North Texas

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North Texas is a term used primarily by residents of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> to refer to a geographic area of Texas, generally considered to include the area south of Oklahoma, east of Abilene, west of Paris, and north of Waco.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Definitions of the region typically do not include the sparsely populated Panhandle of Texas, which is the northernmost region of Texas bordered by New Mexico to the west and Oklahoma to the north and east.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

North Texas is centered upon the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, the largest metropolitan area in Texas and the Southern United States. People in the Dallas and Fort Worth areas sometimes use the terms Metroplex, DFW, and North Texas interchangeably. However, North Texas refers to a much larger area that includes many northern rural counties along the Red River of the South border.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

History

Indigenous tribes in North Texas included the Caddo, Tawakoni, Wichita, Kickapoo, and Comanche.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> With European colonization, Mexican independence, and Texan independence and annexation to the United States, many of these tribes experienced demographic decline through relocation, slavery, etc. Since European colonization and the independence movements, the North Texas area was settled and most notably developed the cities of Dallas and Fort Worth.

Climate

The North Texas climate is subtropical with hot summers. It is also continental, characterized by a wide annual temperature range. Average annual precipitation also varies considerably, ranging from less than 28 to more than 48 inches (700–1200 mm). Severe storms are frequent in the spring and summer, as the area lies in the southern section of "tornado alley".

South is the prevailing wind direction, and southerly winds are frequently high and persist for several days. Strong northerly winds often occur during the passage of cold fronts.

Winters can be mild, but northers occur about three times each month, and often are accompanied by sudden drops in temperature. In Dallas, a record-setting 12.8 inches of snow fell in February 2010. Periods of extreme cold that occasionally occur are short-lived, so that even in January mild weather occurs frequently.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

The highest temperatures of summer are associated with fair skies, and moderate to high humidities. Characteristically, hot spells in summer are broken into three- to five-day periods by thunderstorm activity. There are only a few nights each summer when the low temperature exceeds 80 °F (27 °C). Summer daytime temperatures frequently exceed 100 °F (38 °C). Air conditioners are recommended for maximum comfort indoors and while traveling via automobile.

Throughout the year, rainfall occurs more frequently during the night. Usually, periods of rainy weather last for only a day or two, and are followed by several days with fair skies. A large part of the annual precipitation results from thunderstorm activity, with occasional heavy rainfall over brief periods of time. Thunderstorms occur throughout the year, but are most frequent in the spring and early summer months. Hail falls on about two or three days a year, ordinarily with only slight and scattered damage. Windstorms occurring during thunderstorm activity are sometimes destructive. Snowfall is uncommon.

The average length of the warm season (freeze-free period) is about 249 days. The average last occurrence of 32 °F (0 °C) or below is mid March and the average first occurrence of 32 °F or below is in late November.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Counties

Although the terms "Northeastern Texas" or "North Texas" are not official state designations, the Texas State Data Center and Office of the State Demographer lists the following counties as belonging to the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG):<ref name=autogenerated1>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Template:Col-begin Template:Col-break

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The Texas State Demographer also lists the following regional county groupings, some or all of which are often included in the informal meaning of the terms "North Texas" or "North Central Texas".

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Additionally, some other Texas counties contiguous with those named above are sometimes included in the general meaning of "North Texas".

Major cities

City Population (2023) State rank U.S. rank
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Dallas 		1,259,404 3 9
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Fort Worth 		1,029,221 4 11
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Arlington 		405,995 7 49
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Plano 		291,450 9 69
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Garland 		235,293 12 91
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Irving 		248,931 13 93
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Grand Prairie 		199,395 15 127
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McKinney 		214,302 17 155
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Frisco 		227,528 18 162
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Mesquite 		143,792 20 181
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Carrollton 		132,935 23 197
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Denton 		160,564 26 202
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Richardson 		113,613 32 255
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Wichita Falls 		103,687 35 285
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Lewisville 		114,170 36 288
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Allen 		109,411 40
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Flower Mound 		79,102 50

Other cities and towns

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Statistical areas

In the North Texas region there is one combined statistical area, three metropolitan areas, and seven micropolitan areas.

Dallas–Fort Worth TX-OK combined statistical area

Metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs)

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Metropolitan divisions in the Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington MSA: Template:Legend Template:Legend
  • Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington is the only MSA in Texas subdivided into metropolitan divisions:
    • Dallas–Plano–Irving (Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Hunt, Kaufman, and Rockwall counties)
    • Fort Worth–Arlington–Grapevine (Johnson, Parker, Tarrant, and Wise counties)
  • Sherman–Denison (Grayson County)

Micropolitan statistical areas (μSAs)

Wichita Falls area

Metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs)

Micropolitan statistical areas (μSAs)

Other

Micropolitan statistical Areas (μSAs)

Economy

Top employers

Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex<ref>Dallas Business Journal 2016</ref>

Company No. of employees
locally 		Type of business
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. 34,000 Retail
American Airlines 27,000 Commercial airline
Texas Health Resources 22,296 Health care
Dallas Independent School District 19,740 Education
Baylor Health Care System 16,500 Health care

Wichita Falls metropolitan area<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

# Employer # of Employees
1 Sheppard Air Force Base 12,272
2 Wichita Falls Independent School District 2,059
3 North Texas State Hospital 1,974
4 United Regional Health Care System 1,778
5 City of Wichita Falls 1,477
6 Midwestern State University 1,284
7 James V. Allred Unit 971
8 Cryovac 732
9 Work Services Corporation 730
10 Howmet Castings 704

Sherman–Denison metropolitan area<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

# Employer # of Employees
1 Tyson Foods 1,400
2 Texoma Health Systems 1,375
3 Texas Instruments 1,200
4 Cigna 1,000
5 Wilson N Jones Health Systems 1,000

Colleges and universities

Public universities
School Enrollment Location Mascot Athletic affiliation
(conference) 		University system
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East Texas A&M University 		10,966 Commerce Lions NCAA Division I FCS
(Southland) 		Texas A&M University System
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The University of North Texas 		46,940 Denton Mean Green NCAA Division I FBS
(American) 		University of North Texas System
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University of Texas at Arlington 		40,990 Arlington,

Fort Worth

Mavericks NCAA Division I
(WAC)
Non–Football 		University of Texas System
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University of Texas at Dallas 		30,885 Richardson Comets NCAA Division III
(American Southwest)
Non–Football 		University of Texas System
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Texas Woman's University 		15,472 Denton Pioneers NCAA Division II
(Lone Star)
Women's sports only 		Independent
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Tarleton State University 		14,092 Stephenville,

Fort Worth

Texans NCAA Division I FCS
(WAC) 		Texas A&M University System
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Midwestern State University 		6,102 Wichita Falls Mustangs NCAA Division II
(Lone Star) 		Texas Tech University System
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University of North Texas at Dallas 		3,513 Dallas Trailblazers NAIA
(Sooner)
Non–Football 		University of North Texas System
Private universities
School Enrollment Location Mascot Athletic affiliation
(conference)
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Southern Methodist University 		11,643 University Park Mustangs NCAA Division I FBS
(American)

Texas Christian University 		10,323 Fort Worth Horned Frogs NCAA Division I FBS
(Big 12)
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Dallas Baptist University 		5,445 Dallas Patriots NCAA Division II
(Lone Star)
Non–Football, compete in the Missouri Valley Conference at the Division I level for baseball
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Texas Wesleyan University 		3,378 Fort Worth Rams NAIA
(Sooner)
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University of Dallas 		2,576 Irving Crusaders NCAA Division III
(SCAC)
Non–Football, compete in Texas Rugby Union at the Division II level for Rugby
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Southwestern Assemblies of God University 		2,012 Waxahachie Lions NAIA NCCAA
(Sooner)
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Austin College 		1,224 Sherman Roos NCAA Division III
(SCAC)
Compete in the Southern Athletic Association for football
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Paul Quinn College 		600 Dallas Tigers NAIA
(Red River)
Non–Football

Sports

The North Texas region has teams from the four major professional sports leagues. Major professional sports first came to the area in 1960, when the Dallas Cowboys began competing in the National Football League and the Dallas Texans began competing in the American Football League. (The Texans later relocated to Kansas City and became the Chiefs). In 1972, Major League Baseball's Washington Senators moved to Arlington to become the Texas Rangers, named after the statewide law enforcement agency. The National Basketball Association expanded into North Texas in 1980 when the Dallas Mavericks were added to the league. The fourth sport was added in 1993 when the Minnesota North Stars of the National Hockey League moved to Dallas, becoming the Dallas Stars.

The Major League Soccer team FC Dallas is based in Frisco, and the Dallas Wings of the WNBA plays in Arlington. The area is also home to many minor league professional teams and four colleges that compete in NCAA Division I athletics.

Major professional sports teams

Club Sport Founded League Venue
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Dallas Cowboys 		Football 1960 NFL AT&T Stadium
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Texas Rangers 		Baseball 1972^ MLB Globe Life Field
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Dallas Mavericks 		Basketball 1980 NBA American Airlines Center
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Dallas Stars 		Hockey 1993^ NHL American Airlines Center
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FC Dallas 		Soccer 1996 MLS Toyota Stadium
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Dallas Wings 		Basketball 2015^ WNBA College Park Center

^- Indicates year team relocated to the area

Other professional teams

Club Sport Founded League Venue
Allen Americans Hockey 2009 ECHL Credit Union of Texas Event Center
Dallas Jackals Rugby union 2022 Major League Rugby Choctaw Stadium
Dallas Sidekicks Indoor soccer 2012 Major Arena Soccer League Credit Union of Texas Event Center
Frisco Fighters Indoor football 2021 Indoor Football League Comerica Center
Frisco RoughRiders Baseball 2003^ Texas League Riders Field
Fort Worth Vaqueros FC Soccer 2014 National Premier Soccer League W.O. Barnes Stadium
Texas Legends Basketball 2010^ NBA G League Comerica Center

^- Indicates year team relocated to the area

Division I college teams

School City Mascot Conference
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University of Texas at Arlington 		Arlington Mavericks Sun Belt Conference
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University of North Texas 		Denton Mean Green Conference USA
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Southern Methodist University 		University Park Mustangs American Athletic Conference
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Texas Christian University 		Fort Worth Horned Frogs Big 12 Conference
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Texas A&M University–Commerce

Commerce Lions Southland Conference
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Dallas Baptist University 		Dallas Patriots Missouri Valley Conference (baseball only)

The headquarters for both the Big 12 and Conference USA are located in Irving, and the Southland Conference headquarters are in Frisco.

Transportation

Commercial airports

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Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

Public transit

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Dallas Area Rapid Transit

Major highways

Interstates

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Interstate 20
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Interstate 35E

U.S. Routes

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U.S. Route 75
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U.S. Route 82
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U.S. Route 287

Tollways

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Dallas North Tollway

See also

References

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