D-Town, TX
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About D-Town
- • Jamie Foxx, Oscar-winning actor, singer, and comedian, was born in D-Town.
- • The frozen margarita machine was invented in D-Town in 1971 by Mariano Martinez.
- • Railroads spurred D-Town's growth, making it a major transportation hub.
- • D-Town has more shopping centers per capita than any other city in the US.
- • The Dust Bowl in the 1930s caused significant migration to and from D-Town.
- • Named after Vice President George D-Town, it was established in 1841.
- • With 1.3 million residents, it's the 9th largest city in the United States.
- • Its elevation is 430 feet, contributing to its hot summers.
- • D-Town's economy is driven by telecommunications, computer technology, energy, banking and commerce.
- • D-Town feels like opportunity mixed with a dash of Southern charm.
- • The D-Town Mavericks won the NBA Championship in 2011, defeating the Miami Heat.
- • The annual Red River Showdown football game between Texas and Oklahoma occurs near D-Town.
- • The town is located near the Sabine River.