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Texas is a state located in the Southern and Western regions of the United States of America. With an area of 268,581 square miles (695,622 km²) and a population of 23.5 million in 254 counties, the state is second-largest in both area and population—behind Alaska and California, respectively. One out of two Texans reside in the metropolitan... Full Article

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Mya, a doberman pinscher from Denton, Texas, wears Valentine's Day apparel in the backstage area at the 136th annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012, in New York.
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  1. Mya, a doberman pinscher from Denton, Texas, wears Valentine's Day apparel in the backstage area at the 136th annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012, in New York. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 day ago

    Mya, a doberman pinscher from Denton, Texas, wears Valentine's Day apparel in the backstage area at the 136th annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012, in New York.

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  2. NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 13: Jazzy, a Beagle from Texas, is hugged by her groomer's niece, Kate Eichelberger, backstage at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on February 13, 2012 in New York City. The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show first held in 1877, is the second-longest continuously... Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 days ago

    NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 13: Jazzy, a Beagle from Texas, is hugged by her groomer's niece, Kate Eichelberger, backstage at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on February 13, 2012 in New York City. The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show first held in 1877, is the second-longest continuously...

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  3. Iowa State's Brynn Williamson shoots over Texas Tech's Jordan Barncastle during an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, in Lubbock, Texas. Texas Tech won 51-41. AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 days ago

    Iowa State's Brynn Williamson shoots over Texas Tech's Jordan Barncastle during an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, in Lubbock, Texas. Texas Tech won 51-41.

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  4. Texas Tech's Kierra Mallard, left, shoots over Iowa State's Chelsea Poppens (33) during an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, in Lubbock, Texas. Texas Tech won 51-41. AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 days ago

    Texas Tech's Kierra Mallard, left, shoots over Iowa State's Chelsea Poppens (33) during an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, in Lubbock, Texas. Texas Tech won 51-41.

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  5. Texas Tech's Chynna Brown (00) defends Iowa State's Lauren Mansfield (10) during an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, in Lubbock, Texas. Texas Tech won 51-41. AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 days ago

    Texas Tech's Chynna Brown (00) defends Iowa State's Lauren Mansfield (10) during an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, in Lubbock, Texas. Texas Tech won 51-41.

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  6. Texas Tech head coach Billy Gillispie, rear, embraces Javarez Willis during the final moments of their win over Oklahoma in an NCAA college basketball game in Lubbock, Texas, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 days ago

    Texas Tech head coach Billy Gillispie, rear, embraces Javarez Willis during the final moments of their win over Oklahoma in an NCAA college basketball game in Lubbock, Texas, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012.

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  7. Texas Tech coach Billy Gillispie celebrates with fans after defeating Oklahoma in an NCAA college basketball game in Lubbock, Texas, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 days ago

    Texas Tech coach Billy Gillispie celebrates with fans after defeating Oklahoma in an NCAA college basketball game in Lubbock, Texas, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012.

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  8. Texas Tech's Javarez Willis, right, drives against Oklahoma's Steven Pledger (2) during their NCAA college basketball game in Lubbock, Texas, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 days ago

    Texas Tech's Javarez Willis, right, drives against Oklahoma's Steven Pledger (2) during their NCAA college basketball game in Lubbock, Texas, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012.

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  9. Texas Tech head coach Billy Gillispie yells instructions against Oklahoma during their NCAA college basketball game in Lubbock, Texas, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 days ago

    Texas Tech head coach Billy Gillispie yells instructions against Oklahoma during their NCAA college basketball game in Lubbock, Texas, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012.

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  10. Oklahoma's Andrew Fitzgerald tries to shoot under pressure from Texas Tech's Robert Lewandowski(15) and Jaye Crockett, center, during their NCAA college basketball game in Lubbock, Texas, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 days ago

    Oklahoma's Andrew Fitzgerald tries to shoot under pressure from Texas Tech's Robert Lewandowski(15) and Jaye Crockett, center, during their NCAA college basketball game in Lubbock, Texas, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012.

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  11. Texas Tech's Jaye Crockett dunks ahead of Oklahoma's Andrew Fitzgerald (4) and Romero Osby, left, during their NCAA college basketball game in Lubbock, Texas, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 days ago

    Texas Tech's Jaye Crockett dunks ahead of Oklahoma's Andrew Fitzgerald (4) and Romero Osby, left, during their NCAA college basketball game in Lubbock, Texas, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012.

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  12. Oklahoma's Cameron Clark, center, drives between Texas Tech's Ty Nurse (4) and Jaye Crockett, right, during their NCAA college basketball game in Lubbock, Texas, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 days ago

    Oklahoma's Cameron Clark, center, drives between Texas Tech's Ty Nurse (4) and Jaye Crockett, right, during their NCAA college basketball game in Lubbock, Texas, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012.

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  13. Texas Tech's Jaye Crockett, left, grabs a steal from Oklahoma's Andrew Fitzgerald during their NCAA college basketball game in Lubbock, Texas, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 days ago

    Texas Tech's Jaye Crockett, left, grabs a steal from Oklahoma's Andrew Fitzgerald during their NCAA college basketball game in Lubbock, Texas, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012.

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  14. Oklahoma's Steven Pledger, right, is fouled by Texas Tech's Ty Nurse during their NCAA college basketball game in Lubbock, Texas, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 days ago

    Oklahoma's Steven Pledger, right, is fouled by Texas Tech's Ty Nurse during their NCAA college basketball game in Lubbock, Texas, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012.

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  15. Oklahoma's Romero Osby (24) has his shot blocked by Texas Tech's Jaye Crockett (30) and Robert Lewandowski(15) during their NCAA college basketball game in Lubbock, Texas, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 days ago

    Oklahoma's Romero Osby (24) has his shot blocked by Texas Tech's Jaye Crockett (30) and Robert Lewandowski(15) during their NCAA college basketball game in Lubbock, Texas, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012.

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  16. Oklahoma's Steven Pledger, center, works under pressure from Texas Tech's Jaye Crockett (30) and Luke Adams(13) during their NCAA college basketball game in Lubbock, Texas, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 days ago

    Oklahoma's Steven Pledger, center, works under pressure from Texas Tech's Jaye Crockett (30) and Luke Adams(13) during their NCAA college basketball game in Lubbock, Texas, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012.

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  17. Oklahoma's Cameron Clark drives against Texas Tech's Ty Nurse during their NCAA college basketball game in Lubbock, Texas, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 days ago

    Oklahoma's Cameron Clark drives against Texas Tech's Ty Nurse during their NCAA college basketball game in Lubbock, Texas, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012.

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  18. Texas Tech's Jordan Tolbert dunks against Oklahoma's Romero Osby during their NCAA college basketball game in Lubbock, Texas, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 days ago

    Texas Tech's Jordan Tolbert dunks against Oklahoma's Romero Osby during their NCAA college basketball game in Lubbock, Texas, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012.

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  19. Oklahoma's Romero Osby shoots against Texas Tech's Robert Lewandowski during their NCAA college basketball game in Lubbock, Texas, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 days ago

    Oklahoma's Romero Osby shoots against Texas Tech's Robert Lewandowski during their NCAA college basketball game in Lubbock, Texas, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012.

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  20. Republican presidential candidate Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, speaks to his supporters following his loss in the Maine caucus to Mitt Romney, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, in Portland, Maine. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 days ago

    Republican presidential candidate Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, speaks to his supporters following his loss in the Maine caucus to Mitt Romney, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, in Portland, Maine.

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  21. Texas' Alexis Wangmene reacts after he was fouled during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas State, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, in Austin, Texas. Texas won 75-64. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 days ago

    Texas' Alexis Wangmene reacts after he was fouled during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas State, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, in Austin, Texas. Texas won 75-64.

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  22. Texas' Myck Kabongo (12) is defended by Kansas State's Angel Watson, left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, in Austin, Texas. Texas won 75-64. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 days ago

    Texas' Myck Kabongo (12) is defended by Kansas State's Angel Watson, left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, in Austin, Texas. Texas won 75-64.

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  23. Texas' J'Covan Brown (14) is defended by Kansas State's Angel Watson, right, and Will Spradling (55) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, in Austin, Texas. Texas won 75-64. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 days ago

    Texas' J'Covan Brown (14) is defended by Kansas State's Angel Watson, right, and Will Spradling (55) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, in Austin, Texas. Texas won 75-64.

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  24. Texas' Myck Kabongo, left, passes the ball around Kansas State's Adrian Diaz (20) to teammate Clint Chapman (53) as Kansas State's Victor Ojeleye as defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, in Austin, Texas. Texas won 75-64. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 days ago

    Texas' Myck Kabongo, left, passes the ball around Kansas State's Adrian Diaz (20) to teammate Clint Chapman (53) as Kansas State's Victor Ojeleye as defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, in Austin, Texas. Texas won 75-64.

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  25. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, criticizes U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder as he speaks to activists from America's political right at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Washington, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 days ago

    Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, criticizes U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder as he speaks to activists from America's political right at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Washington, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012.

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Mya, a doberman pinscher from Denton, Texas, wears Valentine's Day apparel in the backstage area at the 136th annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012, in New York.

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  1. Saw a bunch of contestants from Top Chef Texas in Whole Foods on Cambie today shopping for ingredients. Why are the in Van?
    SOURCE: Eater 4 weeks ago
  2. Texas Rep. Ron Paul, who’s made his crusade to slash federal spending the cornerstone of his GOP presidential run, has been habitually flying first class at taxpayer expense ... Paul has jetted first class on at least 31 round-trip flights and 12 one-way flights since May 2009 to travel between Washingt...
    SOURCE: MSNBC Blogs 4 weeks ago
  3. anyone who gambled or drank in that part of Texas (Dallas) knew Benny Binion, and probably owed him money.
    SOURCE: PRWeb 4 weeks ago
  4. The future of the controversial Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) has grown murky as House Oversight Committee Chairman Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) has all but declared the bill dead, but the measure’s sponsor, Judiciary Committee Chairman Lamar Smith (R-Texas), has vowed to push ahead.
    SOURCE: Instapundit 4 weeks ago
  5. So much has shifted Republican in Texas in the last 20 years, to the point that (the primaries) are going to decide things in many cases, so that’s something we’re going to have to look at
    SOURCE: Waco Tribune-Herald 4 weeks ago
  6. That same struggle was going on in the Democratic Party in Texas 60 years ago.
    SOURCE: Waco Tribune-Herald 4 weeks ago
  7. At its core, the Republican Party is a party of ideas, but the current His erstwhile rivals ignored his warning. Rep. Ron Paul of Texas defended one of his ads blasting former Sen. Rick Santorum of Pennsylvania as a big spender of taxpayer money. If you're exposing a voting record, I think it's quite pr...
    – Ron Paul SOURCE: TwinCities.com 4 weeks ago
  8. Montana will transfer to a junior college in Brenham, Texas, Blinn College.
    SOURCE: Bleacher Report 4 weeks ago
  9. I think the Brenham event was sort of a slap in the face to Rick Perry. Here you are in Texas, in Brenham, where I’m pretty sure neither Newt Gingrich or Rick Santorum has probably ever even been to Brenham. And Perry was not even really considered a viable contender in the vote that they conducted in B...
    SOURCE: KUHF Houston Galveston 4 weeks ago
  10. On your left, we have Michele Bachmann, a fine conservative specimen indeed, but somewhat lacking in basic historical knowledge. On your right is Rick Perry, who created lots of jobs in Texas but may have a bit more swagger than you'd like in your presidential candidate. Up ahead on your left is Herman ...
    SOURCE: International Business Times 4 weeks ago
  11. Texas Motorplex has been fortunate to work with the Dallas Mopar Club and Cowtown Mopars Performance Team to help build a very strong event for Mopar fans in Texas and the south central region ... We are proud to host the first official event of the new series. It has been a pleasure to work with all of...
    SOURCE: Daily Drag Racing News 4 weeks ago
  12. In January 2001, a month after Perry took office, there were 10,023,806 jobs in Texas, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. In August 2011, Texas had 11,216,227 jobs. That’s 1,192,421 new jobs in Texas while Perry has been governor. His record on job creation was the thing that won us over
    SOURCE: Hot Air 4 weeks ago
  13. We will have the majority Republican because Texas is a conservative state
    SOURCE: Frisco Enterprise 4 weeks ago
  14. The Marines videotaped urinating on the corpses of Taliban fighters have at least one defender — Texas Gov. Rick Perry, a GOP presidential contender ... Perry yesterday said that the four Marines in the Afghanistan war-zone video were just ‘kids’ and that the real outrage was the ‘over-the-top’ rhetoric...
    SOURCE: MSNBC Blogs 4 weeks ago
  15. Davis said he’d met with all of the major Republican contenders … but his decision stemmed from Paul’s focus on the debt. Davis noted he was a personal fan of Paul, sharing he watches video clips of the Texas Republican ‘as much as my daughter watches Glee.’
    SOURCE: The Politico 4 weeks ago
  16. Where you grew up, on the edge of town, next to the tracks, you could hear the trains going by at night. East Texas, the 1930s — the Great Depression.
    SOURCE: Creators Syndicate 1 month ago
  17. the three-term Texas governor said Romney would face the accusations in any race against President Barack Obama – so h might as well deal with the issue now.
    SOURCE: Dallas Blog 1 month ago
  18. The real Rick Perry is about creating jobs in Texas and apparently we haven’t done a great job of getting that news out ... Endorsements are great but the only one that matters is the one on Saturday and I think Rick’s numbers will speak for themselves.
    SOURCE: The Christian Post 1 month ago
  19. When I was in Texas, we had a sabermetrician, if you will, on staff—Craig Wright—who was a wonderfully talented Bill James disciple, actually ... But at the time, I wasn’t ready for it, nor was I think the world of baseball to actually make the numbers applicable to the day-to-day managing of the game.
    SOURCE: Baseball Think Factory 2 months ago
  20. Through this competition, the Energy Department is investing in this Texas project to unleash the community’s solar potential by making it faster, easier, and cheaper to finance and deploy solar power ... These awards will reduce the costs to homeowners and businesses of installing solar energy systems,...
    SOURCE: KXAN Austin News 2 months ago
  21. Texas and Texas A&M are two of the best teams in the country and New Mexico State is moving in that direction. Our players and our coaching staff look forward to these challenges. As a program, we relish the opportunity to compete versus some of the best teams in college baseball and these three teams d...
    SOURCE: University of Texas, Pan American Athletics 2 months ago
  22. In which state of the United States was President Kennedy assassinated... in Texas?
    SOURCE: UK Game Shows 2 months ago
  23. This is Top Chef Texas, and I’m the only one that cooks in Texas, so I’m gonna represent my state
    SOURCE: Houston Chronicle 2 months ago
  24. We take pride in the fact that we are making higher education and career programs available to an area of Texas that previously had few options
    – Tim Armstrong SOURCE: PR Leap 2 months ago
  25. Enron, originally a large Texas-based natural gas company, has made a strong move in the renewables field with its acquisition of Zond, the largest wind power company in the United States, and its investment in Solarex, the second largest U. S. manufacturer of photovoltaic cells.
    SOURCE: MasterResource 2 months ago