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Hyatt, Dallas TX
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Dallas County,
Texas is the tenth largest county in the U.S., by population. The Census
2000 reported the County's population at 2,244,768, while the actual city of Dallas
contained half that number, and is the ninth largest city in the nation.
Located in the lovely Prairies
and Lakes Region of Texas,
Dallas County is a unique blend of natural beauty and thriving cities. Colorful
Texan past is preserved in the County's seven historic
districts, and the future is ensured with five wonderful colleges and
universities found in Dallas City, including the University
of Dallas and the University
of Texas. Two modern airports serve the region, Dallas
Love Field and the Dallas-Ft
Worth International Airport.
While the city of Dallas shines as the County's brightest star, Dallas County
also boasts twenty-seven other communities also comprise Dallas County. Cedar
Hill is the second oldest community in the region; only twenty minutes from
downtown Dallas, it is one of the fastest growing cities in the County. Built on
the highest point between the Red River and the Gulf of Mexico, Cedar Hill
boasts a stunning view of the glittering lights of the city, as well as
thirty-six square miles of spectacular cedar trees growing on rolling hills. The
Cedar Hill State Park sits on the eastern shore of the massive Joe Pool Lake,
providing residents with a range of outdoor recreation. The city of Lancaster
had at one time been the second largest city in the county, until the
Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex boomed with growth. While only fifteen minutes south
of Dallas, Lancaster maintains a small-town atmosphere and contains some of the
finest Victorian homes in the region.
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Downtown, Dallas TX - Bank One CTR (R)
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The thriving city of Garland,
with a population of more than 215,000, is also a Dallas satellite city, built
on the shores of Lake Ray Hubbard. Mesquite,
the "Rodeo Capital of Texas", is an exciting city of over 124,000. Farmers
Branch is home to more than sixty Fortune 500 companies and is known as 'the
best business place in the Metroplex' . Seagoville
is a smaller community with approximately 10,000 residents, in the southeast
edge of the Dallas Metro Area. A tight-knit community, they enjoy the amenities
of the large metropolis looming to their west, along with a pleasant small-town
atmosphere and three beautiful lakes. Cedar Creek, Tawakoni
and Ray Hubbard Lakes surround the town, offering the peace and beauty of nature
as well as some of the finest fishing around.
Dallas County stretches over 900 square miles, while the city of Dallas
proper covers almost 400 square miles. Due to the enormous amount of suburbs and
satellite cities that stem from Dallas, the entire County is now considered an
urban region. The Trinity
River and its many tributaries meander throughout Dallas County, feeding its
many enchanting lakes and recreation areas. Starting out as an agricultural
region, it grew into a manufacturing center in the mid 1800's. With the advent
of the railroad in the early 1900's, Dallas County's manufacturing industries
grew rapidly. As the city of Dallas blossomed into one of the leading cities in
the nation, the County's prosperity and economic strength grew with it.
Dallas County, Texas stands out as a region of unparalleled growth and
promise for a bright economic future.
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