The County of Dallas, founded in 1846, is the second most populous county in Texas with a vibrant and diverse population of nearly three million residents of varying ages, backgrounds, nationalities, and faiths spread over 49 cities. One-fourth of the population is foreign-born, which contributes to the County’s unique vibrancy. Located in north-central Texas and comprising of 909 square miles of primarily flat, heavy Blackland Prairie, Dallas County is part of the largest metropolitan area in the southern United States and is the largest landlocked metropolitan area in the Country. The Trinity River runs through the County and is filled with vibrant wildflowers that bloom in the spring. With a humid subtropical climate, the County is characterized by the southern plains of the United S