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Texas jobless rate up, but so is number of jobsAUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Texas' unemployment rate inched up to 8.3 percent in October while the state bucked a yearlong trend by adding jobs, officials said Friday. The state's jobless rate rose from 8.2 percent in September, but the increase... In this article: Texas, Unemployment, and Austin |
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AP Online | 23 hours ago
Texas executes inmate after Perry refuses reprieve
...to life in prison. Perry's decision came about 30 minutes before Thompson was set to be taken to the Texas death chamber for lethal injection. The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles made the rare recommendation for Thompson on Wednesday. He...
In this article: Rick Perry, Parole, Huntsville, and Houston
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Texas governor to decide condemned killer's fate
In this article: Rick Perry, Kenneth Foster, Parole, U.S. Supreme Court, and Houston
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washingtonpost.com | 1 day ago
Texas governor to decide condemned killer's fate
HUNTSVILLE, Texas -- The fate of a man facing execution Thursday evening for his role in a fatal robbery is in the hands of Gov. Rick Perry after the state parole board recommended that the death sentence be commuted to life in prison. The...
In this article: Rick Perry, Kenneth Foster, Parole, U.S. Supreme Court, and God
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Reuters | 2 days ago
Texas issues draft permit for new NRG coal unit
...of environmental groups and some nearby property owners. Environmental groups are fighting new coal projects across the United States. In Texas, they are also challenging the state's air-permitting process, citing Texas' ranking as the...
In this article: Coal, Natural gas, Global warming, Carbon dioxide, NRG Energy Inc, and United States
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Moore leads No. 1 UConn in rout of No. 10 Texas
...unbeaten last season with 39 double-digit victories. On Tuesday, they took command early against Texas and never let up. Kathleen Nash led Texas (1-1) with 22 points. The Longhorns remained winless in five tries against UConn, and...
In this article: Maya Moore, Huskies, Geno Auriemma, Connecticut, San Antonio, and NCAA
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Report: Texas greenhouse gas emissions down
DALLAS -- While Texas maintains a firm grip on the dubious title of the nation's most prolific industrial polluter, an environmental group's report Thursday found that wind power and other cleaner energy sources have helped cut emissions...
In this article: Carbon dioxide, Pollution, Coal, Rick Perry, U.S. Department of Energy, Natural gas, and Tax
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Texas (/ˈtɛksəs/) is the second-largest U.S. state in both area and population, and the largest state in the contiguous United States.
The name had wide usage among native Americans, meaning "friends" or "allies". Located in the South Central United States, Texas is bordered by Mexico to the south, New Mexico to the west, Oklahoma to the north, Arkansas to the northeast, and Louisiana to the east. Texas has an area of 268820 sqmi, and a growing population of 24.6 million residents. Houston is the largest city in Texas and the fourth-largest in the United States, while Dallas–Fort Worth and Houston are the 4th and 6th largest United States metropolitan areas.
Other major cities include San Antonio, El Paso, and Austin—the state capital. Texas is nicknamed the Lone Star State to signify Texas as an independent republic and as a reminder of the state's struggle for independence from Mexico. The "Lone Star" can be found on the Texas State Flag and on the Texas State Seal today.
In the early 1900s, oil discoveries initiated an economic boom in the state. Texas has since economically diversified. Today it has more Fortune 500 companies than any other U.S. state. With a growing base of industry, the state is a leader in many, including agriculture, petrochemicals, energy, computers and electronics, aerospace, and biomedical sciences. It leads the nation in export revenue and has the second-highest gross state product.
- Name:
- Texas
- Also Known As:
- The Lone Star State
- Capital:
- Austin
- Motto:
- Friendship
- Largest City:
- Houston
- Governor:
- Rick Perry (R)
- Lieutenant Governor:
- David Dewhurst (R)
- Total Area:
- 696,241
- Area of Land:
- 678,051
- Area of Inland Water:
- 17,574
- Latitude:
- 25° 50′ N to 36° 30′ N
- Longitude:
- 93° 31′ W to 106° 39′ W
- Elevation Lowest Point:
- 0
- Lowest Point:
- Gulf of Mexico coast
- Elevation highest point:
- 2,667
- Highest Point:
- Guadalupe Peak
- GDP (per capita PPP) Rank:
- 16th
- Borders:
- Arkansas, Louisiana
- Admittance Date:
- December 29, 1845
- Time Zone:
- Mountain: UTC-7/-6
- Demonym:
- Texan
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