Find out more about all the benefits of becoming a RetireNet.com member!
Not a member yet? Sign up today!
Texas All Active Retirement Communities and Retirement Homes
Texas
The Lone Star State is like an entire country unto itself. That's because it once was: Texas was an independent republic from 1836-1845...and in the minds of many of its citizens, it still is. Texans take greater pride in their heritage than perhaps any other people in the U.S.
This was the largest state until Alaska joined the U.S. in 1959; and it is still one of the most varied. Stretching 790 miles at its most distant points, Texas is home to beaches and swamps along the Gulf of Mexico; fertile, rolling hills in its heartland; arid desert in the extreme west; extensive forests in the east; windswept plains and rugged canyons in the north; and mountains rising almost to 9,000 feet.
And cities. Texas is home to some of the largest cities in the United States, as well as some of the most historic. Houston and the Dallas-Ft. Worth metroplex dominate the economic life of the state; but San Antonio—home of the famous Alamo—is perhaps the most typically "Texan" city. Austin in the heartland, El Paso in the west, Amarillo in the panhandle, and Corpus Christi on the coast are among the many other major cities.
Articles
Latest news for Austin Texas from Austin Business Journal
Tech community Wisegate collects $2.8M financing
May 17, 2013 7:53 pm
Online technology community operator Wisegate Inc. raised $2.8 million of a planned $3.4 million financing. The Austin-based company collected the capital from 23 investors, according to a Friday fil...
Q&A: Looking back at MCC's legacy
May 17, 2013 7:51 pm
Saturday will mark 30 years since Microelectronics and Computer Technology Corp. commonly known as MCC was born. Its generic name belies its unique and forward-thinking mission and structure as a co...
Looking ahead: What will become of the Erwin Center?
May 17, 2013 7:12 pm
In the center of the graphic for my story this week on the bidding process for new buildings at the future Dell Medical School is one very old building: the University of Texas Frank Erwin Center. The...
Fussing over how Texas will spend $134M in foreclosure funds
May 17, 2013 6:56 pm
It appears lawmakers plan to use $134 million that the state received as part of the 2012 National Mortgage Settlement for general state funding instead of using the settlement money for its intended ...
Texas lawmakers close to passing state gun manufacturer bill
May 17, 2013 6:51 pm
A Senate bill to provide economic development incentives for Texas firearm manufacturers passed favorably out of a House committee this week and now only needs a vote from the House to reach the gover...
13 business-related bills get Senate green light
May 17, 2013 5:44 pm
The following 13 bills were favorably voted out of the Texas Senate Committee on Business and Commerce May 16, including legislation related to barbering licenses and plumbing regulations. House Bill...
Majority of Whole Foods employees expect better times ahead
May 17, 2013 5:34 pm
A majority of employees at Austin-based Whole Foods Market Inc. have a positive outlook on the future of their company, according to a survey by Glassdoor. Job search and review site Glassdoor asked ...
Austin jobless rate dips in April to 5.1%
May 17, 2013 4:30 pm
The Austin area posted another slight dip in its jobless rate in April, according to a release by the Texas Workforce Commission. The rate fell to 5.1 percent last month from 5.3 percent in March. Th...
Dell exec: worker numbers unaffected by buyout talks
May 17, 2013 4:13 pm
Dell Inc.s worker retention hasnt been affected by the shareholder buyout negotiations, a company executive said. During Thursdays quarterly earnings conference call with analysts, Chief Financial Of...
Latest news for Houston Texas from Houston Business Journal
Parker Drilling compliance chief shares FCPA strategy
May 18, 2013 11:38 am
When it comes to corporate compliance with anti-bribery laws, a one-size-fits-all approach may yield the best results, according to Dan Chapman, chief compliance officer at Houston-based Parker Drilli...
Port of Houston signs Puerto Rico, Middle East service agreements
May 17, 2013 10:08 pm
The Port of Houston Authority said Friday that it has signed two agreements that will add new service to San Juan, Puerto Rico, and locations throughout the Middle East. In one agreement, National Sh...
Max's Wine Dive to open second Houston location this fall
May 17, 2013 9:12 pm
The second Maxs Wine Dive Houston location will open in the Montrose area this fall, Houston-based Lasco Enterprises said Friday. The new restaurants menu will feature similar options to that of the ...
M.D. Anderson saw $330M increase in operating expenses
May 17, 2013 9:10 pm
Though the president of The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center told employees this week the institution would make budget cuts in several areas, The University of Texas health care system...
Texas sues BP for Deepwater Horizon damages
May 17, 2013 8:42 pm
The state of Texas on Friday joined other Gulf Coast states that have sued London-based BP Plc (NYSE: BP) for damages and civil penalties related to the 2010 Deepwater Horizon disaster in the Gulf of ...
Rice University to build tolerance institute with $28M donation
May 17, 2013 8:00 pm
Rice University will create an institute aimed at promoting religious tolerance after receiving a $28.5 million donation from Houston philanthropists. Dr. Milton and Laurie Boniuk gifted Rice with th...
$81M renovation plans for JW Marriott downtown unveiled
May 17, 2013 7:58 pm
With hopes to alleviate some of Houstons lack of hotel and convention space downtown, the city of Houston and Pearl Hospitality unveiled plans for the new JW Marriott on Main Street. The $80.8 millio...
Rices OwlSpark startup accelerator launches first class
May 17, 2013 7:54 pm
OwlSpark, Rice Universitys startup accelerator, began its first class May 16 and has high hopes of launching eight game-changing technology companies. OwlSpark is one of Houston's many new accelerato...
Astros name Reid Ryan president, buy minor league team
May 17, 2013 7:46 pm
The Houston Astros on Friday named Reid Ryan as the teams president of business operations and said the team is planning to buy the Corpus Christi Hooks baseball club. Ryan, the son of baseball hall ...
Houston company wins feds approval to export LNG
May 17, 2013 7:23 pm
The Department of Energy has given Houston-based Freeport LNG Expansion LP the green light to export liquefied natural gas to countries that dont have a Free Trade Agreement with the U.S., making Free...
Featured Communities
Lakewood is a charming resort located in Harlingen, Texas right in the heart of the Rio Grande Valley. Our resort caters to the extended stay traveler. We offer standard RV sites and have wonderful amenities and a caring staff.
Tropic Winds is located just one hour from the Mexican border and South Padre Island, where you can enjoy 19 miles of beautiful beaches. Fishing, golfing, dancing, tennis and an abundance of community activities exist in and around Tropic Winds. Tropic Wi
Southern Comfort is an active resort located in beautiful Weslaco, Texas, only 5 miles from Mexico! We have plenty of sites available to accommodate you. If you enjoy keeping busy with plenty of activities, this is the place to be! We have several clubs,
My Saved Searches
Sign In or Create your free account to see your saved searches.
