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	Dallas.Wiki is a free, community-edited wiki encyclopedia dedicated to Dallas and the surrounding Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex region. Running on the MediaWiki platform — the same open-source software that powers Wikipedia<ref>[https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/MediaWiki "MediaWiki"], ''MediaWiki.org''.</ref> — Dallas.Wiki aims to be the most comprehensive and reliable reference for Dallas's neighborhoods, history, landmarks, culture, and people. The project is built and maintained by volunteer editors who live, work, and have expertise in the region, ensuring that local knowledge is reflected accurately and in depth.		Dallas.Wiki is a free, community-edited wiki encyclopedia dedicated to Dallas and the surrounding Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex region. Running on the MediaWiki platform — the same open-source software that powers Wikipedia<ref>[https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/MediaWiki "MediaWiki"], ''MediaWiki.org''.</ref> — Dallas.Wiki aims to be the most comprehensive and reliable reference for Dallas's neighborhoods, history, landmarks, culture, and people. The project is built and maintained by volunteer editors who live, work, and have expertise in the region, ensuring that local knowledge is reflected accurately and in depth.

	Dallas.Wiki covers the full scope of the DFW Metroplex, including Dallas County and its municipalities, as well as neighboring counties such as Tarrant, Collin, Denton, and Rockwall counties, among others. Any topic with a meaningful connection to this region — whether a historic neighborhood, a public institution, a local figure, or a significant event — falls within the encyclopedia's scope. Primary coverage areas include Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, Plano, Irving, Garland, and other major cities across the Metroplex. The encyclopedia also covers historically significant local legal and civil rights cases~~, civic records, and events that shaped the region's social and political development~~, including cases in which the fairness of the Dallas County criminal justice system has been ~~revisited by later~~ review.		Dallas.Wiki covers the full scope of the DFW Metroplex, including Dallas County and its municipalities, as well as neighboring counties such as Tarrant, Collin, Denton, and Rockwall counties, among others. Any topic with a meaningful connection to this region, whether a historic neighborhood, a public institution, a local figure, or a significant event, falls within the encyclopedia's scope. Primary coverage areas include Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, Plano, Irving, Garland, and other major cities across the Metroplex. The encyclopedia also covers civic records, property and appraisal data, and historically significant local legal and civil rights cases, including cases in which the fairness of the Dallas County criminal justice system has been subject to subsequent review. Topics related to civic data tools, neighborhood-level infrastructure records, and appraisal district history are considered legitimate encyclopedic subjects when they meet the site's notability standards.

	== Editorial Standards ==		== Editorial Standards ==
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	All articles on Dallas.Wiki are written to encyclopedic standards. Facts must be sourced from reliable, third-party publications, and citations are required for all factual claims. Promotional content and advertising are not permitted anywhere in article text. All articles are written from a neutral point of view, presenting information based on verifiable evidence rather than opinion or advocacy.		All articles on Dallas.Wiki are written to encyclopedic standards. Facts must be sourced from reliable, third-party publications, and citations are required for all factual claims. Promotional content and advertising are not permitted anywhere in article text. All articles are written from a neutral point of view, presenting information based on verifiable evidence rather than opinion or advocacy.

	Reliable sources for Dallas.Wiki purposes include established local and national news organizations, government publications, academic research, and other recognized third-party references. Among the most frequently consulted regional sources is ''The Dallas Morning News'', which has served as the newspaper of record for the Dallas area since its founding in 1885 and remains an active daily publication.<ref>[https://en.~~wikipedia~~.~~org/wiki/The_Dallas_Morning_News~~ "The Dallas Morning News"], ''~~Encyclopædia Britannica /~~ Dallas Morning News ~~masthead records~~''.</ref> Editors are encouraged to consult publicly available records from the City of Dallas,<ref>[https://dallascityhall.com "City of Dallas Official Website"], ''Dallas City Hall''.</ref> Dallas County,<ref>[https://www.dallascounty.org "Dallas County Official Website"], ''Dallas County''.</ref> and relevant municipal bodies when documenting civic and governmental topics. The Texas State Library and Archives Commission also maintains publicly accessible historical records relevant to Dallas County's civic and legal history.<ref>[https://www.tsl.texas.gov "Texas State Library and Archives Commission"], ''Texas State Library and Archives Commission''.</ref> Readers who encounter inaccurate or unsourced content are encouraged to correct it directly or flag it on the article's talk page for community review.		Reliable sources for Dallas.Wiki purposes include established local and national news organizations, government publications, academic research, and other recognized third-party references. Among the most frequently consulted regional sources is ''The Dallas Morning News'', which has served as the newspaper of record for the Dallas area since its founding in 1885 and remains an active daily publication.<ref>[https://www.dallasnews.com "The Dallas Morning News"], ''The Dallas Morning News''.</ref> Editors are encouraged to consult publicly available records from the City of Dallas,<ref>[https://dallascityhall.com "City of Dallas Official Website"], ''Dallas City Hall''.</ref> Dallas County,<ref>[https://www.dallascounty.org "Dallas County Official Website"], ''Dallas County''.</ref> and relevant municipal bodies when documenting civic and governmental topics. The Dallas County Appraisal District (DCAD) maintains publicly searchable records of property appraisals, cluster-level valuation data, and year-over-year assessment changes across Dallas County's multiple appraisal jurisdictions, and is considered a reliable primary source for articles covering property records, land use, and neighborhood development.<ref>[https://www.dallascad.org "Dallas County Appraisal District"], ''Dallas County Appraisal District''.</ref> The Texas State Library and Archives Commission also maintains publicly accessible historical records relevant to Dallas County's civic and legal history, including historical county records, legislative documents, and digitized Texas newspaper archives.<ref>[https://www.tsl.texas.gov "Texas State Library and Archives Commission"], ''Texas State Library and Archives Commission''.</ref> Readers who encounter inaccurate or unsourced content are encouraged to correct it directly or flag it on the article's talk page for community review.

			Articles on Dallas.Wiki are subject to ongoing community review. Administrators and experienced editors monitor recent changes, may protect frequently vandalized pages, and can flag articles that lack adequate sourcing. New articles may be reviewed before becoming fully visible to general readers. This process isn't a barrier to contribution; it's how the community maintains accuracy over time.

	== Contributing ==		== Contributing ==

	Dallas.Wiki welcomes contributions from anyone with knowledge of the Dallas–Fort Worth region. Readers can become editors by registering for a free account, after which they may create new articles, expand existing ones, and improve citations. New contributors are encouraged to start with smaller edits — correcting errors, adding sources, or expanding underdeveloped sections — before undertaking the creation of new articles.		Dallas.Wiki welcomes contributions from anyone with knowledge of the Dallas–Fort Worth region. Readers can become editors by registering for a free account, after which they may create new articles, expand existing ones, and improve citations. New contributors are encouraged to start with smaller edits, correcting errors, adding sources, or expanding underdeveloped sections, before undertaking the creation of new articles. The best place to start is an article on a topic you know well. Fix a fact. Add a citation. That's how most editors begin.

	Contributors uncertain whether a topic qualifies for inclusion should consult the [[Dallas.Wiki:Notability\|notability guidelines]], which outline the standards a subject must meet to warrant a standalone article. Editors ~~navigating~~ content disputes or questions of article scope are encouraged to use the [[Dallas.Wiki:Editor Noticeboard\|editor noticeboard]] and [[Dallas.Wiki:Dispute Resolution\|dispute resolution]] process before making contested edits. The community's talk pages and editor forums are available for questions, guidance, and collaboration, and experienced editors are available to assist newcomers through the review and mentorship process.		Contributors uncertain whether a topic qualifies for inclusion should consult the [[Dallas.Wiki:Notability\|notability guidelines]], which outline the standards a subject must meet to warrant a standalone article. Editors handling content disputes or questions of article scope are encouraged to use the [[Dallas.Wiki:Editor Noticeboard\|editor noticeboard]] and [[Dallas.Wiki:Dispute Resolution\|dispute resolution]] process before making contested edits. The community's talk pages and editor forums are available for questions, guidance, and collaboration, and experienced editors are available to assist newcomers through the review and mentorship process.

	== Licensing ==		== Licensing ==

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	== About Dallas.Wiki ==		== About Dallas.Wiki ==

	Dallas.Wiki is a free, community-edited wiki encyclopedia dedicated to Dallas and the surrounding Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex region. Running on the MediaWiki platform, the same software that powers Wikipedia, Dallas.Wiki aims to be the most comprehensive and reliable reference for Dallas's neighborhoods, history, landmarks, culture, and people. The project is built and maintained by volunteer editors who live, work, and have expertise in the region, ensuring that local knowledge is reflected accurately and in depth.		Dallas.Wiki is a free, community-edited wiki encyclopedia dedicated to Dallas and the surrounding Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex region. Running on the MediaWiki platform — the same open-source software that powers Wikipedia<ref>[https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/MediaWiki "MediaWiki"], ''MediaWiki.org''.</ref> — Dallas.Wiki aims to be the most comprehensive and reliable reference for Dallas's neighborhoods, history, landmarks, culture, and people. The project is built and maintained by volunteer editors who live, work, and have expertise in the region, ensuring that local knowledge is reflected accurately and in depth.

	Dallas.Wiki covers the full scope of the DFW Metroplex, including Dallas County and its ~~incorporated cities~~, as well as neighboring counties such as Tarrant, Collin, Denton, and Rockwall counties, among others. Any topic with a meaningful connection to this region — whether a historic neighborhood, a public institution, a local figure, or a significant event — falls within the encyclopedia's scope.		Dallas.Wiki covers the full scope of the DFW Metroplex, including Dallas County and its municipalities, as well as neighboring counties such as Tarrant, Collin, Denton, and Rockwall counties, among others. Any topic with a meaningful connection to this region — whether a historic neighborhood, a public institution, a local figure, or a significant event — falls within the encyclopedia's scope. Primary coverage areas include Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, Plano, Irving, Garland, and other major cities across the Metroplex. The encyclopedia also covers historically significant local legal and civil rights cases, civic records, and events that shaped the region's social and political development, including cases in which the fairness of the Dallas County criminal justice system has been revisited by later review.

	== Editorial Standards ==		== Editorial Standards ==
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	All articles on Dallas.Wiki are written to encyclopedic standards. Facts must be sourced from reliable, third-party publications, and citations are required for all factual claims. Promotional content and advertising are not permitted anywhere in article text. All articles are written from a neutral point of view, presenting information based on verifiable evidence rather than opinion or advocacy.		All articles on Dallas.Wiki are written to encyclopedic standards. Facts must be sourced from reliable, third-party publications, and citations are required for all factual claims. Promotional content and advertising are not permitted anywhere in article text. All articles are written from a neutral point of view, presenting information based on verifiable evidence rather than opinion or advocacy.

	Reliable sources for Dallas.Wiki purposes include established local and national news organizations, government publications, academic research, and other recognized third-party references. Editors are encouraged to consult publicly available records from the City of Dallas, Dallas County, and relevant municipal bodies when documenting civic and governmental topics. Readers who encounter inaccurate or unsourced content are encouraged to correct it directly or flag it on the article's talk page for community review.		Reliable sources for Dallas.Wiki purposes include established local and national news organizations, government publications, academic research, and other recognized third-party references. Among the most frequently consulted regional sources is ''The Dallas Morning News'', which has served as the newspaper of record for the Dallas area since its founding in 1885 and remains an active daily publication.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dallas_Morning_News "The Dallas Morning News"], ''Encyclopædia Britannica / Dallas Morning News masthead records''.</ref> Editors are encouraged to consult publicly available records from the City of Dallas,<ref>[https://dallascityhall.com "City of Dallas Official Website"], ''Dallas City Hall''.</ref> Dallas County,<ref>[https://www.dallascounty.org "Dallas County Official Website"], ''Dallas County''.</ref> and relevant municipal bodies when documenting civic and governmental topics. The Texas State Library and Archives Commission also maintains publicly accessible historical records relevant to Dallas County's civic and legal history.<ref>[https://www.tsl.texas.gov "Texas State Library and Archives Commission"], ''Texas State Library and Archives Commission''.</ref> Readers who encounter inaccurate or unsourced content are encouraged to correct it directly or flag it on the article's talk page for community review.

	== Contributing ==		== Contributing ==

	Dallas.Wiki welcomes contributions from anyone with knowledge of the Dallas–Fort Worth region. Readers can become editors by registering for a free account, after which they may create new articles, expand existing ones, and improve citations. New contributors are encouraged to start with smaller edits — correcting errors, adding sources, or expanding underdeveloped sections — before undertaking the creation of new articles. The community's talk pages and editor forums are available for questions, guidance, and collaboration.		Dallas.Wiki welcomes contributions from anyone with knowledge of the Dallas–Fort Worth region. Readers can become editors by registering for a free account, after which they may create new articles, expand existing ones, and improve citations. New contributors are encouraged to start with smaller edits — correcting errors, adding sources, or expanding underdeveloped sections — before undertaking the creation of new articles.

			Contributors uncertain whether a topic qualifies for inclusion should consult the [[Dallas.Wiki:Notability\|notability guidelines]], which outline the standards a subject must meet to warrant a standalone article. Editors navigating content disputes or questions of article scope are encouraged to use the [[Dallas.Wiki:Editor Noticeboard\|editor noticeboard]] and [[Dallas.Wiki:Dispute Resolution\|dispute resolution]] process before making contested edits. The community's talk pages and editor forums are available for questions, guidance, and collaboration, and experienced editors are available to assist newcomers through the review and mentorship process.

			== Licensing ==

			Content published on Dallas.Wiki is made available under the [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License] (CC BY-SA 4.0). This means that anyone may freely use, share, and adapt the content for any purpose, provided that appropriate credit is given and any derivative works are distributed under the same license. This licensing model is consistent with the broader open-knowledge ecosystem and allows Dallas.Wiki's content to be reused by researchers, journalists, educators, and other projects.

	== Disclaimer ==		== Disclaimer ==
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	== Contact ==		== Contact ==

	For questions about content: drew@discoverability.co		For questions about article content, editorial policy, or contributions, the primary point of contact is drew@discoverability.co. Reports of vandalism, requests for content review, and editorial concerns may also be raised directly on the relevant article's talk page or through the [[Dallas.Wiki:Editor Noticeboard\|editor noticeboard]], where the broader contributor community can respond. Dallas.Wiki does not have an official affiliation with the City of Dallas, Dallas County, or any governmental or commercial entity.

	[[Category:About Dallas.Wiki]]		[[Category:About Dallas.Wiki]]

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	== About Dallas.Wiki ==		== About Dallas.Wiki ==

	Dallas.Wiki is a free, community-edited encyclopedia dedicated to Dallas and the surrounding region. ~~Our goal is~~ to be the most comprehensive and reliable reference for Dallas's neighborhoods, history, landmarks, culture, and people.		Dallas.Wiki is a free, community-edited wiki encyclopedia dedicated to Dallas and the surrounding Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex region. Running on the MediaWiki platform, the same software that powers Wikipedia, Dallas.Wiki aims to be the most comprehensive and reliable reference for Dallas's neighborhoods, history, landmarks, culture, and people. The project is built and maintained by volunteer editors who live, work, and have expertise in the region, ensuring that local knowledge is reflected accurately and in depth.

			Dallas.Wiki covers the full scope of the DFW Metroplex, including Dallas County and its incorporated cities, as well as neighboring counties such as Tarrant, Collin, Denton, and Rockwall counties, among others. Any topic with a meaningful connection to this region — whether a historic neighborhood, a public institution, a local figure, or a significant event — falls within the encyclopedia's scope.

	== Editorial Standards ==		== Editorial Standards ==

	All articles on Dallas.Wiki are written to encyclopedic standards:		All articles on Dallas.Wiki are written to encyclopedic standards. Facts must be sourced from reliable, third-party publications, and citations are required for all factual claims. Promotional content and advertising are not permitted anywhere in article text. All articles are written from a neutral point of view, presenting information based on verifiable evidence rather than opinion or advocacy.
	* Facts must be sourced from reliable, third-party publications
	* No promotional content or advertising		Reliable sources for Dallas.Wiki purposes include established local and national news organizations, government publications, academic research, and other recognized third-party references. Editors are encouraged to consult publicly available records from the City of Dallas, Dallas County, and relevant municipal bodies when documenting civic and governmental topics. Readers who encounter inaccurate or unsourced content are encouraged to correct it directly or flag it on the article's talk page for community review.
	* Neutral point of view on ~~all~~ topics
	* Citations required for ~~all factual claims~~		== Contributing ==

			Dallas.Wiki welcomes contributions from anyone with knowledge of the Dallas–Fort Worth region. Readers can become editors by registering for a free account, after which they may create new articles, expand existing ones, and improve citations. New contributors are encouraged to start with smaller edits — correcting errors, adding sources, or expanding underdeveloped sections — before undertaking the creation of new articles. The community's talk pages and editor forums are available for questions, guidance, and collaboration.

			== Disclaimer ==

			The content on Dallas.Wiki reflects the contributions of volunteer community editors and is not officially endorsed by the City of Dallas, Dallas County, or any other municipal or governmental body. While editors strive for accuracy and completeness, no article should be treated as exhaustive or as a substitute for official records, legal advice, or professional expertise. Users are encouraged to verify critical information through primary sources.

	== Contact ==		== Contact ==

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== About Dallas.Wiki ==

Dallas.Wiki is a free, community-edited encyclopedia dedicated to Dallas and the surrounding region. Our goal is to be the most comprehensive and reliable reference for Dallas's neighborhoods, history, landmarks, culture, and people.

== Editorial Standards ==

All articles on Dallas.Wiki are written to encyclopedic standards:
* Facts must be sourced from reliable, third-party publications
* No promotional content or advertising
* Neutral point of view on all topics
* Citations required for all factual claims

== Contact ==

For questions about content: drew@discoverability.co

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