METROPLEX RENAMED

The Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex has officially been renamed the Fort Worth Dallas Metroplex.
 
After decades of bitter rivalry between the cities, Gov. Rick Perry stepped in and made the change in the MSA moniker. Citing Fort Worth's economic prowess, not to mention the fact "We only had it the other way to be alphabetical," Perry signed the switch into law this morning  at 8:30 am.
 
 
What? You're not buying it? Oh, alright. April Fools'! We now resume regularly scheduled programming.

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