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Dallas

Dallas is one of the ten largest cities in the United States and the heart of the largest metropolitan area in Texas. It is the county seat of Dallas County and small portions of the city also extend into the neighboring counties of Collin County, Denton County, Rockwall County, and Kaufman County. Dallas had a total population of 1,188,580 and the Metroplex had a population of 5,222,000, making it the largest metropolitan area in Texas. Dallas was founded in 1841. While Dallas County was established three years later in 1844 and was named after George M. Dallas, who was the United States Vice President at the time and supported Texas' annexation. Dallas quickly became the center of trade in cotton, grain, and even buffalo. As it entered the 20th century, Dallas transformed from an agricultural center to a center of banking, insurance, and other businesses. In 1930, oil was discovered 100 miles (160 km) east of Dallas and the city quickly became the financial center for the oil industry in Texas and Oklahoma. Dallas is served by two commercial airports: Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (known as DFW International) and Dallas Love Field. In addition, Dallas Executive Airport (formerly Redbird Airport), is a general aviation airport located within the city limits, and Addison Airport is another general aviation airport located just outside the city limits in the suburb of Addison. The city of Dallas is also home to several institutions of higher learning, including: Art Institute of Dallas, Dallas Baptist University, Dallas Christian College, Dallas Theological Seminary, DeVry University, Dallas, El Centro College, Mountain View College, Richland College, Southern Methodist University, University of Dallas, University of Texas at Dallas, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. Dallas is home to: Dallas Desperados, Arena Football League; Dallas Mavericks, National Basketball Association Dallas Stars, National Hockey League; all three of which play at the American Airlines Center.