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.
Dad seeks answers in Pasadena war vet's slaying Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:46:00 -0000 An autopsy shows that Christopher Wayne Mayo, 25, was killed by a gunshot wound to the head before a fire destroyed the car in which his body was found.
McCain is obvious choice to bring change, Palin says Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:57:00 -0000 Republican presidential nominee John McCain begins his final drive for the White House tonight with a jump-start from running mate Sarah Palin.
2 arrested with slain Woodlands DEA agent's credit cards Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:13:00 -0000 Thomas Joseph Byrne, 40, of The Woodlands, who worked as a supervisory special agent with the Drug Enforcement Administration's Houston office, died Saturday in a New Orleans hospital from injuries he suffered in an assault and robbery Aug. 28, officials said.
Baytown woman: I got a predatory loan because I'm black Thu, 04 Sep 2008 05:30:00 -0000 Nanette Lewis' lawsuit mirrors one filed by the attorney general of Massachusetts and another by the city of Baltimore.
Hanna triggers hurricane watch in Carolinas as Ike grows Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:28:00 -0000 While officials from Nassau to South Carolina were keeping an eye on Tropical Storm Hanna, behind it, Hurricane Ike was gaining strength as it lumbered across the Atlantic as a powerful Category 4 storm.
Study: Climate change likely made storms even stronger Wed, 03 Sep 2008 23:34:00 -0000 Scientists say the research is noteworthy, because it uses only satellite observations.
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