[5] The question of formal and sanctioned western expansion became acute with the U.S. annexation of the Republic of Texas and its contested territorial claims in December of 1845. While Texas ...

And secondly, they’re not taking the threat of annexation too seriously ... Perhaps I should call up residents in Texas, which was annexed in 1845, to see what they think.

In 1835-36, Texas rose in revolt against Mexico, fighting under West Florida’s lone star flag and voluntarily submitting to U.S. annexation in 1845. (The five-point star had emerged as a symbol ...

According to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor, much of Texas is now under drought watch — with the exception of North and ...

The U.S. Drought Monitor map, released on April 10, shows the severity of drought in Texas. Only about 18% of the state remains drought-free. This comes as concerning news, with the Farmer’s ...

The Palmer Lake Board of Trustees has rescinded the December decision to approve the eligibility of an annexation request brought by developers of the Texas travel center chain Buc-ee’s ...

Although the annexation request for the proposed Buc-ee’s development near Interstate 25 and County Line Road was withdrawn in March, Buc-ee’s said that it was only a temporary withdrawal due ...

Drought is tightening its grip on Texas this spring, with growing portions of the state reporting abnormally dry or drought conditions. According to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor, much of Texas ...