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State Facts
From 50States.com
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| Admission
to Statehood: December 29, 1845 |
| Area: 268601 sq.mi, 2nd
Land 261914 sq. mi., 2nd Water 6687 sq.mi., 9th
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| Area
Codes: 50states List |
| Biographies:
Famous Texans |
| Bird: Mockingbird |
| Border States: Arkansas
Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma |
| Cam
World: Live Web Cams |
| Climate:
Texas |
| Colleges,
Universities: 50states List |
| Community
Colleges: 50states List |
| Community
Pages: 50states List |
| Constitution:
28th State |
| County
Profile: Text List 254 Counties |
| Courts:
Judicial System |
| Current
Events: News Headlines |
| Department of: Education
Certification |
| Driving:
DPS |
| Economy: |
| Agriculture: Cattle, cotton, dairy
products, nursery stock, poultry, sorghum, corn, wheat. |
| Industry: Chemical products, petroleum
and natural gas, food processing, electric equipment, machinery,
mining, tourism. |
| Editorial
Cartoons: Cartoonists Index |
| Fast
Facts: 50states List |
| Flag:
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| The flag was adopted as the state
flag when Texas became the 28th state in 1845. As with the flag
of the United States, the blue stands for loyalty, the white
represents strength, and the red is for bravery.
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| Flower:
Bluebonnet Lupins texensis |
| Genealogical Resources: Cyndi's
List Historical Societies |
| Geographic Center: McCulloch, 15
miles northeast of Brady |
| Governor:
Rick Perry (R) |
| Highest
Point: Guadalupe Peak; 8,749 feet, 14th |
| Highway Markers: Texas
Resource Manual |
| Historic
Landmarks: Search Texas |
| History:
Historical |
| Largest Cities: Houston
Dallas San Antonio Austin
El Paso Fort Worth Arlington
Corpus Christi Plano Garland |
| Library: TCU |
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| License
Plates: Texas |
| Lottery:
Texas Lottery |
| Maps: Map
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| Media: Radio
TV |
| Motto: Friendship
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| Museums:
The Virtual Library |
| National
Forest: Texas |
| National
Park: Texas |
| Newspapers:
Texas |
| Nickname:
Lone Star State |
| Origin of state's name: Based on
a word used by Caddo Indians meaning "friends" |
| Pen
Pals: Penpalworld.com |
| Permanent
Residents: Find A Grave |
| Population: Quick facts
Census
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| Presidental Birthplace: |
| Dwight
David Eisenhower 1953-1961 {34th} |
| Born: October 14, 1890, in Denison,
Texas |
| Lyndon
Baines Johnson, 1963-1969 {36th} |
| Born: August 27, 1908, near Johnson
City, Texas |
| Public
Records: Texas |
| Real
Estate: Ired.com - Texas |
| Representatives: |
| Texas
House: Members |
| Texas
Senate: Members |
| Road
Side America: Texas |
| Soil:
Texas - Houston Black |
| Song: Texas,
Our Texas |
| Sports:
Texas Teams |
| State
Parks: Texas |
| Symbols: Geobop's
Texas Symbols |
| Topography:
Image Gulf Coast Plain in the south and southeast; North Central
Plains slope upward with some hills; Great Plains extend over
the Panhandle, are broken by low mountains; Trans-Pecos are
southern extention of the Rocky Mountains. |
| Tourism:
Tour Texas |
| Tree:
Pecan Carya illinoensis |
| Unclaimed
Funds: Texas |
| Vital
Records: Texas |
Cattle Today
Articles about the production of beef cattle and livestock.
VEAL COOKING COMPETITION HELD IN CHICAGO
As part of its “Go to Market” strategy, the beef checkoff-funded veal program held a cooking competition last week in Chicago for top U.S. chefs, challenging them to develop original veal dishes using several new veal cuts.
NATIONAL E6 BEEFMASTER REPLACEMENT FEMALE SALE HELD
Beefmaster Breeders United, held their annual National E6 Beefmaster Replacement Female Sale in Columbus, Texas on April 6, 2008.
MACEDON ANGUS HOSTS 83RD ANNIVERSARY SALE
The Macedon Angus 83rd Anniversary Sale was held May 10, 2008 at the farm in Madison, Ala.
UPPER CUMBERLAND ANGUS SALE HELD APRIL 26
The Upper Cumberland Angus Sale was held April 26, 2008 in Cookeville, Tenn.
A WILL IS IMPORTANT FOR FARMERS AND RANCHERS
Most Americans, as compared with Europeans, die without a will. Even in cases involving extensive wealth I am amazed to see the difficulty people have in taking the necessary steps to implement a will.
SOUTHEAST ANGUS CLASSIC SALE AVERAGES $3,139 ON 62 LOTS
The Southeast Angus Classic Sale was held May 17, 2008 in Opelika, Ala.
ANGUS ASSOCIATION HONORS JACKSON FAMILY
Pasquotank Farms, Elizabeth City, N.C., has received the American Angus Association's Historic Herd Award.
BOBO ANGUS SALE AVERAGES $9,943 ON 80 LOTS
The Bobo Angus Sale was held April 13, 2008 in Ardmore, Ala.
LIQUID FEEDS CAN ECONOMICALLY IMPROVE PRODUCTIVITY
As we continue our discussion on managing our current economic situation in an effort to remain profitable or at least keep our heads above water, we have to re-evaluate the feeding and supplementation tools that are available to us.
OVER 600 SIMBRAH ENTHUSIASTS ATTEND MAS III WEEKEND
Over 600 spirited Simbrah enthusiasts were in attendance at the MAS Simbrah SHOWDOWN and Sale III held March 28th & 29th at La Muneca Ranch near Linn, Texas.
CATTLE PRODUCERS URGE SENATE TO EVALUATE RENEWABLE FUELS POLICY
Livestock producers have been dealt more harsh news this week with regard to feedgrain supplies.
INTERNATIONAL LIMOUSIN CONFERENCE HELD MAY 20-28
Genetic improvement, new technologies and new markets were among the topics discussed at the 18th biennial International Limousin Conference, May 20–28 in Italy.
IT'S THE PITTS -- LEE'S TRAVEL GUIDE
If you're going overseas this summer William Ecenbarger has some tips to avoid offending your foreign hosts.
SPRING IN THE EAST SALE HELD MAY 3, 2008
A strong Fleckvieh offering combined with an enthusiastic crowd of cattlemen and women resulted in good buyer acceptance at the Third Spring In The East Fleckvieh and Fullblood Simmental Sale at Calhoun, Georgia May 3, 2008.
LIMOUSIN JUNIORS TO GATHER IN SIOUX FALLS, S.D.
About 200 North American Limousin Junior Association members and their families will bring about 500 head of cattle to Sioux Falls, S.D., July 13–18, for the “Trail to Excellence” National Junior Limousin Show and Congress.
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