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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
Judge OKs Facebook's class action settlement
Mar 19, 2010 7:18 pm
Facebook Inc.'s $9.5 million settlement of a federal class-action lawsuit over alleged privacy violations has been approved by a federal judge.
Perry to Texas delegation: vote against health care bill
Mar 19, 2010 7:09 pm
With Congress expected to take up the health care vote this weekend, Texas Gov. Rick Perry, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst and House Speaker Joe Straus have sent a letter to Texas Congressional members advis...
Austin receives $7.4M to curb tobacco use
Mar 19, 2010 5:53 pm
Austin was awarded $7.4 million in stimulus funds to decrease tobacco use and exposure to second hand smoke.
Mar 19, 2010 4:50 pm
Austin area foreclosure postings increased 23 percent this month compared with March last year, exceeding 1,400 for the fourth time, Foreclosure Listing Service Inc. reported today.
IBM plugs into $453M U.K. electric-car initiative
Mar 19, 2010 4:32 pm
IBM is leading a U.K.-based research project meant to assess what infrastructure is needed to bring electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles to the mass market.
Austin commission suggests site for St. Davids North Austin Medical Center
Mar 19, 2010 3:56 pm
The Austin Zoning and Platting Commission, which advises city council on projects in the extra territorial jurisdiction, recommended a long-term plan for the St. Davids North Austin Medical Center cam...
CAMPO wants input on long-term transportation plan
Mar 19, 2010 3:48 pm
The Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization wants public input on its 25-year transportation plan.
Texas State University given $99K imaging software
Mar 19, 2010 3:24 pm
A Pittsburgh, Penn.-based software company donated $99,000 in teaching technology and materials to Texas State University-San Marcos, officials said this week.
Austin in top 100 cities for consumer complaints
Mar 19, 2010 2:53 pm
About one in every 250 Austin-Round Rock consumers have filed a complaint, ranking the city among the top 100 most disgruntled.
Mar 19, 2010 2:07 pm
The makers of a popular Austin farmers' market frozen treat have opened their own shop.
Latest news for Houston Texas from Houston Business Journal
US Oncology-Baylor venture dubbed med fusion
Mar 19, 2010 6:05 pm
A new molecular diagnostics laboratory set up to combine the strengths of four Texas medical entities has an appropriate name.
American National moves into N.Y. insurance market
Mar 19, 2010 4:25 pm
American National Insurance Co. has formed a new subsidiary in New York, the company said Friday. (ANAT)
Baker-BJ Services merger votes postponed
Mar 19, 2010 3:24 pm
As expected, shareholder meetings on Friday related to the proposed merger between Baker Hughes Inc. and BJ Services Co. were postponed.
Houston home prices resilient, IHS Global study says
Mar 19, 2010 3:02 pm
For the past two years, economists have pointed out that Houston housing prices were immune to the worst of the real estate collapse.
Houstons Hotel Alden under new management
Mar 19, 2010 2:43 pm
The boutique Hotel Alden has been acquired by New York investment firm Northwood Investors.
AAA: Houston gas prices jump again
Mar 19, 2010 2:15 pm
Houston retail gasoline prices shot up higher than anywhere in the state this week, up 6 cents to $2.65 a gallon, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch Report.
Eagle Scout rebuilds Ike-damaged fence
Mar 19, 2010 2:12 pm
When Eagle Scout Sean Moran built a split-rail fence at Galvestons Rosewood Cemetery in January 2008, he built it to last.
Anadarko, Mariner, Marathon, Noble Energy, Plains Exploration lead field at Gulf well bid
Mar 18, 2010 8:49 pm
A unit of Anadarko Petroleum Corp. and Mariner Energy Inc. made the highest joint bid on a tract during the Central Gulf of Mexico Oil and Gas Lease Sale 213, held in New Orleans this week. (ME) (MRO)...
Charles River Associates closes Houston site, cuts 36 consultants
Mar 18, 2010 7:20 pm
Charles River Associates International, a Boston-based provider of financial and industry-specific litigation support and consulting services, said it will close its Houston office and eliminate 36 co...
Copano raises $172M in offering
Mar 18, 2010 6:59 pm
Copano Energy LLC said Thursday that it sold 900,000 common units in addition to its 6.5 million-unit offering that closed March 8. (CPNO)
News for Houston Texas from HoustonChronicle.com
Strong pitching carries Astros past Blue Jays 2-0
Mar 19, 2010 7:50 pm
Minus their scheduled starting pitcher and leadoff hitter, the Astros polished off the Toronto Blue Jays with a 2-0 shutout Friday at Osceola County Stadium.
FBI review yields no suspect in HFD graffiti probe
Mar 19, 2010 5:33 pm
An FBI review of evidence from last summer's graffiti incident at a Houston fire station has failed to find a suspect, a Houston investigator confirmed today.
Tobacco faces new FDA marketing restrictions
Mar 19, 2010 3:32 pm
Tobacco companies led by Altria Group Inc. and Reynolds American Inc. were banned from marketing to young people under the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's first moves in a decade to regulate the $...
Norris scratched from Astros start because of flu
Mar 19, 2010 2:50 pm
The Astros inserted Josh Banks in Bud Norris' place today for a spring game against the Blue Jays.
UT, A&M leaving banks for fed-issued student loans
Mar 19, 2010 1:35 pm
Texas schools that once relied on banks for student loans are now turning to a government-run lending program.
Metro Rail back in service after disruption
Mar 19, 2010 1:13 pm
Crews have finished repairing Metro Rail power poles that were damaged early this morning when a tow truck driver crashed into them near Hermann Park.
Enjoy the sun today. Strong cold front coming
Mar 19, 2010 11:16 am
Snow expected along the Red River won't drift this far south, but wintry temperatures are forecast for the Houston area this weekend as a strong cold front races across portions of the state.
Similar plan suggested a century before 'Ike Dike' idea
Mar 19, 2010 5:30 am
Downtown Galveston would have nestled safe and snug from Hurricane Ike behind a seawall that extended to the bay side of the island if an original plan had been followed, according to a 1902 blueprint...
A redo may do instead of a new house
Mar 19, 2010 5:30 am
Homeowners are choosing to spiff up their houses, as the economy remains weak and the housing market still slumping in some parts of Houston.
Calf scramblers' year of work put to the test at rodeo
Mar 19, 2010 5:30 am
The Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo was a chance to prove that they had lived up to the task of raising the animal they won last year.
News for Metro San Antonio Texas from MYSA.com
Somerset man accused of breaking infant son's leg
Mar 19, 2010 6:32 pm
A Somerset man has been accused of fracturing his infant son's leg. Alberto Alvarez, 23, is being held in Bexar County Jail on $15,000 bond.
Streetcar line near Alamo draws opposition
Mar 19, 2010 7:30 am
Alamo enthusiasts are opposing plans for a streetcar line in Alamo Plaza, site of the famous 1836 battle, and hope the issue will revive efforts to close the area to traffic.
Robinson 'Really Got a Hold' on SXSW
Mar 19, 2010 7:23 am
Legendary Motown singer, songwriter and producer sat for keynote interview session Thursday at Austin Convention Center.
Democrats' primary funds paid for gala
Mar 19, 2010 6:51 am
The report paints a grim picture of the fiscal chaos surrounding the partys finances, including minimal record keeping and no independent oversight or control of expenses. More Politics coverage
Fear muzzles Mexican journalists
Mar 19, 2010 6:48 am
Journalist speaks as six colleagues remain missing, presumed to have been abducted nearly three weeks ago. U.S. and Mexico to reassess drug war aid More Mexico coverage
Spring Break tourists jam S.A. attractions
Mar 19, 2010 6:33 am
The hunt for good times brings record numbers of visitors to several major tourist attractions. South Padre | Botanical Gardens See what's happening at the Alamo San Antonio Visitors' Guide
Man accused of photographing teen in dressing room
Mar 19, 2010 3:27 am
He taped the camera phone to his leg and cut a small hole in his pant leg so the lens would be visible, officials said.
SAPD officer suspended indefinitely
Mar 19, 2010 2:14 am
Officer Christopher Martinez was indefinitely suspended without pay Feb. 12. It is the second time an officer has been in trouble for sexual transgressions this year.
City mulls tougher animal control laws
Mar 19, 2010 1:50 am
ACS is hosting a series of public meetings aimed at giving residents a voice in the process.
Match Day thrills medical students at UTHSC
Mar 18, 2010 11:39 pm
Some 230 medical school graduates found out Thursday where they'll finish their residency training.
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