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  Handbook of Texas Online:
Seminole resistance to white encroachment led to a series of conflicts with the United States Army including the First Seminole War (1816-18), the Second Seminole War (1835-42), and the final skirmishes of 1857-58.
The Seminole delegates to Mexico discovered, upon their arrival, that their old Mexican grant was inhabited by descendants of the Seminole maroons left behind in 1861.
As late as the 1970s the Seminoles were still meeting with Mexican officials in an attempt to recover their lands or receive a new grant.
www.tsha.utexas.edu /handbook/online/articles/SS/bms19.html   (1616 words)

  
 www.seminolesentinel.com/about
Seminole, the county seat of Gaines County, Texas, is at the intersection of U.S. highways 62, 180, and 385, State Highway 214, and Farm Road 181 in central Gaines County.
Seminole schools began with a small two-story building erected in 1906, to serve the eastern part of the town, a second school was built on the west side in 1910.
In 1937, due to consolidations of rural schools, Seminole school district was believed to be the largest in the country, covering some 753 square miles, though it served only 370 students.
www.seminolesentinel.com /links/about.html   (557 words)

  
 Seminole Bat (Lasiurus seminolus)
From East Texas (oak-hickory, pine-oak, and longleaf pine forest region) eastward along the coast to Florida and the Carolinas.
The distribution of Seminole bats seems to be closely associated with the distribution of Spanish moss, the clumps of which provide roosting sites.
Seminole bats are thought to be resident within their range in the Deep South.
www.nsrl.ttu.edu /tmot1/lasisemi.htm   (273 words)

  
 Seminole Texas
Seminole is a community of about 6,700 located in the northern part of the oil-rich Permian Basin and the southern edge of the Agricultural South Plains.
Indeed, Seminole is a "quality" community in which to work, play and raise a family.
The system's main purpose is to notify citizens or groups of citizens in emergency situations; however the system has the ability to be used for non-emergency notifications as well.
www.ci.seminole.tx.us   (192 words)

  
 Seminole, Texas - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Seminole is a city in Gaines County, Texas, United States.
It is the birthplace of country music singers Larry Gatlin and Tanya Tucker, and the place where legendary talk radio queen Randi Rhodes got her start in radio.
The City of Seminole is served by the Seminole Independent School District.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Seminole,_Texas   (406 words)

  
 Weak Friends and Deadly Enemies
By 1882, Western Texas -- a terrifying No-Man's Land of 3,662 square miles and marauding Indians, white outlaws gangs and unbeaten rebels -- was pacified.
The Seminole Nation was actually comprised of several Indian nations: the Creek and the Choctaw were members of the Seminole Nation that waged guerilla warfare against the United States Army in the Florida Everglades almost 200 years ago.
When the Seminoles arrived in Mexico, the Mexican government agreed to provide land and supplies to the men and their families if the battle-hardened Seminoles would protect Mexico's northern states from Indian attacks.
www.lonestar.texas.net /~mikerod/Mindfield/weak2.html   (1972 words)

  
 The History of Black Seminoles in Texas
These Seminoles, as they call themselves, known for their horsemanship, fighting and tracking abilities, and courage, played a major role in defending the Texas borderlands from Indian hostilities between 1870 and 1914.
The fl Seminole Scouts were accorded the highest honors and accolades of the nation, including three Medals of Honor.
Miss Charles, as she is known, is the keeper of Seminole traditions, and she always remembers the verse on Sunday morning.
www.texancultures.utsa.edu /seminole/history.htm   (328 words)

  
 SEMINOLE-NEGRO INDIAN SCOUTS
The Seminole Negroes were descendants of escaped slaves who settled among the Seminole Indians of Florida.
One band of Seminoles and a band of Seminole Negroes consequently moved to Mexico.
Some accounts say the Seminole Negroes were promised land in return for their service as scouts.
www.nps.gov /foda/Fort_Davis_WEB_PAGE/About_the_Fort/Seminole.htm   (977 words)

  
 Seminole, Texas Neighborhood Lawyer
With the Texas legal assistance of an attorney from Weitz and Luxenberg, you know you're represented by lawyers with the clout to make your lawsuit a success and the empathy to treat you with the individualized attention to which you are entitled.
The firm has cemented its reputation as the lawyers to depend on for Defibrillator lawsuits, mesothelioma cancer lawsuits, slip and fall lawsuits, personal injury lawsuits, and negligence lawsuits, among the various areas of law in which we practice.
Be advised that the law firm may not be able to represent all lawsuits in all zones of Texas due to state and government limitations.
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 Seminole Texas.
Texas : Towns A-Z / Panhandle : Seminole
Seminole was made the County Seat of Gaines County when it was organized in 1905.
She was born in 1850 and passed away at the age of 99 in 1949 there in Northwest Tennessee.
www.texasescapes.com /TOWNS/Seminole/Seminole_Texas.htm   (545 words)

  
 Vignette: Texas Seminole Scouts
The Texas Seminole Scouts were descendants of runaway slaves who fled into Florida before the Civil War.
The Seminole fls lived an essentially separate existence from the Seminole but did cooperate militarily for their mutual defense.
While the Black Seminole served the nation with honor, the government’s promise to provide the community food and land was never fulfilled.
faculty.washington.edu /qtaylor/aa_Vignettes/people_tx_scouts.htm   (254 words)

  
 Seminole, Texas (TX) population and demographics data - Sperling's BestPlaces
As of 2005, Seminole's population is 5,881 people.
Compared to the rest of the country, Seminole's cost of living is 27.00 % lower than the U.S. average.
The unemployment rate in Seminole is 4.60 percent (U.S. avg.
www.bestplaces.net /city/profile.aspx?city=Seminole_TX   (101 words)

  
 Seminole Canyon State Park, a Texas State Park
Seminole Canyon State Park and Historic Site in Val Verde County, west of Comstock, contains 2172.5 acres; the park was acquired by purchase from private owners in 1973 - 1977 and opened in February 1980.
Seminole Canyon State Park, Texas - Seminole Canyon State Park, Texas (Each thumbnail image is a link to a larger copy of the image.) At the junction of the canyon and the Rio Grande.
Texas Bob Travels Home Seminole Canyon State Park Comstock, Texas The sculpture to the right is located...
www.stateparks.com /seminole_canyon.html   (1036 words)

  
 Texas Seminoles Scouts
In 1870 a few hundred of our ancestors were asked to come to Texas to fight the Native Americans so that white people could settle in the region.
Those Seminoles served as Scouts for the U.S. Army out of Fort Duncan in Eagle Pass and Fort Clark in Brackettville, where we live today.
June 19th commemorates the emancipation of the slaves in Texas, and we celebrate it every year in solidarity with our fellow Black Americans, but it is not a part of Seminole history since we were never slaves in Texas.
www.folklife.si.edu /resources/maroon/educational_guide/66.htm   (709 words)

  
 Texas Hispano - Guia de informacion y servicios para la comunidad latina de Texas   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
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 Seminole (disambiguation) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Seminole is the name of an American Indian tribe formed in Florida in the 18th century.
The Florida State University Seminoles is the nickname of the sports teams representing Florida State University.
The Piper PA-44 Seminole is a popular twin-engine aircraft, mostly used for training.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Seminole_(disambiguation)   (174 words)

  
 Seminole Environmental Toxic Tort Lawyer: Free Legal Services in Texas (TX)
Industries in Seminole are legally required to control and contain their toxic waste and byproducts.
Be aware that Weitz and Luxenberg may not be able to litigate every lawsuit in all areas of Texas due to state and government limitations.
If Weitz and Luxenberg is unable to handle your lawsuit, we may refer you to a lawyer with whom we have a relationship, or to your local bar association for legal assistance.
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 Seminole, Texas
Seminole, Texas, in Gaines county, is 59 miles NW of Midland, Texas and 234 miles E of El Paso, Texas.
Political donors in Seminole favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $2,750.
Seminole has, of course, a mix of various types of housing.
www.citytowninfo.com /places/texas/seminole   (364 words)

  
 Seminole - Wikitravel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Seminole (Florida) - in the state of Florida
Seminole (Oklahoma) - in the state of Oklahoma
Seminole (Texas) - in the state of Texas
wikitravel.org /en/Seminole   (89 words)

  
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The ADA applies to the Seminole Police Department ("Police Department") because it is a public entity as defined in the Department of Justice's regulation implementing title II.
This Agreement does not affect the Seminole Police Department's continuing responsibility to comply with all aspects of title II of the ADA.
It is the policy of the Seminole Police Department (Department) to furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services when necessary to ensure effective communication with persons with hearing impairments.
www.usdoj.gov /crt/foia/texseminole.html   (1785 words)

  
 Lighting Dealers in Seminole, Texas
Seminole is a great place to shop for lighting, light fixtures, and ceiling fans.
Weather your products are in stock in Seminole, Texas or specialty ordered, the Seminole area is a great place to shop for chandeliers, track lighting, and outdoor lighting.
If you are building a home of your dreams in Texas, or simply remodeling your exisitng home in the Seminole area, many Sea Gull Lighting authorized distributors in the Seminole, FL offer whole-house solutions to light the entire home.
www.seagulllighting.com /FL_Texas/Seminole/Lighting-City-Finder.htm   (319 words)

  
 ENTERTAINMENT | KHOU.com | News for Houston, Texas
With it, the tribe acquires what is said to be the world’s largest collection of rock memorabilia, some 70,000 pieces including Jimi Hendrix’s Flying V guitar, one of Madonna’s bustiers, a pair of Elton John’s high-heeled shoes and guitars formerly owned by Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton and Chuck Berry.
“This is a proud moment for the Seminole Tribe of Florida and for all Indian tribes,” said Mitchell Cypress, chairman of the elected Tribal Council.
Cypress and Seminole Gaming Chief Executive James Allen said in a statement that the tribe would work with current Hard Rock International management to build on existing growth plans.
www.khou.com /news/entertainment/stories/khou061207_ac_hardrocksold.53c6ef7.html   (611 words)

  
 Seminole, Texas Photographer - Wedding, Portrait, Commercial, Event and Other Photography Service
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 Seminole Bat   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
An individual was netted at an Edmonson County cave entrance in the summer of 1998 and another was netted in Land Between the Lakes in the summer of 2000.
Habitat and Life History: A common forest bat of the southeastern states, the seminole bat roosts beneath clusters of leaves, and where present, in clumps of Spanish moss.
Occurring as far south as they do, these bats may be active year-round, foraging on a variety of flying insects.
www.biology.eku.edu /bats/seminolebat.html   (191 words)

  
 Seminole, Texas TX, city profile (Gaines County) - hotels, festivals, genealogy, newspapers - ePodunk
One tradition says the community was named for the presence of Indian scouts during campaigns against the Seminoles.
At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Seminole was $14,624, compared with $21,587 nationally.
Median rent in Seminole, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $293.
www.epodunk.com /cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=27046   (740 words)

  
 TPWD: Seminole Canyon State Park and Historic Site
History: Seminole Canyon State Park and Historic Site in Val Verde County, west of Comstock, contains 2172.5 acres; the park was acquired by purchase from private owners in 1973 - 1977 and opened in February 1980.
Flora/Fauna: Diverse flora and fauna throughout the park include white-tailed deer, raccoons, armadillos, and squirrels.
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, TX 78744
www.tpwd.state.tx.us /park/seminole   (825 words)

  
 Web resources on Black Seminoles and related topics - Rebellion
This is part of an overall section on "Nineteenth-Century Forts and the Clash of Cultures on the Texas Frontier," from Texas Beyond History at The University of Texas at Austin.
Kickapoo Indians joined the Seminole allies in their 1850 migration to Mexico and descendants still live alongside the Black Seminoles in Coahuila.
Center of the Black Seminole community in the Southwest, in Brackettville, Texas.
www.johnhorse.com /resources/webresources.htm   (1429 words)

  
 Seminole, TX News
Last in a three-part series Residents of New Waverly, Texas, don't need a brightly flashing road sign to know when the state's weigh station on Interstate 45 is open for business.
Researchers at Texas Tech are teaming up with General Electric to try to optimize what is in theory an ideal marriage: using wind turbines to power water-desalination plants.
BY JAY GORANIA Odessa American Seminole A 51-year-old Seminole man remained in jail Tuesday night in connection with the Friday slaying of a 79-year-old man who police say was beaten to death in his garage.
www.topix.net /city/seminole-tx   (695 words)

  
 Seminole, Texas (79360) Conditions & Forecast : Weather Underground
Seminole, Texas (79360) Conditions and Forecast : Weather Underground
06/01/2007 0725 PM 15 miles E of Seminole, Gaines County.
06/01/2007 1139 PM 14 miles E of Seminole, Gaines County.
www.wunderground.com /US/TX/Seminole.html   (483 words)

  
 Seminole , TX dating links - personals ads for Seminole , Texas   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
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