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Texas (/ˈtɛksəs/, locally /ˈtɛksɨz/; Spanish: Texas or Tejas [ˈtexas]) is the second largest state in the United States by both area and population. Geographically located in the south central part of the country, Texas shares borders with the other US states of Louisiana to the east, Arkansas to the northeast, Oklahoma to the north, New Mexico to the west, and the Mexican states of Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo León, and Tamaulipas to the southwest, while the Gulf of Mexico is to the southeast.
Houston is the most populous city in Texas and the fourth largest in the US, while San Antonio is the second most populous in the state and seventh largest in the US. Dallas–Fort Worth and Greater Houston are the fourth and fifth largest metropolitan statistical areas in the country, respectively. Other major cities include Austin, the second most populous state capital in the US, and El Paso. Texas is nicknamed the Lone Star State to signify its former status 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 Texan state flag and on the Texan state seal. The origin of the state name, Texas, is from the word, "Tejas", which means 'friends' in the Caddo language.
Due to its size and geologic features such as the Balcones Fault, Texas contains diverse landscapes that resemble both the US southern and southwestern regions. Although Texas is popularly associated with the US southwestern deserts, less than 10 percent of Texas' land area is desert. Most of the population centers are located in areas of former prairies, grasslands, forests, and the coastline. Traveling from east to west, one can observe terrain that ranges from coastal swamps and piney woods, to rolling plains and rugged hills, and finally the desert and mountains of the Big Bend.
The term "six flags over Texas" refers to several nations that have ruled over the territory. Spain was the first European country to claim the area of Texas. France held a short-lived colony. Mexico controlled the territory until 1836 when Texas won its independence, becoming an independent Republic. In 1845, Texas joined the United States as the 28th state. The state's annexation set off a chain of events that caused the Mexican–American War in 1846. A slave state before the American Civil War, Texas declared its secession from the US in early 1861, and officially joined the Confederate States of America on March 2 of the same year. After the Civil War and the restoration of its representation in the federal government, Texas entered a long period of economic stagnation.
One Texan industry that thrived after the Civil War was cattle. Due to its long history as a center of the industry, Texas is associated with the image of the cowboy. The state's economic fortunes changed in the early 20th century, when oil discoveries initiated an economic boom in the state. With strong investments in universities, Texas developed a diversified economy and high tech industry in the mid-20th century. As of 2010 it shares the top of the list of the most Fortune 500 companies with California at 57. With a growing base of industry, the state leads in many industries, including agriculture, petrochemicals, energy, computers and electronics, aerospace, and biomedical sciences. Texas has led the nation in export revenue since 2002 and has the second-highest gross state product.
This is the 911 audio from this incident
Mr Horn was acquitted by a jury of killing two illegal alien burglars that had broken into his neighbors home.
Mr Horn, against the advice/instruction of dispatchers, left his home to engage the intruders, armed with a shotgun.
This incident...
Hoping there aren't any weird twists to this story, sounds like a lawful shooting. Glad her and her kids are safe, but I wonder if she decides to carry the gun on her person and not her glovebox in the future...
Mother Shoots Man Who Was Trying to Steal Her SUV With Her Kids Inside
I'm looking for information from members here if they have done it. Specifically what charter service they used, how it went and even how much it cost to have the meat processed and shipped. I'm REALLY considering going later this summer and am in fact finishing a .300 BLK build for it this...
Governor Greg Abbott’s (R) security plan in response to the Santa Fe High School attack includes placing armed veterans in Texas schools for defense of students and teachers.
Details are set forth in the School and Firearm Safety Action Plan, released May 30, 2018.
The plan calls for a greater...
The fifth paragraph of the article linked below brings up the possibility that some of the casualties in the recent Texas school shooting may have been killed by law enforcement during the "25 minute shootout" with the perpetrator.
If that's the case, I think some intensive remedial training is...
TOP THIS ONE FOR A SPEEDING TICKET IN KINGSVILLE, TEXAS
Two Texas Highway Patrol Officers were conducting speeding enforcement on Highway 77, just south of Kingsville, Texas.
One of the officers was using a hand-held radar device to check speeding vehicles approaching the town of Kingsville...
Well my son is in his last few months of High School, and it’s looking very much like he will graduate with an A average and perfect attendance.... He is such a good kid, and I am very, very proud of him.
As a reward, I’m taking him on a road trip to a computer/videogame convention in Austin...
I know there was a thread started on this topic but I felt this video deserved it own slot after watching it. Watch it all, you will be amazed to see what this man is like.
Texas Tech shooter was too young to have gun under campus carry law, police say
Hollis Daniels - had a firearm unlawfully; Daniels was too young to even possess a handgun in the state
Well I finally heard some reports of looting in the flood area - including shots fired during the attempted theft of a boat. Probably more going on but it's most likely being kept quiet as much as possible.
$350 Price Firm, cash only. Bought new from Wolf Wright Targets in Vancouver. Originally paid over $750. Used a handful of times on my property. The texas star shooting target features five 7inch AR 500 Steel mounted on rotating arms of the wheel. Shoot one of the targets off the arm and...