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Houston mayor mulls running for governor of Texas...don't engage in cronyism and get things done." The Texas governor's mansion has been occupied by Republicans since 1995, when George W. Bush entered office after besting Ann Richards. Comments are moderated by CNN, in accordance with... In this article: Texas, Rick Perry, Kay Bailey Hutchison, Houston, Texas, Texas Monthly, and Ann Richards |
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CNN | 4 days ago
Mortgage modification hurts your credit
...the tax credit for first-time homebuyers will be available? I am a US citizen living abroad and plan to purchase a condominium in Texas-would this tax credit apply to me for that? --Anonymous The first-time homebuyer tax credit was...
In this article: FICO, Gerri Willis, HOPE Scholarship, NEW YORK, and Nasdaq
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CNN | 5 days ago
CNN poll: Majority think Fort Hood shooting was preventable
CNN poll: Majority think Fort Hood shooting was preventable Sgt. Fanuaee Vea, left, embraces Pvt. Savannah Green after shootings outside Fort Hood in Texas. Poll: 64 percent think federal law enforcement or military should've been able to...
In this article: CNN, Fort Hood, U.S., Fort Hood shooting, E mail, Opinion Research Corporation, U.S. Army, and Joseph Lieberman
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Deseret News | November 15, 2009
Afterthoughts
...who has left the building. Dobbs, who was born Luis Dobbez in Mexico City, will become chairman of the Pancho Villa Society, an organization dedicated to returning Arizona, California and Texas back to Mexico. "It's the best practical...
In this article: E mail, Mexico, Mexico City, California, Arizona, and United States
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Obama: Fort Hood killings 'incomprehensible'
Fort Hood, Texas (CNN) -- The sound of taps echoed across the Texas plains Tuesday after President Obama pledged that the work of those killed in last week's Fort Hood massacre will go on despite their "incomprehensible" slayings.
In this article: Barack Obama and Fort Hood
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CNN | November 17, 2009
Cheney endorsing Hutchison in Texas governor's race
...intra-party battle in Texas The former vice president teams up with Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchinson at Houston's Hobby Airport Tuesday afternoon to officially endorse her bid for Texas governor. Hutchison is challenging two-term...
In this article: Dick Cheney, Republican Party, Rick Perry, Kay Bailey Hutchinson, Twitter, and Sarah Palin
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JFK's autograph, Ruby's hat auctioned
...sold for nearly $54,000 at same auction CNN) -- What could be the last autograph signed by President Kennedy was sold recently at an auction of itmes linked to his assassination in Texas. Kennedy reportedly signed the front page of...
In this article: John F. Kennedy, Jack Ruby, California, U.S., CNN, Dallas, E mail, and Dallas Morning News
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Moderate Voice | November 17, 2009
The Lesson of Fort Hood: 'Muslims Cannot Be Trusted': Al Watan Voice, Palestinian Territories
...- Al Watan Voice - Original Article (Arabic) CNN has carried a report of an Arab officer who killed 13 American soldiers and wounded dozens at the Fort Hood military base in Texas. And the officer, Major Nidal Hasan, is a...
In this article: Barack Obama, Fort Hood, Hamas, George W. Bush, and Gaza
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House, Senate hold moments of silence for Fort Hood victims
...that many troops at the fort had been deployed overseas four times. The Senate also held a moment of silence after comments by Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, R-Texas. Comments are moderated by CNN, in accordance with the CNN Comment Policy,...
In this article: Fort Hood, John Carter, Steny Hoyer, Kay Bailey Hutchison, Washington, Maryland, and CNN
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Ft. Hood suspect kept for staff goals?
...investigation. But Col. Kimberly Kesling, deputy commander of Clinical Services for Darnell Medical Center at Fort Hood and Hasan's supervisor at the post, told reporters last week that Hasan was doing a good job in Texas. "In our...
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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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