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The Flight School of Texas
The Flight School Of Texas
Allen, Texas, lying 23 miles north of Dallas on U.S. 75, draws on the strongest aspects of a Lone Star past and present to build a unique community character. The thriving town of more than 78,000 traces its roots to a land grant predating the Republic of Texas. Its day-to-day life, however, is anchored in the opportunities and amenities of a vibrant metropolitan area. These qualities make Allen a popular choice for homeowners relocating to Texas or to the Dallas-Fort Worth region.
Major Urban Area with a Strong Economy
Buyers looking at homes for sale in the sprawling DFW Metroplex are contemplating a move to a major urban area that has actually weathered the recession well. Real estate values in North Texas remain largely intact and the cost of living and rates of unemployment are well below the national averages.
The DFW Metroplex dominates the region geographically and economically. It represents the 12th largest metro economy in the world with the fourth largest labor force in the United States. Dallas is the third largest city in the state and the ninth largest in the United States.
In 2008 the estimated median income per household in Allen was $88,199 compared to $50,043 for Texas as a whole. The median age for Allen residents is 31.4 years, making the city a youthful, but stable suburban community in easy reach of its larger neighbor. In June 2010, the median price of homes for sale in Allen was $238,000 with 779 houses for sale.
Excellent Educational Opportunities
The Allen Independent School District includes 15 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, one freshman center, one alternative campus, and 1 high school. College-bound students can pick from Texas Christian University, the University of Texas (with campuses in both Arlington and Dallas), the University of Dallas, and Dallas Baptist University.
Enrollment in the Allen ISD has more than doubled since 1989 with the current K-12 count at 18,000. The Texas Education Agency awarded 15 Allen campuses an “exemplary” rating, with four earning the “recognized” rating based on the Spring 2009 TAKS testing results. High quality schools and proximity to outstanding institutions of higher are a major draw to consumers considering busying a home in the area.
Haven for Sports Fans
Sports is also a major part of life in Allen — and across North Texas as a whole. Local professional teams include, of course, the Dallas Cowboys, but the city is also home to the Mavericks (basketball) and the Stars and Brahmas (hockey). North Texans also enjoy racing at the Texas Motor Speedway and the 2011 Super Bowl will be held in Cowboys Stadium in Arlington.
Allen proper offers residents a variety of sports leagues for softball, golf, volleyball, and basketball. The Joe Farmer Recreation Center hosts youth programs ranging from horseback riding to hula dancing. The town’s many parks are a major attraction for families as a counterbalance to the urban environment.
Twenty miles of paved hiking and biking trails form part of a six-city network. At fourteen miles, the Allen Parkway Loop is the longest trail in the system. Allen lies between Lake Lavon to the east and Lake Lewisville to the west, each covering more than 20,000 acres. Both are major centers for fishing, boating, and water sports of all kinds.
Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy long, warm springs and moderate fall conditions. The coldest months in the area are generally late January and February with the highest summer temperatures in July and August, often topping 100 degrees with a fair amount of humidity. Overall, however, the climate is moderate and conducive to an active, “outside” lifestyle.
Extensive Cultural Venues, Easy Travel
The greater DFW Metroplex is home to more than 25 art museums including well-recognized cultural districts in downtown Dallas, anchored by the Morton H. Myerson Center (home of the Dallas Symphony) and in Fort Worth by the Bass Performance Hall. The Dallas urban arts district includes nine museums and there are 115 public works of art throughout the city.
Like all residents of the region, the travel needs of Allen citizens are met by DFW International Airport. The facility lies half-way between Dallas and Fort Worth and ranks third in the world in operations and seventh in passenger volume, a fact of special importance for business people who want to live in attractive suburban settings like Allen, but who need easy access to world-class transportation.
For many, the decision to relocate to Texas and to buy a home in a community like Allen is a choice to build a life in a stronger economic setting. North Texas is an excellent option as a future home for young business professionals and families. Whether you plan to buy, rent, or least a house, the real estate in the region is among the state’s best; the Metroplex provides top-flight urban amenities; and towns like Allen offer a stable but active community life.
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American Flyers Flight School Houston, Texas
Airport security….to far?
Two month ago several classmates and I attended a Leadership Conference/Competition in Fort Worth, Texas for BPA (Business Professionals of America) We flew from our hometown to Forth Worth and back. On our way back to our hometown we had a small problem. None of us had an ID or proper identification (usually when traveling with school officials there is no need for them) but giving that we were under age we were allowed through. However, those who were 18 were set aside and were asked question after question to verify who they were or else they would not be admitted on the plane.. Now I know that they were just doing their job and its just protocol or whatever but I just thought it was a bit extreme. I mean they were teenagers, seniors in high school, who were on a trip with a school organization, taking a flight that was about 1hr long. I guess…better safe then sorry, huh? What do you guys think?
The rules about ID, and lack thereof, are very clear on the TSA website.
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Passengers who do not or cannot present an acceptable ID will have to provide information to the Transportation Security Officer performing Travel Document Checking duties in order to verify their identity. Passengers who are cleared through this process may be subject to additional screening. Passengers whose identity cannot be verified by TSA may not be allowed to enter the screening checkpoint or onto an airplane.
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So, the Agents were following the law. Your friends could have legally been denied boarding, but the TSA people had to do their job.
We always think that things like this are going too far, and I would agree that there is some point or some situation where it is too much, but whenever something happens, everyone turns around and yells about why something more thorough, complete, sufficient,… was not done.
Americans are schizophrenic about security issues. We don’t want it to impact us, but we always want it to catch the “bad guy.”
