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Texas Map: Regions, Geography, Facts & Figures

Texas, also known as the Lone Star State, is the second-largest state in the United States, located in the southern region of the country. It shares borders with Arkansas to the northeast, Louisiana…

Jim TURNER, Congress, TX (1946)

TURNER Jim , a Representative from Texas; born in Fort Lewis, Pierce County, Wash., February 6, 1946; graduated from Crockett High School, Crockett, Tex; B.A., University of Texas, Austin, Tex.,…

15 Biggest and Best Cities in Texas

Top of Page Source: iStockThey say that everything is bigger in Texas. But the Lone Star State is more than its size. It’s a dynamic place filled with natural beauty, friendly people, and lots of…

Joseph Draper SAYERS, Congress, TX (1841-1929)

SAYERS Joseph Draper , a Representative from Texas; born in Grenada, Grenada County, Miss., September 23, 1841; moved with his father to Bastrop, Tex., in 1851; attended Bastrop Military Institute…

Verne Troyer

Verne Troyer is the 2'8" tall actor who became a star after playing Mini-Me, the tiny alter-ego to Doctor Evil in the comedy features Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999) and Austin Powers…

Rudolph KLEBERG, Congress, TX (1847-1924)

KLEBERG Rudolph , a Representative from Texas; born in Cat Spring, Austin County, Tex., on June 26, 1847; instructed by private tutors; was graduated from Concrete College, De Witt County, in 1868…

Dudley Goodall WOOTEN, Congress, TX (1860-1929)

WOOTEN Dudley Goodall , a Representative from Texas; born near Springfield, Greene County, Mo., June 19, 1860; moved in infancy with his parents to Texas during the Civil War; attended private…