Behind the Headlines

I just came back from a weekend trip to Dallas. Interesting, to say the least.

They say it’s like a whole different country down there, and I think I’m inclined to think the same. Aside from the differences with ideas on gun control, I’m shocked at the prosperity there.

In the area between Fort Worth and Dallas, the towns are bursting at the seams. From the pastures around H. Ross Perot’s old Circle T ranch have popped up endless restaurants, stores and roads.

The thing that shocked me the most is their schools. All the buildings are expansive, new centers that look more like a college campus than elementary and high schools. Each of the schools have their own football stadiums and auditoriums.
I hear they pay through the nose for the best, but they also have only 18 students per classroom.

They don’t, however, have snow in April and October.

By the way, if you’re ever in Dallas, Dealey Plaza is a must see. It’s a very surreal view from the Sixth Floor Museum in the old book depository building.