Texas ranks. No. 13 on a list of the best run states in the nation.

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Governor Rick Perry has been congratulated for Texas' low-tax, business-friendlyclimate.

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Seriously? Texas ranked as the 13th best run state in America, far behind...North Dakota

Dec 4, 2012 | 9:25 am

Whitney Radley

Hotel Sorella's Penthouse Suite
Hotel Sorella at CityCentre
Monnalisa bar by the pool

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The Lifestyle Hotel of the Year is in Houston: Cool rooms nab a majorinternational award

Sep 28, 2012 | 12:03 am

Sarah Rufca

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Top entrepreneur colleges: Texas ranks as top state for undergrad and graduateprograms

Sep 26, 2012 | 10:17 am

Whitney Radley

University of Texas's clock tower

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Rice University's Sallyport

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The best college in Texas? University of Texas leads the pack in newinternational rankings

Aug 25, 2012 | 11:00 am

Sarah Rufca

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Rick Perry's sweet revenge: Texas rated No. 1 in the country for business(again)

Jul 11, 2012 | 11:46 am

Sarah Rufca

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Worth the drive: Forbes names a quick Texas getaway a top foodie destination

Jun 19, 2012 | 11:00 am

Sarah Rufca

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Economic upswing? Forbes ranks Austin's growth (and things are looking good)

May 10, 2012 | 10:55 am

Sarah Rufca

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Forbes names Austin the fastest-growing city in the nation, with Houston closebehind

May 5, 2012 | 10:45 am

Sarah Rufca

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Beyonce + Michelle Obama = BFF forever: The new mom takes to Tumblr to post aheartfelt letter

Apr 13, 2012 | 12:00 pm

Karen Labuca

Watch Out for Killer Robots

The World's End delivers another cult classic for Simon Pegg fans

Aug 25, 2013 | 11:10 am

Alex Bentley

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More than just smarts: Austin and Houston have created the most mid-skilled jobsin the country

Dec 28, 2011 | 9:00 am

Sarah Rufca

Movies Are My Life

Shaun of the Dead team tackle extraterrestrial invaders in The World's End

Aug 22, 2013 | 6:00 am

Joe Leydon

Gagarazzi 2011 at The Highball
Music Movie Monday: Almost Famous at The Parish
ACL Reel Rarities B.B. King at The Alamo Ritz
EPIX Presents: Kevin Smith Live at The Paramount
Texas Performing Arts Presents: Crisol Danza Teatro
Tribeza Style Week: Tribeza Fashion Show at Bob Bullock Texas State HistoryMuseum

for the rest of us

Weekday warrior: What to do if you're NOT at Fantastic Fest

Sep 26, 2011 | 4:42 pm

Mikela Floyd Kinnison

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