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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U.S., Poland sign missile defense deal, defy Russian threat
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:19:00 -0000
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and her Polish counterpart signed a deal today to build a U.S. missile defense base in Poland, an agreement that prompted an infuriated Russia to warn of a possible attack.
Tropical Storm Fay stays in Florida instead of going to sea
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:01:00 -0000
Tropical Storm Fay continued its erratic path today, moving north along the Florida coast but not going out over the Atlantic Ocean, where many had feared it could strengthen and curve back toward the state as a hurricane.
HISD made $112,000 in trips with firm in Sherman bus crash
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:30:00 -0000
Records obtained by the Houston Chronicle show that Angel Tours shuttled students for several school districts and colleges even though the company has long scored poorly on safety reviews.
Will price pullback revive gas-guzzling? (w/video)
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:30:00 -0000
Though pump prices have cooled off in recent weeks, a nationwide pullback in gasoline usage continues — for now.
Spring subdivision upset about what's moving in: a tollway
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:30:00 -0000
The red brick home in Spring that Tracy Martin's family bought a year ago seemed to have everything she had ever wanted.
Former Gov. White ponders run for Houston mayor
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:20:00 -0000
Former Texas Gov. Mark W. White said he has "talked to a number of people" and a run for mayor in 2009 is "a prospect."

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Trial begins in firefighter death; typhus has been here before.
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 01:32:36 -0400
HAYS COUNTY
Flooding recedes in Valley after foot of rain falls
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:24:02 -0400
Flooding receded and main highways reopened Tuesday in South Texas after a deluge of up to 13 inches. The drenching weather shifted to the northern end of the state and Oklahoma.
Texas lieutenant governor mum on wealth
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:49:36 -0400
He is said to be the richest man in Texas politics. But voters might have a hard time figuring that out from the information that Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst has disclosed to the state ethics commission.

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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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