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Tabulated Data on State Governments

GovernorLegislature1Highest Court2 State Term,years Annualsalary Member-ship Term,years Salaries ofmembers5 Mem-bers Term,years AnnualsalaryU3L4 U3 L4Alabama 46$94,655 35 105 4 4 $10 per…

2017’s Best & Worst States for Teen Drivers

As summer rolls around, more and more teenagers will be obtaining their licenses and hitting the road. One of the main things parents worry about when their teens finally begin to drive is their…

Natural Disasters in Texas

Source: iStockFrom blistering wildfires and devastating hurricanes to snow blizzards and flash floods, Texas has it all. The wide range of natural disasters that happen in the Lone Star State is…

Highest Peaks in Texas

Top of Page Source: iStockGiven the vast size of the Lone Star State, it’s no surprise that you’ll find Mother Nature’s work in all its glory there. Its rich tapestry of scenery includes dusty,…

15 Texas Landmarks: Natural, Manmade, and Historic

Top of Page Source: iStockTexas is huge. In fact, it’s the largest state by area at 695km2 and home to Houston, San Antonio, and Dallas which all make the top 10 most populated cities in the USA.…

10 Most Infamous Serial Killers in Texas

Top of Page Source: iStockThroughout history, Texas has been plagued with nefarious individuals who have slayed hundreds across the state. Here, we take a look at the worst of these wicked killers…

Regions of the U.S.

These regions have similar climate, geography, traditions, and history. New England Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont Middle Atlantic Delaware,…

New England

Source: The U.S. Department of State The smallest region, New England has not been blessed with large expanses of rich farmland or a mild climate. Yet it played a dominant role in American…

The Middle Atlantic

Source: The U.S. Department of State If New England provided the brains and dollars for 19th-century American expansion, the Middle Atlantic states provided the muscle. The region's largest…

The South

Source: The U.S. Department of State The South is perhaps the most distinctive and colorful American region. The American Civil War (1861-65) devastated the South socially and economically.…