{"id":16997,"date":"2026-04-20T15:21:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T19:21:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/i-dallas.com\/?p=16997"},"modified":"2026-04-20T15:30:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T19:30:28","slug":"dallas-the-self-proclaimed-capital-of-pickleball-and-the-mecca-of-a-new-era","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/i-dallas.com\/en\/eternal-16997-dallas-the-self-proclaimed-capital-of-pickleball-and-the-mecca-of-a-new-era","title":{"rendered":"Dallas: The Self-Proclaimed Capital of Pickleball and the \u201cMecca\u201d of a New Era"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>While other U.S. metros are just starting to eye their paddles, Dallas has gone \u201call-in.\u201d The city didn&#8217;t just adapt to the trend\u2014it decided to lead it, transforming pickleball from a senior citizen&#8217;s pastime into a multi-million dollar industry where sports, high technology, and Texas-sized ambition collide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below, on <a href=\"http:\/\/i-dallas.com\">i-dallas.com<\/a>, we break down the details of this sporting craze:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How the national championship drew a record-breaking <strong>50,000 spectators<\/strong> and turned a country club into a technological sports epicenter;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The involvement of <strong>Dirk Nowitzki<\/strong> and <strong>Scottie Scheffler<\/strong> as a legitimizing force for pickleball among the global sports elite;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An inside look at the <strong>\u201cEatertainment\u201d<\/strong> concept at <strong>Chicken N Pickle<\/strong> and the creation of social hubs;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The role of the <strong>Dallas Mavericks<\/strong> owner&#8217;s capital in the transformation of the game;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Why pickleball has become the primary team-building tool for Texas tech giants and the new language of business networking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.i-dallas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/image-82.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16998\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.i-dallas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/image-82.png 1800w, https:\/\/cdn.i-dallas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/image-82-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.i-dallas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/image-82-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.i-dallas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/image-82-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.i-dallas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/image-82-696x464.png 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a0b7aa3c6336\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span 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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/i-dallas.com\/en\/eternal-16997-dallas-the-self-proclaimed-capital-of-pickleball-and-the-mecca-of-a-new-era\/#Brookhaven_2023_The_Event_That_Changed_the_Rules_of_the_Game\" >Brookhaven 2023: The Event That Changed the Rules of the Game<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/i-dallas.com\/en\/eternal-16997-dallas-the-self-proclaimed-capital-of-pickleball-and-the-mecca-of-a-new-era\/#The_Scale_of_Investment\" >The Scale of Investment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/i-dallas.com\/en\/eternal-16997-dallas-the-self-proclaimed-capital-of-pickleball-and-the-mecca-of-a-new-era\/#Record-Breaking_Attendance\" >Record-Breaking Attendance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/i-dallas.com\/en\/eternal-16997-dallas-the-self-proclaimed-capital-of-pickleball-and-the-mecca-of-a-new-era\/#The_Star_Power_Factor\" >The Star Power Factor<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/i-dallas.com\/en\/eternal-16997-dallas-the-self-proclaimed-capital-of-pickleball-and-the-mecca-of-a-new-era\/#Infrastructure_Giants_and_%E2%80%9CDisneylands_for_Adults%E2%80%9D\" >Infrastructure Giants and \u201cDisneylands for Adults\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/i-dallas.com\/en\/eternal-16997-dallas-the-self-proclaimed-capital-of-pickleball-and-the-mecca-of-a-new-era\/#Why_Dallas\" >Why Dallas?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/i-dallas.com\/en\/eternal-16997-dallas-the-self-proclaimed-capital-of-pickleball-and-the-mecca-of-a-new-era\/#More_Than_Just_Paddles\" >More Than Just Paddles<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/i-dallas.com\/en\/eternal-16997-dallas-the-self-proclaimed-capital-of-pickleball-and-the-mecca-of-a-new-era\/#Sources\" >Sources:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Brookhaven_2023_The_Event_That_Changed_the_Rules_of_the_Game\"><\/span>Brookhaven 2023: The Event That Changed the Rules of the Game<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2023, Dallas officially cemented its status as a global leader by hosting the <strong>USA Pickleball National Championships<\/strong> at <strong>Brookhaven Country Club<\/strong>. This wasn&#8217;t just another tournament\u2014it was a true manifesto of power, proving to the world that pickleball has evolved into a full-fledged sporting religion with millions in turnover. Dallas acted not just as a venue but also as the architect of a new standard for mass-scale sporting events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Scale_of_Investment\"><\/span>The Scale of Investment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To transform <strong>Brookhaven Country Club<\/strong> into a national epicenter, the city and organizers committed to unprecedented spending. A renovation worth over <strong>$5.3 million<\/strong> completely overhauled the club\u2019s appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Infrastructure Breakthrough.<\/strong> The number of permanent and temporary courts was increased to a staggering <strong>65 units<\/strong>, allowing dozens of matches to run simultaneously without delays.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Festival Zone.<\/strong> The famous <strong>\u201cPickleball Boulevard\u201d<\/strong> was created\u2014a massive fan village featuring food courts, lounge areas, and exhibition pavilions. This turned a strictly sporting event into a full-scale family festival.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>High-Tech Equipment.<\/strong> Professional lighting and top-tier digital screens were installed on the main courts, making the tournament perfectly optimized for television broadcasts and social media.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Record-Breaking_Attendance\"><\/span>Record-Breaking Attendance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The numbers from <strong>Brookhaven 2023<\/strong> shocked even veteran sports analysts. The event saw nearly <strong>50,000 spectators<\/strong>, setting an absolute record for the sport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mass Participation.<\/strong> More than <strong>3,500 players<\/strong> took to the courts\u2014ranging from world-class professionals to amateurs who made it through a rigorous selection process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Economic Boost.<\/strong> This massive influx of visitors turned the championship into the largest event in global pickleball history, providing Dallas hotels and restaurants with record-breaking profits in a single week.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Global Attention.<\/strong> Due to its sheer scale, the tournament attracted major sponsors and media giants, placing the sport on the same level as traditional American leagues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1499\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.i-dallas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/image-83.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17001\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.i-dallas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/image-83.png 2000w, https:\/\/cdn.i-dallas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/image-83-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.i-dallas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/image-83-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.i-dallas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/image-83-1536x1151.png 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.i-dallas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/image-83-696x522.png 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Star_Power_Factor\"><\/span>The Star Power Factor<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the main keys to success was the involvement of \u201cstar capital.\u201d At Brookhaven, spectators saw more than just pro players; they saw global legends, which instantly made pickleball \u201ctrendy\u201d and prestigious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dirk Nowitzki.<\/strong> The <strong>Dallas Mavericks<\/strong> legend served as the event&#8217;s primary ambassador. His participation in charity matches caused a sensation\u2014thousands came to see the 7-foot NBA champion skillfully handle a small paddle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scottie Scheffler.<\/strong> The world\u2019s #1 golfer also joined in. His presence highlighted the universality of pickleball\u2014a sport that has captured the hearts of the world\u2019s greatest athletes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Celebrity Showdown.<\/strong> Special exhibition matches featuring Hollywood stars and former top-tier tennis pros kept public interest high every single day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This influx of high-profile talent did more than just sell tickets; it provided the sport with a layer of <strong>cultural legitimacy<\/strong> that money alone couldn&#8217;t buy. When figures like Dirk or Scheffler endorse a movement in Dallas, the city\u2019s business elite and social influencers take notice, effectively turning the pickleball court into the new <strong>\u201ccorporate golf course.\u201d<\/strong> This star-studded validation has shifted the narrative, ensuring that the sport is no longer viewed as a retirement community pastime but as a high-energy, social-heavy spectacle that defines the modern North Texas athletic identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1597\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.i-dallas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/image-84.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17004\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.i-dallas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/image-84.png 2048w, https:\/\/cdn.i-dallas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/image-84-300x234.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.i-dallas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/image-84-768x599.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.i-dallas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/image-84-1536x1198.png 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.i-dallas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/image-84-696x543.png 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Infrastructure_Giants_and_%E2%80%9CDisneylands_for_Adults%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>Infrastructure Giants and \u201cDisneylands for Adults\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In Dallas, pickleball has moved far beyond local park courts. The city is actively developing mega-complexes where professional sports seamlessly blend with high-end dining, craft culture, and nightlife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Chicken N Pickle (Grand Prairie &amp; Grapevine).<\/strong> These massive entertainment hubs have become the \u201csocial headquarters\u201d of North Texas. The concept combines dozens of indoor and outdoor courts with full-service restaurants specializing in wood-fired chicken. On Friday nights, the waitlists here are so long they easily rival iconic city steakhouses like Pappas Bros.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Life Time &amp; PPA Tour.<\/strong> The elite fitness chain <strong>Life Time<\/strong> invested millions into strategically converting tennis territories into pickleball zones across North Texas. Furthermore, Dallas (specifically <strong>Frisco<\/strong>) serves as the headquarters for the <strong>PPA Tour<\/strong>\u2014the world&#8217;s premier professional league\u2014making the region the epicenter of the sport.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eatertainment Innovation.<\/strong> At venues like <strong>Pickleball Food Co.<\/strong>, the focus is on creating an environment where the average guest stay exceeds three hours. It\u2019s a \u201cthird home\u201d (after work and family) where people play, conduct business negotiations, or simply relax in lounge areas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The sheer scale of these infrastructure projects reflects a significant shift in urban development within the Dallas area. Rather than being tucked away in residential neighborhoods, these complexes are becoming major <strong>anchor tenants<\/strong> for mixed-use developments, replacing traditional big-box retailers as the primary drivers of foot traffic. Developers are betting on the idea that the \u201csocial glue\u201d of pickleball is a more resilient economic driver than traditional retail, especially in a city that prizes active, community-oriented lifestyle choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This regional boom has also redefined the \u201ccorporate golf outing.\u201d In the Dallas business world, the <strong>pickleball court<\/strong> is rapidly becoming the new boardroom. The sport\u2019s low barrier to entry and high social engagement make it the perfect vehicle for <strong>professional networking<\/strong> and team-building. Whether it\u2019s a tech startup in Plano or a law firm in Downtown Dallas, the city\u2019s corporate elite are trading in their 9-irons for paddles. This further cements the status of these \u201cadult Disneylands\u201d as the most vital social and economic hubs in modern Texas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Dallas\"><\/span>Why Dallas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The success of pickleball in the city is not an accident but a \u201cperfect storm\u201d of factors unique to Texas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mark Cuban\u2019s Capital.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/dallaski.com\/en\/eternal-2679-mark-cubans-pharmacy-gambit-how-the-dallas-billionaire-declared-war-on-pharmaceutical-pirates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The <strong>Dallas Mavericks<\/strong> owner<\/a> was among the first celebrity owners of a professional pickleball team. His belief in the sport signaled to other investors that pickleball is the \u201cnew soccer\u201d in terms of growth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Climate and Space.<\/strong> Vast available land and the ability to build massive, air-conditioned indoor facilities allow for play 365 days a year, bypassing the brutal Texas heat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Corporate Culture.<\/strong> Many <a href=\"https:\/\/dallas1.one\/en\/eternal\/international-companies-represented-in-dallas-4546?swcfpc=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">companies relocating to Dallas<\/a> and Plano choose pickleball as their primary team-building tool. It\u2019s easier than golf, faster than football, and accessible to employees of all ages.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.i-dallas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/image-85.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17007\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.i-dallas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/image-85.png 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.i-dallas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/image-85-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.i-dallas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/image-85-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.i-dallas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/image-85-696x464.png 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More_Than_Just_Paddles\"><\/span>More Than Just Paddles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dallas isn&#8217;t just playing pickleball\u2014it&#8217;s engineering it. The city has become a laboratory for testing new business models, from paid \u201cnight pickleball\u201d subscriptions to corporate leagues for billion-dollar companies. Today, being \u201cathletic\u201d in Dallas means having a pickleball paddle in your trunk, and <strong>Brookhaven Country Club<\/strong> has become to this sport what the <strong>Sportatorium<\/strong> once was to wrestling\u2014a concrete temple where a legend is born.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for the answer to why Dallas is the pickleball capital, just try to book a court on a Wednesday night. The fact that slots are filled weeks in advance is the best proof that the city is officially and irrevocably \u201chooked\u201d on the sound of that plastic ball.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sources\"><\/span>Sources:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dallas.culturemap.com\/news\/city-life\/pickleball-fit-in-the-city\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/dallas.culturemap.com\/news\/city-life\/pickleball-fit-in-the-city\/<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualbx.com\/feature-story\/dallas-pickleball-kingdom-announces-major-metroplex-expansion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.virtualbx.com\/feature-story\/dallas-pickleball-kingdom-announces-major-metroplex-expansion\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ppatour.com\/dirk-nowitzki-to-headline-the-celebrity-pickleball-showdown-benefiting-the-dirk-nowitzki-foundation-at-the-jenius-bank-pickleball-world-championships-in-dallas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/ppatour.com\/dirk-nowitzki-to-headline-the-celebrity-pickleball-showdown-benefiting-the-dirk-nowitzki-foundation-at-the-jenius-bank-pickleball-world-championships-in-dallas\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dallasflashpb.com\/pages\/players\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/dallasflashpb.com\/pages\/players<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox4news.com\/news\/2023-usa-pickleball-national-championships-coming-to-north-texas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.fox4news.com\/news\/2023-usa-pickleball-national-championships-coming-to-north-texas<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While other U.S. metros are just starting to eye their paddles, Dallas has gone \u201call-in.\u201d The city didn&#8217;t just adapt to the trend\u2014it decided to lead it, transforming pickleball from a senior citizen&#8217;s pastime into a multi-million dollar industry where sports, high technology, and Texas-sized ambition collide. Below, on i-dallas.com, we break down the details [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":431,"featured_media":16980,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4820],"tags":[8792,8789,8796,8794,8780,8790,8783,8778,8787,8777,8788,8782,8785,8795,8781],"motype":[4825],"moformat":[83],"moimportance":[32,35],"class_list":{"0":"post-16997","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-sporty","8":"tag-active-lifestyle-dallas","9":"tag-best-courts-in-dallas","10":"tag-brookhaven-2023","11":"tag-brookhaven-country-club-pickleball","12":"tag-dirk-nowitzki-pickleball","13":"tag-evolution-of-us-sports","14":"tag-life-time-pickleball-courts","15":"tag-mark-cuban-pickleball-investment","16":"tag-pickleball-boulevard-dallas-3","17":"tag-pickleball-dallas","18":"tag-pickleball-popularity-trends","19":"tag-professional-pickleball-texas","20":"tag-sports-networking-texas","21":"tag-things-to-do-in-dallas","22":"tag-usa-pickleball-national-championships-2023-3","23":"motype-eternal","24":"moformat-longread-short","25":"moimportance-golovna-novyna","26":"moimportance-retranslyacziya-v-agregatory"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/i-dallas.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16997","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/i-dallas.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/i-dallas.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/i-dallas.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/431"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/i-dallas.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16997"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/i-dallas.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16997\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":17012,"href":"https:\/\/i-dallas.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16997\/revisions\/17012"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/i-dallas.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/16980"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/i-dallas.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16997"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/i-dallas.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16997"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/i-dallas.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16997"},{"taxonomy":"motype","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/i-dallas.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/motype?post=16997"},{"taxonomy":"moformat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/i-dallas.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/moformat?post=16997"},{"taxonomy":"moimportance","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/i-dallas.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/moimportance?post=16997"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}