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Incomes in this Texas county average around $300,000. And if you're thinking that's gotta be near one of the metro areas like Dallas or Houston, you're dead wrong.  This pile of riches has landed in a place you'd never expect.  And see how Angelina County compares.

We all have much to be thankful for on this day, but Texas may have more reasons as a state than any other

An assessment by the United States Geological Survey has found that Texas could be sitting atop 20 billion barrels of oil, 1.6 billion barrels of natural gas liquids, and 16 trillion cubic feet of associated natural gas.

We've got lots of home builders, truck drivers, barbecue chefs, and CEOs in Texas, but there's one job that's overly popular compared to all the others.

A Texas-based oil and gas exploration company is giving all of its employees a Texas-sized bonus for Christmas.

The energy industry continues to grow, and Texas may be benefiting from the oil and natural gas boom. But as USA Today points out, all of the growth and success doesn't come without a few headaches.

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