More Good News for North Texas

North Texas continues to be a national pacesetter for growth, economic success and quality of life. The city of Denton was recently recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau as the tenth fastest growing city in America. Additionally, several local cities including Watauga, Euless, Frisco, Denton, and Lewisville made Money magazine's list of best places to live. Watauga ranks as the number two city in the nation for affordable housing and the other communities are mentioned as part of the Top 100 best small cities in the country.

Texas Gains Another Top Ranking for Business

The Lone Star State is the best place for doing business, according to CNBC's ranking of America's Top States to do Business-2008. Economic conditions, quality of life, transportation, and cost of living were part of the criteria used to determine state rankings. This ranking offers yet another sign of strength for our state economy, which is also leading the nation in exports, job growth and Fortune 500/Fortune 100 companies. As a business owner, I am proud to live in a state that values the free market.

Salute to America

This week I spoke at the Robson's Ranch Women's Club "Salute to America" event where I learned that the American Dream is alive and well. We celebrated all that is right and good about our nation. We heard from individuals who just earned their American citizenship the old-fashioned way. Their stories were so inspiring, reminding us of how fortunate we are to live in a what is still the greatest nation on earth!

Safety on our Waterways

Tragedy struck our waterways over the holiday weekend with several drownings reported at area lakes. Even though the Legislature has strengthened boater safety laws over the years, it is important for lake visitors to exercise caution. The Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife offers some safety tips that are worth reading: http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/fishboat/boat/safety/.

Tarrant County College Expands

Higher education in Tarrant County received a boost recently with the announcement that Tarrant County College is working to establish operations in the RadioShack headquarters complex in downtown Fort Worth. The location will serve as a downtown campus and should be ready for the start of classes in the fall of 2009.