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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.
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Latest news for Austin Texas from Austin Business Journal
Notebook extras: More info on UT's Health IT program
May 24, 2013 7:57 pm
While doing my research and interviews for this weeks story on the success of the health information technology program at the University of Texas, I wound up dealing with a reporters ideal dilemma: h...
Compare Metrics filing reveals more funding details
May 24, 2013 7:43 pm
A regulatory filing provided additional details about the Compare Metrics Inc. Series A financing announced earlier this week. The Austin-based software maker received nearly $4.4 million from 12 inv...
Austin now 11th-largest, but where are these people coming from?
May 24, 2013 6:38 pm
The recent news that Austin is the 11th-largest U.S. city, according to Census numbers, shocked a lot of people. We're growing fast, but that fast? It seems like only yesterday we were ranked No. 13....
Smells like special session at Texas Capitol
May 24, 2013 6:36 pm
Texas Gov. Rick Perry is keeping quiet until the last moment on whether a special session will occur, but Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst has made it clear he wants one. At the start of May, Perry advised la...
Report: Austin Ventures wants $450M to fund startups
May 24, 2013 5:29 pm
Austin Ventures LP is reportedly going back to targeting the type of companies that helped it grow initially early-stage startups. The Austin investment firm plans to raise a $450 million fund to fo...
Paul McCartney gives shout-out to Austin techies, food trucks
May 24, 2013 1:58 pm
Austin's "green" attitude didn't escape former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney while he was in town this week for two concerts. He gave Mayor Lee Leffingwell an award from the People for the Ethi...
Reports: Dell buyout group to amass $7B in financing
May 24, 2013 12:52 pm
Activist investor Carl Icahn and Southeastern Asset Management Inc. are reportedly amassing up to $7 billion in financing to counter Michael Dells investor groups offer of $24.4 billion for Dell Inc. ...
Thursday: The day laughter died on Austin radio waves
May 24, 2013 12:43 pm
Ratings were fairly strong for Austin's year-and-a-half old comedy radio station, Comedy 102.7 FM, but the revenue wasn't there so owner Emmis Austin Radio has turned the station into one that broadca...
Latest news for Houston Texas from Houston Business Journal
South Texas Project and other plants contribute to boost in nuclear output
May 24, 2013 9:04 pm
U.S. nuclear-power output increased to its highest level in 10 weeks as the South Texas Nuclear Project and other plants returned to production after maintenance closures, according to a Bloomberg ana...
Gaido family restaurant to rebrand, expand in Galveston Slideshow
May 24, 2013 8:39 pm
A Galveston seafood restaurant run by the Gaido family is opening an expansion and plans to rebrand Memorial Day weekend and further plans are in the works. Caseys Kitchen and Beach Bar, which Nick ...
HBJ's DailyUpdate newsletter will resume May 28
May 24, 2013 7:50 pm
Due to the Memorial Day holiday, the Houston Business Journal's DailyUpdate email newsletter will not be published on Monday, May 27. Look for the DailyUpdate newsletter to resume on May 28. Watch fo...
Want to be like Apple? Here are a few tax tips
May 24, 2013 7:48 pm
Almost every time a big company is in the news for avoiding U.S. taxes through overseas assets, Meril Markley gets a call. The current situation with Apple Inc. is no different. Why cant we do this? ...
Smells like special session at Texas Capitol
May 24, 2013 7:40 pm
Texas Gov. Rick Perry is keeping quiet until the last moment on whether a special session will occur, but Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst has made it clear he wants one. At the start of May, Perry advised la...
Trading firm sues BP, Shell and Statoil in oil pricing probe
May 24, 2013 7:24 pm
Reuters is reporting that, following an investigation opened by the European Union, a Chicago commodities trading firm is suing three major oil companies, alleging they worked together to fix oil pric...
Momentum Jaguar Southwest Houston unveils luxurious F-Type Slideshow
May 24, 2013 7:19 pm
More than 200 people showed up to Momentum Jaguar Southwest Houston Thursday evening for the reveal of three 2014 F-Type convertibles. The three vehicles, which run from $73,845 to $95,720, are built...
Federal grant offered to create Houston minority-owned business center
May 24, 2013 6:04 pm
The U.S. Department of Commerces Minority Business Development Agency is looking to help fund the creation of six new MBDA Business Centers across the country, including in Houston. Through June 22, ...
Featured Communities
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,
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
Country Sunshine - located in sunny Weslaco, Texas awaits your arrival! We offer an active lifestyle with a variety of activities and recreational opportunities. Our staff takes pride in offering you outstanding excellence while you stay at our resort. Wh
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