This new book, first in our Newcomer"s Handbook Neighborhood Guide series, focuses on the neighborhoods within Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, and Austin, as well as on all the surrounding suburban communities. It provides detailed information about the types of housing and recreational opportunities found in each community, the character of each area, and helpful data on post offices, police departments, hospitals, libraries, schools, public transportation, and community publications and resources. Following an introductory section, the Newcomer"s Handbook Neighborhood Guide: Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and Austin devotes about 28% of its text to Dallas and its suburbs, including the Metrocrest and the Mid-Cities; about 18% to the Fort Worth region; 31% to Houston and surrounding communities, including Galveston; and 20% to the Austin area, including Round Rock. Part of the Newcomer"s Handbook series, called "invaluable" and "highly recommended" by Library Journal.