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	Handbook of Texas Online:
		Van Horn, the county seat of Culberson County, is at the intersection of U.S. highways 80 and 90 and State Highway 54, on the Missouri Pacific Railroad thirty-six miles west of Kent in southwestern Culberson County.
		By 1914, when the new courthouse was completed, Van Horn's population was estimated at 500, and the town had a bank, two newspapers, six cattle breeders, two general stores, a hotel, a telephone company, an ice and feed store, a drugstore, a flsmith, and a meat market.
		Van Horn was incorporated on September 1, 1945, and G. Langdon was elected the first mayor; among the city government's first orders of business was paying $25,000 for the privately-owned water plant, three wells, and a 13,000-gallon tank.
	www.tsha.utexas.edu /handbook/online/articles/view/VV/hgv1.html (1769 words)

	Van, Texas
		Van is in central Van Zandt County at the intersection of I-20 and Texas 110.
		Van became a boom town and within 10 days of the discovery under Jarman #1 some 30 structures, some of them hotels, were built.
		All of the oil derricks in the Van field have disappeared; however, the museum obtained a derrick and relocated it on the grounds as a reminder of bygone days.
	www.lnstar.com /mall/txtrails/Van.htm (203 words)

	First Presbyterian Church, Van Horn, Texas
		Constructed in 1902 on land donated by the Texas and Pacific Railroad, the First Presbyterian Church of Van Horn, Texas was the first permanent, Protestant religious structure in Culberson County.
		Named in honor of David B Culberson, Colonel in the Texas Infantry and the Confederate Army, Culberson County is the third largest county in Texas.
		The scene of prominent Van Horn weddings, funerals, and seasonal social functions, the First Presbyterian Church of Van Horn served as a church until its recent desanctification, and transfer of ownership to the Culberson County Historical Survey Committee.
	www.historictexas.net /culberson/first-pres-vanhorn.htm (983 words)

	Van Horn, Texas, History
		The Town of Van Horn traces its roots to the elementary need for water in the vast desert land of the wild west of the 1800s and to two men named Van Horn.
		The Texas & Pacific Railroad was completed in 1881 and Van Horn became a watering hole for a constant stream of steam engines carrying freight and passengers to and from the new frontier.
		Today, Van Horn is the seat of Culberson County government, has added a fine airport to its transportation infrastructure and counts "wind farming" as one of its twenty-first century industries.
	www.vanhorntexas.org /history.php (371 words)

	The Southern Independence Party Of Texas
		The SIP is a political party organized for political action in the State of Texas and registered with the Secretary of State as the Southern Independence Party of Texas (SIP of Texas or SIP) as well as The Southern Independence Party of Texas and the Texas Southern Party.
		The elected Executive Committee shall be called the SIP of Texas Executive Committee (SIPTEC) and shall be the ruling body of the SIP of Texas in accordance with the By-Laws, Rules of Procedure and motions passed by the members and the Executive Committee.
		Texas Election Code Section 181.062.-A political party shall provide by rule for the number of Delegates to be selected at the Precinct conventions for the County conventions and the number of Delegates to be selected at the County conventions for the District conventions and the state convention held under this chapter.
	www.sipoftexas.org /bylaws.php (6154 words)

	Lobo, Texas: Van Horn, Texas: History
		Van Horn is located at the intersection of Texas Highway 54, U.S. Highway 90 and Interstate 10, approximately 120 miles east of EI Paso.
		The Van Horn Wells were about twelve miles south of the future townsite, and were reportedly discovered by Major Jefferson Van Horne, who became commander at Fort Bliss in EI Paso in 1849.
		In tribute to Van Horn's climate, Goynes supposedly suggested the motto, "This Town Is So Healthy We Had To Shoot A Man To Start A Cemetery." The motto graced a sign which later hung in the lobby of the Clark Hotel.
	www.lobo-texas.com /lobohome/en/vanhorn-history.php (907 words)

	Van Alstyne Chamber of Commerce - News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The city was named in honor of Maria Van Alstyne, widow of W. Van Alstyne of Houston, who had been a key stockholder in the railway.
		With its location on the railroad, Van Alstyne was the center of vast and prosperous agricultural enterprises.
		The city of Van Alstyne was born of the railroad but survived through the tenacity and progressive spirit of its early pioneers.
	www.vanalstynechamber.com /news.asp (608 words)

	Handbook of Texas Online:
		Consequently, Van experienced a boom, growing from a rural farming community with a school, a post office, and a general store to a substantial community where thirty buildings, including hotels and stores, had been constructed in only ten days.
		In November Sun Oil, Shell Petroleum, the Texas Company, Pure Oil, and Humble became coowners of the field, with Pure Oil as chief operator, and in 1930 the Texas Short Line Railway was extended from Grand Saline.
		The population of Van grew from 1,103 in 1962 to 1,820 by 1974, when the community received a government housing project.
	www.tsha.utexas.edu /handbook/online/articles/view/VV/hjv4.html (510 words)

	Van - Chamber of Commerce - The history of Van brings the Oil Feild boom days to life!
		Van - Chamber of Commerce - The history of Van brings the Oil Feild boom days to life!
		This section is dedicated to the transformation from a small farm community to a oilfield mecca which was basically an overnight boom.
		Excitement at the wide place in the road called Van, Texas.
	www.vantexas.com /history.html (90 words)

	Van Horn, Texas
		Van Horn grew from a wayfaring stop on the historic Bankhead Highway and Old Spanish Trail from San Antonio to California in the mid 1800's.
		Still a primary road junction of I-10 (U.S. 90 and Texas 54, and hub to several state and national parks; in a broad basin devoted to irrigated farming, surrounded by Van Horn, Sierra Diablo and Apache Mountains.
		Van Horn Convention and Visitors Bureau at 915/ 283-2682.
	www.lone-star.net /mall/txtrails/vanhorn.htm (278 words)

	texas map and map of texas information page
		The Texas Declaration of Independence was enacted that same year and the final battle with Mexico, the Battle of San Jacinto (resulting in Texas' independence from Mexico) took place near Houston; General Santa Anna's entire Mexican force of 1,600 was killed or captured by General Sam Houston's army of 800 Texans; only nine Texans died.
		Through his efforts, Texas was subsequently annexed to the United States as the 28th state on December 29, 1845.
		After the period of reconstruction, Texas was readmitted to the United States on March 30, 1870.
	www.worldatlas.com /webimage/countrys/namerica/usstates/tx.htm (838 words)

	Van Horn Texas and Van Horn Hotels.
		Van Horn was named after a Union Officer, while Culberson County was named after a Confederate.
		We are told it was a dispute over water and had nothing to do with the need to start a cemetery, although it might've given the community-minded brother-in-law an extra incentive.
		Our brief history of Van Horn begins with the discovery of Van Horn Wells, south of town near the present ghost town of Lobo.
	www.texasescapes.com /TOWNS/Van_Horn/Van_Horn_Texas.htm (748 words)

	The Southern Independence Party Of Texas
		From left to right are Vance Beaudreau, Chairman SIP of Louisiana and Vice Chairman of Communications, SIP of Texas, Dennis Joyce, Chairman of SIP of Texas and National Chairman of the Federation of States, Dusty Kobs of camp 1479, H.K. Edgerton of SLRC, Mrs.
		Edgerton, a member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, is offended that the dedication plaque which was affixed to the Texas Supreme Court building was removed by the previous governor because some member of the NAACP said they were offended by the plaque.
		The Texas State flag is shown flying above the first National Flag of the Confederate States of America in a correct State's Rights position after a flag-raising ceremony for Confederate History month in front of the Grimes County Courthouse in Anderson, Texas Monday morning of April 1, 2002.
	www.sipoftexas.org (3570 words)

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		To coordinate support and augment the ministry of the sister Southern Baptist Churches in the Van Vleck and greater Bay City area, including FBC Bay City, Cavalry BC, Ebenezer BC, Golden Avenue BC, Inglesia Bautista Emmanuel, New Hope Missionary BC, Pleasant Green BC, Cedar Lane BC.
		The fellowship of the FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, VAN VLECK, TX is committed to the Bible as the inspired word of God.
		The five year goal is to relocate to a three acre lot located to the north of Van Vleck on Highway 35.
	fbc-vanvleck.org (445 words)

	ABC 7 News - Van Hollen To Head Democratic Campaign Committee (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Van Hollen is taking over the position of chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee from Illinois Congressman Rahm Emanuel.
		Emanuel was credited with leading the Democrats to victory in the November election and restoring the party to power in the House after 12 years in the minority.
		Van Hollen has served in Congress only four years but Pelosi says his depth of legislative experience and political savvy will make him an exceptional campaign committee chairman.
	www.wjla.com /news/stories/1206/381253.html (432 words)

	Texas Bigfoot Research Center
		The Texas Bigfoot Research Center exists to validate what we believe to be an undocumented species of bipedal primate, an animal commonly referred to as the Sasquatch or Bigfoot.
		These animals actually have a long history in Texas and neighboring states; most Texas reports originate in the eastern third of the state.
		In the far East Texas communities of Jefferson and Marshall, for instance, one hears of the "Big Cypress Swamp Monster." The "Chambers Creek Monster" is known from near Corsicana, and the "Turkey Creek Monster” was the nickname given to a Bigfoot-like creature seen near Sulphur Springs.
	www.texasbigfoot.com (783 words)

	Van Horn, Culberson County, Texas
		The Van Horn Wells were reportedly discovered twelve miles south of the future townsite by Maj. Jefferson Van Horne, who became commander at Fort Bliss in El Paso in 1849, and were well known to nineteenth century travelers.
		Among the earliest settlers in the area were railroad agent Jack Veats, Thomas Owen or Owens, Ed Hamm, and the families of A. (Gus) Cox, J. Beach, and Robert K. (Bob) Wylie; the latter two gave their names to nearby mountain ranges.
		Owen had discovered the Hazel Mine, ten miles northwest of the site of future Van Horn in 1856 but was forced to abandon his claim temporarily due to the Civil War and the ever-present threat of the Mescalero Apaches, who swept down from the Guadalupe and Sierra Diablo Mountains to the north through the 1870s.
	www.historictexas.net /culberson/places/vanhorn.htm (539 words)

	First State Bank in Van,Texas offers Checking accounts, savings accounts and money market accounts and years of service ...
		In 1929, the town of Van Texas became a bustling population center - a "boomtown," when its first discovery well came in.
		First State Bank is located at 660 West Main Street in Van Texas.
		Van is an area proud of its heritage and First State Bank.
	www.fsbvan.com (212 words)

	Van Alstyne, Texas - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Van Alstyne is a city in Texas, United States.
		It is located on the border of Grayson County and Collin County.
		Van Alstyne is located at 33°25′26″N, 96°34′43″W (33.423911, -96.578730)
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Van_Alstyne,_Texas (381 words)

	Welcome to Van Horn, Texas
		of the Texas Mountain Trail, was part of the Old Spanish Trail through Texas.
		Today, Van Horn is the seat of Culberson County government.
		Stay in Van Horn and explore the spirit of the West.
	www.vanhorntexas.org (139 words)

	Van Horn, Texas - Message Board - ezboard.com
		Every man has a village in his heart, whether he comes from abounding Manhattan or the prairies of West Texas.
		It may be a crossroads town where every face was a daily familiarity, it may be one certain block within a metropolis, but there is a village he has kept.
		He does not always love the village but he can never destroy it, for it is himself in it that makes it his village.
	p079.ezboard.com /bvanhorntexas (222 words)

	Van Zandt County Line - Van Zandt County Texas Local Information and Entertainment Magazine (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Unique and authentic, Van Zandt County is the real Texas small town and country experience
		The East Texas Crisis Center recognized 10 outstanding women of the county and one organization at their first annual Women’s Leadership Awards luncheon
		Herb Marlow of Van is a very talented man! Take a look at Tom Geddie’s interview with this publisher and his Christmas children’s book, Matt’s Best Christmas Ever.
	www.vzcountyline.com (341 words)

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	Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas - Care Van
		With one in three children in Texas not properly immunized, the Care Van Program provides immunizations to uninsured and medically underserved children through its current fleet of nine custom vans.
		This program is coordinated through the Caring for Children Foundation of Texas, Inc., and with thanks to lead sponsor Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.
		Care Van is a Registered Mark of the Caring for Children Foundation of Texas, Inc.
	www.bcbstx.com /about/carevan.htm (329 words)

	Van Horn Advocate, Newspaper for Van Horn, Texas with Van Horn real estate, news, and entertainment
		Van Horn High School’s University Interscholastic League (U.I.L.) students traveled to Sul Ross last Saturday and came home with a boat load of honors.
		Jeff McCoy, Van Horn’s Economic Development Director and Texas Mountain Trail Board President and Andrea Ramirez, Van Horn Convention Center Events Coordinator and Texas Mountain Trail Board Secretary, attended the meeting with the approval of the Van Horn City Council.
		Established in 2005, it is based in Van Horn, and has a board of directors representing the Presidio, Brewster, Jeff Davis, Culberson, Hudspeth, and El Paso counties.
	www.vanhornadvocate.com (1200 words)

	Van Alstyne News
		In May of this year a test security firm noticed Van Alstyne High School was one of 700 Texas schools that had abnormally high TAKS test scores for 2005.
		Investigator David Russell was contacted by Van Alstyne P.D. that there was a television at a vacant house on McBee Road near Van Alstyne.
		Grayson County in northeast Texas has applied for grant funding to create a mental health court to treat the large percentage of jail inmates in the county suffering from serious mental illness.
	www.topix.net /city/van-alstyne-tx (637 words)

	Personal Injury Attorneys Van Wey & Johnson Dallas Texas
		Cases arising out of car accidents are by far the most common type of personal injury case in our court system today.
		Kay Van Wey and Julie Johnson were notified that they were named as "Texas Super Lawyers" for 2003.
		The long-term implications of many catastrophic injuries often do not surface or become apparent until years after the original injury.
	www.vanweyjohnson.com (142 words)

	Van - Chamber of Commerce - Van Texas bringing the Oil Field boom days to life!
		Van - Chamber of Commerce - Van Texas bringing the Oil Field boom days to life!
		Welcome to Van Area Chamber of Commerce, serving the
		Application is in MS Excel 95 format and approximately 90K in size
	www.vantexas.com (47 words)

	Passenger Killed When Van Hits Truck - Local News
		Officials said the truck was stopped at a railroad track when the cargo van slammed into it.
		The van's driver and passenger were transported to Ben Taub Hospital.
		The driver was listed in serious condition and the passenger died at the hospital.
	www.click2houston.com /news/10581330/detail.html (188 words)

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