Texas General Questions (Houston, Dallas, San Antonio: house, schools, college)

[KathrynAragon]

Originally Posted by Westerntraveler

Learn something new everyday because I honestly thought it was only used for DFW.I did a google search and it confirmed what you said about different metroplexes.

LOL well, I learned something too. Not being a native Texan, I've heard the term used to describe other similar city configurations, and I had no idea that the term apparently actually DID start with Dallas/Fort Worth!

I honestly never had any idea that many Texans would consider it to only apply to DFW - since I've heard it applied to other cities outside of Texas!

[hoffdano]

Originally Posted by Danbo1957

"Metroplex" in Texas usage means the Dallas/Fort Worth area specifically, you should know that. In Central Texas we use the term, "Austin/San Antonio Corridor".

I have lived in Austin since the mid-1980s. "Austin/San Antonio Corridor" is hardly commonly used except by city planners.

Metroplex? Yeah by some.

[Fillmont]

Originally Posted by Westerntraveler

Learn something new everyday because I honestly thought it was only used for DFW.I did a google search and it confirmed what you said about different metroplexes.

It is still used primarily to refer to DFW, but like all words, it is subject to semantic shift, and has broadened in meaning. It will most assuredly continue to do so. DFW residents can still enjoy that they were the first and original metroplex, but there's no stopping the evolution of words.

[Fillmont]

Originally Posted by KathrynAragon

LOL well, I learned something too. Not being a native Texan, I've heard the term used to describe other similar city configurations, and I had no idea that the term apparently actually DID start with Dallas/Fort Worth!

I honestly never had any idea that many Texans would consider it to only apply to DFW - since I've heard it applied to other cities outside of Texas!

DFW has been referred to as simply "The Metroplex" for decades now. As a Dallasite, my ideas about how much the word is used outside of DFW is probably really skewed. I hear the word so often that its just ingrained in me to refer to DFW alone. But for those who grew up outside of DFW, hey, why not use the word to describe other similar metropolitan areas?

I'd be curious to hear what other metros you've heard called a metroplex. Language change is fun.

[Zoness]

Originally Posted by hoffdano

Don't be deceived by $ per student spending numbers. They are never adjusted for cost of living.

I think the most truthful thing about Texas schools is that they vary widely in academic performance. The #1 reason is the demographics of the student body in each school district and campus.

Yeah, I will keep that in mind.

For what its worth, I've only heard the term 'metroplex' used to refer to DFW.

This is a bit of a less important and off-handed question but does anyone have an idea of which of the major cities may have the biggest Wiccan or pagan populations? Especially when it comes to looking for occult or herbalist stores. I would imagine Houston by sheer volume but maybe there is somewhere else? Anywhere that there is even a small pagan community would be wonderful. No such thing really exists here in central Illinois.

[Fillmont]

Originally Posted by Zoness

Yeah, I will keep that in mind.

For what its worth, I've only heard the term 'metroplex' used to refer to DFW.

This is a bit of a less important and off-handed question but does anyone have an idea of which of the major cities may have the biggest Wiccan or pagan populations? Especially when it comes to looking for occult or herbalist stores. I would imagine Houston by sheer volume but maybe there is somewhere else? Anywhere that there is even a small pagan community would be wonderful. No such thing really exists here in central Illinois.

Not knowing a thing about what makes a true pagan community or a pagan herbalist store, a quick search found The Labyrinth in Dallas and The Magick Cauldron in Houston. The Magick Cauldron specifically calls itself a Pagan store.

I have also found a website that lists Metaphysical Shops around DFW. Maybe one of those is what you'd be looking for?

[Westerntraveler]

Originally Posted by KathrynAragon

LOL well, I learned something too. Not being a native Texan, I've heard the term used to describe other similar city configurations, and I had no idea that the term apparently actually DID start with Dallas/Fort Worth!

I honestly never had any idea that many Texans would consider it to only apply to DFW - since I've heard it applied to other cities outside of Texas!

haha,before yesterday I had never heard Austin-San Antone refered to as a "metroplex".Yes, I understand because I am sure if I ever lived somewhere else there would definately be things to learn.

[Westerntraveler]

Originally Posted by Fillmont

It is still used primarily to refer to DFW, but like all words, it is subject to semantic shift, and has broadened in meaning. It will most assuredly continue to do so. DFW residents can still enjoy that they were the first and original metroplex, but there's no stopping the evolution of words.

true.I guess my perspective was distorted by being a native of Tarrant County.

[HtownLove]

Originally Posted by Fillmont

Not knowing a thing about what makes a true pagan community or a pagan herbalist store, a quick search found The Labyrinth in Dallas and The Magick Cauldron in Houston. The Magick Cauldron specifically calls itself a Pagan store.

I have also found a website that lists Metaphysical Shops around DFW. Maybe one of those is what you'd be looking for?

The Magick Cauldron was kinda cool.
There used to be other stores around Montrose but I dont know if they are still around.

I fear that tge Magick Cauldron is getting too comercialized though.
There adds make them look too Party City

[Danbo1957]

Originally Posted by hoffdano

Metroplex? Yeah by some.

Not ever.

https://www.google.com/#output=searc...w=1092&bih=514