Sachse is a city in Collin and Dallas counties in the U.S. state of Texas and is part of the DFW Metroplex. A northeastern suburb of Dallas, the city population was 20,329, as of the 2010 census with an estimated population of around 25,000 people today.

Sachse

The Colony derives its name from the original Peters Colony. The Peters Colony headquarters was located within the current boundaries of The Colony in the historical community of Stewartsville and the site of the Hedgcoxe War.The Colony is also the site of Bridges Settlement (established during the years of the Republic of Texas and the oldest community in Denton County), Stewarts Creek, Rector, Stoverville and Camey, also known as Camey Spur.
The Colony did not exist before 1973, when home developers Fox and Jacobs (since purchased by Centex) purchased 3,000 acres of land located around State Highway 121 and Farm to Market Road 423. The name "The Colony" was chosen by Fox and Jacobs because they wanted its new development to share a sense of kinship with Texas' early history and "to create a living monument to the spirit and courage of the Peters Colonists ... those men and women who braved considerable hardships to begin new lives, in new homes, on new land."&nbsp; They planned the development to be a new "dream city" consisting primarily of single-family homes grouped as a "colony" and based on the city of Dallas' infrastructure specifications, In 1973, Fox and Jacobs negotiated an agreement with the city of Frisco to begin construction in its extraterritorial jurisdiction. In 1974, street construction began with many streets being named after early settlers and members of the construction crews. The first model homes were completed in August 1974 and the first families moved into their homes in October that year. The homes were served for water services by The Colony Municipal Utility District formed in 1974, electricity via Texas Power and Light, cable television via Lakeside CATV and telephone service via Southwestern Bell.
In 1977, the homeowners associations' petition to disannex the development from the city of Frisco's extraterritorial jurisdiction was approved. The Colony voted to become an incorporated city in January 1977 and became a Home Rule City in 1979. Residents of The Colony participated in two polls to select a name for the new city. Both polls chose the name "The Colony" and the name was ratified by the City Council in May 1977. In 1987, The Colony voted to merge with the small lakeside community of Eastvale

The Colony

The city of Grand Prairie was first established as&nbsp;Dechman&nbsp;by&nbsp;Alexander McRae Dechman&nbsp;in 1863. Prior to then, he resided in&nbsp;Young County&nbsp;near&nbsp;Fort Belknap. The 1860 U.S. Federal Census - Slave Schedules shows an A McR Dechman as having 4 slaves, ages 50, 25, 37 and 10. Dechman, learned that he could trade his oxen and wagons for land in Dallas County. In 1863, Dechman bought 239.5 acres (96.9&nbsp;ha) of land on the eastern side of the&nbsp;Trinity River&nbsp;and 100 acres (40&nbsp;ha) of timber land on the west side of the river for a broken-down wagon, oxen team and&nbsp;US$200 in&nbsp;Confederate&nbsp;money. He tried to establish a home on the property, but ran into difficulties, so he returned to his family in Birdville before joining in the&nbsp;Civil War. In 1867 he filed a town plat consisting of 50 acres (20&nbsp;ha) with Dallas County.
After the war, he returned to Birdville for two years before selling that farm in 1867 and moving to Houston, where yellow fever broke out, causing the family to settle in Bryan. In 1876, Dechman traded half his "prairie" property to the T&amp;P Railroad to ensure the railroad came through the town. The railroad named the depot "Dechman", prompting its namesake to relocate his home from Bryan to Dechman. His son Alexander had been living in Dechman and operating a trading post and farm. The first church in the area was the Good Hope Cumberland Sabbath School, established in 1870 by Rev. Andrew Hayter. The church was later renamed West Fork United Presbyterian Church and remains an active church.
The first U.S.&nbsp;post office&nbsp;opened in 1877 under the name "Deckman" rather than "Dechman", because the&nbsp;U.S. Postal Service&nbsp;couldn't read the writing on the form completed to open the post office. Later that same year, after the Postal Service had adopted the "Deckman" name, confusion resulted from the T&amp;P Railroad designation "Grand Prairie". This name was based on maps drawn from around 1850 through 1858 that labeled the area between Dallas and Fort Worth "the grand prairie of Texas". In order to alleviate the confusion, the Postal Service named the post office "Grand Prairie".
The town of Grand Prairie was eventually&nbsp;incorporated&nbsp;as a city in 1909. During&nbsp;World War I&nbsp;and since, Grand Prairie has had a long history with the defense and aviation industry. While the present-day&nbsp;Vought&nbsp;plant on Jefferson Avenue is part of a small strip within the Dallas city limits, it was originally in Grand Prairie. During World War II the&nbsp;North American Aviation&nbsp;Plant B produced the&nbsp;Consolidated B-24 Liberator&nbsp;and the&nbsp;P-51C and K Mustang&nbsp;variants. After the war, Vought Aircraft took over the plant. This later became&nbsp;Ling Temco Vought&nbsp;(LTV) and then eventually returned to the Vought moniker. The plant was the production site for the&nbsp;F-8 Crusader&nbsp;and the&nbsp;A-7 Corsair II&nbsp;aircraft of the 1950&ndash;1989 time period. The LTV Missile and Space division produced missiles such as the&nbsp;Scout&nbsp;and&nbsp;MLRS. This division was eventually sold to&nbsp;Lockheed Martin, which continues to operate in Grand Prairie. Grand Prairie was also the North American headquarters for&nbsp;A&eacute;rospatiale&nbsp;Helicopter. This company eventually became&nbsp;Airbus Helicopters, Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of&nbsp;Airbus Helicopters.
In 1953, the mayor and city council of Grand Prairie attempted to annex nearly 70 square miles (180&nbsp;km2) of then-unincorporated and largely undeveloped land in southern Dallas and Tarrant counties. Vehement debate ensued, and the legal pressure from cities like&nbsp;Arlington,&nbsp;Duncanville&nbsp;and&nbsp;Irving&nbsp;wound up overturning part of the annexation attempt.

Grand Prairie

The community was first settled in the early 1850s. In 1842, Thomas Keenan, Isaac B. Webb, and William Cochran received original land grants in the area. By 1843, a community called Mustang Branch had been established. Mr. Cochran later changed the name to Farmers Branch to reflect the area's rich soil and farmland. Farmers Branch was the first location of the Texan Land and Emigration Company (or Peters Colony) in 1845. This made the community one of the best-known places in Dallas County during the 1840s because of its advertising throughout Europe and the United States. Baptist minister William Bowles opened a blacksmith shop and gristmill in 1845. On May 5, 1845, Isaac B. Webb donated land for Webb's Chapel Methodist Church, the first formal place of worship in Dallas County. A school was established in the church one year later. Webb became the first postmaster at the Farmers Branch post office, which opened on January 5, 1848. It continued to function until its closure in 1866. The post office reopened in 1875. To assure that railroads would eventually pass through Farmers Branch, prominent early settler Samuel Gilbert and others sold right-of-way through their land in 1874. Around three to four years later, the Dallas and Wichita Railway completed a track from Dallas &ndash; through Farmers Branch &ndash; to Lewisville. It was absorbed by the Missouri&ndash;Kansas&ndash;Texas Railroad in 1881. The community had a population of approximately 100 by 1890 with several businesses. The population had grown to 300 during the early 1900s. A brick school building was constructed in 1916. The number of people living in the community remained stable until after World War II.
Farmers Branch was incorporated as a city after an election was held on February 23, 1946.[9] William F. (Bill) Dodson was elected as the city's first mayor. The implementation of city services began immediately after incorporation. In the 1950 census, Farmers Branch had a population of 915. In 1956, a home rule charter was approved that adopted a council-manager form of government. The rapid growth of the city during the 1950s was made apparent in the 1960 census, which recorded a total of 13,441 residents, a 1,369 percent increase over the 1950 figure. Most of the new residents commuted to nearby Dallas for employment. The population topped 27,000 by 1970. A variety of manufacturers producing items such as steel products, concrete, asphalt, cosmetics, and food products were operating in the city. The number of residents declined to 24,863 in 1980 and 24,250 in 1990. The falling population was offset, however, by the wide variety of businesses located in the city. Farmers Branch is home to a large number of corporations that have attained frontage along Interstate 635, the Dallas North Tollway, and Interstate 35E. Its Dallas North Tollway segment is part of the Platinum Corridor, and its land along Interstate 635 is an extension of the lengthy Irving Prairie office park. By 2000, the city's population had grown to 27,508

Farmers Branch

Rowlett is a city in Dallas and Rockwall counties in the U.S. state of Texas, and an eastern suburb of Dallas. The population was 66,285 as of the 2018 Census est. It is a growing, upscale community with nearly $1.5 billion in development in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, located on Lake Ray Hubbard

Rowlett

Pecan Plantation is a unique gated community located on 3,000 acres embraced by the Brazos River just below the Lake Granbury dam. Pecan Plantation is not too close and not too far from the Metroplex at only 35 miles from Fort Worth. Much of the property is a working pecan orchard. Wildlife galore abounds within our boarders, where it is not uncommon to see deer every day.

There are many amenities to enjoy, Security gates at both entrances are staffed from 7 a.m. until midnight daily and after hours are continually monitored by staff. Our classically beautiful country club offers full dining services from casual dining options to fine cuisine, with banquet specialists and facilities for catered events from the most formal to relaxed down-home gatherings. Our championship-level golf course will appeal to golfers of every level. We offer a six court tennis complex and a recreation center with classes, game room, walking trail and gymnasium, where classes and activities are available for young and old alike. Our aquatics program offers two pools with swim classes and water exercise classes available in the summer. Pooch Plantation, our off leash dog park, is the place for furry friends to play and make friends. Three beach / park areas are located along the Brazos River inside the community. Pecan’s marina is on Lake Granbury and has boat slips for rent along with a store and a grill serving lunch everyday. There are also nature trails, an archery range, an equestrian area with stables and much, much more.

Pecan Plantation

DeCordova Bend Estates is a gated golf course community located near Granbury, Texas, and just 45 minutes from downtown Fort Worth, Texas. The aerial view of DeCordova Bend Estates and Lake Granbury captures the expansive shoreline, the main golf course and tennis courts as well as numerous waterfront and water view residences that make the rolling hills of DeCordova a popular choice for newcomers.

De Cordova Bend

Catalina Bay on Lake Granbury is a sparkling Mediterranean gated community located just a few minutes from the center of Granbury, Texas and Highway 377. Offering an array of shopping choices, restaurants, and the Granbury movie theater, Catalina Bay is the perfect place for your dream home and an excellent investment in Lake Granbury Real Estate. With beautiful waterfront and an amazing location, Catalina Bay is among the most attractive communities in all of Granbury. Another factor that enhances Catalina Bay’s appeal is its incredible view of Comanche Peak, which in and of itself has become virtually synonymous with the city of Granbury, TX.

In Catalina Bay, a variety of lots and residences alike are available including main body, canal front, as well as greenbelt. Catalina Bay is one of the newest and most highly regarded real estate in Granbury.

Catalina Bay

Aledo is a city in Parker County, Texas, United States. The population was 2,716 at the 2010 census. The city is served by the Aledo Independent School District.
At the&nbsp;2000 census&nbsp;there were 1,726 people in 601 households, including 494 families, in the city. The population density was 909.2 people per square mile (350.7/km2). There were 625 housing units at an average density of 329.2 per square mile (127.0/km2). The&nbsp;racial makeup of the city was 97.22% White, 0.29% African American, 0.41% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 0.58% from other races, and 1.10% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.55%.&nbsp;Of the 601 households 49.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.1% were married couples living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.8% were non-families. 15.6% of households were one person and 4.8% had living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.87 and the average family size was 3.21.
The age distribution was 33.1% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 34.4% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 6.7% 65 or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.3 males.
The median household income was $54,327 and the median family income was $56,897. Males had a median income of $41,193 versus $29,671 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,664. About 1.4% of families and 2.3% of the population were below the&nbsp;poverty line, including 1.1% of those under age 18 and 6.6% of those age 65 or over.

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