Mesquite, Texas
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Mesquite is a city located within the Dallas/Ft.Worth area of Texas. As of the 2010 US Census, the population was 139,824.
engineer who purchased land along the Texas & Pacific line outside of Dallas. The railroad, which ran from Dallas to Shreveport
, began stopping at the newly-created town shortly thereafter, and the city began to grow around the railroad. The city was officially incorporated on December 3, 1887.
Mesquite prospered through the late 19th century and early 20th century as a farm
ing community growing cotton
, hay
, corn
and sugar
and using the railroad to ship raw goods. The town remained predominantly agrarian until after World War II
when the suburban boom also took root in Mesquite. The city's population rapidly grew from 1,696 in the 1950 census
to 27,526 in 1960
and 55,131 in 1970
.
In 1958, the Mesquite Championship Rodeo
was established, and in 1959, Big Town Mall
opened as the first enclosed shopping mall
in the Southwest. The mall was demolished in the summer of 2006.
By 1970, LBJ Freeway (I-635)
was constructed, connecting Mesquite to its neighbors, Garland
to the north and Balch Springs
to the south. Also in 1971, Town East Mall
was constructed. The mall was used by director Ron Howard
to film portions of the movie "Cotton Candy" in 1978. The mall's associated traffic and shops would continue to grow the town. By the 1990 census
, the city had grown to 101,484 people, nearly twice the population twenty years earlier.
In 1986, the Mesquite Arena (now named Resistol Arena) opened its doors as the new home for the Mesquite Championship Rodeo. By 1998, the facility was expanded to include a Convention Center, Exhibition Hall and a Hampton Inn & Suites.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 43.5 square miles (112.6 km2), of which 43.4 square miles (112.5 km2) of is land and 0.1 square miles (0.1 km2) (0.12%) is water.
Mesquite is considered to be part of the humid subtropical region.
According to the citys most recent Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the citys various funds had $180.5 million in Revenues, $162.7 million in expenditures, $546.5 million in total assets, $214.6 million in total liabilities, and $108.1 million in cash and investments.
The structure of the management and coordination of city services is:
operates the Dallas District Office in Mesquite.
provides primary and secondary (K-12) education to most areas of Mesquite. A small portion of Mesquite is served by Dallas Independent School District
. While another small area in Kaufman County is within the Forney Independent School District
, the section has no residents. Mesquite also serves an area of Balch Springs
.
In addition to numerous elementary and middle schools, Mesquite is served by five high schools:Mesquite High School, North Mesquite High School
, West Mesquite High School
, Poteet High School, and Horn High School.
provides undergraduate degrees and continuing education credits as part of the Dallas County Community College District
. The Texas A&M University-Commerce Mesquite Metroplex Center provides graduate-level courses and degrees in a variety of fields.
. The airport includes a 6,000 ft. lighted runway with ILS
. General aviation comprises approximately 75% of daily operations while commercial aviation comprises the rest. Mesquite Metro Airport is popular among transient aircraft due to its location near Dallas and favorable fuel prices.
Two other nearby airports, Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport
and Dallas Love Field, provide regular commercial passenger service to the region. Love Field is approximately 15 miles from Mesquite; DFW Airport is approximately 30 miles from Mesquite.
Mesquite is not a member of Dallas Area Rapid Transit
, so general public transportation is not available in the city. However, the city operates its own paratransit
service for elderly and disabled residents.
Union Pacific Railroad
operates an intermodal facility
for its freight rail service as part of the Skyline Industrial Park
.
, IH 30, IH 635
, US Hwy 80
, and SH 352
all pass through Mesquite. Belt Line Road
also passes through Mesquite and serves as a major road.
About 5.0% of families and 6.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.8% of those under age 18 and 6.6% of those age 65 or over.
There were 43,926 households out of which 43.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.4% were married couples
living together, 14.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.1% were non-families. 20.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.27.
In the city the population was spread out with 30.5% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 33.9% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 7.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 93.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.2 males.
History
The city was founded May 22, 1873, by a Texas & Pacific RailwayMissouri Pacific Railroad
The Missouri Pacific Railroad , also known as the MoPac, was one of the first railroads in the United States west of the Mississippi River. MoPac was a Class I railroad growing from dozens of predecessors and mergers, including the St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern Railway , Texas and Pacific...
engineer who purchased land along the Texas & Pacific line outside of Dallas. The railroad, which ran from Dallas to Shreveport
Shreveport, Louisiana
Shreveport is the third largest city in Louisiana. It is the principal city of the fourth largest metropolitan area in the state of Louisiana and is the 109th-largest city in the United States....
, began stopping at the newly-created town shortly thereafter, and the city began to grow around the railroad. The city was officially incorporated on December 3, 1887.
Mesquite prospered through the late 19th century and early 20th century as a farm
Farm
A farm is an area of land, or, for aquaculture, lake, river or sea, including various structures, devoted primarily to the practice of producing and managing food , fibres and, increasingly, fuel. It is the basic production facility in food production. Farms may be owned and operated by a single...
ing community growing cotton
Cotton
Cotton is a soft, fluffy staple fiber that grows in a boll, or protective capsule, around the seeds of cotton plants of the genus Gossypium. The fiber is almost pure cellulose. The botanical purpose of cotton fiber is to aid in seed dispersal....
, hay
Hay
Hay is grass, legumes or other herbaceous plants that have been cut, dried, and stored for use as animal fodder, particularly for grazing livestock such as cattle, horses, goats, and sheep. Hay is also fed to pets such as rabbits and guinea pigs...
, corn
Maize
Maize known in many English-speaking countries as corn or mielie/mealie, is a grain domesticated by indigenous peoples in Mesoamerica in prehistoric times. The leafy stalk produces ears which contain seeds called kernels. Though technically a grain, maize kernels are used in cooking as a vegetable...
and sugar
Sugar
Sugar is a class of edible crystalline carbohydrates, mainly sucrose, lactose, and fructose, characterized by a sweet flavor.Sucrose in its refined form primarily comes from sugar cane and sugar beet...
and using the railroad to ship raw goods. The town remained predominantly agrarian until after World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
when the suburban boom also took root in Mesquite. The city's population rapidly grew from 1,696 in the 1950 census
United States Census, 1950
The Seventeenth United States Census, conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States to be 150,697,361, an increase of 14.5 percent over the 131,669,275 persons enumerated during the 1940 Census.-Census questions:...
to 27,526 in 1960
United States Census, 1960
The Eighteenth United States Census, conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States to be 179,323,175, an increase of 18.5 percent over the 151,325,798 persons enumerated during the 1950 Census.-Census questions:...
and 55,131 in 1970
United States Census, 1970
The Nineteenth United States Census, conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States to be 203,392,031, an increase of 13.4 percent over the 179,323,175 persons enumerated during the 1960 Census.-Data availability:...
.
In 1958, the Mesquite Championship Rodeo
Mesquite Championship Rodeo
The Mesquite Championship Rodeo is a rodeo located in Mesquite, Texas that operates during rodeo season .Founded in 1958 by Neal Gay as a permanent rodeo , the rodeo struggled in the early years, but grew as the city of Mesquite grew...
was established, and in 1959, Big Town Mall
Big Town Mall
Big Town Mall was a shopping mall located in the Dallas suburb of Mesquite, Texas. Constructed in 1959, it was the first enclosed, air-conditioned shopping mall in the Southwest. The last anchor tenant closed in 2001, and the mall was demolished in 2006....
opened as the first enclosed shopping mall
Shopping mall
A shopping mall, shopping centre, shopping arcade, shopping precinct or simply mall is one or more buildings forming a complex of shops representing merchandisers, with interconnecting walkways enabling visitors to easily walk from unit to unit, along with a parking area — a modern, indoor version...
in the Southwest. The mall was demolished in the summer of 2006.
By 1970, LBJ Freeway (I-635)
Interstate 635 (Texas)
Interstate 635 or the Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway is a partial loop around Dallas, Texas between Interstate 20 in Balch Springs, Texas and State Highway 121 at the north entrance of the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport in Grapevine, Texas. The route is long...
was constructed, connecting Mesquite to its neighbors, Garland
Garland, Texas
-Climate:* The average warmest month is July.* The highest recorded temperature was in 2000.* On average, the coolest month is January.* The lowest recorded temperature was in 1989.* The maximum average precipitation occurs in May....
to the north and Balch Springs
Balch Springs, Texas
Balch Springs is a city in Dallas County, Texas, United States. It is both a suburb of Dallas and is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The population was 19,375 at the 2000 census. A July 1, 2008 U.S. Census Bureau estimate placed the population at 20,003.-Geography:Balch Springs is located at...
to the south. Also in 1971, Town East Mall
Town East Mall
Town East Mall is an enclosed shopping mall in Mesquite, Texas, a suburb of Dallas. It opened in 1971. The mall was used by director Ron Howard to film portions of the movie "Cotton Candy" in 1978.-External links:...
was constructed. The mall was used by director Ron Howard
Ron Howard
Ronald William "Ron" Howard is an American actor, director, and producer. He came to prominence as a child actor, playing Opie Taylor in the sitcom The Andy Griffith Show for eight years, and later the teenaged Richie Cunningham in the sitcom Happy Days for six years...
to film portions of the movie "Cotton Candy" in 1978. The mall's associated traffic and shops would continue to grow the town. By the 1990 census
United States Census, 1990
The Twenty-first United States Census, conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States to be 248,709,873, an increase of 9.8 percent over the 226,545,805 persons enumerated during the 1980 Census....
, the city had grown to 101,484 people, nearly twice the population twenty years earlier.
In 1986, the Mesquite Arena (now named Resistol Arena) opened its doors as the new home for the Mesquite Championship Rodeo. By 1998, the facility was expanded to include a Convention Center, Exhibition Hall and a Hampton Inn & Suites.
Geography
Mesquite is located at 32.782878°N 96.609862°W (32.782878, -96.609862).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the city has a total area of 43.5 square miles (112.6 km2), of which 43.4 square miles (112.5 km2) of is land and 0.1 square miles (0.1 km2) (0.12%) is water.
Climate
- On average, the warmest month is July.
- The highest recorded temperature was 112°F in 1980.
- The average coolest month is January.
- The lowest recorded temperature was 1°F in 1989.
- May is the average wettest month.
Mesquite is considered to be part of the humid subtropical region.
Local Government
The City Council consists of six Council members. Councilmembers serve two-year terms and are responsible for appointing the City Health Officer, Independent Auditor, Municipal Judge, City Manager, City Attorney, City Secretary and members of various Boards and Commissions. The Mayor and six Councilmembers are elected at large; however, four Council positions have residency requirements.According to the citys most recent Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the citys various funds had $180.5 million in Revenues, $162.7 million in expenditures, $546.5 million in total assets, $214.6 million in total liabilities, and $108.1 million in cash and investments.
The structure of the management and coordination of city services is:
| City Department | Director |
|---|---|
| City Manager | Ted Baron |
| Deputy City Manager | Carol Zolnerowich |
| Assistant City Manager | Jerry Dittman |
| Director of Finance | Donald W. Simons |
| Fire Chief | Mark Kerby |
| Director or Municipal Airport | Cynthia Godfrey |
| Police Chief | Derek Rohde |
| Director of Parks and Recreation | Cliff Keheley |
| Director of Community Development | Richard Gertson |
| Director of Human Resources | George Mones |
| Director of Public Works | Tim Tumulty |
| Director of Information Technology | Zak LaJoie |
| Director of Arts Center | Mike Templeton |
| Director of Library Services | Jeannie Johnson |
| Director of Housing and Community Services | Valerie Bradley |
| Director of Marketing & Tourism | John Mayner |
| Communications Manager | Wayne Larson, APR |
| Director of Economic Development | Thomas E. Palmer |
State representations
The Texas Department of TransportationTexas Department of Transportation
The Texas Department of Transportation is a governmental agency in the U.S. state of Texas. Its stated mission is to "work cooperatively to provide safe, effective and efficient movement of people and goods" throughout the state...
operates the Dallas District Office in Mesquite.
Public schools
Mesquite Independent School DistrictMesquite Independent School District
The Mesquite Independent School District is a school district in Mesquite, Texas which follows the standard definition of an independent school district.The district is rather large, containing in excess of 35,000...
provides primary and secondary (K-12) education to most areas of Mesquite. A small portion of Mesquite is served by Dallas Independent School District
Dallas Independent School District
The Dallas Independent School District is a school district based in Dallas, Texas . Dallas ISD, which operates schools in much of Dallas County, is the second largest school district in Texas and the twelfth largest in the United States.In 2009, the school district was rated "academically...
. While another small area in Kaufman County is within the Forney Independent School District
Forney Independent School District
The Forney Independent School District is a school district based in Forney, Texas .The district serves the city of Forney, the city of Talty, the small Kaufman County portion of Mesquite , and other unincorporated areas in Kaufman County....
, the section has no residents. Mesquite also serves an area of Balch Springs
Balch Springs, Texas
Balch Springs is a city in Dallas County, Texas, United States. It is both a suburb of Dallas and is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The population was 19,375 at the 2000 census. A July 1, 2008 U.S. Census Bureau estimate placed the population at 20,003.-Geography:Balch Springs is located at...
.
In addition to numerous elementary and middle schools, Mesquite is served by five high schools:Mesquite High School, North Mesquite High School
North Mesquite High School
North Mesquite High School is a secondary school in Mesquite, Texas. As of 2011, the school serves northern portions of Mesquite and the MISD portion of Garland...
, West Mesquite High School
West Mesquite High School
West Mesquite High School is a secondary school in Mesquite, Texas, United States. The school, which serves grades 9 through 12, is a part of the Mesquite Independent School District....
, Poteet High School, and Horn High School.
Colleges and universities
Higher education is provided by two institutions. Eastfield CollegeEastfield College
Eastfield College is a community college of the Dallas County Community College District , located in Mesquite, Texas . The school was founded in 1970 and features an enrollment of over 10,000 students....
provides undergraduate degrees and continuing education credits as part of the Dallas County Community College District
Dallas County Community College District
The Dallas County Community College District is a network of seven community colleges in Dallas County, Texas . It is headquartered at 1601 South Lamar in Dallas....
. The Texas A&M University-Commerce Mesquite Metroplex Center provides graduate-level courses and degrees in a variety of fields.
Transportation
Mesquite is served by a publicly owned and -operated airport, Mesquite Metro AirportMesquite Metro Airport
Mesquite Metro Airport is a public use airport located in Dallas County, Texas, United States. It is three nautical miles east of the central business district of the city of Mesquite. The airport is located west of the border of Dallas County and Kaufman County.The airport was built with private...
. The airport includes a 6,000 ft. lighted runway with ILS
Instrument Landing System
An instrument landing system is a ground-based instrument approach system that provides precision guidance to an aircraft approaching and landing on a runway, using a combination of radio signals and, in many cases, high-intensity lighting arrays to enable a safe landing during instrument...
. General aviation comprises approximately 75% of daily operations while commercial aviation comprises the rest. Mesquite Metro Airport is popular among transient aircraft due to its location near Dallas and favorable fuel prices.
Two other nearby airports, Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is located between the cities of Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas, and is the busiest airport in the U.S. state of Texas...
and Dallas Love Field, provide regular commercial passenger service to the region. Love Field is approximately 15 miles from Mesquite; DFW Airport is approximately 30 miles from Mesquite.
Mesquite is not a member of Dallas Area Rapid Transit
Dallas Area Rapid Transit
The Dallas Area Rapid Transit authority is a transit agency based in Dallas, Texas . It operates buses, light rail, commuter rail, and high-occupancy vehicle lanes in Dallas and 12 of its suburbs...
, so general public transportation is not available in the city. However, the city operates its own paratransit
Paratransit
Paratransit is an alternative mode of flexible passenger transportation that does not follow fixed routes or schedules. Typically mini-buses are used to provide paratransit service, but also share taxis and jitneys are important providers....
service for elderly and disabled residents.
Union Pacific Railroad
Union Pacific Railroad
The Union Pacific Railroad , headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, is the largest railroad network in the United States. James R. Young is president, CEO and Chairman....
operates an intermodal facility
Intermodal freight transport
Intermodal freight transport involves the transportation of freight in an intermodal container or vehicle, using multiple modes of transportation , without any handling of the freight itself when changing modes. The method reduces cargo handling, and so improves security, reduces damages and...
for its freight rail service as part of the Skyline Industrial Park
Industrial park
An industrial park is an area zoned and planned for the purpose of industrial development...
.
Highways
Mesquite is also served by three interstate highways, one US Hwy, and one state highway. IH 20Interstate 20 in Texas
Interstate 20 in Texas is a major east–west Interstate Highway in the Southern United States, running east from a junction with Interstate 10 east of Kent, Texas, through the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex to the border with Louisiana near Waskom, Texas...
, IH 30, IH 635
Interstate 635 (Texas)
Interstate 635 or the Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway is a partial loop around Dallas, Texas between Interstate 20 in Balch Springs, Texas and State Highway 121 at the north entrance of the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport in Grapevine, Texas. The route is long...
, US Hwy 80
U.S. Route 80
U.S. Route 80 is an east–west United States highway, much of which was once part of the early auto trail known as the Dixie Overland Highway. As the "0" in the route number indicates, it was originally a cross-country route, from the Atlantic to the Pacific...
, and SH 352
Texas State Highway 352
State Highway 352 or SH 352 is a Texas state highway running from Dallas east through Mesquite before finally ending in Sunnyvale. The route mainly runs along Scyene Rd. The highway was designated in 1943 from U.S. Highway 80 in Mesquite west to U.S...
all pass through Mesquite. Belt Line Road
Belt Line Road (Texas)
Belt Line Road is a loop road that traverses through 16 cities in Dallas County, Texas. Belt Line Road is the outer complete loop which encircles Dallas, in contrast with Interstate 635 which forms an inner loop....
also passes through Mesquite and serves as a major road.
Demographics
- Total population: 139,824 (2010 US Census)
- Total households: 43,926
- Total families: 32,900
- Density 2,868.1 people/mi2 (1,107.3/km2)
- Housing density 1,065.2/mi2 (411.2/mi2)
- Racial makeup:
- 12.82% White (U.S. Census)
- 45.75% African American
- 0.60% [Native American
- 40.83 [Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or Latino of any race
- Per capita income: $20,890
- Median household income: $50,424
- Median family income: $56,357
- Median income (males): $37,756
- Median income (females): $29,905
About 5.0% of families and 6.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.8% of those under age 18 and 6.6% of those age 65 or over.
There were 43,926 households out of which 43.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.4% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 14.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.1% were non-families. 20.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.27.
In the city the population was spread out with 30.5% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 33.9% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 7.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 93.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.2 males.
Economy
According to the City's 2008 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the top employers in the city are:| # | Employer | # of Employees | % of Total City Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Parcel Service United Parcel Service United Parcel Service, Inc. , typically referred to by the acronym UPS, is a package delivery company. Headquartered in Sandy Springs, Georgia, United States, UPS delivers more than 15 million packages a day to 6.1 million customers in more than 220 countries and territories around the... Inc. |
3,000 | 4.22% |
| 2 | Dallas Regional Medical Center | 1,150 | 1.62% |
| 3 | City of Mesquite | 1,054 | 1.48% |
| 4 | Sears | 450 | 0.63% |
| 5 | Texas Dept of Transportation - Dallas District | 425 | 0.60% |
| 6 | Baker Drywall LTD | 400 | 0.56% |
| 7 | Dallas County Community College | 400 | 0.56% |
| 8 | Christian Care Center | 400 | 0.56% |
| 9 | Integra Color | 383 | 0.54% |
| 10 | Pepsi-Cola Metro Bottling Co Inc | 325 | 0.46% |
Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods include:- LawsonLawson, Mesquite, TexasLawson is an area within Mesquite, Texas, United States; it was formerly a distinct unincorporated community in Dallas County.Lawson had the names Slapfoot and Haught's Store. By 1982, Mesquite annexed the community.-External links:*...
- Park View
- Edgemont Park
- Creek Crossing
- Creek Crossing II
- Falcon's Lair
- Falcon's Ridge
- Pecan Creek
- Rollingwood Hills
- Skyline
- Pasadena Gardens
- Original Town
- Melton
- Tealwood
Constructions
- Mesquite TowerMesquite TowerMesquite Tower is a free-standing lattice tower located in Mesquite, Texas, USA that is approximately tall. It is from unconventional design and was built in 1990. It stands between West Mesquite High School and Memorial Stadium...
, a lattice tower of unusual design. - Town East Tower is the tallest inhabited building in Mesquite, standing seven stories high.
Notable people
- Joe BowdenJoe BowdenJoe Tarrod Bowden III is a former American football linebacker who played nine seasons in the National Football League. He started for the Tennessee Titans in Super Bowl XXXIV.-College career:...
- Former professional football player for the Houston Oilers, Tennessee TitansTennessee TitansThe Tennessee Titans are a professional American football team based in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. They are members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Previously known as the Houston Oilers, the team began play in 1960 as a charter...
, and Dallas CowboysDallas CowboysThe Dallas Cowboys are a professional American football franchise which plays in the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference of the National Football League . They are headquartered in Valley Ranch in Irving, Texas, a suburb of Dallas...
. - John D. Carmack - American game programmer and the co-founder of id SoftwareId SoftwareId Software is an American video game development company with its headquarters in Richardson, Texas. The company was founded in 1991 by four members of the computer company Softdisk: programmers John Carmack and John Romero, game designer Tom Hall, and artist Adrian Carmack...
. Lead programmer of the id computer games Wolfenstein 3DWolfenstein 3DWolfenstein 3D is a video game that is generally regarded by critics and gaming journalists as having both popularized the first-person shooter genre on the PC and created the basic archetype upon which all subsequent games of the same genre would be built. It was created by id Software and...
, Doom, Quake, their sequels and the Commander KeenCommander KeenCommander Keen is a series of video games developed by id Software in the early 1990s. The series focuses on the adventures of Billy Blaze, an 8-year old boy who travels through space and assumes the identity "Commander Keen". The series was successful at replicating the side-scrolling action of...
series of games. - Ray CunninghamRay CunninghamRaymond Lee Cunningham was an American third baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the St. Louis Cardinals in 1931 and 1932. He batted and threw right-handed. A native of Mesquite, Texas, Cunningham played briefly for the Cardinals at third base before an injury cut short his career...
- Former professional baseball player for the St. Louis CardinalsSt. Louis CardinalsThe St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division in the National League of Major League Baseball. The Cardinals have won eleven World Series championships, the most of any National League team, and second overall only to...
. - Terry FatorTerry FatorTerry Wayne Fator is a ventriloquist, impressionist, comedian, and singer from Dallas, Texas. Fator is capable of doing over 100 ventriloquial impersonations, and uses 16 different puppets in his act. He was the winner of Season 2 of America's Got Talent, and received the million dollar prize...
- Singer and Ventriloquist, Winner of America's Got TalentAmerica's Got TalentAmerica's Got Talent is an American reality television series on the NBC television network, and part of the global British Got Talent franchise. It is a talent show that features singers, dancers, magicians, comedians, and other performers of all ages competing for the advertised top prize of...
in 2007 - Don GayDon GayDon "Donnie" Gay is an eight-time PRCA world champion bullrider. Born in 1953 to Neal and Evelyn "Cookie" Foster and was only a year old when she died of leukemia. Kay Gay raised Donny and Pete as her own.. He grew up in Mesquite, Texas, and started rodeo at age 6. His father is Neal Gay, a...
- eight-time PRCAPRCAPRCA may refer to:*Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association*Protestant Reformed Churches in America*Public Relations Consultants Association*Pure red cell aplasia*Pusch Ridge Christian Academy, a school in Oro Valley, Arizona...
world champion bullrider. - Todd GrahamTodd GrahamTodd Graham is the head football coach of the University of Pittsburgh Panthers in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was previously the head coach at the University of Tulsa in Tulsa, Oklahoma.-Playing career:...
- College football coach. Current head coach of the University of Pittsburgh PanthersUniversity of Pittsburgh PanthersThe Pittsburgh Panthers, commonly also referred to as the Pitt Panthers, are the athletic teams of University of Pittsburgh, although the term is colloquially used to refer to other aspects of the university such as alumni, faculty, and students...
. - Jerry HallJerry HallJerry Faye Hall is an American model and actress, also known for her long-term relationship with Mick Jagger, with whom she had four children.-Early life:...
- Actress and model, former wife of Mick Jagger and mother of four of his children. - Taylor LipsettTaylor LipsettAndrew "Taylor" Lipsett is an ice sledge hockey player and Paralympic Gold and bronze medalist. He graduated from Southern Methodist University and is married. He is also a member of the charity "Team for Tomorrow" and has Osteogenesis imperfecta.- References :...
- Gold Medalist in Sled Hockey at the 2010 Winter Paralympic Games in Vancouver, B.C. He led Team USA in goals, with 5 goals in 5 games, and added 2 assists for a total of 7 points. - Sean LoweSean LoweJonathan Sean Lowe is a retired Major League Baseball pitcher. He played during seven seasons at the major league level for the St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago White Sox, Pittsburgh Pirates, Colorado Rockies, and Kansas City Royals. He was drafted by the Cardinals in the 1st round of the 1992...
- Former professional baseball player for the Chicago White SoxChicago White SoxThe Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois.The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since , the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, which was originally called New Comiskey Park and nicknamed The Cell by local fans...
, St. Louis CardinalsSt. Louis CardinalsThe St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division in the National League of Major League Baseball. The Cardinals have won eleven World Series championships, the most of any National League team, and second overall only to...
, Pittsburgh PiratesPittsburgh PiratesThe Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They play in the Central Division of the National League, and are five-time World Series Champions...
, Colorado RockiesColorado RockiesThe Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. Established in 1991, they started play in 1993 and are in the West Division of the National League. The team is named after the Rocky Mountains...
, and Kansas City RoyalsKansas City RoyalsThe Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals are a member of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From 1973 to the present, the Royals have played in Kauffman Stadium...
. - Bryan MasseyBryan MasseyBryan Massey is an American actor and writer. He also works frequently as a voice actor with Funimation. He currently resides in his hometown of Dallas, Texas with his wife and daughter.-Anime Roles:* Baccano! - Ladd Russo...
- Actor and writer. - Taylor ParksTaylor ParksTaylor Parks is an American actress and singer. She is best known for her role as Little Inez in the 2007 film Hairspray....
- Actress and singer, best known as Little Inez in Hairspray (2007 film)Hairspray (2007 film)Hairspray is a 2007 musical film produced by Kolaja Productions and distributed by New Line Cinema. It was released in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom on July 20, 2007. The film is an adaptation of the 2002 Broadway musical of the same name, which in turn was based on John... - Greg VaughanGreg VaughanJames Gregory Vaughan, Jr is an American actor.-Personal life:Vaughan is the son of James Gregory Vaughan, Sr., and Barbara Ann Alt. Greg has Greek & Native American ancestry....
- actor on General HospitalGeneral HospitalGeneral Hospital is an American daytime television drama that is credited by the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest-running American soap opera currently in production and the third longest running drama in television in American history after Guiding Light and As the World Turns....
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