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Texas (other)
Texas is a state of the United States. Texas may also refer to: Places United States * Republic of Texas, a 1836–1846 sovereign nation in North America * Texas, Alabama, an unincorporated community * Texas, Georgia, an unincorporated community * Texas, Kentucky, an unincorporated community * Texas, Mississippi, an unincorporated community * Texas, New Jersey, an unincorporated community * Texas, New York, a hamlet * Texas, Ohio, an unincorporated community * Texas, West Virginia, an unincorporated community * Texas, Wisconsin, a town * Texas City, Illinois, an unincorporated community * Texas City, Texas, a municipality * Texas County (other) * Texas Township (other) * Texas Canyon, a canyon in Cochise County, Arizona * Texas District, a district of the Lutheran Church * Texas Valley, a valley in Georgia * Texas Avenue, a section of Texas State Highway 6 in the College Station-Bryan metropolitan area Elsewhere * 35352 Texas, an asteroid * Texas, a re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Texas
Texas (, ; Spanish language, Spanish: ''Texas'', ''Tejas'') is a state in the South Central United States, South Central region of the United States. At 268,596 square miles (695,662 km2), and with more than 29.1 million residents in 2020, it is the second-largest U.S. state by both List of U.S. states and territories by area, area (after Alaska) and List of U.S. states and territories by population, population (after California). Texas shares borders with the states of Louisiana to the east, Arkansas to the northeast, Oklahoma to the north, New Mexico to the west, and the Mexico, Mexican States of Mexico, states of Chihuahua (state), Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo León, and Tamaulipas to the south and southwest; and has a coastline with the Gulf of Mexico to the southeast. Houston is the List of cities in Texas by population, most populous city in Texas and the List of United States cities by population, fourth-largest in the U.S., while San Antonio is the second most pop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Texas Valley
Texas Valley is the name of two valleys in Floyd County, in the U.S. state of Georgia. The twin valleys are more precisely called Big Texas Valley and Little Texas Valley. There are two stories on the origin of the name Texas Valley; both involve pioneers who were passing through on their way to Texas Texas (, ; Spanish language, Spanish: ''Texas'', ''Tejas'') is a state in the South Central United States, South Central region of the United States. At 268,596 square miles (695,662 km2), and with more than 29.1 million residents in 2 .... References Landforms of Floyd County, Georgia Valleys of Georgia (U.S. state) {{FloydCountyGA-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
USS Texas
Four warships of the U.S. Navy have been named the USS ''Texas'' for the State of Texas: * was a pre-dreadnought battleship that was in commission from 1895 to 1911. * is a dreadnought battleship that was in commission from 1914 to 1948. In 1948, she was decommissioned and immediately became a museum ship near Houston. * was in commission from 1977 to 1993. She was the second nuclear-powered guided-missile cruiser. * was commissioned in September 2006, and she is in active service in the U.S. Navy. She is the second nuclear submarine A nuclear submarine is a submarine powered by a nuclear reactor, but not necessarily nuclear-armed. Nuclear submarines have considerable performance advantages over "conventional" (typically diesel-electric) submarines. Nuclear propulsion, ... of the . See also * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Texas, USS United States Navy ship names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Texas John Slaughter (TV Series)
''Texas John Slaughter'' (formally titled: ''Tales of Texas John Slaughter'') is a western television series which aired seventeen episodes between October 31, 1958 and April 23, 1961, as part of ''The Wonderful World of Disney'', starring Tom Tryon in the title role. The character was based upon an actual historical figure, Texas Ranger John Horton Slaughter. Tryon memorably wore an enormous white cowboy hat with the brim pinned up in the front as part of his wardrobe for the series. Narration is provided by Paul Frees. The beginning theme song for the series includes the line "Texas John Slaughter made 'em do what they oughta, and if they didn't, they died." Episodes Background Guest stars Release The series was originally broadcast as segments of The Wonderful World of Disney. The series appeared in re-runs on the Disney Channel's classic program block "Disney Drive-In" which was later known as "Vault Disney". Merchandising The TV show was also adapted into a comi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Texas (TV Series)
''Texas'' is an American daytime soap opera, which aired on NBC from August 4, 1980, until December 31, 1982, sponsored and produced by Procter and Gamble Productions at NBC Studios in Brooklyn, New York City. It is a spin-off of '' Another World'', co-created by head writers John William Corrington and Joyce Hooper Corrington, and executive producer of ''Another World'' at the time, Paul Rauch. Rauch held the title of executive producer for the parent series and its spin-off until 1981. Overview Initial development and debut The Corringtons' initial concept was for a show set in the ''antebellum'' South entitled ''Reunion'', but NBC wanted something more in line with the hugely successful CBS primetime soap ''Dallas'',Grunwald, D: "Who Shot Texas", pages 23-27. ''TV Guide'' (Canadian edition), March 5, 1983. which was dominating the ratings. Rauch then chose to have the show revolve around the popular ''Another World'' character Iris Cory Carrington, played by Beverlee McKin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James A
James is a common English language surname and given name: *James (name), the typically masculine first name James * James (surname), various people with the last name James James or James City may also refer to: People * King James (other), various kings named James * Saint James (other) * James (musician) * James, brother of Jesus Places Canada * James Bay, a large body of water * James, Ontario United Kingdom * James College, a college of the University of York United States * James, Georgia, an unincorporated community * James, Iowa, an unincorporated community * James City, North Carolina * James City County, Virginia ** James City (Virginia Company) ** James City Shire * James City, Pennsylvania * St. James City, Florida Arts, entertainment, and media * ''James'' (2005 film), a Bollywood film * ''James'' (2008 film), an Irish short film * ''James'' (2022 film), an Indian Kannada-language film * James the Red Engine, a character in ''Thomas the Tank En ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Texas (SpongeBob SquarePants)
The first season of the American animated television series ''SpongeBob SquarePants'', created by former marine biologist and animator Stephen Hillenburg, aired on Nickelodeon from May 1, 1999, to March 3, 2001, and consists of 20 half-hour episodes. The series chronicles the exploits and adventures of the title character and his various friends in the fictional underwater city of Bikini Bottom. The show features the voices of Tom Kenny, Bill Fagerbakke, Rodger Bumpass, Clancy Brown, Mr. Lawrence, Jill Talley, Carolyn Lawrence, Mary Jo Catlett, and Lori Alan. Among the first guest stars to appear on the show were Ernest Borgnine and Tim Conway voicing the superhero characters of Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy, respectively. Hillenburg initially conceived the show in 1994 and began to work on it shortly after the cancellation of ''Rocko's Modern Life'' in 1996. Banks 2004, p. 10 To voice the character of SpongeBob, Hillenburg approached Tom Kenny, who had worked with him on ''Rocko' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Texas (1941 Film)
''Texas'' is a 1941 American Western film directed by George Marshall and starring William Holden, Glenn Ford and Claire Trevor. ''Texas'' was an early picture for both Holden (his seventh credited performance) and Ford (his ninth). The film was designed by Columbia as a follow-up, though not a sequel, to the previous year's ''Arizona'', which also starred Holden. Plot Two Confederate veterans, broke and homeless, are making their way to Texas to start fresh. After comedic adventures getting into and out of trouble, just trying to make enough money to get to Texas, they witness a stagecoach robbery and manage to hold up the outlaws and take back the cash. At that point they have a difference of opinion; the "good" one Todd Ramsey (Glenn Ford) wants to give it back, the "bad" one Dan Thomas (William Holden) wants to keep it and keep going. Goodness wins out, and both are off the hook. Todd takes a job with the biggest local rancher who has a beautiful and friendly daughter, "Mi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Texas (2005 Film)
''Texas'' is a 2005 Italian drama film written and directed by Fausto Paravidino and starring Riccardo Scamarcio and Valeria Golino. It was screened in the Horizons section at the 62nd Venice International Film Festival. Plot Cast *Valeria Golino as Maria *Riccardo Scamarcio as Gianluca * Valerio Binasco as Alessandro * Fausto Paravidino as Enrico * Iris Fusetti as Cinzia * Alessia Bellotto as Elisa * Carlo Orlando as Davide See also * List of Italian films of 2005 A list of films produced in Italy in 2005 (see 2005 in film): External linksItalian films of 2005at the Internet Movie Database {{DEFAULTSORT:Italian Films Of 2005 2005 Films Italian Italian(s) may refer to: * Anything of, from, or rela ... References External links * Italian drama films 2005 drama films 2005 directorial debut films 2005 films 2000s Italian-language films 2000s Italian films Fandango (Italian company) films {{2000s-drama-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Texas (novel)
''Texas'' (1985) is a novel by American writer James A. Michener (1907-1997), based on the history of the Lone Star State. Characters include real and fictional characters spanning hundreds of years, such as explorers, Spanish colonists, American immigrants, German Texan settlers, ranchers, oil men, aristocrats, Chicanos, and others, all based on extensive historical research. Background Michener did extensive research on the novel in Texas, receiving much support from the state government. Governor Bill Clements offered him access to numerous state archives and research staff at the University of Texas at Austin. Michener rented 3506 Mt. Bonnell Road for $1 per year to write the manuscript. At 1,076 pages, it was the longest Michener novel published by Random House. Given the success of his previous novels, the company did a first printing of 750,000 copies, 'the largest in the company's history.' [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Texas Downs
Springvale or Springvale Station is a pastoral lease that operates as a cattle station in the East Kimberley region of Western Australia. The Springvale Aggregation was created when Springvale was purchased along with Alice Downs, Mabel Downs, and Texas Downs by a South African company in 2003. the four properties are owned by Harvest Road, an agribusiness owned by Andrew Forrest. Springvale Station is situated about north of Halls Creek and south west of Warmun in the Kimberley region. The cluster of stations known as Springvale Aggregation covers . History J. W. McAdam acquired Springvale in 1932 from E. Bridge and Sons. The family business Quilty and Sons acquired Springvale in 1948 from W. J. McAdam in 1948. The Quiltys already owned neighbouring Bedford Downs Station. In 2003 the property was sold as part of a 15-million four-property deal to South African interests. The four adjoining stations of Springvale, Bedford Downs, Mabel Downs and Alice Downs comprised ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Texas, Queensland
Texas is a rural town and locality in the Goondiwindi Region, Queensland, Australia. It is on the border of Queensland and New South Wales. In the , the locality of Texas had a population of 843 people. Geography The town is located just from Queensland's southern border with New South Wales, close to Bonshaw, New South Wales. The locality across the New South Wales border is also known as Texas, having a shared history as being part of the Texas pastoral run. State Route 89, a road with two names, runs through the locality, entering from the east as Stanthorpe – Texas Road (Mingoola Road, Fleming Street and High Street in the town) and exiting to the north-west as Inglewood – Texas Road (Greenup Street). Texas has the following mountains: * Texas Mount () * The Blacks Rock () Texas Aerodrome is on the Texas-Yelarbon Road, north-west of the town (). The runway is approx of graded gravel. It is operated by the Goondiwindi Regional Council. History Bigambul (also ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
