About Dallas County, TX

Late Nights at the DMA - Friday, February 17

Friday, February 17, is Late Night at the Dallas Museum of Art. The Museum will be open until midnight and filled with excitement for people of all ages. The event is free to Museum members and all children under the age of twelve. Admission for non members is $10. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.

• 6:30 Dr. Anne Bromberg will take interested visitors on a tour of the exhibit "Face to Face: International Art at the DMA."
• 7:00 For those interested in the creative writing process there will be a lecture featuring two authors: Amor Towles and Richard Mason.
• Music from around the world will be heard throughout the halls of the DMA.

For additional information, contact the Dallas Museum of Art.

Nasher Sculpture Center Update

Elliott Hundley: The Bacchae Exhibit, will be on display until April 28, 2012.In this exhibit, Hundley's sculptures and collages depict the story of Euripides' Greek tragedy.Each piece is a feast for the eyes. Hundley uses "found materials" and photos in his collages and sculptures. Take time to enjoy each work of art and note the unique materials and intricate design of each extraordinary piece.

February is Member Appreciation month at the Nasher Sculpture Center in Dallas. Throughout the month of February, the Center will be open to members for an extra hour, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM. What a wonderful opportunity to take a leisurely morning stroll through the Sculpture Garden. Stop by the Nasher's popular gift shop to find the perfect gift for that "hard to buy for" person in your life. Members receive 10% off purchases.

For additional information, contact the Nasher Sculpture Center.

Coppell School District has partnered with several other districts in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex to work as a force to help the Public School system “Create a New Vision for Public Education”.

The districts collaborating, including Coppell ISD, say a change needs to happen within our classrooms. The past test preparation and memorization of facts that helped the performance on the assessment tests is not helping our students learn creativity, problem solving skills and critical thinking. The Coppell Superintendent and other Dallas Forth Worth Districts believe that we need to make sure students are ready for College and Careers to help improve our economy in the future.

Coppell ISD is a “high performing district” and it is important that all of Coppell’s families stay informed. To learn more about the issues that Coppell and other neighboring Dallas Fort Worth school districts have addressed, go to the Texas Association of School Administrators.

VALLEY RANCH, TX JANUARY 2012 MARKET UPDATE

Valley Ranch Tx has twenty three Homes for Sale currently. Valley Ranch is located in Irving, Tx north of 635. Though this city has been famous for being the home to the Dallas Cowboys this city is quickly becoming recognized for its wonderful community, beautiful homes, and its amazing walking canals. Of the current 23 Valley Ranch, Tx Homes for Sale there is bound to be one just right for you. Valley Ranch has over four thousand single family homes and 21 multi-family communities which equals to nearly 30,000 residents. Valley Ranch, Tx has over 138 businesses and 8 neighborhood centers. One great feature of the Valley Ranch, Tx is that it is conveniently located around I-635, MacArthur Blvd, 121, and 161. Downtown Dallas, Fort Worth, and DFW Airport are just minutes away from these Valley Ranch, Tx Homes for Sale!

Valley Ranch, Tx offers scenic walking canals and the beautiful Campion Trail. Campion Trail hugs the Elm Fork of the Trinity River in Las Colinas urban Center. If you like to skate, cycle, jog, or walk with your dog then Campion Trail is the perfect spot for you! I personally have skated and jogged the Campion Trail and I can honestly say that it is worth going weekly. Campion Trail is divided into two sections, Elm Fork Trail and West Fork Trail. Elm Fork trails is 3.5 miles and West Fork is 2 miles. Campion Trail in Valley Ranch, Tx connects Bird's Fort Crossing and California Crossing; both historical sites were used by pioneers heading West. They even put up signs along the path identifying the various tree types. There are also numerous mountain bike entrances that go off the beaten path that bring you closer to the Trinity River. If you are looking for a hike there are hilly detours north on MacArthur. You can also see people in canoes and bird watching around the Campion Trail. For more info on this trail please go to Campion Trail.

There are many Valley Ranch, Tx Homes for Sale available right now! Please contact me if you are in need to buy or sell a home, or if you just want information regarding Valley Ranch or any other city in the DFW area. It is never too early to contact me your Valley Ranch Realtor. Visit my website at patohomes.com or call me directly at 214.289.6176! See you on the Campion Trail!

Democracy then and now….

All of the current political upheaval has accomplished an important milestone…more people are paying attention to Washington and participating in the future of this country than has occurred for many years.

This quote from John Buchan (Lord Tweedsmuir) shows how little has changed in what democracy is and how easily it can be lost:

“The democratic testament derives from Hamilton as well as from Jefferson. It has two main characteristics. The first is that the ordinary man believes in himself and in his ability, along with his fellows, to govern his country. It is when a people loses its self-confidence that is surrenders its soul to a dictator or an oligarchy…The second is the belief, which is fundamental also in Christianity, of the worth of every human soul - the worth, not the equality.”

For more information on John Buchan, click here. As provided by Wikipedia.