What cities in Texas would you consider to be a major cities? (Houston: airport, parks)

[krock1dk]

Whats funny is that according to the US Census Bureau estimates, San Antonio has passed Dallas in city proper population to become the state's 2nd largest city. But the metro area of Dallas-Fort Worth has always been and will always be several times larger by far. San Antonio may actually be a slightly larger city, but Dallas is highly superior and more 'cultural' and influencial.

[krock1dk]

Originally Posted by gabetx

SA is the 2nd largest city in Tx and has a larger population than Dallas. Both are known nation wide, and SA has a lot more history behind it than Dallas.

True. SA has actually passed Dallas in population, but only the political city itself (excluding the tiny suburbs). But the Dallas-Fort Worth Metro Area always has been and always will be several times larger, much more influencial, richer and more culturally rich, than SA could ever dream about. Dallas is till superior.

[krock1dk]

Originally Posted by EasilyAmused

Not really. I'm Texan and I forgot to put it on the list. In fact I didn't even remember Waco until someone posted, "hey what about Waco." Most people outside of Texas haven't heard of Waco or Tyler. Most have heard of Beaumont and Lubbuck

oh, yes they have. Does the name David Koresh ring a bell?

[jluke65780]

Originally Posted by Mark-Tyler is Special

Yes, so as you stated earlier not part of the 600K with Waco in the picture? Taking more than 200K out of the 6OOK so really in the ball park of 400K?

Waco to Killeen is about 32 miles, between Killeen and Temple is continous development going on. Temple and Killeen both share the same metro area. That is why I threw in Killeen.


I don't understand why people are saying these cities aren't major. According to the media, they are. They don't never call these places "small towns", they say major cities.

[gabetx]

SA is very cultural. It will only diversify more and more in the future as the city, and its surrounding areas are continuing to grow quicker and quicker.

I believe it was SA that was ranked number 1 best city to live in the US. I will try to find a link later.

The only reason Dallas is much more known in my opinion is because DFW, the Cowboys, and the nice skyline.

[Spade]

Originally Posted by jluke65780

Waco to Killeen is about 32 miles, between Killeen and Temple is continous development going on. Temple and Killeen both share the same metro area. That is why I threw in Killeen.


I don't understand why people are saying these cities aren't major. According to the media, they are. They don't never call these places "small towns", they say major cities.

Well not entirely correct. There is about 10 miles of nothing between Nolanville and Belton on 190. Once you get to Belton, you are about done with US 190. Killeen to Waco is more than 32 miles. It's like 50 miles. 26 miles separate Temple and Waco and another 17 miles separate Temple and Killeen.

The only reason Dallas is much more known in my opinion is because DFW, the Cowboys, and the nice skyline.

And it's the primary area of a much more populated region and is more influential than San Antonio.

[Dangerfield]

Originally Posted by jluke65780

Houston
Dallas
San Antonio
Fort Worth
Austin
El Paso
Corpus Christi
Lubbock
Waco
Tyler
Galveston
Amarillo
Killeen
Temple
Abilene
Midland
Odessa

Jluke, everyplace below El Paso on your list I would not consider a major city. What is your idea of a major city?

My description includes:
- 500,000K + population.
- International airport with a variety of domestic and international destinations.
- diverse demographics.
- established economic base with several F1000 corporations.
- several public and private colleges and universities.
- an array of cultural and public ammentities (museums, art galleries, parks).
- pro sports teams.
- suburb(s)

[Spade]

I think he's talking about in terms of Texas only. Nationally, only four Texas cities meet the requirements of a major city from Texas (even El Paso doesn't make the count and Fort Worth will likely make it before El Paso does).

[awecelot]

Originally Posted by krock1dk

True. SA has actually passed Dallas in population, but only the political city itself (excluding the tiny suburbs). But the Dallas-Fort Worth Metro Area always has been and always will be several times larger, much more influencial, richer and more culturally rich, than SA could ever dream about. Dallas is till superior.

Exactly...in terms of population of metropolitan areas, D-FW is 4th in the country. Houston is 6th. San Antonio is 28th. Austin-Round Rock is 36th.

[jluke65780]

Originally Posted by Spade

Well not entirely correct. There is about 10 miles of nothing between Nolanville and Belton on 190. Once you get to Belton, you are about done with US 190. Killeen to Waco is more than 32 miles. It's like 50 miles. 26 miles separate Temple and Waco and another 17 miles separate Temple and Killeen.


And it's the primary area of a much more populated region and is more influential than San Antonio.

I meant Waco to Temple.