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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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.
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Workers scrub tooth and nail to oust oil from Alamo walls
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 23:57:47 -0400
Armed with toothbrushes, a brigade of students and workers is defending Texas' most iconic battle site against a modern-day threat: grimy hands.
Digest: Police seek smash-and-grab burglars; man charged in bank arson.
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 23:48:10 -0400
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Abbott seeks inquiry into judge-prosecutor relationship
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 23:33:30 -0400
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott asked a Collin County court Friday to investigate allegations that a judge and prosecutor were involved in a secret intimate relationship during the 1990 trial of Charles Dean Hood, who was found guilty and sentenced to death.

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Permanent Internal Medicine Job in Denison Texas with Universal Health Services, Inc.
Internal Medicine Opportunity North of Dallas, Tx Texoma Medical Center is assisting a large multi-specialty group recruit an Internist for an exceptional employed position only one hour from the Dallas/Ft.
Permanent Internal Medicine Job in Amarillo Texas with Universal Health Services, Inc.
North Texas Internal Medicine Opportunity Northwest Texas Healthcare System is assisting a large multi-specialty group recruit a new Internist. This is a 14-year old group, very well-respected in the
Permanent Internal Medicine Job in Fort Duncan Texas with Universal Health Services, Inc.
South Texas Primary Care Opportunity Primary Care positions are now available at Fort Duncan Medical Center in Eagle Pass, Texas. Choose from employed, hospital-sponsored solo practice or group practice

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Permanent Family Practice Job in Denison Texas with Universal Health Services, Inc.
Outpatient-only or traditional Family Practice opportunities one hour north of Dallas! Texoma Medical Center in Denison, Texas is presently recruiting additional primary care physicians for its clinics
Permanent Family Practice Job in Laredo Texas with Universal Health Services, Inc.
Great Family Practice Opportunity in Laredo! Doctors Hospital of Laredo is assisting with the recruitment of primary care physicians to this growing city. New physicians could establish their own thriving
Permanent Family Practice Job in Eagle Pass Texas with Universal Health Services, Inc.
Join a Thriving Practice in Texas!!!! Great opportunity to join another family practice physician's busy practice! This is a traditional practice with a mix of inpatient and outpatient care, and offers

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