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.
European spacecraft flies by asteroid, but camera stops Sat, 06 Sep 2008 13:59:00 -0000 The European deep space probe Rosetta successfully completed a flyby of an asteroid millions of miles from Earth, but its high resolution camera stopped shortly before the closest pass, space officials said Saturday.
Benazir Bhutto's widower elected Pakistani president Sat, 06 Sep 2008 12:37:00 -0000 The widower of slain former leader Benazir Bhutto will succeed Pervez Musharraf as president of Pakistan after winning a landslide election victory Saturday.
Unemployment stats hit home among job seekers Sat, 06 Sep 2008 05:30:00 -0000 D ebbie Gordon has one of those faces that seemingly was meant to smile. For 13 years, she joked and bantered with customers lucky enough to line up at her cash register. Then came the layoff. Now, her pleasant visage, bathed in the employment service computer's phosphorescent glow, betrays the stress of work not found.
Google has ambitions enough for another 10 years Sat, 06 Sep 2008 05:30:00 -0000 It sounded preposterous 10 years ago, but look now: Google draws upon a giant computer network, nearly 20,000 workers and a $150 billion market value to redefine media, marketing and technology.
Fannie and Freddie to be seized, officials say Sat, 06 Sep 2008 05:30:00 -0000 Senior officials from the Bush administration and the Federal Reserve informed top executives of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac that the government was preparing to seize the companies.
Microsoft ads aim to improve the view of Vista Sat, 06 Sep 2008 05:30:00 -0000 An advertising blitz intended to help Microsoft polish the tarnished brand of its Windows Vista operating system began this week with a head-scratcher of a commercial.
Chamber Music Society of Fort Worth - Classical group performs in ensembles of two to five members. Includes season schedule and contact details as well as information on its events and artists.
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Cowtown Opry - Nonprofit group preserving, performing and promoting Western music. Includes schedule, board of directors and information on the Buckaroo Club mentoring program.
Dorothy Shaw Bell Choir - Community handbell choir; includes ensemble information, audio samples, pictures, news and press kit.
Eagle Audio Recording - Offers analog and digital production, mastering and duplication services. Includes news, services, equipment, facility information, client list and rates.
Fort Worth Civic Orchestra - Community orchestra: includes history, list of musicians, schedule, and information on joining.
Fort Worth Classic Guitar Society - Concerts, events, membership and outreach information.
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Fort Worth Men's Chorus - Information about the chorus and its current concert season.
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Fort Worth Songwriter's Association - Nonprofit organization dedicated to improving members' lyrical and musical work through fellowship, workshops and education.
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Okee Dokee Karaoke - Karaoke show at Yupp's and the Poop Deck. Lyrics, MIDIs, pictures, venues and special events.
Reload Record Company - Indie label whose artists include Earl Musick, Mark Merritt, John Gomez, Amos Staggs and The Brazos Brothers Band.
RockHouse Studio - 24-track digital recording studio; history, news, services, projects, equipment, rates and information on typical sessions.
Texas Boys Choir - News, FAQs, booking information, pictures and audio samples from the professional ensemble.
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Texas Camerata - Performs Renaissance, Baroque and classical music on period instruments. Site includes history, personnel, repertoire and performance information.
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Texas Millionaires - Men's a cappella barbershop chorus; activities, shows, audio samples, roster and quartets.
The Singing Girls of Texas - Professional choir of 7th- through 12th-graders based at the Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts. Overview, schedule, director profile, discography, audio samples, pictures, news and parent information.
Van Cliburn Foundation - Sponsors the quadrennial Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, as well as the Cliburn Concerts series. Contest guidelines, schedules, newsletter, and information about the foundation's activities and namesake.
Youth Orchestra of Greater Fort Worth - Audition information, history, events, news and information on the organization's four orchestras.
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