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North American telephone area codes 281, 713, and 832 serve Houston, Texas, and its environs.

Area code 713 was one of the original area codes established in October 1947, and originally covered the entire southeastern quadrant of Texas. On March 19, 1983, the area was divided: the Houston metropolitan area retained the 713 code, but the surrounding area changed to 409. On November 2, 1996, area code 713 was split into two parts divided by Beltway 8, for the most part. Addresses inside the beltway kept the 713 area code while those outside the beltway were assigned the new 281 area code. Later, on January 16, 1999, area code 832 was created as an overlay for the entire combined area. The former 281/713 boundary was "erased", and 281 was also turned into an overlay; new phone numbers may be assigned as any of the three area codes regardless of physical location.

A yet-to-be-assigned fourth area code will likely be required in the region by 2014.^[1]

Counties served by these area codes:

• Harris
• Brazoria
• Chambers
• Fort Bend
• Galveston
• Liberty
• Montgomery
• Waller

Towns and cities served by these area codes:

• Alvin
• Arcola
• Bacliff
• Baytown
• Bellaire
• Brookshire
• Brookside Village
• Bunker Hill Village
• Channelview
• Cleveland
• Clodine
• Crosby
• Cypress
• Deer Park
• El Lago
• Dickinson
• Fresno
• Friendswood
• Fulshear
• Galena Park
• Hedwig Village
• Highlands
• Hilshire Village
• Hunters Creek Village
• Houston
• Huffman
• Humble
• Iowa Colony
• Jacinto City
• Jersey Village
• Katy
• Kemah
• Kingwood
• Klein
• La Porte
• League City
• Liverpool
• Magnolia
• Manvel
• Meadows Place
• Missouri City
• Mont Belvieu
• New Caney
• Pasadena
• Pattison
• Pearland
• Pinehurst
• Piney Point Village
• Porter
• Richmond
• Romayor
• Rosenberg
• Rosharon
• Rye
• Seabrook
• Simonton
• South Houston
• Splendora
• Spring
• Spring Valley Village
• Stafford
• Sugar Land
• Taylor Lake Village
• The Woodlands
• Thompsons
• Tomball
• Webster
• West University Place

See also[link]

• List of Texas area codes

References[link]

External links[link]

• NANPA Area Code Map of Texas
• List of exchanges from AreaCodeDownload.com, 281 Area Code
• List of exchanges from AreaCodeDownload.com, 713 Area Code
• List of exchanges from AreaCodeDownload.com, 832 Area Code

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Texe W. Marrs (born 1944) is an American writer, who runs a Christian ministry called Power of Prophecy Ministries, based in Austin, Texas.^[2]

He was previously an officer in the United States Air Force and a faculty member at the University of Texas.^[2]

Media coverage[link]

Marrs has received coverage from the news media for his claims that:

• The Oklahoma City bombing was planned and carried out by the American government.^[3]
• Timothy McVeigh was framed.^[4]
• Hillary Rodham Clinton is a "doctrinaire Marxist" who has recruited "other America-hating subversives for key administration posts".^[5]
• "Newt Gingrich is a closet Marxist and member of the occultic secret society known as the Bohemian Grove."^[6]
• "Bill Clinton is an establishment hack, a member of the traitorous Trilateral Commission, the Bilderbergers, and Council of Foreign Relations. He and Hillary are deep into Egyptian occultism and Masonic magic."^[6]
• "Robert Dole is a 33rd degree Mason and a fake conservative. He's anti-Jesus Christ."^[6]
• Insistence that Bill Martin's plans for a Christian naturist resort is evidence that Satan is subverting Christianity.^[7]
• Described as the "conspiracy theorist to end all conspiracy theorists" for his book Codex Magica: Secret Signs, Mysterious Symbols, and Hidden Codes of the Illuminati, which purports to expose a secret conspiracy between politicians and other famous people through modern history.^[8]
• Accused Hillary Rodham Clinton of having "Orwellian" political ambitions.^[9]
• In his book, The Usual Suspects: Answering Anti-Catholic Fundamentalists, Karl Keating debunks Marrs's claim that the Pope plans to head a one-world order, which is described by a reviewer as one of the more bizarre anti-catholic conspiracy theories.^[10]
• His statement (with Karen Read) that "the exclusion of women from combat inevitably makes them second- class citizens in the military."^[11]

Criticism[link]

Marrs has been accused of being anti-Catholic. Some of his critics, such as Edward L. King, have accused him of anti-Semitism.^[12][13] In 1999 he alleged that former United States President George H.W. Bush would be involved in a black mass in a chamber within the Great Pyramid of Giza during the 2000 millennium celebrations.^[14] Christian writer Constance Cumbey has accused Marrs of plagiarism of material from her book Hidden Dangers of the Rainbow.^[15]

Books[link]

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• A Perfect Name for Your Pet, Texe and Wanda Marrs, Heian, San Francisco, 1983.
• You and the Armed Forces, ARCO, 1983.
• Careers in Computers: The High-Tech Job Guide, Monarch Press, 1984.
• How to Prepare for the Armed Forces Test - ASVAB, Barrons, 1984.
• Careers in High Technology, Irwin Professional Publications, 1985.
• High Tech Job Finder, Texe and Wanda Marrs, John Wiley & Sons, 1985.
• The Great Robot Book, Texe and Wanda Marrs, Julin Messenger, 1985.
• The Personal Robot Book, Robotic Industries Association, 1985.
• High Technology Careers, Dow Jones & Irwin, 1986.
• Preparation for the Armed Forces Test, MacMillan, 1986.
• The Woman's Guide to Military Service, Texe Marrs and Karen Read, Liberty Publishing Company, 1987.
• Rush to Armageddon, Tynsdale, 1987.
• Dark Secrets of the New Age, Crossway Books, 1987.
• Mystery Mark of the New Age, Crossway Books, 1988.
• Futuristic Careers: Jobs Today in the 21st Century Fields, Scott Foresman & Co, 1988.
• Careers with Robots, Facts On File, 1988.
• Conspiracies of the Six Pointed Star, RiverCrest Publishing, 2011.

References[link]

Further reading[link]

• Rossie, Dave (21 July 1996). "Truths from the wild blue yonder ‎". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=MWSB&p_theme=mwsb&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0EB829E25A3072E2&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM. 

External links[link]

• Power of Prophecy: Texe Marrs' official website
• Bible Home Church: Texe Marrs' internet-based church
• Conspiracyworld.com: Texe Marrs' news website
• Texe Marrs at the Internet Movie Database
• Critical review of Marrs' teachings by Kerr Cuhulain
• Disinformation in the ‘New Age’ – The Sad and Ugly Saga of Texe Marrs by Constance Cumbey
• James White, "The View From Marrs".
• James White, "A Brief Response To Texe Marrs".
• "Challenging the Anti-Semitism of Texe Marrs (a Messianic Judaism view of Marrs) {via Internet Archive}
• "An Open Letter to Texe Marrs

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Nathaniel Dwayne Hale (August 19, 1969 – March 15, 2011), better known by his stage name Nate Dogg, was an American musician. He is noted for his membership of rap trio 213 and his solo career in which he collaborated with Dr. Dre, Eminem, Warren G, Tupac Shakur and Snoop Dogg on many hit releases. Nate Dogg released three solo albums, G-Funk Classics, Vol. 1 & 2 in 1998, Music and Me in 2001 and Nate Dogg in 2008.

Nate Dogg died in 2011 in Long Beach, California of complications from multiple strokes.^[3]

Early life[link]

Nate Dogg was born in Clarksdale, Mississippi. He moved to Long Beach, California when he was 14 following his parents' divorce. He was the friend and partner in the rap game with rappers Snoop Dogg, Warren G, RBX, Daz Dillinger and was the cousin of Butch Cassidy and Lil' ½ Dead. He began singing as a child in the New Hope Baptist Church in Long Beach and Life Line Baptist Church in Clarksdale, Mississippi where his father Daniel Lee Hale was pastor. At the age of 16 he dropped out of high school in Long Beach and left home to join the United States Marine Corps,^[4] serving for three years.

Career[link]

Early career with 213[link]

In 1990, Nate Dogg and Snoop Dogg,^[5] and their friend Warren G, formed a rap trio called 213. 213 recorded their first demo in the back of the famed V.I.P. record store in Long Beach, the demo was later heard by Dr. Dre at a house party and he was instantly hooked on the soulful voice of Nate.^[6]

Solo career[link]

Nate Dogg made his debut on The Chronic. Singing in what later become his trademark style, he was well-received by fans and critics alike, and would go on to sign with Death Row Records in 1993. Nate Dogg was also featured on Mista Grimm's "Indosmoke" with Warren G. Then in 1994 he produced his first hit single "Regulate" with Warren G. Nate Dogg was also featured in many Tupac releases, including his collaboration record Thug Life: Volume I. Then in 1998 after a tumultuous time at Death Row Records he released another album. The double album was titled G-Funk Classics Vol. 1 & 2 and was followed up in late 2001 with Music & Me on Elektra Records. Music & Me peaked at number three on the Billboard hip-hop charts in 2001.^[7] After a number of delays and an original release date of April 2004, his self-titled album was released under the Affiliated Entertainment Group on June 3, 2008.^{[citation needed]}

Television appearances[link]

In 2002, Nate Dogg and Isaiah Mendez appeared on a celebrity episode of the Weakest Link, making it to the last three players before being eliminated by Xzibit and Young MC.^[8]

Collaborations with other artists[link]

Nate found success, not only in solo projects, but in collaborations with other hip-hop artists. In the 2000s, Nate's high-ranking collaborative singles, according to Rolling Stone, includes Dr. Dre's "The Next Episode," Mos Def's "Oh No," Fabolous' "Can't Deny It," Ludacris' "Area Codes," 50 Cent's "21 Questions," Mark Ronson's "Ooh Wee," Houston's "I Like That," Eminem's "'Till I Collapse" and "Shake That", and Mobb Deep's "Have a Party."^[9]

Legal issues[link]

In the early 1990s, Hale was charged with two separate robberies, Check Changers robbery in 1991 and robbery of a San Pedro Taco Bell in 1994.^[10][11] He faced a maximum of nearly eleven years in prison,^[12] but he was subsequently acquitted of both charges.^[11][12]

In 1996, Hale was convicted of a drug-related offense in Los Angeles County.^[13]

On June 17, 2000, Hale was alleged to have kidnapped and assaulted his former girlfriend and set her mother's car on fire in Lakewood. He was arrested by a SWAT team at his home in Pomona. He was accused of kidnapping, domestic violence, making terrorist threats and arson.^[14] He spent a night in the Twin Towers Correctional Facility in Los Angeles before he was released on a $1 million bail.^[15] These charges were later dismissed, but Hale faced jail time for a new charge, illegal possession of a firearm by felon. An unmarked firearm was found in his home during the June 17 arrest.^[13] Hale pleaded no contest to the misdemeanor charge, and was sentenced to probation of three years and ordered to pay a $1,000 fine.^[16]

On April 12, 2002, Hale was stopped by Arizona Department of Public Safety officers outside of Kingman, Arizona while traveling on a tour bus. He was arrested and charged with firearms-related and drug-related offenses after two pistols and four ounces of cannabis were found. Hale was booked on Mohave County Jail and subsequently released on a $3,500 bond.^[17] Weapon charges against him were dropped as an exchange to guilty plea to drug possession charge. Hale was subsequently sentenced to probation and community service. He was also ordered to attend drug counseling sessions in May 2002.^[18]

In 2006, Hale was charged with misdemeanor aggravated trespassing, telephone harassment, battery assault, dissuading a witness from reporting a crime and violation of a restraining order. In March 2008, Hale pleaded guilty to trespassing and battery and was ordered to complete a domestic violence treatment program, probation of three years, and was stripped of gun ownership rights for the next ten years.^[19]

In July 2008, Hale was charged with two felony criminal threats after allegedly sending threatening emails to his estranged wife,^[20] and one count of stalking after allegedly chasing her by car on Interstate 405 in previous month.^[21] Hale initially pleaded not guilty to these charges,^[21] which were eventually dropped in April 2009, because the alleged victim did not contact prosecutors in the case.^[20]

Additionally, Hale has a conviction of driving under the influence.^[21]

Strokes and death[link]

On December 19, 2007, Nate Dogg suffered a stroke, according to a coordinator for his recently formed gospel choir, Innate Praise.^[22] Reports had circulated that Nate Dogg had been admitted to Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center in Pomona, California after suffering a heart attack. Erica Beckwith, however, confirmed to MTV News that Nate Dogg was released on December 26 after being treated for a stroke and was admitted to a medical rehabilitation facility to assist him in his recovery. On January 18, 2008, it was officially reported that the stroke had rendered the left side of his body paralyzed. Doctors believed there would be a full recovery, and his voice was not affected. In September 2008, he suffered a second stroke.^[23] Nate Dogg died March 15, 2011 in Long Beach, California. On March 17, his attorney Mark Geragos confirmed that the cause of the death was from complications of multiple strokes.^[3]

Discography[link]

• G-Funk Classics, Vol. 1 & 2 (1998)
• Music and Me (2001)
• Nate Dogg (2008)

Filmography[link]

• The Transporter song "I Got Love" (2002)
• Doggy Fizzle Televizzle as singer of the theme song for the sketch "The Braided Bunch" (2002–2003)
• Head of State as himself (also singer/composer of theme song) (2003)
• Need For Speed: Underground song "Keep it Comin"
• The Boondocks (2008)

Awards and nominations[link]

During his career, Nate Dogg was nominated for four Grammy Awards.

References[link]

External links[link]

Biography portal

• Nate Dogg at MTV
• Nate Dogg at the Internet Movie Database

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