Texas is a state in both the West and South regions of the United States of America. It is also considered part of the Southwest and the Great Plains. With an area of 268,581 square miles (695,622 km²) and a population of 22.8 million, Texas is second to Alaska in area, and second to California in population.

The state name derives from a word in the Caddoan language of the Hasinai: táysha, tecas, or tejas (the Spanish spelling); meaning "those who are friends", "friends", or "allies".

Texas declared its independence from Mexico in 1836 and existed as the independent Republic of Texas for nearly 10 years. It joined the United States in 1845 as the 28th state. Texas is known for its large size, and things are said to be bigger in Texas. The state is often used as a point of reference for large geographical areas.

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Fort Bend County man dies in head-on crash
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:30:00 -0000
A Fort Bend County man died late Wednesday after he crossed into oncoming traffic and slammed head-on into another vehicle, sheriff's deputies reported. Charles White was traveling westbound in the 3600 block of Anderson Road about 10 p.m. Wednesday when he veered into the eastbound lanes for an unknown reason, deputies reported.
Gustav nears Jamaica; New Orleans keeps watch
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:44:00 -0000
It's maximum sustained winds were near 45 mph, but the hurricane center said it could become a hurricane again by Friday.
Gustav forecast has Gulf Coast preparing for the worst
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:46:00 -0000
As the three-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina nears, federal, state and local officials along the Gulf Coast are keeping a wary eye on Tropical Storm Gustav and preparing for the worst.
Oswalt continues mastery of Reds as Astros win
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 06:03:00 -0000
Roy Oswalt held the Reds to five hits and one run in seven innings, and Hunter Pence and Ty Wigginton both hit two-run homers to lead the Astros to 4-1 win Wednesday night at Minute Maid Park.
Obama's challenge tonight: Meeting mile-high expectations
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:30:00 -0000
Some leading Democrats wonder if even Sen. Barack Obama's oratorical skills can meet tonight's historic moment: an African-American accepting a major party's presidential nomination before 70,000 people in a Denver football stadium.
Campbell: Buckle up for great Artest experiment
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:30:00 -0000
Ron Artest is putting his best foot -- the one he doesn't put in his mouth on occasion -- forward. Artest enlisted himself as a loyal soldier to Yao Ming.

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Two arrested in connection with June shooting
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:01:19 -0400
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Family, admirers wreath LBJ with memories
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:00:53 -0400
Under blue skies, members of the late President Johnson's family marked the 100th anniversary of his birth Wednesday with a wreath-laying and the opening of his Texas White House.
Lottery lease unlikely next year, senators say
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:58:12 -0400
State senators on Wednesday indicated that a decision on whether to lease the Texas Lottery to an outside company is unlikely to occur in the five-month legislative session that will start in January.

All Internal Medicine Jobs in Texas

Permanent Internal Medicine Job in Weatherford Texas with Community Health Systems, Inc
Weatherford Regional Medical Center, a modern 99-bed community hospital currently involved in a major expansion/renovation project, is recruiting for a Internal Medicine Physician to meet growing needs
Permanent Internal Medicine Job in San Angelo Texas with Community Health Systems, Inc
San Angelo Community Medical Center is searching for a BC/BE Internal Medicine physician. Comprehensive recruitment or employment package which may include: Sign on/Commencement bonus Student Loan
Permanent Internal Medicine Job in Laredo Texas with Community Health Systems, Inc
Laredo Medical Center, a state-of-the-art 326 bed regional healthcare provider, is seeking a BC/BE urologist to establish private practice and share call with two other BC physicians. Both will welcome

All Family Practice Jobs in Texas

Permanent Family Practice Job in Weatherford Texas with Community Health Systems, Inc
Weatherford Regional Medical Center, a modern 99-bed community hospital currently involved in a major expansion/renovation project, is recruiting for a Family Practice Physician to meet growing needs
Permanent Family Practice Job in San Angelo Texas with Community Health Systems, Inc
San Angelo Community Medical Center is searching for a BC/BE Internal Medicine physician. Comprehensive recruitment or employment package which may include: Sign on/Commencement bonus Student Loan
Permanent Family Practice Job in Laredo Texas with Community Health Systems, Inc
Excellent opportunity to join another FP in a single-specialty group practice in this vibrant city in western Texas. Candidate must be board certified (or board eligible if current resident or if residency

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