texas city texas united_states northwestern suburb dallas placed city population placed making fastest growing city populations united_states 33rd populous texas occupies square miles km2 land includes square miles km2 originally called prairie origins date early 1840s arrival town railroad initial growth expansion area transportation infrastructure spurred development early 20th century incorporated construction completed 1950s city began expand rapidly consistently warm climate proximity recreational hub dallas city municipal government led city council focuses recreational cultural investments facilities toyota area transportation infrastructure evolved corridor interstate diversity population industry created stable economic climate provides area public education programs history settlement chartered colony land grant company named publisher song settle area wife settled east prairie city lies baptist settlers missouri settled west john named area prairie south established church called confusion land ownership war purchased prairie renamed fox family owned dozen slaves buried slave child called family farm eventually town cemetery black residents named fox cemetery plot exists today fallen disrepair local residents businesses gathered restore abraham_lincoln ballot area presidential election residents listed election results gave majority electoral fusion option reconstruction home cotton built produce day thirteenth chartered dallas railroad later missouri kansas texas terms requiring miles track running order july paid company come city promise completion company fulfilled deal completing railroad tracks point south morning deadline line began running time republicans passed law april prohibiting alcohol miles town residents ignored law city retained point population unincorporated town progress january residents voted margin votes incorporate established official boundaries city population increased making fourth populous municipality city economy relatively great depression residents including business leaders supported new deal programs operated city provide temporary jobs unemployed residents extension prominent early 1910s residents formed lobby state federal officials funding create better streets celebrated paving route dallas coming mud ceremony new pavement closed gap cities stretch dirt road city muddy travel new road led indirectly downfall area public transportation system electric commuter rail service ran dallas operated station business leaders welcomed service time citing city progressive citizenship area low population density sustain venture line went business immediately halted service april gang robbed residents chased howe texas captured transferred growth rapid growth began construction little dam finished expanding little reservoir lake city adopted home rule charter council manager style municipal government home rule cities texas population september days city hosted drew spectators featured performances dedicated historical event marker train station commemorate event dallas fort worth international airport opened south city opened intersection interstate round grove road began undergo rapid suburban growth population increased making 40th populous city texas early 1990s marketed city slogan population reached geography located elevation feet total area square miles km2 km2 land lies southern end northern end dallas eastern region texas grand prairie small plateau southeast corner lowest feet found city sits geological formation containing large quantity natural gas water constitutes km2 city total area including fork trinity river local tributaries fork zone encompasses portion city southeast intersection lake given rise delta southern end lake extending miles south labeled area surrounding delta zone meaning area subject year flood precautions climate weather climate classified humid subtropical climate classification means temperate climate dry season hot summer according located zone city seldom affected extreme weather hurricane brought mile hour winds caused foot swells lake heavy rains timber creek overflow banks rare occasion flood surrounding homes national_weather_service defines official borders considered surrounding municipalities arts cultural life grand theater known informally located east interstate old town functions hub arts able films host meetings provide venue kinds artistic performance project began aimed fulfill long term goal building arts center coincide opening facility opened january series performances children shows concerts exhibits presented theater contribution begin fundraiser place piano theater newspaper named best events venue libraries city government created naming director structure built city hall stands new library facility built municipal building main street voters approved tax package dedicated building new library facility children wing dedicated bennett million renovation opened received libraries award year temporary home library media served mainly media dallas area number niche publications focus local news enterprise merged leader paper publisher editor time staunch conservative supported racial integration received anonymous threats members sold paper star newspapers owned leader purchased communications newspaper based texas designated portion weekly section city official newspaper record parks recreation operates public recreation facilities including parks recreation centers approximately miles trails million built revenue quarter cent sales tax increase largest capital project city history time renamed toyota railroad park deal worth million park baseball complex football complex soccer fields concession buildings perimeter walking trail man lakes dog park park park hosted regional amateur tour annual series competitions held country venue hosted annual event lake park comprises acres city park includes amenities including athletic fields designated fishing barge indoor outdoor fishing facility opened located lake park hosts cross country running meet organized year track field team february city began review development proposal build resort hotel convention center acre km2 parcel land lake major hub northern golf corridor dallas golf facilities located city include hank golf ranch located southeast edge city lakes designed course opened late 1990s critics rated course highly praising amenities difficulty level lake park golf course located near noted friendly design hole yard course opened home professional winner tour championship proposed new master plan city parks recreation facilities major overhaul city trail system including miles street trails miles enhanced miles bicycle routes mile trail fork trinity river major minor area connect trail networks plan includes numerous crossings interstate pedestrian safety march began reviewing new master plan address years park development city government operated home rule city council manager style municipal government residents elect large members serve city_council including mayor council elections texas members elected year terms term limited mayor vote issues come council case tie different female woman served city_council upgraded city general obligation bond rating aaa lowest municipal property tax rate dallas fiscal year city government operating funds totaled sworn police officers number increased department included time employees administrators included time employees administrators september attacks fire department chief attracted national attention raised large donations victims families reward visited department promote release film ladder residents approved sales tax increase create public safety districts revenue increase fund investments city police fire departments including new officers vehicles new fire station eastern city located 26th congressional district texas represented united_states house_of_representatives city represented city split districts district represented represented voluntary member purpose coordinate individual collective local governments facilitate regional solutions eliminate unnecessary enable joint decisions transportation primary freeway running interstate runs north south city built highway mill street main route connecting city north dallas south carried examine possibility expanding section interstate interstate primary focus mile stretch bridge crossing lake project scheduled add general purpose lane direction addition managed toll lane project expected allow city substantially portion construction phase project projected begin summer finish late runs intersects interstate southeastern edge city farm market road known city main street runs east west middle city business highway interstate farm market road runs east west northern city encompasses runs east west flower mound residents voted special election held september member authority began running regional bus service november old town stations opened commuter stops route train route continues north south connects green line dallas owns rail operation maintenance facility demographics recorded population recorded census making fastest growing city populations united_states population households families racial makeup white african american native american asian races races population considered hispanic latino origin children age households average household size persons average family size persons median age years median income household capita income population poverty line compared texas economy city diverse commercial tax base employers include automobile flourished including ranked new economy magazine lake city location contributed largest boat sales market state volume state second nation overall boat sales city proximity dallas number food distribution companies branches including companies largest food distribution companies relocated filed chapter bankruptcy announced company hiding massive losses operates chartered schools nationwide headquartered education operates area public school system including district middle schools feed high school campuses school year campuses served city ninth tenth grade students main campus intersection valley parkway primarily eleventh twelfth grade students district operates career center conducts night high school according survey results city population aged older graduated high school held bachelor degree higher held graduate professional degree survey estimated residents age enrolled schools
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