Texas is a state located in the Southern and Western regions of the United States of America. With an area of 268,581 square miles (695,622 km²) and a population of 23.5 million in 254 counties, the state is second-largest in both area and population—behind Alaska and California, respectively. One out of two Texans reside in the metropolitan areas of Houston or Dallas–Fort Worth. Read more at Wikipedia


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Seamless and GrubHub to combine, no terms revealed

Posted on 2013-05-20 14:34:00 from San Luis Obispo Tribune

...Seamless covers about 12,000 restaurants in 40 cities, mostly on the East and West Coasts, along with Houston and Austin, Texas, and overseas in London. GrubHub's ordering services cover 20,000 restaurants in about 500 cities. Since its inception, the company...

Mexican gets 3 years for smuggling heroin to Texas

Posted on 2013-05-20 14:33:00 from KLTV

...(AP) - An airline passenger from Mexico caught in Texas with nearly 4 pounds of heroin in her suitcases has been sentenced to three years in prison. A federal judge in Houston sentenced 21-year-old Yessica Chanel Cabanillas-Torres. She pleaded guilty in February...

Mini Sombrero Taco Salads.

Posted on 2013-05-20 14:30:00 from Mommy's Wish List

...fun Mini Sombrero Taco Salads are Texas-themed appetizers, healthified by the dietitians at HEB, are economical to make, and fun to serve at your next party. For a collection of other Appetizers recipes, visit my Pinterest Boards for ideas here. These would...

'First bloke' in V8 pass stink

Posted on 2013-05-20 14:30:00 from NEWS.com.au

...during the Texas 400, event 05 of the 2013 Australian V8 Supercar Championship Series at the Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, Saturday May 18, 2013. Picture: Mark Horsburgh / Edge Source: Supplied JULIA Gillard said her partner Tim Mathieson travelled...

FYI: Do Wind Farms Make It Less Windy?

Posted on 2013-05-20 14:29:00 from Popular Science

...or lower local temperatures. In a paper published in 2012, one group of researchers studied areas over several wind farms in Texas and found that local surface temperatures had risen by a small but significant amount. Have a burning science question you'd...

NARAL Opposes Ban on Elective Late-Term Abortions

Posted on 2013-05-20 14:25:00 from The Weekly Standard

...abortion ban passed Congress with the support of even the staunchest federalists, including former congressman Ron Paul of Texas. The Gosnell trial highlighted the need for federal laws regulating late-term abortions because the state of Pennsylvania turned...

Seamless and GrubHub to combine, no terms revealed

Posted on 2013-05-20 14:25:00 from My Fox Chicago

...million. Seamless covers about 12,000 restaurants in 40 cities, mostly on the East and West Coasts, along with Houston and Austin, Texas, and overseas in London. GrubHub's ordering services cover 20,000 restaurants in about 500 cities. Since its inception,...

Football. Gianni Carter Named to CFPA Watch List

Posted on 2013-05-20 14:19:00 from Duquesne University Official Athletic Site

...Adams, Danario Alexander, Eric Page, Brian Quick, Aaron Mellette, Brandon Kaufman, Reggie Dunn, and Da'Rick Rogers. Last season, Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel earned the 2012 CFPA National Performer of the Year Trophy, while Harvard quarterback Colton...

Former GOP Senator Judd Gregg named CEO of lobbying group SIFMA

Posted on 2013-05-20 14:18:00 from Reuters

...acting president and chief executive Kenneth Bentsen Jr. as president. He is a former Texas congressman and nephew of former Texas Democratic Senator Lloyd Bentsen. Bentsen in February replaced Timothy Ryan, a banker and former regulator who resigned as president...

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Texas lawmakers reach budget deal

Posted on 2013-05-17 22:27:00 from KXAN Austin Video

Texas lawmakers reach budget deal Texas lawmakers reached a deal Friday on a two-year spending plan that would restore $3.93 billion to public schools and clear the way for taking $2 billion ... From: kxan Views: 1 0 ratings Time: 01:23 More in Entertainment

Food Banks: Who Feeds Hungry Children in the Summer?

Posted on 2013-05-20 02:57:00 from 5min Videos

Here's a startling fact: Almost 30% of Texas households with kids can't afford food. The North Texas Food Bank has been working hard to feed hungry families; they use a pantry to give away groceries to people in the community and to local schools. But as the school year ends, what happens now?

Deadly tornado rips through Texas

Posted on 2013-05-17 02:37:00 from Al Jazeera Videos

Deadly tornado rips through Texas A powerful tornado has ripped through the US state of Texas, killing at least six people. Hardest hit was Granbury, 110km west of Dallas. Seven people are st... From: AlJazeeraEnglish Views: 2 1 ratings Time: 01:55 More in News & Politics

16 Texas Tornadoes: A Retrospective

Posted on 2013-05-20 02:59:00 from 5min Videos

Last week was tough for a lot of people in Texas, especially residents in laid back towns of Granbury, Cleburne, and Ennis. Sixteen tornadoes touched down throughout the state, leaving damage, devastation, and death behind. But the survivors are resilient and are moving forward.

Raw: Damage From 200 Mph Texas Tornado

Posted on 2013-05-16 18:14:00 from AP Video

Raw: Damage From 200 Mph Texas Tornado Forecasters say the tornado that claimed six lives and destroyed dozens of homes in North Texas is believed to have had winds up to 200 mph. (May 16) From: AssociatedPress Views: 90 4 ratings Time: 01:26 More in News & Politics

Deadly Disaster: Texas tornado caught on camera

Posted on 2013-05-16 15:09:00 from Russia Today Videos

Deadly Disaster: Texas tornado caught on camera Video courtesy: https://www.youtube.com/user/tsubasachan777/ The footage shows powerful tornado in US which weeps through north Texas. Officials in northern ... From: RussiaToday Views: 301 30 ratings Time: 01:09 More in News & Politics

Tornadoes tear through Texas killing 6

Posted on 2013-05-16 09:54:00 from Euronews Videos

Tornadoes tear through Texas killing 6 http://www.euronews.com/ Six people have died as storms have sparked as many as 10 tornadoes across northern Texas. The hardest hit areas are the two neighbo... From: Euronews Views: 2 0 ratings Time: 00:54 More in News & Politics

Aerial footage of Texas tornado damage

Posted on 2013-05-16 15:23:00 from Telegraph.co.uk Video

Aerial footage of Texas tornado damage Six people have died after several tornadoes tore through Texas leaving destroyed homes and uprooted trees in their wake. Get the latest headlines http://www... From: telegraphtv Views: 15 0 ratings Time: 01:26 More in News & Politics

Texas Tornadoes: Gov. Rick Perry Tours Granbury

Posted on 2013-05-20 02:54:00 from 5min Videos

Governor Rick Perry was in Granbury Friday afternoon, assessing the extensive damage for the first time. He, along with Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott, toured the hardest hit areas.

Search continues following Texas tornadoes

Posted on 2013-05-16 17:13:00 from AFP Videos

Search continues following Texas tornadoes Rescuers were still searching for survivors of tornadoes in Texas on Thursday, after at least six people were killed and property razed the night before. Dur... From: AFP Views: 60 3 ratings Time: 00:27 More in News & Politics

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Book Texas Destiny - Published on 2013-05-20 09:58:00 by Smart Bitches, Trashy Books

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MICHAEL ZAMORA/CALLER-TIMES Graduate student Pranav Phadke (right) helps mechanical engineering student Lee Gates get the DJI Phantom off the ground May 1 during a security engineering class at Texas A&M University-Kingsville. A new minor degree program on campus is enabling students to pursue careers in the growing field of security engineering.$RETURN$$RETURN$ - Published on 2013-05-20 09:56:00 by Corpus Christi Caller-Times

MICHAEL ZAMORA/CALLER-TIMES Graduate student Pranav Phadke (right) helps mechanical engineering student Lee Gates get the DJI Phantom off the ground May 1 during a security engineering class at Texas A&M University-Kingsville. A new minor degree program on campus is enabling students to pursue careers in the growing field of security engineering.$RETURN$$RETURN$

Published by Corpus Christi Caller-Times on 2013-05-20 09:56:00

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO The Academy Speaks reception was May 3 in the Harte Research Institute at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. The reception recognized faculty and staff who made scholarly contributions to their fields in 2012. This years recipient of the 2012-2013 Excellence in Scholarly and Creative Activity Award was Magesh Thiyagarajan, assistant professor of the Engineering Technical Program, who has developed a state-of-the-art plasma research program. Pictured are L.D. Chen (left), Thiyagarajan and university President Flavius Killebrew. - Published on 2013-05-20 08:55:00 by Corpus Christi Caller-Times

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO The Academy Speaks reception was May 3 in the Harte Research Institute at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. The reception recognized faculty and staff who made scholarly contributions to their fields in 2012. This years recipient of the 2012-2013 Excellence in Scholarly and Creative Activity Award was Magesh Thiyagarajan, assistant professor of the Engineering Technical Program, who has developed a state-of-the-art plasma research program. Pictured are L.D. Chen (left), Thiyagarajan and university President Flavius Killebrew.

Published by Corpus Christi Caller-Times on 2013-05-20 08:55:00

SAN ANTONIO, TX - MAY 19: Manu Ginobili #20 of the San Antonio Spurs drives on a screen by teammate Boris Diaw #33 against Quincy Pondexter #20 of the Memphis Grizzlies in Game One of the Western Conference Finals during the 2013 NBA Playoffs on May 19, 2013 at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2013 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images) (Noah Graham, 2013 NBAE) - Published on 2013-05-20 07:23:00 by WOAI

SAN ANTONIO, TX - MAY 19: Manu Ginobili #20 of the San Antonio Spurs drives on a screen by teammate Boris Diaw #33 against Quincy Pondexter #20 of the Memphis Grizzlies in Game One of the Western Conference Finals during the 2013 NBA Playoffs on May 19, 2013 at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2013 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images) (Noah Graham, 2013 NBAE)

Published by WOAI on 2013-05-20 07:23:00

Charity worker Don Hall hugs Linda Lou Wilson in the kitchen of her devastated home in Granbury, Texas. Residents continued the cleanup of their tornado-wrecked neighbourhood. - Published on 2013-05-20 06:07:00 by Guardian Unlimited

Charity worker Don Hall hugs Linda Lou Wilson in the kitchen of her devastated home in Granbury, Texas. Residents continued the cleanup of their tornado-wrecked neighbourhood.

Published by Guardian Unlimited on 2013-05-20 06:07:00

Texas Rangers Baseball - Published on 2013-05-20 04:06:00 by Belleville News-Democrat

Texas Rangers Baseball

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Texas Rangers Baseball - Published on 2013-05-20 03:48:00 by HeraldOnline.com

Texas Rangers Baseball

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Texas Rangers Baseball - Published on 2013-05-20 03:28:00 by San Luis Obispo Tribune

Texas Rangers Baseball

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ADDS NAME OF GOLFER ON LEFT SEUNG-YUI NOH - Sang-Moon Bae of South Korea is congratulated by Seung-Yui Noh, also of South Korea, on the 18th green after Bae won the Byron Nelson golf tournament Sunday, May 19, 2013, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) - Published on 2013-05-20 03:16:00 by Boston.com

ADDS NAME OF GOLFER ON LEFT SEUNG-YUI NOH - Sang-Moon Bae of South Korea is congratulated by Seung-Yui Noh, also of South Korea, on the 18th green after Bae won the Byron Nelson golf tournament Sunday, May 19, 2013, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Published by Boston.com on 2013-05-20 03:16:00

Contributed photo Leonard Miller, 97, was recently named Texas Aviator of the Year. He has flown 200 types of aircraft over seven decades. - Published on 2013-05-20 01:40:00 by Times Record News

Contributed photo Leonard Miller, 97, was recently named Texas Aviator of the Year. He has flown 200 types of aircraft over seven decades.

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Neither team quit fighting ... It was a very good ballgame. It didn't matter what you tried to do. Each team came back, and we got the final blow and were able to sustain....

in Cabrera hits 3 HRs, but Tigers fall 11-8 in Texas
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I've never seen a guy that puts the bat head on the ball as regular as he does, and on all pitches ... He's just a tremendous hitter. I'm very happy that he's headed to the airport....

in Cabrera hits 3 HRs, but Tigers fall 11-8 in Texas
Sify - 2013-05-20 07:34:00

We just made some horrible pitches late in the game ... We felt like [Ortega] was perfect for that spot. We were a little bit short, obviously....

in Murphy, Rangers outslug Tigers
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