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Texas’ Quinn Ewers competes against Simone Biles, others in DICK’S Sporting Goods competition
Simone Biles, Dak Prescott, Chris Paul and Quinn Ewers are decorating DICK’S store in their hometowns of Houston, Dallas, San Antonio and Austin.
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DICK’S Sporting Goods is joining in on the holiday cheer — along with a dose of competition among Texas cities, featuring some of the Lone Star State’s best athletes.
Simone Biles, Dak Prescott, Chris Paul and Quinn Ewers will be competing, just not on any athletic field. They are each responsible for decorating a DICK’S Sporting Goods store in their hometown, competing for the title of DICK’S Holiday Decorating Officer and a trophy.
The athletes have begun decorating at stores in Houston, Dallas, San Antonio and Austin. Videos by DICK’S Sporting Goods offer a sneak peek of each as the athletes add their own flair to spread holiday cheer.
The competition comes as part of DICK’S Sporting Goods and DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation’s program Sports Matter, which funds and maintains youth sports programs across the nation. The four athletes will each get a $100,000 Sports Matter grant, to be awarded to a local youth sports organization(s) of their choosing.
“We’ve had a blast getting ready for the holidays with Texas’ most inspiring and entertaining sports icons,” said Kari DeGori, VP Local Marketing and Marketing Capabilities at DICK’S Sporting Goods. “These in-store displays are interactive, fun, a great place for photos, and each has its own tie of sport into the holiday – whether it’s a gingerbread locker room, a chimney basketball game, or a vintage farm basketball hoop. We hope that these displays add some extra joy for our customers while they shop for everyone on their list. And we’re thrilled to be able to partner with our Foundation’s Sports Matter program to extend the holiday cheer to deserving local sports organizations.”
“I love competing, so taking part in this Texas holiday contest with some of the best athletes across sports was a lot of fun,” said Chris Paul. “We are all trying to win and become DICK’S Holiday Decorating Officer, but no matter what, we all win as we have the opportunity to give back to youth sports. Thank you to DICK’S for awarding a $100,000 Sports Matter grant to the Chris Paul Family Foundation.”
This campaign will run across DICKS.com, YouTube, streaming, and social media, as well as broadcast on local TV, radio, and other audio platforms in Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and Austin.
Quinn Ewers decorates Austin DICK’S store
Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers is responsible for decorating the Austin DICK’S store on 183A Toll Road. A promotion video captures Ewers placing a giant cowboy hat on a snowman and standing amid a Longhorn-themed tailgate scene while on a video call with actor Matthew McConaughey.
Chris ‘CP3’ Paul decorates San Antonio DICK’S store
Over in San Antonio, Spurs point guard Chris “CP3” Paul is busy decorating the DICK’S store on Northwest Loop 410. CP3 can be seen carefully placing basketballs into a Christmas tree and building a holiday barn-themed basketball court, casually making backward swishes throughout a promotional video.
Simone Biles decorates Houston DICK’S store
World-famous gymnast and gold Olympic medalist Simone Biles has been tasked with decorating the Houston DICK’S store on the Gulf Freeway. In a promotional video, Biles stands in front of goat decorations wearing Olympic medals and a “GO FOR GOLD” sign display. Other notable decorations include a balance beam decked with stockings, a medal podium, and a photo op featuring “five golden rings.”
Dak Prescott decorates Dallas DICK’S store
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is in charge of decorating the Dallas DICK’S store on University Drive. A promotional video depicts Prescott designing a gingerbread-themed locker room and a tunnel featuring holiday lights, speaking in front of snowmen decked in football gear.
MAP: Where are the DICK’S stores involved in the holiday decoration competition?
Locations of the DICK’S stores being decorated include the following:
- Dallas: 2845 W University Dr., Denton, TX 76201
- Houston: 18650 Gulf Freeway, Friendswood, TX 77546
- San Antonio: 321 Northwest Loop 410, Suite 112, San Antonio, TX 78216
- Austin: 5001 183A Toll Road, Suite N100, Cedar Park, TX 78613
FORT WORTH, Texas — Move over, capital city. Cowtown is making Texas history.
According to census data from 2023 and released in November, Fort Worth has surpassed Austin in population and now ranks as Texas’ fourth-largest city.
According to the Texas Demographic Center’s 2023 Population Estimates report, Austin now ranks as the No. 5 Texas metro.
As of Jan. 1, 2024, Fort Worth had a population of 989,878. Austin is creeping up on a million people as well. It’s population at the same time was estimated at 986,928.
Not only is Fort Worth larger than Austin, it appears to be growing at a faster rate. Cowtown’s population increased 7.75% from 2020 to 2024. During the same period, the Live Music Capital of the World only grew 2.6%.
Not surprisingly, Houston was ranked Texas’ most populous city with about 2,318,657 people as of Jan. 1, 2024. San Antonio came in at No. 2 with roughly 1,496, 876 residents, and Dallas landed at No. 3 with 1,308,404.
Austin has been a popular relocation destination in recent years but may have lost some of its clout. As recently as 2023, it was ranked the 10-most populous city in the U.S.
It has since been knocked out of the top 10.
Austin, Texas is no longer the 4th largest city in Texas but 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 6th … that would be El Paso … remain the same.
I found out recently that the top 10 biggest city rankings in New Mexico are quickly headed for a change as #2’s about to fall into 3rd place.
Now it looks like the Texas lineup has officially changed as #4 falls to 5th place.
Population – wise, the Texas top 10 used to look like this:
- Houston
- San Antonio
- Dallas
- Austin
- Fort Worth’
- El Paso
- Arlington
- Corpus Christi
- Plano
- Lubbock
That’s changed now as Texas continues to experience some serious growth, especially in some of our smaller towns.
Another population analysis by Smart Asset showed New Braunfels and three other Central Texas cities had among the highest population growth rates in the entire U.S. over the past year. New Braunfels, Georgetown, Atascocita and Conroe were listed among the top ten cities with the highest population increases. – statesman.com
Which City Is Now The 4th Largest In Texas?
Fort Worth, (population 989,878) and Austin, (population 986,928), just flip-flopped with Fort Worth moving to 4th place and Austin falling to 5th. Fort Worth bested Austin by about 3,000 peeps.
Did Anything Change For El Paso?
El Paso has experienced some growth but remains in 6th place. Our neighbor to the north-northwest, Las Cruces, is the 2nd largest city in New Mexico … for now. It looks like there is a change looming there too as Rio Rancho is gaining on them very quickly.
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It’s no secret that Texans like to do things bigger and bolder. Their food is absolutely not an exception to that rule; if anything, Texans go even harder when it comes to Texas’ iconic foods, such as brisket or King Ranch casserole. Even the restaurants in Texas pride themselves on going big or going home. However, only one restaurant can take the crown of the biggest in the entire state.
That award goes to The Oasis on Lake Travis, which can seat more than a whopping 2,500 guests at once. It also wins the title of largest outdoor restaurant in Texas due to its multi-level patio dining area. Combined with delicious Tex-Mex meals and unbeatable views, it is easy to see why The Oasis on Lake Travis has become one of the most iconic eateries in Texas. Next time you’re passing through the state where everything is bigger, be sure to stop in at the biggest restaurant to get a truly Texan dining experience.
About The Oasis on Lake Travis
For the last 39 years, The Oasis on Lake Travis has been proudly serving up amazing Tex-Mex dishes to the Austin Hill Country community. The restaurant is open for both lunch and dinner and features an extensive list of cocktails, including their famous Perfect Margaritas. Unfortunately, The Oasis on Lake Travis does not accept reservations in the main dining area. But, with the capacity being as high as it is, it shouldn’t be too tough to get a table — even if there is a wait.
On top of the multi-level patios and huge dining areas, The Oasis on Lake Travis features all kinds of unique amenities and decor. The restaurant features two venues for live music, as well as private dining areas for special events such as weddings. Memorial plaques honoring veterans adorn the walls and padlocks from families and couples hang from the decks outside, making the restaurant feel all the more personal and cozy despite its giant space.
Last but not least, The Oasis on Lake Travis is well-known for its unique traditions. Although the restaurant has plenty of activities throughout the year, they are best-known for their sunset spectacles, including a sunset bell that is rung at every sundown. With some of the best views in the entirety of Austin, it’s easy to see how The Oasis on Lake Travis earned the nickname “the Sunset Capital of Texas”.
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