 Plano,
population 243,500:Located just 20 miles north of down town Dallas, Plano
is the largest city in Collin County. Plano residents enjoy a high quality of
life. The city features 85 public parks, encompassing more then 3,600 acres,
three public libraries with more then 354,000 volumes, three public golf
courses, five public swimming pools and dozens of athletic facilities. Plano
has the lowest crime rate for Texas cities with more then 100,000 residents. A
nationally recognized public school system and a host of internationally known
events, such as the Plano Hot Air Balloon Festival , make Plano a popular place
for families. Plano residents demand -- and get -- the very best, whether it be
in healthcare, education, or transportation. (Dallas Area Rapid Transit whisks
commuters downtown in about 45 minutes). Plano has been designated an
"All-American City" in honor of its strong sense of community and dedication to
preparing for the future. Developers have taken advantage of the area's natural
beauty and turned it into a homewoner's paradise.
 Dallas,
population 1,188,580: : Dallas is something of an American Mecca -a
sophisticated city able to provide so much to so many. Located in North Central
Texas near the headwaters of the Trinity River, residents enjoy a mild
year-round climate, a wide range of homes, and a highly rated school district.
Cultural possibilities are no less enticing: Looking at all the festivities of
Fair Park makes one realize that the diversity of Dallas can boggle the
mind.
  Allen,
population 62,450: Only 24 miles from downtown Dallas, Allen is a
relatively affluent area that has managed to retain small town values and easy
living. The school district is nationally recognized, and longrange plans for
public facilities are a major emphasis. Residents enjoy close proximity to 11
parks, one hundred miles of shoreline, symphonies and dance groups. Allen
offers a full range of parks, recreation service and activities, including a
variety of league sports and children's programs. Some of Allen's most recent
additions include a full-service recreation center and the new Arnold Palmer
championship golf course.
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Frisco,
population 26,200: Frisco is located about 20 miles north of Dallas. A
business- and citizen-friendly community, Frisco is one of the fastest growing
cities in the nation. Like all our towns, residents enjoy more than 250 days of
sunshine each year. Recreational opportunities abound, from some of the finest
golf courses, to multi-plex movie theaters and a variety of live
entertainment.
McKinney,
population 82,800: Located 18 miles north of Dallas on North Central
Expressway(U.S.75), McKinney is the county seat of Collin County. The city is
home to companies like Texas Instruments, Block-buster Video and Experian.
McKinney is a mixture of old and new, combining strong historical heritage with
contemporary lifestyle, and embracing the 21st Century while maintaining the
cultural identity of its roots in the 1840s. In McKinney, antique shops, art
galleries,and over 1,700 historic buildings thrive side-by side with high-tech
industry leaders.
Richardson,
population 96,000: Richardson is a sophisticated master-planned community
of 78,000 located just northeast of Dallas. In 1989, major expansion by MCI,
Northern Telecom, and Fujitsu led City officials to dub Richardson the "Telecom
Corridor ®" of the Southwest. These expansions, coupled with a strong
economic forecast, earned Richardson recognition from the Wall Street Journal
as a suburban boomtown of the 1990s.
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