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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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Local Headlines for Austin Texas from Statesman.com
Feb 10, 2012 4:03 am
WASHINGTON Payroll tax cut at risk, Republicans warn Congressional Republicans warned that negotiations with Democrats over extending a Social Security payroll tax cut were going so poorly that ...
To boost grant funding, UT may opt for tobacco-free campus
Feb 10, 2012 3:58 am
For anti-smoking advocates at the University of Texas, a breath of fresh air could be on the way. UT administrators announced Thursday they are considering making the entire campus tobacco-free.
Feb 10, 2012 3:57 am
HYDE PARK Homeless man strikes plea deal in tire puncturing case Deciding that a 10-year prison sentence is tough enough for a homeless man accused of puncturing hundreds of vehicle tires in the ...
Feb 10, 2012 3:55 am
MEXICO Army: 4 men arrested in smuggling operation MEXICO CITY - The Mexican army announced that it found 73 Central American migrants in three houses near the U.S.
Humanitarian crisis worsens amid intense shelling in Syria
Feb 10, 2012 3:53 am
Between blasts of rockets and mortar fire, Syrians used loudspeakers to call for blood donations and medical supplies Thursday in the besieged city of Homs, where a weeklong government offensive has c...
Mexican army seizes 15 tons of pure methamphetamine
Feb 10, 2012 3:52 am
Mexican authorities announced their largest methamphetamine seizure ever late Wednesday: 15 tons, found in pure powder form at a ranch near Guadalajara, Jalisco.
Central Texas representatives vote for insider trading ban, but support is lukewarm
Feb 10, 2012 3:51 am
As they joined their colleagues Thursday in approving a bill banning Congress from insider trading, some Central Texas representatives questioned whether the legislation is needed, and others fended o...
Council members propose smaller 3.5% electric rate increase
Feb 10, 2012 3:48 am
Howls of protest over Austin Energy's rate-increase proposal continued Thursday, with solar industry workers rallying on the steps of City Hall and two City Council members proposing a more moderate i...
Easing of combat rules for female troops draws mixed reactions
Feb 10, 2012 3:05 am
New orders from the Pentagon: The military on Thursday formally opened thousands of jobs to women in units that are closer to the front lines than ever before, reflecting what's been going on for a de...
Democrats divided over contraception insurance mandate
Feb 10, 2012 3:04 am
Democrats are deeply divided over President Barack Obama's new rule that most employers, including religious schools and hospitals, must provide insurance for free birth control to their workers amid ...
Latest news for Austin Texas from Austin Business Journal
San Marcos seeks applicants for $572K in grant funds
Feb 9, 2012 8:48 pm
San Marcos will soon be accepting applications for approximately $572,000 in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development grant funds for projects that benefit low- to moderate-income residents. ...
Austin awarded $163K to enforce fair housing laws
Feb 9, 2012 8:48 pm
The city of Austins Equal Employment and Fair Housing Office has been awarded $163,704 in grants to enforce fair housing laws and educate communities about housing rights. The funds are provided thro...
House approves STOCK Act barring insider trading by lawmakers
Feb 9, 2012 8:26 pm
Legislation that clearly states insider trading by members of Congress is illegal sailed through the U.S. House of Representatives in a 417-2 vote Thursday. The only two "no" votes on the S...
Austin records nations sixth-highest retail job growth
Feb 9, 2012 8:22 pm
Austin added 2,700 retail jobs between 2010 and 2011, the sixth-highest retail job increase in the U.S. Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth were ranked in the top five, adding 6,700 and 5,400 jobs, respect...
Bank deal yields $287M to Texas homeowners, $141M to state
Feb 9, 2012 8:16 pm
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott said Thursday the state and federal governments $26 billion settlement with five large U.S. banks yielded $428 million for Texas with $287 million targeting homeown...
Feb 9, 2012 8:01 pm
Advertising agency T3 has named Rick Doerr senior vice president and managing director of its New York office. Doerr was previously managing director for BBDO Hong Kongs South China operation and reg...
Pioneer Green Energy snags $11M in funding for wind projects
Feb 9, 2012 7:37 pm
Green energy venture Pioneer Green Energy has secured $11 million in financing to develop wind projects across the U.S., officials said Thursday. The Austin-based company said the funds, from an undi...
Thermon profit, revenue up in Q3
Feb 9, 2012 7:04 pm
Thermon Group Holdings Inc. posted a third-quarter profit of $6.9 million, an increase on the $3 million profit during the same three months in last year. The San Marcos-based company (NYSE: THR), wh...
Feb 9, 2012 6:04 pm
Austin-based Convio Inc., which recently agreed to be acquired by Blackbaud Inc., reported a $12.5 million profit on $20.4 million in revenue for the fourth quarter, a jump from a $65,000 profit on $1...
Latest News for Dallas Texas from Dallasnews.com
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Latest news for Houston Texas from Houston Business Journal
Parking Spot adds second Hobby airport location
Feb 9, 2012 8:23 pm
The Parking Spot, a national airport parking company, said Thursday it has opened its second location at Hobby Airport, adding 1,200 parking spaces for travelers. The company, which has locations at ...
Black Walnut plans new Memorial location
Feb 9, 2012 8:00 pm
The Black Walnut Cafe is planning to open a new restaurant in the former Ottos Barbecue site along Memorial Drive. The new 5,500-square-foot restaurant is slated to open in September. There are curr...
House approves STOCK Act barring insider trading by lawmakers
Feb 9, 2012 6:05 pm
Legislation that clearly states insider trading by members of Congress is illegal sailed through the U.S. House of Representatives in a 417-2 vote Thursday. The only two no votes on the Stop Trading ...
Bank deal yields $287M to Texas homeowners, $141M to state
Feb 9, 2012 6:04 pm
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott said Thursday the state and federal governments $26 billion settlement with five large U.S. banks yielded $428 million for Texas with $287 million targeting homeown...
World Petrochemical Conference hits Houston March 27-29
Feb 9, 2012 5:33 pm
IHS Chemical has scheduled the World Petrochemical Conference for March 27 through March 29, 2012, at the Hilton of the Americas Hotel in Houston. This years 26th annual gathering will focus on the i...
MetroCorp Bancshares stock soars to new highs
Feb 9, 2012 5:26 pm
Shares of MetroCorp Bancshares Inc. (Nasdaq: MCBI), on the heels of a strong run-up so far in February, took off to stratospheric heights Thursday. The Houston-based bank holding companys shares reac...
Oak Park Trails residents to protest new Aldi store
Feb 9, 2012 5:11 pm
Aldi Inc.s purchase of 2.5 acres of land for a new discount food store at Oak Park Trails and Mason Road has area residents up in arms. Residents in the Oak Park Trails Home Owners Association are or...
Harris County employers invited to apply for CDC healthy workplace program
Feb 9, 2012 5:02 pm
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said earlier this year that Harris County was selected for its National Healthy Worksite Program, and now, the county is accepting employer applicat...
Houston records nations second-highest retail job growth
Feb 9, 2012 4:58 pm
Houston added 6,700 retail jobs between 2010 and 2011, the second-highest retail job increase in the U.S. Although Houston was beat by New York City, which added 11,300 jobs in the same time period, ...
Charles Dickens: struggling capitalist at heart
Feb 9, 2012 2:55 pm
Charles Dickens is remembered for being a champion of the socialist cause by using his intricately woven novels to spell out the hardships of the common man in Victorian-era England. But after hearin...
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