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If you have satellite television during sports season, you’ve undoubtedly noticed that you can find a Texas team playing a match almost every single weekend.  On top of the college sports, there are also a number of professional sports leagues in Texas.  The net result is that almost every single day during a live sports season, someone in Texas can be seen on satellite television.  What keeps all these teams popular?

Part of the popularity of Texas sports teams in cultural.  Texas as a state values athletic abilities.  You see it from the high school level on up – strong sports programs that feed into stronger sports programs at the next level.  The possibility of competing from a very young age against future professional level athletes ensures that the standards are very high on the field. Continue reading ‘Why Are Texas Sports Always On TV?’ »

Coming from other parts of the country to Texas can be interesting.  The state definitely takes pride in having its own unique culture and its own way of getting things done.  However, relative to the rest of the country, is the technology in Texas forward or backward?

The answer is unequivocally forward.  Texas may be known for its wide open spaces, cattle, and country culture, but shift the lens and you will also find world renowned medical institutions, Internet and technology firms, and aeronautical engineering.  Thus, it is important not to let old Wild West films help you form your only opinion of Texas!

When it comes to healthcare, Houston’s Texas Medical Center has the greatest concentration of medical research facilities in the world.  Galveston and San Antonio both have biosafety level 4 labs, and there are 13 medical schools across the state. Continue reading ‘Is Texas Technology Forward Or Backward?’ »

When you are looking at moving to Texas, it is only natural for you to be concerned about your personal safety.  After all, you want to feel like you and your family can be secure in your home and confident in your surroundings.  For this reason, it is important to look at Texas crime statistics.

The crime statistics in Texas are interesting.  Though Texas is a huge state with a lot of open space, it has a much higher rate of crime per square mile than the rest of the country.  The national median crime rate per square mile is 49.6, while in Texas there are 71 crimes committed per square mile! Continue reading ‘How Safe Is It To Live In Texas?’ »

Controlling energy costs and managing the environmental impact of power generation are critical issues in every state in the nation.  In Texas, there is no doubt that the debate about power supply has been taken to the next level.  Thanks to the oil wells in the state, conversations about energy management have taken place early, often, and vigorously in communities around the state.

The results of Texas’s many conversations about energy are certainly of interest to anyone moving into the area.  The environment for energy management is very different here than in other parts of the country, from broad level policy to what happens when you turn on the electricity.

Electricity in Texas is a deregulated industry, and so you will find that you have multiple power supply choices when you move to a new town.  You also have the opportunity to have your home energy needs met not by traditional power, but by alternative energy. Continue reading ‘How Can You Control Energy Costs In The Lone Star State?’ »

“Remember the Alamo!” has become quite a saying, and the story of the Alamo is a true Texas legend.  On the other hand, Texas is full of legendary stories and tales of brave men and women doing heroic things in the name of Texas independence.  However, what makes the Alamo worth exploring is not only its lurid legend, but also the building’s historical significance and beauty.

The Alamo really earned a mark in 1836, when the famous Battle of the Alamo took place.  Yet the flagship event was just one of many major milestones for this popular San Antonio tourist destination. Continue reading ‘Explore The Alamo, A Texas Legend’ »