... Mesquite .................. Dallas ................ 972-284-8600

Presbyterian Hospital Dallas Home Health .................... 214-345-4663

Treemont Healthcare and Rehab..................... Dallas ...................... Dallas ..................972-661-1862

Reachout Home Care ........................214-350-1213

Veranda Preston Hollow ................................... Dallas........................ Dallas .................214-363-5100

Rescare Home Care .......................... 214-951-0698

Victoria Garden of Allen .................................... Allen ......................... Collin .................. 972-727-5850

Right at Home .................................. 214-340-9900

Victoria Gardens of Frisco................................. Frisco ........................ Collin .................. 972-712-8652 Vista Ridge .......................................................... Lewisville ................. Denton ...............972-906-9789

September Services Inc. ................. 972-934-3588

Walnut Place ....................................................... Dallas........................ Dallas ................. 214-361-8923

UT Southwestern Home Health Care ....................................214-645-4570

West Side Campus of Care................................ Fort Worth ............... Tarrant................817-246-4995

The Visiting Nurse Association ..... 214-689-0000

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SENIOR LIVING r 5P NBLF ZPVS IPNF TBGFS IFSF BSF B GFX tips offered by Wilson Weatherford, M.D., medical director of Baylor Senior Health Centers: r 6TF OJHIUMJHIUT BOE LFFQ B ĂĄBTIMJHIU BU your bedside. r "WPJE UISPX SVHT BOE UBDL EPXO UIF FEHFT of all carpets. r *OTUBMM MJHIU TXJUDIFT BU UIF UPQ BOE CPUUPN of stairs. r 6TF B TPMJE IBOESBJM UIBU JT SPVOEFE PS knobbed at the ends. r .BSL UPQ BOE CPUUPN TUFQT XJUI CSJHIU contrasting tape. r *OTUBMM TBGFUZ PS iHSBCu CBST BOE OPO TLJE rubber mats in the tub or shower. Besides bodily injury, seniors also may be at risk from criminals who target people over the age of 65. Con artists see the elderly as “easy marksâ€? with plenty of money and/ or property to spare, but senior citizens are actually more vulnerable to physical harm and catastrophic financial loss due to being a victim of a crime.

Dallas offers seniors an active lifestyle.

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Arden Courts of Richardson............................................................................................Richardson .................................................... Dallas................................. 972-235-1200 Ashwood Assisted Living .................................................................................................North Richland Hills ................................... Dallas.................................817-804-3100 Atria Carrollton .................................................................................................................Carrollton ...................................................... Dallas................................ 972-862-8700 Autumn Leaves of Grapevine .........................................................................................Grapevine ...................................................... Tarrant ..............................866-231-2273 Autumn Leaves of Richardson/North Garland ...........................................................Garland .......................................................... Dallas.................................972-530-7700 Avalon Alzheimer’s Care Homes....................................................................................Dallas ............................................................. Dallas................................. 214-752-7050 Bethesda Gardens Assisted Living Community .........................................................Fort Worth .................................................... Tarrant ............................. 817-292-8886 Broadway Plaza at Pecan Park .......................................................................................Arlington ....................................................... Tarrant ..............................817-265-6900 C. C. Young Retirement Community .............................................................................Dallas ............................................................. Dallas................................ 214-827-8080 Chambrel at Club Hill ......................................................................................................Garland .......................................................... Dallas.................................972-278-8500 Christian Care Centers .....................................................................................................Mesquite ........................................................ Dallas.................................972-686-3100 Colonial Lodge Retirement & Assisted Living .............................................................Terrell ............................................................. Kaufman............................972-563-1043 Covenant Place Waxahachie ..........................................................................................Waxahachie .................................................. Ellis.................................... 972-923-9911 Emeritus Senior Living .....................................................................................................Dallas ............................................................. Dallas................................. 214-691-7400 Grace Presbyterian Village..............................................................................................Terrell ............................................................. Kaufman............................. 214-376-1701 Hearthstone at Arlington ................................................................................................Arlington ....................................................... Tarrant ...............................817-469-7671 Hearthstone at Bedford ..................................................................................................Bedford .......................................................... Tarrant ............................. 817-283-6604 Hearthstone at Garland ..................................................................................................Garland .......................................................... Dallas................................ 972-278-4004 Hearthstone at Irving ......................................................................................................Irving .............................................................. Dallas ............................... 972-659-6800 Hearthstone at Vista Ridge ............................................................................................Lewisville ....................................................... Denton ...............................972-315-1532 The Lodge on Preston Ridge ...........................................................................................Frisco .............................................................. Collin ................................ 972-668-4100 Mayberry Gardens ............................................................................................................Garland .......................................................... Dallas.................................972-675-3603 Merrill Gardens at North Richland Hills ......................................................................North Richland Hills ................................... Dallas..................................817-577-3337 Monticello West Retirement Center .............................................................................Dallas ............................................................. Dallas................................ 214-528-0660 Presbyterian Village North .............................................................................................Dallas ............................................................. Dallas.................................214-355-9001 Walnut Place .....................................................................................................................Dallas ............................................................. Dallas................................. 214-361-8923 PREPARED BY: DALLAS REGIONAL CHAMBER RESEARCH DEPARTMENT, 11/11

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SENIOR LIVING WORKING SENIORS Up to age 66, employed seniors can earn $14,160 without losing Social Security benefits. You lose $1 in benefits for every $2 you earn above that amount. If you are between the ages of 66 and 70, you may earn up to $37,680 without losing benefits. For every $3 above that amount, you lose $1 in Social Security benefits. Past age 70, Social Security benefits are not affected by any earnings. For more information on Social Security, visit www. socialsecurity.gov online or call toll-free 800-772-1213. For the deaf or hard-of-hearing, call 800-325-0778. Operators can answer questions Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION, WWW.SOCIALSECURITY.GOV/PUBS/10003.HTML; PREPARED BY: DALLAS REGIONAL CHAMBER RESEARCH DEPARTMENT, 2011

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DFW-AREA SENIOR CITIZEN CENTERS C. C. Young 4847 Lawther Drive, Suite 100 Dallas, 75007 .........................214-827-1845 Chambrel at Clubhill 1245 Colonel Drive Garland, 75043 ..................... 972-278-8500 Christian Care Center 1000 Wiggins Parkway Mesquite, 75150 ...................972-698-2600 Classic Residence by Hyatt 5455 LaSierra Lane Dallas, 75231 .......................... 214-691-1001 Corinthians Retirement Community 3500 Old Denton Road Carrollton, 75007 .................972-695-0363 Country Lane Seniors Campus 2401 Country View Lane McKinney, 75069.................. 972-569-8762 Edgemere 8523 Thackery St. Dallas, 75225..........................214-265-9100 Forum at Park Lane, The 7831 Park Lane Dallas, 75214 ......................... 214-369-9902 Franklin Park at Lewisville 901 N. Garden Ridge Lewisville, 75077 ...................214-222-2563 www.DALLASCHAMBER.org

Gatewood Apartments 6036 Ridgecrest Dallas, 75231 ......................... 214-691-6636 Heritage Place Retirement Community 300 Huguley Blvd. Burleson, 76028 ................... 817-568-1000 Lakewood Village 5100 Randol Mill Road Fort Worth, 76112.................. 817-451-8001 Meadow Lakes Retirement 500 Meadow Lakes Drive North Richland Hills, 76180 . 817-581-6310 Meadowstone Place Retirement Community 10410 Stone Canyon Dallas, 75230 ........................ 214-987-0943 Moticello West Retirement Community 5114 McKinney Ave. Dallas, 75205 ........................214-528-0660 Parc Place Retirement Community 1301 Airport Freeway Bedford, 76021.......................817-267-8614 Presbyterian Village North 8600 Skyline Drive Dallas, 75243 .........................214-355-9015 Preston Place 5000 Old Shepard Place Plano, 75093 ...........................972-931-1123

Primrose at Sequoia Park 1400 E. University Drive Denton, 76209 .....................940-383-4344 Remington at Valley Ranch, The 8707 Valley Ranch Parkway West Irving, 75063 ......................... 972-556-0014 Robson Ranch* 9501 Ed Robson Blvd. Denton, 76207 ..................... 888-988-3927 Summerville at Irving 820 N. Britain Road Irving, 75204 .......................... 972-721-1500 Summerville at Lakeland Hills 3305 Dilido Road Dallas, 75228 .........................214-321-7300 Three Fountains Retirement Community 6011 Melody Lane Dallas, 75231 ..........................214-363-4116 Town Village Arlington 1250 W. Pioneer Parkway Arlington, 76013 ................... 817-226-0500 Town Village North Dallas 12271 Coit Road Dallas, 75251 ..........................972-866-7575 Treemont Retirement Community 5550 Harvest Hill Road Dallas, 75230 ......................... 972-661-1856 SPRING 2012

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DFW-area residents can find all sorts of ways to get involved in community efforts to benefit worthy causes.

Becoming Part of Your Community “FROM ANIMALS AND CHILDREN TO THE UNEMPLOYED AND THE ELDERLY, YOUR HELP AND EXPERTISE COULD CHANGE A LIFE FOREVER. WHATEVER YOUR INTERESTS, DALLAS-AREA GROUPS NEED YOUR HELP.”

N O M AT T E R W H E R E you live, there are always people in need. There’s no better or more rewarding way to spend your time than by giving back to your community while meeting interesting people in your new area. Religious organizations, arts groups, professional associations, community service groups and medical facilities are always in need of volunteers to relieve the burden on staff members while supplying support and assistance. From animals and children to the unemployed and the elderly, your help and expertise could change a life forever. Whatever your interests, Dallas-area groups need your help. Pick up the phone and make a call to your favorite organization to ensure a brighter future.

By contacting any of the groups listed in this publication and on the Internet, Dallas-area residents can find all sorts of ways to get involved in community efforts to benefit worthy causes and improve the quality of life in North Texas. The examples cited below are only a small part of all the opportunities available. Donating time, money and nourishment tends to grab the public’s attention most readily over the holiday season, but people’s needs do not go away the rest of the year. Hunger exists every day, even in the best communities. Thankfully, food drives and food services continue year-round to benefit the homeless or impover-

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G E T T I N G I N V O LV E D ished. Find out how you can help these meaningful causes by contacting any of the relevant organizations listed in this section or in your local phone directory. You can also reach out to the North Texas Food Bank at 214-330-1396 or visit online at www.ntxfoodbank.org.

Youth and Family Organizations Our youth are our future, and in the Dallas area, our youth have plenty to do! Civic organizations offer after-school programs focusing on education, sports, music and more. These programs are designed to educate and stimulate our young people to become vital members of our community. Specializing in education, fitness and recreational opportunities for the entire family, the YMCA and the YWCA are two outstanding organizations recognized around the globe for assistance and community activism. The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas serves more than 250,000 youths and adults through a variety of different channels. Fitness enthusiasts can enjoy a full range of activities from swimming and aerobics to karate and yoga. For children, there are Indian Guides and Princesses, youth sports, swimming and camping, as well as educational and fun after-school programs available at all branches.

churches in their work to fulfill God’s mission of reconciling the world to Himself,” and is active in evangelistic, educational, and benevolent endeavors toward achieving this goal. Approximately 80 local Texas Baptist associations and 5,700 local churches cooperate with the Baptist General Convention.

CATHOLIC Established in 1890, the Diocese of Dallas has grown to include more than 1 million Roman Catholics. Catholic Charities within the Diocese of Dallas provides services to people of all faiths. Services include maternity and adoption programs, child-care programs, emergency assistance, English as a second language, immigration and legal services, refugee and empowerment services as well as elderly and family assistance services.

EPISCOPAL The Episcopal Diocese of Dallas is involved in many national and international missionary outreach programs. The diocese supports some 60 organized ministries throughout North Texas that receive funding from the diocese, meet at the Diocesan House or are conducted

by churches in the diocese. These organized ministries range from addiction and recovery, to homeless shelters, to church insurance companies, to women’s shelters for abuse victims.

METHODIST The Central Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church serves over 300 churches and developing congregations across 26 counties in Texas for a total membership of 161,750. In the greater Fort Worth area, 75 churches offer a variety of settings and worship styles for a total membership of 78,850. All are welcome to fully participate in a church’s worship (including Holy Communion) and its studies, training, fellowship and outreach/compassion ministries as members or visitors.

MORMON The Dallas Texas Temple is the 30th operating temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. It serves nearly 50,000 members in North Texas.

OTHER CHRISTIAN FAITHS Other faiths that are active in the Metroplex include Greek Orthodox, Lutheran, nondenominational, Pentecostal, Presby-

Clubs and Associations Whatever your passion, local clubs and associations bring together people of similar interests to enjoy networking, familiarity and fun. Dallas and its neighboring cities have a variety of social clubs and organizations that give residents an opportunity to become more involved in their communities. For a detailed listing of clubs and organizations, please call the Dallas Regional Chamber at 214-746-6704.

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G E T T I N G I N V O LV E D terian, Seventh-Day Adventists and Unitarian Universalists. These faiths offer members opportunities to worship, learn more about their religion, volunteer in the community, and participate in events with other members of their faith.

NON-CHRISTIAN FAITHS A number of non-Christian faiths are represented throughout the Metroplex. In addition to those listed below, other faiths present in the area include Jain, Sikh, Tao and Zoroastrian.

BAHÁ’Í FAITH Founded in the mid-nineteenth century, the Bahá’í Faith has spread to some 236 nations and territories and is now accepted by more than 5 million people. Bahá’í centers are located in Dallas and Fort Worth as well as many other area communities.

BUDDHISM Buddhism is based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, sometimes known simply as “Buddha,” who lived in or around the fifth century B.C.E. in the northeastern region of India. Local organizations include the Buddhist Center of Dallas, the Buddhist Church of Dallas, and the Meditation Center of Dallas as well as many others.

DFW CLUBS, ORGANIZATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS Dallas Film 214-720-0555 www.dallasfilm.com

Boy Scouts of America Circle Ten Council 214-902-6700 www.circle10.org

AIA Dallas at the Dallas Center for Architecture 214-742-3242 www.aiadallas.org

Boy Scouts of America - National Office 972-580-2200 www.bsa.org

Alliance for Lupus Research 972-385-0065 www.lupusresearch.org American Cancer Society 214-819-1200 www.cancer.org American Diabetes Association 972-392-1181 www.diabetes.org American Lung Association of the Central States 214-631-5864 www.breathehealthy.org American Red Cross 214-678-4800 www.redcrossdallas.org Apartment Association of Greater Dallas 972-385-9091 www.aagdallas.com Big Brothers and Big Sisters of North Texas 214-441-2227 www.bbbsnt.org Big Thought 214-520-0023 www.bigthought.org

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas Inc. 214-821-2950 www.bgcdallas.com Carter BloodCare 817-412-5000 www.carterbloodcare.org Children’s Cancer Fund 972-644-1450 www.childrenscancerfund.net Citizen’s Development Center 214-637-2911 www.cdcdallas.org City Club, The 214-748-9525 www.cityclubdallas.com City of Corsicana 903-654-4806 www.ci.corsicana.tx.us Communities Foundation of Texas 214-750-4222 www.cftexas.org Community Council of Greater Dallas 214-871-5065 www.ccgd.org Community Partners of Dallas 214-624-7557 www.cpdtx.org Continued on next page

HINDUISM The mission of the DFW Hindu temple is to provide a place of worship and be the Spiritual Resource Center for the Hindu Community living in the metropolitan area of Dallas/ Fort Worth cities and surrounding areas. The DFW Hindu Temple was conceived by a group of devotees in 1981. Expansion of the main temple was undertaken in 1999 to accommodate the growing attendance of devotees and completed in 2004.

JUDAISM For nearly a century, the Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas has been the hub for Jewish life. It is where philanthropy, volunteerism and shared commitment come together to make a difference. By addressing Jewish affiliation and identity through education and programs about heritage and religion, the federation also fosters Jewish continuity. With funds raised each year, the federation supports a network of more than 40 organizations devoted to helping Jews enhance or rebuild their lives in Dallas and around the world. The Jewish Federation also provides the Jewish Life and Information and Referral

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ISLAM The Islamic Association of North Texas (IANT) is a nonprofit organization of Muslims dedicated to worship, education and services in the North Texas area. The Dallas Central Mosque is located in Richardson. Aside from being a regular place to pray, the mosque offers many services in the areas of birth, death, marriage, and education, including Quaranic schooling for children and adults. IANT also provides numerous services to the community, including a free medical clinic. Other local organizations include the Dar El-Salam Islamic Center, the Islamic Association of Allen, the Islamic Association of Carrollton, the Islamic Association of Collin County, the Islamic Association of Lewisville, the Islamic Association of Tarrant County, the Islamic Center of Irving and the Islamic Center of Texoma.

American Red Cross ..............214-678-4800 Austin Street Shelter............. 214-428-4242 Big Brothers/Big Sisters .........214-871-0876 Community Council of Greater Dallas .....................214-871-5065 Dallas Life Foundation ...........214-421-1380 Lift ...........................................214-824-2000 North Dallas Shared Ministries ................972-620-8696 The Salvation Army ............... 214-353-2731 StewPot .................................... 214-746-2785 United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Inc.............................. 214-978-0000 Visiting Nurse Association ...214-689-0000 Volunteer Center ..................866-797-8268 West Dallas Community Centers ............ 214-745-1176 UPDATED 11/11

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G E T T I N G I N V O LV E D DFW CLUBS, ORGANIZATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS (CONTINUED) Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation 972-386-0607 www.ccfa.org Crow Collection of Asian Art, The 214-979-6430 www.crowcollection.org Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Society, Inc. 214-515-6500 www.dallasarboretum.org Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity 214-678-2300 www.dallas-habitat.org Dallas Bar Association 214-220-7400 www.dallasbar.org Dallas Citizens Council 214-653-1031 www.dallascitizenscouncil.org Dallas County Dental Society 972-386-5741 www.dcds.org Dallas CPA Society 972-960-8311 www.cpadallas.org Dallas Firefighters Association 214-941-1354 www.dffa.org Dallas Human Resource Management Association, Inc. 214-631-8775 www.dallashr.org Dallas Junior Chamber of Commerce/Dallas Jaycees 214-986-9107 www.djcc.us Dallas Leadership Foundation 214-777-5520 www.dlftx.org Dallas Peace Center 214-823-7793 www.dallaspeacecenter.org

Foundation for Community Empowerment 469-221-0700 www.fcedallas.org Girl Scouts of North East Texasl 972-349-2400 www.gsnetx.org Grace Flights of America 972-755-0433 www.graceflight.org Greater Dallas Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse 214-522-8600 www.gdcada.org.org

Mission East Dallas 972-682-8917 www.missioneastdallas.org

Society of St. Vincent de Paul 214-520-0650 www.svdpdallas.org

Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA Greater Dallas) 972-480-0011 www.mdausa.org

SPCA of Texas 214-651-9611 www.spca.org

National “Write Your Congressman,” Inc. 214-342-0299 www.nwyc.com National Black MBA Association - DFW 214-853-4497 www.dfwmbas.org

Greater Dallas Planning Council 214-893-4392 www.gdpc.org

National Business Association 972-458-0900 www.nationalbusiness.org

Head Start of Greater Dallas Inc. 972-283-6400 www.hsgd.org

National Kidney Foundation serving North Texas 214-351-2393 www.nkft.org

Hoblitzelle Foundation 214-373-0462 www.hoblitzelle.org INROADS/South Central Region, Inc. 972-870-9114 www.inroads.org

National Multiple Sclerosis Society 214-373-1400 www.nationalmssociety.org/txh National Staff Development Council 972-421-0900 www.nsdc.org

Texas Teaching Fellows/ The New Teacher Project 972-968-4350 www.tntp.org Tower Club Dallas 214-531-6429 www.tower-dallas.com

Jewish Community Center of Dallas 214-239-7109 www.jccdallas.org

North Texas Food Bank 214-330-1396 www.ntfb.org

UCP of Metropolitan Dallas, Inc. 214-247-4505 www.ucpdallas.org

Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas 214-369-3313 www.jewishdallas.org

NTEC - North Texas Enterprise Center for Medical Technology 972-987-1400 www.ntec-inc.org

United Negro College Fund 972-234-1007 www.uncf.org

Junior Achievement of Dallas, Inc. 972-690-8484 www.jadallas.org

Park City Club 214-373-0756 www.parkcityclub.net

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation 214-373-9808 www.jdrf.org/dallas

Promise House, Inc. 214-941-8578 www.promisehouse.org

Deaf Action Center 214-521-0407 www.deafactioncentertexas.org

LeTourneau University 214-932-1100 www.letu.edu

Easter Seals North Texas 817-332-7171 www.ntxeasterseals.com

Texas RehabACTion Network (TRAN) 817-470-1473 www.thetranweb.org

Tunisian Foreign Investment Promotion Agency 312-467-0461 www.investintunisia.com

Dallas Women’s Foundation 214-965-9977 www.dallaswomensfoundation.org

DOWNTOWN DALLAS 214-744-1270 www.downtowndallas.org

Texans CAN! 214-944-1985 www.texanscan.org

North Texas Corporate Recycling Association - NTCRA 972-721-2355 www.cpadallas.org

Parkland Foundation 214-266-2000 www.parklandfoundation.com

DFW Business Group on Health 214-382-3036 www.dfwbgh.org

Stemmons Corridor Business Association 214-800-8771 www.scbadallas.org

JETRO/Japan External Trade Organization 713-759-9595 www.jetro.go.jp

Junior League of Dallas, Inc. 214-357-8822 www.jld.net

Dallas Theater Center 214-526-8210 www.dallastheatercenter.org

St. Louis Regional Chamber & Growth Association (RCGA) 314-231-5555 www.stlrcga.org

Live Healthy Dallas 888-282-0822 www.livehealthydallas.org Mail Systems Management Association 214-631-18000 March of Dimes 972-669-3463 www.marchofdimes.com/texas

Real Estate Council, The 214-692-3600 www.recouncil.com Rebuilding Together Greater Dallas 972-636-8039 www.rebuildingdallas.org

United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, Inc. 214-978-0000 www.unitedwaydallas.org Uplift Education 214-276-0352 www.uplifteducation.org Urology Research & Education Foundation 214-580-1420 www.urologyfoundation.com Volunteer Center of North Texas 214-826-6767 www.volunteernorthtexas.org Women’s Business Council Southwest 817-299-0566 www.wbcsouthwest.org

The Roy Williams Safety Net Foundation 214-905-3816 www.roywilliamssafetynet.org

World Affairs Council of DFW 214-965-8400 www.dfwworld.org

Salvation Army, The 214-637-8100 www.salvationarmydallas.org

YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas 972-560-3827 www.ymcadallas.org

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A History of Many Cultures Foreign Visitors and Residents We welcome citizens from all over the globe to the multicultural hub that is Dallas and its surrounding areas.

English Language Courses International Activities

The World is Coming to DFW “GATHERING TOGETHER NEW RESIDENTS FROM OTHER COUNTRIES AND CULTURES IS NOTHING NEW TO DFW. THAT’S EXACTLY HOW THIS AREA CAME INTO BEING.”

P EOP LE FR OM Schenectady to Kyrgyzstan call DFW home. Citizens from all over the globe are welcomed to the multicultural hub and its surrounding areas. According to the DFW International Community Alliance, 40 percent of North Texas residents are immigrants (foreignborn and their children). Many nations and ethnic groups have organized churches and social and professional groups to help you connect with others from your home country or background. This section will ease the transition, whether you are an American citizen or a foreign national. Useful numbers are provided throughout the section to get you started.

Gathering new residents from other countries and cultures is nothing new to DFW. That’s exactly how this area came into being. One of the first large groups to settle here was La Reunion, a “utopian” community established in 1855 by 200 immigrants from France, Belgium and Switzerland. They were mostly artisans and craftsmen. Although their experimental community eventually disbanded, many of the people assimilated into the Dallas community, bringing unique cultural talents

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I N T E R N AT I O N A L O P P O R T U N I T I E S Many multicultural festivals and events take place throughout the year.

and tools with them. This included one of the city’s first pianos. Following the Civil War, Dallas became a haven for former slaves, some of whom had been owned in the area. Others, however, had joined the westward movement and decided to settle here. As a result, large African American communities developed in the Deep Ellum area and along a former railroad right-of-way that eventually became North Central Expressway. In fact, when the city began to widen Central Expressway in 1980, it uncovered what is believed to be the largest cemetery for former slaves in the United States. As many as 8,000 people may have been buried there. A major archaeological project moved the graves and preserved many of the artifacts that were buried with their owners in traditional African burial practices. This site now holds Freedman’s

DFW CONSULATES Consular Corp ................................... Phone Belgium .....................................817-473-9995 Canada ..................................... 214-922-9806 Costa Rica .............................. 972- 566-7020 Denmark ................................. 214- 661-8399 El Salvador ............................... 214-637-1018 Guyana ...................................281- 497-4466 Iceland ...................................... 713-942-5821 Kingdom of Norway .............. 214- 707-2213 Kingdom of Sweden ..............972- 991-8013 Mexico ..................................... 214-932-8670 Poland ......................................281- 565-1507 Principality of Monaco........... 214-919-2916 Republic of China (Taiwan) .. 972-436-4242

ETHNIC CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE

Republic of Honduras ... 713-785-5625/5932

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Republic of Peru .....................972-234-0005 African Chamber of Commerce ........................................................................................ 214-628-2569

Republic of South Africa ....... 214-943-1068

Arlington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce ....................................................................682-367-1415

Romania....................................214-522-3799

Asian-American Chamber of Commerce, Greater Dallas .............................................972-241-8250

Slovak Republic .......................214-251-8020

British-American Business Council of North Texas ....................................................... 214-229-8801

Spain..........................................214-373-1200

Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce ...............................................................................214- 421-2332

Switzerland .............................214- 965-1033

French-American Chamber of Commerce, DFW ............................................................972- 241-0111

Thailand ........... 214-934-0022, ext. 101204

German-American Chamber of Commerce.................................................................... 972-437-5705

Tunisia .......................................972-267-4192

Greater Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Greater Dallas ..........................................214- 521-6007

Uganda....................... 972-387-7860, ext. 13

Tarrant County Asian American Chamber of Commerce..............................................817-212-2690

Ukraine ................................... 281- 242-6654

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African-American Museum ....... 214-565-9026 Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters ........................214-743-2440 South Dallas Cultural Center ....214-939-2787 ARABIC

Islamic Association of North Texas ...............................972-231-5698 CZECH REPUBLIC

Czech Club of Dallas ................... 214-275-8577 FINLAND

Scandinavian Group at The Wooden Spoon ................. 972-424-6867 GERMANY

Dallas Goethe Center ................ 214-352-4646 HISPANIC

Anita Martinez Ballet Folklorico ...................................214-828-0181 Dallas Concilio of Hispanic Service Organizations ..............214-818-0481

INDIA

Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas ...........................214-369-3313 National Council of Jewish Women .........................214-368-4405

India Association of North Texas .............................. 972-234-4268

KOREA

La Voz del Anciano ....................... 214-741-5700 LULAC ........................................... 214-943-2528

IRELAND

Downtown Dallas, Greenville Avenue St. Patrick’s Day Parade ..........214-368-6722 ITALY

Italian Club of Dallas....................972-931-9167 JEWISH

American Jewish Congress SW Region.................................. 214-368-2731 B’nai B’rith Youth Organization ................. 214-363-4654 Dallas Jewish Historical Society ..................... 214-239-7120 Dallas Holocaust Center ............ 214-741-7500 Hadassah—Dallas Chapter ........214-691-1948 Jewish Community Center of Dallas ........................ 214-739-2737

Korean Society of Dallas ............972-241-4524 MULTICULTURAL

Arts Center of Irving....................972-252-7558 Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs ......................... 214-670-3687 International Museum of Cultures ......................................972-708-7406 NATIVE AMERICAN

American Indian Arts Council... 214-891-9640 NORWAY

Scandinavian Group at The Wooden Spoon ................. 972-424-6867 SWEDEN

Scandinavian Group at The Wooden Spoon ................. 972-424-6867

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Memorial and Sculpture Garden, a tribute to the past and the present of Dallas’s African American community. Dallas’s Hispanic community has grown in a variety of ways, including a large-scale migration from Mexico during the revolution in the early 20th century. Many of those people settled in the area that extends northwest from downtown to Love Field airport, an area commonly referred to as “Little Mexico.” According to recent studies, Dallas’s most significant new communities originate from Somalia, Bosnia, Kurdistan and Kosovo. North Texas also is home to 1 million Mexicans, 60,000 Chinese Americans, about 50,000 Iranians and Pakistanis, 80,000 Vietnamese and nearly 100,000 people from India. Much of Dallas’ recent international growth has come as a result of its growing prominence as an international trade and distribution center. Leading factors in that growth have been the region’s diverse economy, the central location in the North American continent, access to one of the most traveled airports in the world—DFW Airport—and the World Trade Center, the largest wholesale trade complex in the world.

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temporary or a permanent basis must contact the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Services (INS). For more information visit www.immigrationdirect.com for an automated list of procedures and frequently asked questions. You also can call toll-free at 800-375-5283 or visit www.uscis.gov for printable forms and mailing addresses. For general questions, you also can send query letters or customer services inquiries to: USCIS TSC, P.O. Box 851488, Mesquite, TX 75185-1488. By calling the numbers above or visiting the CIS Web site, individuals can gather information (in English and Spanish) about form filing, visitor/nonimmigrant classes, work visas, alien residency cards (green cards), naturalization requirements, passports, temporary visitors, adoption, asylum and foreign students.

English Language Courses Many organizations offer courses for individuals wishing to learn English as a second language. The Dallas Independent School District offers English classes for adults who have been granted amnesty in the United States. In addition to the colleges and universities in the area, many local churches offer instruction in reading and writing in English. Contact your local school district, library or telephone directory for locations and opportunities near you.

International Activities While international visitors and residents must obtain appropriate permits and documents to live in the community, those steps do little more than satisfy the necessary legal requirements. Real “citizenship” comes when one becomes involved in the life and activities of the community in which you live. For international residents, this can include becoming involved in associations, clubs and organizations that bring together citizens of similar cultural backgrounds. Likewise, U.S. citizens with a strong tie to an international culture enjoy involvement in these organizations. DFW International Community Alliance networks with more than 1,600 internationally focused civic, community and educational organizations. The group’s goal is to promote and link North Texas ethnic and immigrant groups, empowering them as respected members of the community and giving them a forum through which to share and celebrate the richness of their cultural heritage. At www.dfwinternational.org visitors can find resources such as a database, local links to artists and ethnic organizations, weekly calendar of events and relevant news items. DALLAS REGIONAL CHAMBER®

I N T E R N AT I O N A L O P P O R T U N I T I E S EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS OFFERING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE COLLIN COUNTY CCCCD @ Allen 300 Rivercrest Blvd. Allen, TX 75002 .......................................972-377-1060 CCCCD-Central Park Campus 2200 W. University Drive McKinney, TX 75070 ..............................972-548-6790 CCCCD-Courtyard Center Campus 4800 Preston Park Blvd. Plano, TX 75093...................................... 972-985-3790 CCCCD-Preston Ridge Campus 9700 Wade Blvd. Frisco, TX 75035 ...................................... 972-377-1790 CCCCD-Spring Creek Campus 2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway Plano, TX 75074 .......................................972-881-5790 Circle of Learning Practical Parent Education 1517 Avenue H Plano, TX 75074 .......................................972-519-8720 Literacy for Life–Plano 1501 18th St. Plano, TX 75074 .......................................972-941-7323 University of North Texas (Intensive Language Institute) UNT Box 310739, Kendall Hall, Room 259 Denton, TX 76203 ................................. 940-565-2003 DALLAS COUNTY Arapaho Road Baptist Church 2256 Arapahoe Road Garland, TX 75044 ................................. 972-495-2223 Avance–Dallas 5330 Nomas St. Dallas, TX 75212 ......................................214-637-5437 Brookhaven College (c/o Continuing Education Department) 3939 Valley View Lane Farmers Branch, TX 75234................... 972-860-4600 Cedar Valley College (c/o Liberal Arts Division) 3030 N. Dallas Ave. Lancaster, TX 75134 ............................... 972-860-8210 Center of English Language 3434 Forest Lane Dallas, TX 75234 ..................................... 214-696-0027 Colonia Learning Center 5880 Bernal, #584 Dallas, TX 75212 .....................................214-636-0288 Dallas Baptist Association 8001 E. R. L. Thornton Freeway Dallas, TX 75228 ..................................... 214-324-2803 Dallas Baptist University International Student Services 3000 Mountain Creek Parkway Dallas, TX 75211 ...................................... 214-333-5427 Dallas International School Tracy Kozah, Public Relations 6039 Churchill Way Dallas, TX 75230 ...................972-991-6379, ext. 2165 www.dallasinternationalschool.org

Dallas Public Library Dallas West Branch 2332 Singleton Blvd. Dallas, TX 75212................................214-670-6445 Forest Green Branch 9015 Forest Lane Dallas, TX 75243 ................................214-670-1335 Hampton Illinois Branch 2951 S. Hampton Dallas, TX 75224 ............................... 214-670-7646 North Oak Cliff Branch 302 W. 10th Dallas, TX 75208 ................................214-670-7555 Pleasant Grove Branch 1125 S. Buckner Blvd. Dallas, TX 75217 ................................ 214-670-0965 Dallas - Rockwall Cooperative/ Dallas Public Schools Adult Education 5000 Malcolm X Dallas, TX 75215 ......................................972-749-2525 Eastfield College (c/o Arts & Letters Division) 3737 Motley Drive Mesquite, TX 75150 .................................972-860-7113 Eladio R. Martinez Learning Center 4500 Bernal Dallas, TX 75212 .....................................972-794-6900 El Centro College (c/o Continuing Education Department) 801 Main St. Dallas, TX 75202 ..................................... 214-860-2147 English Language Ministry 629 N. Peak St. Dallas, TX 75246 ......................................214-821-2502 Inlingua Language Center 16990 Dallas Parkway, Suite 103 Dallas, TX 75248 .....................................972-248-4496 Irving Public Library System 440 S. Nursery, Suite 103 Irving, TX 75060 ...................................... 972-721-3722 The Language Network 5485 Belt Line Road Dallas, TX 75240 .....................................972-960-9980 Mountain View College (c/o Continuing Education Department) 4849 W. Illinois Dallas, TX 75211 ...................................... 214-860-8612 Northlake College Continuing Education (c/o the International Office) 5001 N. MacArthur Blvd. Irving, TX 75038...................................... 972-273-3360 One World Language Solutions 2909 Cole Ave., Suite 300 Dallas, TX 75204......................................214-871-2909

Trinity River Mission 1018 Gallagher Dallas, TX 75212 ...................................... 214-744-6774 University of Texas at Dallas 2601 N. Floyd Road Richardson, TX 75080............................. 972-883-2111 Vickery Meadow Learning Center 6329 Ridgecrest Dallas, TX 75231 ..................................... 214-265-5057 DENTON COUNTY Calhoun Middle School 709 Congress St. Denton, TX 76201 .................................. 940-369-2400 Weatherford College - Main Campus 225 College Park Weatherford, TX 76086..........................817-594-5471 Sam Houston Elementary School 3100 Teasley Lane Denton, TX 76205 ................................. 940-369-2900 Strickland Middle School 324 E. Windsor Drive Denton, TX 76209 .................................940-369-4200 Tomas Rivera Elementary School 701 Newton St. Denton, TX 76205 .................................940-369-3800 ELLIS COUNTY Ennis High School 2301 Ensig Rd Ennis, TX 75119........................................ 972-872-3500 TARRANT COUNTY Arlington Literacy Center 401 W. Sanford, #1700 Arlington, TX 76011 .................................. 817-275-1711 Euless Public Library 201 N. Ector Drive Euless, TX 75119 ...................................... 817-685-1480 Hurst Library Literacy Council 901 Precinct Line Road Hurst, TX 76053...................................... 817-788-7300 Tarrant County Junior College Northeast Campus 828 Harwood Road Hurst, TX 76054 ................................. 817-515-6657 Northwest Campus 4801 Marine Creek Parkway Fort Worth, TX 76179 .........................817-515-7759 South Campus 5301 Campus Drive Fort Worth, TX 76119 ........................817-515-4592

Richland College (c/o Continuing Education Department) 12800 Abrams Road Dallas, TX 75243 .....................................972-238-6005

Southeast Campus 100 SE Parkway Arlington, TX 76018 ..........................817-515-3020

Stevens Park Elementary 2615 W. Colorado Dallas, TX 75211 ......................................972-794-4200

Tarrant Literacy Association 3041 Travis Ave. Fort Worth, TX 76110 ............................. 817-923-4242

Texas A&M University at Commerce Metroplex Center 2600 Motley Drive Mesquite, TX 75150 ................................. 972-613-7591

University of Texas at Arlington (Continuing Education Department) 1022 W. Border, P.O. Box 19197 Arlington, TX 76019 ................................ 817-272-2581

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ADVERTISERS’ INDEX Apartments/High Rise Living Mid America Apartment Communities ......................................................................www.dallasapartmentstx.com .................................................................... 5, 27

Chamber of Commerce/Economic Development Cedar Hill Economic Development .............................................................................www.cedarhilledc.com ................................................................................2, 153 DeSoto Chamber of Commerce ...................................................................................www.visitdesototexas.com ...............................................................................84 Farmers Branch, City of ..................................................................................................www.lovethebranch.com ................................................ 87, Inside Back Cover Garland Chamber of Commerce ..................................................................................www.garlandchamber.com/edp ......................................................................89 Kennedale, City of ...........................................................................................................www.cityofkennedale.com ................................................................................91

Convention & Visitors Bureau Mesquite, City of..............................................................................................................www.realtexasflavor.com..................................................................................94 Plano Convention & Visitors Bureau ...........................................................................www.planocvb.com ............................................................................................ 95

Healthcare/Hospitals Dallas Regional Medical Center....................................................................................www.dallasregionalmedicalcenter.com ....................................................... 123 PrimaCare Medical Centers ...........................................................................................www.primacare.com .................................................................................. 31, 121

Home Connection Services Utility Concierge ..............................................................................................................www.utilityconcierge.com ......................................................................... 23, 65

Mortgage Brokers/Lenders Prime Lending - Michael Greene ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 23, 65

Performing Arts Dallas Summer Musicals ................................................................................................www.dallassummermusicals.org......................................................................51

Planned Communities Castle Hills Development ..............................................................................................www.castlehills.com .............................................................................33, 61, 85 Craig Ranch .......................................................................................................................www.craigranchtexas.com .............................................................................1, 71 Phillips Creek Ranch ........................................................................................................www.phillipscreekranchtx.com ................................................................ 63, 73

Private Schools Dallas International School ...........................................................................................www.dallasinternationalschool.org...............................................................137

Realtors/Relocation Services Better Homes & Gardens | David Winans & Associates .........................................www.texasmls.com..............................................................................................19 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage ......................................................................www.cbdfw.com .....................................................................................................3 Ebby Halliday Realtors ....................................................................................................www.ebbyfamily.com .........................................................Outside Back Cover Sherry Ellis-Ebby Halliday Realtors .............................................................................www.sherryellis.ebby.com ............................................................................2, 83 Virginia Cook Realtors ....................................................................................................www.virginiacook.com .................................................................................15, 79

Satellite Systems Utility Concierge ..............................................................................................................www.utilityconcierge.com ......................................................................... 23, 65

Telecommunications-Equipment, Systems & Services Verizon Wireless...............................................................................................................www.verizonwireless.com/4glte....................................................................... 17

Title Companies Allegiance Title .................................................................................................................www.allegiancetitle.com ................................................................................... 33 Republic Title ....................................................................................................................www.republicTitle.com .................................................................................. 7, 96

Transportation DART ...................................................................................................................................www.dart.org .....................................................................................................109

Utilities/Cable Companies Atmos Energy ....................................................................................................................www.atmosenergy.com..................................................................................... 29 TXU Energy ........................................................................................................................www.txu.com/movers........................................................... Inside Front Cover Utility Concierge ..............................................................................................................www.utilityconcierge.com ......................................................................... 23, 65

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