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Noteworthy: Texas agriculture: drought damages mount for farmers, ranchers
A drought that has persisted for two years shows no signs of relenting, taking an increasing toll on Texas agriculture.
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Rising protectionist threat creates risks for Texas
Expanding trade has brought jobs and business to Texas, but has left the state particularly vulnerable to antitrade actions. Texas would suffer greatly if the U.S. and other countries implement protectionist measures.
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Noteworthy: population trends: Texas' strong economy still a draw for immigrants
Texas' foreign-born population increased in 2008 by 58,320, or 1.5 percent, according to newly released data from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
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Regional update : outside forces still sapping Texas economy's vitality
A sluggish national economy, the global credit crunch and Hurricane Ike have taken some steam out of Texas' growth.
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Noteworthy: Fortune 500: Texas ties California for national lead
According to the 2010 Fortune 500, released in April, Texas hosts the headquarters of 57 of the nation's 500 largest companies, ranked by gross revenues. Texas secured its place as a Fortune 500 leader through its position as focal point of the domestic energy industry, its relatively strong economic growth over the past decade, and its relatively low tax rates and living costs.
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Noteworthy: hurricane season, venture capital, exports
Ike deals severe blow to Texas economy. Texas investment funding slips in 2nd quarter. Latin America, China lead Texas surge in overseas sales.
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Noteworthy: demographics, auto industry, Texas jobs
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Noteworthy: Hurricane Ike: six months later, still assessing the damage
On Sept. 13, Hurricane Ike made landfall at Galveston. Six months later, many Texas Gulf Coast communities continue to struggle with debris and damage. Rebuilding is under way, but full recovery is likely to take years.
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Manning the gates: migration policy in the Great Recession
During the downturn, advanced economies as well as developing countries adopted policies ranging from keeping new migrants out to encouraging resident migrants to leave.