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.
McCain, Obama both chant mantra of 'change' as they hit campaign trail Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:25:00 -0000 Invigorated by back-to-back political conventions, Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama grappled for the mantle of change today as the fall race for the presidency took off.
Unemployment rate soars to 5-year high of 6.1% Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:47:00 -0000 The government said today that the nation's unemployment rate zoomed in August as employers slashed 84,000 jobs. The Labor Department's report showed the rising toll the housing, credit and financial crises are taking on the economy.
U.S. warship docks at contested Georgian port city Fri, 05 Sep 2008 11:30:00 -0000 The flagship of the U.S. Navy's Mediterranean fleet anchored outside the key Georgian port of Poti today, bringing in tons of humanitarian aid to a port still partially occupied by hundreds of Russian troops.
Woman dies, another critically burned in SW Houston fire Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:02:00 -0000 One woman died and another is in critical condition after a fire at a southwest Houston house that may have been an assisted-living facility, fire officials said.
Eversole expects FBI probe to force him out of office Fri, 05 Sep 2008 05:30:00 -0000 While denying any wrongdoing, Harris County Commissioner Jerry Eversole said a corruption investigation looking into the design of his home by a prominent architect means "my days are numbered."
Analysis: McCain walks fine line well during spirited speech Fri, 05 Sep 2008 05:03:00 -0000 It was a fine line between distancing himself from an unpopular president who won a standing ovation from the partisan crowd and embracing the economic and military policies they share.
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Digest: Hit-and-run driver kills man on motorcycle, police say Thu, 04 Sep 2008 23:49:53 -0400 AUSTIN Lenders sued, accused of race bias Thu, 04 Sep 2008 22:48:42 -0400 Alpha Mortgage USA Inc. and American Home Mortgage Servicing Inc. engaged in a racially targeted predatory lending practice called "reverse redlining," according to a lawsuit filed in federal court by a suburban Houston woman. Fort Worth-area couple stop intruders, killing one Thu, 04 Sep 2008 22:47:28 -0400 When two gunmen smashed through the front door of her suburban Fort Worth home, Kellie Hoehn didn't think twice about what to do.
Cristo Rey Catholic Church - Located in South Austin. Includes Mass schedule, notes on the church's educational program, and a map.
Diocese of Austin - Directory of all the Catholic parishes within the local area. Includes information on the Diocese staff and related links. Contact information is provided.
Meta Description: [ Official website of the Catholic Church of Central Texas. ]
Holy Vietnamese Martyrs Catholic Church - Includes parish staff, location, and schedule for Vietnamese-language masses and sacraments, and information on groups and activities.
La Iglesia Nuestra Señora de los Dolores Catholic Church - Mass schedule, location and contact information, and events. Includes information on Franciscan Sisters Daughters of Mercy and links to readings on the eucharist, mission of the Church, and Hispanic issues.
Ladies of Charity of Austin - Includes meeting and contact information, and how to get involved in charitable activities.
Meta Description: [ Internationl Catholic Organization, Aiding the ill and the poor, Nursing homes, Hospitals ]
Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church - Church located east. Includes mass schedule, with weekly events and readings. Learn about parish and community news, and volunteer opportunities.
Saint Austin Catholic Parish - Church located near University of Texas. A ministry of the Paulist Fathers. Includes worship calendar, events, and lectures, newsletter, and information and contacts for ministries.
Meta Description: [ St. Austin Catholic Parish - A ministry of the Paulist Fathers in the Diocese of Austin ]
Saint Catherine of Siena Catholic Church - Church located far southwest. An overview of the programs and ministries, mass schedules, contact information, newsletter, and a virtual tour of the Stations of the Cross.
Meta Description: [ We, the Catholic community of St. Catherine of Siena, commit ourselves to live out Christ's great commandments to love God and to love our neighbor as ourselves. ]
Saint Ignatius, Martyr, Catholic Church - Church located south. Information about the clergy, the ministry, and the services offered.
Meta Description: [ St. Ignatius, Martyr, Catholic Faith Community is located in South Austin, Texas - come and celebrate with us! ]
Saint John Neumann Catholic Church - Church located far northwest. Parish history, mass times, weekly bulletins, and information about groups and ministries. Make donations or register in the parish.
Saint Louis Catholic Church - Schedule for mass in English and Spanish, parish staff and history, social ministry, and spiritual formation.
Saint Paul's Catholic Church - Church located far south. Information about St. Paul, and about this contemporary ministry. Phone numbers, map, minister's schedules, and St. Paul Q and A.
Saint Thomas More Catholic Church - Church located far northwest. Mass schedule, information about educational and outreach ministries, church bulletin, events calendar, and contact phone numbers.
Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Church - Church located far northwest. Includes map, contact information and schedules for mass and reconciliation, prayers, announcements, and groups and organizations.
San José Catholic Church - Church located south. Schedule for mass in English and Spanish, location and contact information, and parish mission statement.
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