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In-Depth Guide to Information for Fort Worth, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas is a very rapidly growing city with an approximate 2004 population of over 600,000, placing it among the top five largest cities in Texas and placing it within the top twenty-five largest cities in the country in terms of population. In fact, its rapid growth places it among the top five fastest growing cities in the entire nation. Also, with respect to geographic size, Fort Worth, Texas is in the top fifty largest cities of the nation in area. Texas, known as the "Lone Star State" coming from the early flags of the Republic of Texas and whose motto is "It's Like a Whole Other Country," has a total estimated population of over 21,500,000. Regional resources include Dallas that is acccessible from Fort Worth. Based on the most recent census information, Fort Worth has an educated population with over 70% having graduated from high school and over 20% having obtained college degrees. Fort Worth residents are proud of their local and regional schools and colleges. High schools include the Arlington Heights High School, Boswell High School, Eastern Hills High School, North Crowley High School, North Side High School, Paschal High School, Southwest High School, South Hills High School, Trimble Technical High School, and Western Hills High School. The North Lake College, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Texas wesleyan University, The University of Texas at Arlington, Tarrant County College, Texas Christian University, and University of Dallas are among the local and nearby colleges. The Fort Worth Star-Telegram, El Extra, El Sol de Texas, El Hispano News, WeTellAll.com, The Dallas Morning News, Al Dia, Plano Star Courier and Dallas Observer will provide you with information on news and events concerning Fort Worth, such as Steak Restaurants in Fort Worth, Doctor Fort Worth, Fort Worth Hotels, Virtual Home Tours and Beauty Salon Fort Worth. They are also good sources for learning about area sports teams -- Texas Christian University Horned Frogs, Texas Wesleyan University Rams, College Misericordia Cougars, Dallas Baptist University Patriots, Dallas Christian College Crusaders, Paul Quinn College Tigers, Southern Methodist University Mustangs, University of Texas-Dallas Comets, Texas Rangers, Dallas Cowboys, Dallas Mavericks, Dallas Stars, Houston Astros, Houston Rockets, Houston Texans and San Antonio Spurs. The relatively young Fort Worth population receives health care at area hospitals including Baylor All Saints Medical Center at Fort Worth, Cook Ft Worth Childrens Medical Center, Harris Methodist Fort Worth, Harris Methodist Southwest, JPS Health Network, Kindred Hospital Fort Worth, Osteopathic Medical Center of Texas, and Plaza Medical Center. Fort Worth residents and visitors alike find many commercial and recreational activities and resources of interest in the Fort Worth area among Apartments in Fort Worth, Night Clubs Fort Worth, Florists in Fort Worth, Veterinarian Fort Worth and Hotels Fort Worth. Based on census information, the 2000 median household income in Fort Worth was over $37,000. This is slightly lower than the national average income, but Fort Worth year 2000 housing costs were lower than average as well, with the median house value in 2000 in Fort Worth being under $71,000. The top sectors for employment in Fort Worth, Texas are Educational, health and social services, Manufacturing, Retail trade. VirtualFortWorth.com is a new site for information on Fort Worth, Texas that will be continuously improved during the coming years, including Car Dealers in Fort Worth, Fort Worth Real Estate, Restaurants in Fort Worth, Photographers in Fort Worth and Dentists in Fort Worth.