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Texas /ˈtɛksəs/ (Spanish: Texas or Tejas [ˈtexas]) is a state in the United States of America. It is the second most populous and second largest state by area in the US. Geographically located in the south central part of the country, Texas shares an international border with Mexico to the south and borders the states of New Mexico to the west, Oklahoma to the north, Arkansas to the northeast, and Louisiana to the east. Texas has an area of 268,820 square miles (696,200 km2) and a growing population of over 27.5 million residents (July 2015).
Houston is the largest city in Texas and the fourth-largest in the United States, while San Antonio is the second largest in the state and seventh largest in the United States. Dallas–Fort Worth and Greater Houston are the fourth and fifth largest United States metropolitan statistical areas, respectively. Other major cities include Austin (the state capital) and El Paso. Texas is nicknamed the Lone Star State to signify Texas as a former independent republic, and as a reminder of the state's struggle for independence from Mexico. The "Lone Star" can be found on the Texan state flag and on the Texan state seal. The origin of the state name, Texas, is from the word, "Tejas", which means 'friends' in the Caddo language.
Rio Grande City is a city in and the county seat of Starr County, Texas. The population was 13,834 at the 2010 census. The city is 41 miles west of McAllen. The city also holds the March record high for the United States at 108 degrees Fahrenheit. The city is connected to Camargo, Tamaulipas, via the Rio Grande City-Camargo International Bridge.
The area around Rio Grande City was first populated in 1846, when it served as a transfer point for supplies and soldiers supporting General Zachary Taylor’s invasion of Mexico. It was a logical point for trade, as it was the highest point up the Rio Grande (known as the Rio Bravo in Mexico) for reliable steamboat traffic, and intersected a number of overland routes to Saltillo, Monterrey, and Northern Mexico.
During the early stages of the Mexican-American war, one of the soldiers stationed here, Henry Clay Davis, married Hilaria de la Garza Falcon, a resident of Camargo and heiress to the land on which Rio Grande City now sits. At the end of the war, Davis set out to organize this area into a formal city, breaking up the land into plots. At first, the area was referred to as “Rancho Davis” then the name was changed to “Rio Grande City” to encourage investors and settlers. From its founding, in 1848, until the Texas Mexican Railroad opened up in 1883, Rio Grande City was one of the most significant hubs of trade between Texas and Mexico, and was one of the major contemporary contributors to the American romanticized concept of the “wild West.”
The Rio Grande (/ˈriːoʊ ˈɡrænd/ or /ˈriːoʊ ˈɡrɑːndeɪ/; Spanish: Río Bravo del Norte, pronounced: [ˈri.o ˈβɾaβo ðel ˈnorte] or simply Río Bravo) is one of the principal rivers in the southwest United States and northern Mexico (the other being the Colorado River). The Rio Grande rises from south-central Colorado in the United States and flows to the Gulf of Mexico. Along the way, it forms part of the Mexico–United States border. According to the International Boundary and Water Commission, its total length was 1,896 miles (3,051 km) in the late 1980s, though course shifts occasionally result in length changes. Depending on how it is measured, the Rio Grande is the fourth- or fifth-longest river system in North America.
The river serves as part of the natural border between the U.S. state of Texas and the Mexican states of Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo León, and Tamaulipas. A very short stretch of the river serves as the boundary between the U.S. states of Texas and New Mexico. Since the mid–20th century, heavy water consumption of farms and cities along with many large diversion dams on the river has left only 20% of its natural discharge to flow to the Gulf. Near the river's mouth, the heavily irrigated Rio Grande Valley is an important agricultural region. The Rio Grande is one of 19 Great Waters recognized by America's Great Waters Coalition.
The Tamil Nadu Public Department is one of the Department of Government of Tamil Nadu
The Public Department functions under the direct control of the Chief Secretary and deals with certain important matters concerning the General Administration of the State. Some of the important subjects dealt with by the Public Department are:
Public safety organizations include emergency management agencies, law enforcement agencies, fire departments, rescue squads, and Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
The public safety issues a city might grapple with include narcotic use, trespassing, burglary, harassment, juvenile delinquency, unauthorized living, noise, littering, inappropriate social behavior, inebriation, and other quality of life issues. Generally organizations are involved in the prevention of and protection from events that could endanger the safety of the general public from significant danger, injury, or property damage, such as crimes or disasters (natural or man-made).
Texas Department of Public Safety- Trooper Recruiting Video
Department of Geological Sciences, University of Texas at San Antonio
Welcome to the Texas Department of Agriculture.
Texas Department of Public Safety 154th Trooper Training Class Graduation Ceremony (Dec. 18, 2015)
Texas Department of Public Safety traffic stop video
Bruce Porter, Chairman, Department of Computer Sciences at the University of Texas, Austin
Organic Certification through the Texas Department of Agriculture
Texas Department of Public Safety 153rd Trooper Training Class Graduation Ceremony (Aug. 14, 2015)
Steven McCraw - Director, Texas Department of Public Safety
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Trooper recruiting Video from the Texas Department of Public Safety. www.txdps.state.tx.us ***Disclaimer: I'm not associated with the Texas DPS. I am just sharing this video from the DPS website.***
Students and faculty in the Department of Geological Sciences at the University of Texas at San Antonio are advancing scientific knowledge through collaborative and interdisciplinary research at local, national and international levels. The research is diverse and allows students to gain great exposure to many elements of the geological sciences. And UTSA boasts two strengths of its graduate program: Energy and Hydrogeology & Environmental Science. Learn more as GSA-TV travels to the diverse and historic geological region of South Texas. http://www.utsa.edu/geosci
We met with Commissioner Miller at his ranch to discuss what he had in mind for the future of Texas Agriculture.
The Texas Department of Public Safety 154th Trooper Training Class graduation ceremony at Great Hills Baptist Church on Dec. 18, 2015. With remarks by Department of Public Safety Director Steven McCraw and Gov. Greg Abbott. C-2015 Duty Roster Clark W. Adams — Rio Grande City Miguel A. Alaniz — Zapata Stephen M. Aulisio — Rio Grande City Olajide O. Ayeni — Manvel William S. Bankhead — Kountze Ryan C. Bibby — Goliad Charles Blommaert III — Sanderson Chance F. Boulware — Benjamin Robert C. Bowden — Childress Lee R. Boykin Jr. — Angleton John K. Brewster — Kirbyville Matthew J. Cipollone — Perryton Adan Cisneros III — Edinburg Chance Commander — Carthage Ricky Cotto — Bastrop Rodolfo Diosdado Jr. — Zapata Cole G. Duvall — Childress Jessica P. Earwood — Kountze Byron T. Elders — Brenham Rudy...
The video shows an actual traffic stop conducted by a DPS trooper.
Bruce Porter talks about his role at the University of Texas and how Austin is great for tech culture. "The special sauce that we have here in Austin is this blend of tech culture and creative culture." Porter's research addresses the grand challenge in Artificial Intelligence of building knowledge bases containing the accumulated understanding of entire fields of human inquiry, such as cell biology or global warming. These knowledge bases are quite unlike digital libraries, in which knowledge is represented as text and computers can do little more than recite information to people. In contrast, they use machine-sensible representations appropriate for automated reasoning and explanation generation, and hold the promise of super-intelligence. Since becoming Department Chairman of Compute...
Hosted by NCAT Agriculture Specialist Robert Maggiani and Mary Ellen Holliman, Coordinator for Organic Certification with the Texas Department of Agriculture, will explain TDA's new fee structure for organic certification, demonstrate tools on TDA website that applicants may use to calculate fees, provide an overview of the National Organic Program Cost-share Program, and answer your questions. Whether you are just exploring certification as an option, transitioning to organic production, or already certified, this webinar will be packed with practical advice.
The Texas Department of Public Safety 153rd Trooper Training Class graduation ceremony at Great Hills Baptist Church on Aug. 14, 2015. B — 2015 Duty Roster Abreu, Joe L. — Alice Berger, Joshua A. — Falfurrias Briseno, Jose D. — Mission Brown, Ethan A. — Odessa North Carrasco, Justin L. — Rio Grande City East Carrillo, Michael A. — Mission Casarez, Guadalupe — McAllen Castaneda, Marco F. — Edinburg Castro Jr., Fidel — Eagle Pass Clifton, Toby G. — Freer Cummings, Rachael L. — Odessa North De Hoyos Jr., Ricardo — Edinburg Dorsey, Bryan L. — Mathis Dozier, Christoper P. — Rio Grande City West Edwards, Kody A. — Mathis Espinoza, Job — Mission Flores, Carlo H. — Eagle Pass Fuentes, Herbert J. — Alice Gallo, Russell A. — Rio Grande City West Garza, Fabian N. — Mission Granados, Josue E. — Wesl...
Insurance can be scary, but we can help with any questions. Call our Consumer Help Line at 1-800-252-3439 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central time, Monday through Friday or visit www.tdi.texas.gov. You can also report unsafe work conditions by calling the Safety Violations Hotline at 1-800-452-9595. TDI: http://www.tdi.texas.gov/
https://www.expedia.com/Dallas.d178253.Destination-Travel-Guides Welcome to Dallas, also called “The Big D,” part of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex of 6.5 million people. Whether you’re looking for arts, technology, or culture, a Dallas tour has a little bit of everything. Stroll through the Dallas Museum of Art and the Nasher Sculpture Center to take in their creative works, followed by a trip up to the top of the Reunion Tower for a breathtaking view of the city. If you have an affinity for living beings, you Dallas sightseeing must include the underwater passages of the Dallas World Aquarium. Don’t worry – it also has an entire section devoted to creatures of dry land, so make sure you check out the Jungle Walk. You can also scream your way through over 100 rides at Six Fl...
http://bookinghunter.com Austin is the capital of Texas and the seat of Travis County. Located in Central Texas and the American Southwest, it is the 11th-largest city in the United States of America and the fourth-largest city in state of Texas. It was the third-fastest-growing large city in the nation from 2000 to 2006. Austin is also the second largest state capital in the United States. The most important places to visit in Austin are: Texas State Capitol, Bob Bullock Story of Texas Museum, Texas Governor's Mansion, Austin Zoo, Longhorn Caverns, Austin Children's Museum, Congress Avenue Bridge Bat Colony, Austin Steam Train, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and many more. If you want to save time and money, the most important Austin travel tip is to compare prices before booking ...
Welcome to Houston, Texas, one of the largest cities in the United States. Once an outpost in the Old West, Houston is now a down-to-earth metropolis, boasting a tremendous shipping and energy industry, as well as plenty of culture. Kick off your Houston tour at Discovery Green, a 12-acre park tucked beneath the city’s skyscrapers. You’ll find public art and plenty of space to picnic or go for walks. Houstoners take pride in their various parks, museums, and open spaces, like the Houston Arboretum, where you can go birdwatching, learn about green living, and hike the trails to explore local wildlife. Speaking of exploring, your Houston sightseeing should include a trip to the USS Texas., This battleship served in two World Wars and now stands guard as a museum on the Buffalo Bayou. H...
Planning to visit Texas? Check out our Texas Travel Guide video and see top most Tourist Attractions in Texas. Best Places to visit in Texas: San Antonio River Walk, Texas State Capitol, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, SeaWorld San Antonio, Alamo Mission in San Antonio, Six Flags Over Texas, Space Center Houston, Moody Gardens, Natural Bridge Caverns, Dallas World Aquarium, AT&T; Stadium, Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge Subscribe to Social Bubble: https://www.youtube.com/c/SocialBubbleNashik?sub_confirmation=1 To go to the USA Travel Guide playlist go to: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3wNXIKi7sz3e9xGxBpwf2hUGHWVQTsdv Follow us on Google+: https://plus.google.com/+SocialBubbleNashik Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/socialbubble ...
No matter where you are from you can enjoy everything in Dallas. The sites, food and friendly people are all waiting for you. If you're traveling in Dallas for 24 hours, these are the things you don't wanna miss: Downtown Dallas, Reunion Tower, 6th Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, Pecan Lodge BBQ, Pioneer Plaza, Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden and stay in Hyatt Regency Dallas where everything is convenient.
Austin, Texas is fast becoming one of the hottest cities for travellers to the USA. With a unique blend of southern hospitality and cosmopolitan energy, it’s a perfect mix of nightlife, spectacular food and world class live music. Join Reuben Mourad as he uncovers some of the local secrets that will give you an Austin experience like none other. To find out more, see http://blog.expedia.com.au/the-austin-texas-locals-guide and http://www.expedia.com.au/Austin-Hotels.d178234.Travel-Guide-Hotels
http://bookinghunter.com San Antonio is the seventh most populous city in the United States of America and the second most populous city in the state of Texas, with a population of 1.3 million. It was the fastest growing of the top 10 largest cities in the United States from 2000-2010, and the second from 1990-2000. The city is located in the American Southwest, the south--central part of Texas, and the southwestern corner of an urban region known as the Texas Triangle. The most important places to visit in San Antonio are: The Alamo (one of the country's most popular attractions. The famous Battler of the Alamo was staged here in 1836), San Fernando Cathedral (a city landmark founded in 1731. It is amongst the oldest cathedrals in the United States), Mission San Jose (the queen of miss...
http://www.expedia.com/San-Antonio.d178303.Destination-Travel-Guides Welcome to San Antonio, one of America’s top travel destinations. Start your San Antonio sightseeing with a tour of 18th century Spanish missions and several iconic attractions by the Paseo del Rio, also known as the River Walk. The River Walk is accessible by vintage trolleys or even river taxis that will offer you a unique view of this thriving downtown. Indulge in TexMex and European food from the restaurants strewn across the city. When you’re ready to continue your San Antonio tour, you can spend hours wandering the San Antonio Museum of Art, which is housed in an old brewery. Ready for some sunshine? Head to Market Square to enjoy live performances, merchant stalls full of goods to purchase, and a perfect opportu...
UP 844 departing Bloomington, Texas 2007
The Department of Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Mentorship Program.
Carnival Breeze Departing from Galveston, Texas
A student project for a class in the Visualization department of Texas A&M; University.
Famous Texas Huants, photo tour of the haunted police department located in Richmond, Texas
Amtrak Arriving, and Departing Taylor, Texas... ( The Texas Eagle )
For IISD Human Resources department. Covers Texas Educator Code of Ethics.
Thanks to @NRHPD (North Richland Hills Police Department in Texas) for making this moving video and sharing it with us. Thanks also to Disturbed for their powerful remake of a moving song.
Amtrak A021 Departing Dallas Texas Heading To Fort Worth Texas
This was Day 1 of the business session for the 97th Annual Department of Texas American Legion Convention held this year in Beaumont Texas.
Dr. Amjad Assi of the Biological & Agricultural Engineering Department at Texas A&M; University gives a virtual tour of the WEF Nexus Pedostructure Lab.
A look at the employees and shoppers at the Neiman-Marcus department in Dallas, Texas during the holiday season.
NBC has learned the man behind the wheel of an 18-wheeler that led authorities on a pursuit through several North Texas counties Wednesday was the trucker assigned to drive that big rig. But the company that owns the truck told police that driver, identified as 60-year-old David Allen Arnold, was more than 1,000 miles where he was supposed to be. The pursuit began when a Kaufman County state trooper ran a license plate check and the plate came back stolen because more than a day prior, the shipping company told police they couldn't find the truck or the man hired to drive it. Pulling a trailer full of produce, Arnold rolled through three counties with police chasing behind. Driver Arrested After Truck Chase, Standoff The company that owns the 18-wheeler reported it stolen, telling poli...
Full video of the arrest of Sandra Bland released by Texas Department of Public Safety. 8:45 - The altercation starts. 9:15 - Officer asks her to put out the cigarette, she refuses. 9:30 - Officer opens her car doors. 10:05 - Officer tells her she's under arrest. 10:30 - Officer: "I will light you up." 10:35 - Sandy gets out of the car. 10:44 - They leave the view of the dashcam. 12:20 - They briefly re-enter the frame. 13:20 - Struggle offscreen. 12:40 - Sandy: "You're about to break my fucking wrist." 13:15 - Sandy: "You're about to break my wrist. Stop!" 14:15 - Officer tells bystander to stop filming 15:00 - Sandy claims her head was knocked into the ground. 15:50 - Sandy not heard after this point. 16:00 - Police officer claims he was kicked. 16:10 - Car is searched 22:15 - Tow truck...
The Texas Department of Public Safety released dashcam video of Sandra Bland's arrest on July 21, 2015. However, there were issues with the video that led many to believe it was doctored. On the 22nd, they released a new version without these issues. We compare them (initial release on left, new release on right.) 23:20 First set of anomalies. 30:43 Second set of anomalies. SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE VIDEOS AND NEWS http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=losangelestimes LET'S CONNECT: Google+ ► https://plus.google.com/+latimes Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/latimes Twitter ► https://twitter.com/LATimes L.A. Times ► http://www.latimes.com/
Subscribe the MrsDoku4all Channel for more new stuff. https://www.youtube.com/user/MrsDoku4all The Bexar County jail facilities are at 200 North Comal in downtown San Antonio. In late 2012, press reports noted an increase in the number of suicides at the facility. The issue was a topic of debate in the election for sheriff that year. The jail held an average of about 3,800 prisoners in 2012, making it the third-largest in the state.Total Jail's Capacity: 4,563 detainees. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice operates the Dominguez Unit, a state jail for men, in an unincorporated section of Bexar County.