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Truck carrying immigrants falls off Texas cliffTruck carrying immigrants falls off Texas cliff McALLEN, Texas -- Authorities say a truck carrying illegal immigrants from Guatemala and Mexico has plummeted more than 40 feet off a cliff in southwest Texas. All 18 aboard were injured. The... In this article: Texas, Texas Department of Public Safety, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Corpus Christi, Mexico, and Guatemala |
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Houston Chronicle | 1 day ago
Halliburton says drop in Pemex work will hurt profit
...the field may reach about 600,000 barrels a day by 2017. Halliburton also has contracts with Pemex to provide work at the Burgos gas field in northern Mexico that borders Texas. Burgos is Pemex's largest field producing only gas. Pemex...
In this article: Pemex, Halliburton Co, Schlumberger Ltd., Weatherford International Ltd., Natural gas, Veracruz, and Mexico City
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AP Online | 6 days ago
Wie withdraws, Ochoa leads LPGA Tour Championship
Wie withdraws, Ochoa leads LPGA Tour Championship RICHMOND, Texas (AP) - Michelle Wie withdrew from the season-ending LPGA Tour Championship because of a sprained left ankle Thursday, a few hours after Lorena Ochoa shot a 6-under 66 in...
In this article: Lorena Ochoa, Solheim Cup, LPGA, Mexico, and Richmond
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NBC | 4 days ago
Texas windshield repairman admits to smuggling guns from US into Mexico
Texas windshield repairman admits to smuggling guns from US into Mexico HOUSTON (AP) aEUR" As part of a plea agreement, a Houston windshield repairman has admitted he conspired to lie to gun dealers about where more than 300 military-style...
In this article: Mexico, Houston, All rights reserved, Houston Chronicle, U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and U.S.
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USATODAY.com | 3 days ago
McPherson leads LPGA season finale; Shin, Ochoa lurk
...Ochoa lurk Lorena Ochoa of Mexico hits her tee shot on the 13th hole during completion of the weather-delayed second round of the LPGA Tour Championship on Sunday at the Houstonian Golf and Country Club in Richmond, Texas. RICHMOND,...
In this article: Kristy McPherson, Lorena Ochoa, LPGA, Richmond, All rights reserved, and USA Today
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washingtonpost.com | 6 days ago
Texas plant won't burn Mexican hazardous materials
...Mexican hazardous materials DALLAS -- A southeast Texas industrial plant is scrapping plans to import and incinerate 20,000 tons of hazardous materials from Mexico, the facility's general manager said. Veolia Environmental Services'...
In this article: Waste, Environmental Protection Agency, Port Arthur, Nerve agent, Dan Duncan, EPA, and U.S.
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San Antonio News | 2 days ago
Canavati appointed to border trade panel
...by the Texas Transportation Commission as a member the Border Trade Advisory Committee. The committee, chaired by Texas Secretary of State Hope Andrade, also of San Antonio, provides a forum for the exchange of communications between the...
In this article: Texas Department of Transportation, Port San Antonio, and San Antonio
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Border officials: 5,000 more customs officers needed
...5,000 more customs officers needed McALLEN - Elected officials and business leaders from along the Texas-Mexico border are calling for $6 billion in new funding for infrastructure and technology. The Texas Border Coalition also wants...
In this article: Mexico, U.S., Houston Chronicle, and Associated Press
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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:
- New Mexico, Oklahoma
- Admittance Date:
- December 29, 1845
- Time Zone:
- Mountain: UTC-7/-6
- Demonym:
- Texan
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