South Texas

South Texas is a region of the U.S. state of Texas that lies roughly south of—and including—San Antonio. The southern and western boundary is the Rio Grande, and to the east it is the Gulf of Mexico. The population of this region is about 4.96 million according to the 2017 census estimates. The southern portion of this region is often referred to as the Rio Grande Valley. The eastern portion along the Gulf of Mexico is also referred to as the Coastal Bend. Greater Houston, along with Beaumont-Port Arthur are occasionally tied to the region. Both for physically being on the southern end of the state and for businesses that use "South Texas" in its name.. However, the two above-mentioned areas are more commonly associated with East Texas or Southeast Texas.

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What it was like to chase totality in South Texas

Less launch pad damage in SpaceX's second Starship launch bodes well for new pad planned in Florida. The first launch from South Texas obliterated the pad at Boca Chica. After fixes, it survived a second launch last month.

SpaceX receives FAA approval for second Starship launch from South Texas, plans to launch Friday

An Endangered Mexican Parrot Is Thriving In Urban Areas Of South Texas

SpaceX must take 63 corrective actions before second Starship flight from South Texas, FAA says

The majority of older adults with cognitive impairment are still driving, despite concerns raised by caregivers and others, a study in a South Texas community finds. Approximately one in nine Americans aged 65 and older, or 6.7 million people, are estimated to live with Alzheimer's disease

SpaceX Starship launch could harm South Texas birds, advocacy group says

SpaceX moves Starship rocket to South Texas site, for launch as early as April 10

SpaceX breathes fire in South Texas for the first time in 2022

SpaceX's Starship rocket project can continue in South Texas, FAA review finds

SpaceX's Starship work in South Texas spurs lawsuit over Boca Chica beach access

SpaceX may dig a tunnel to enable frequent South Texas launches

SpaceX Is Going All In on Its South Texas Starport

SpaceX reveals the grand extent of its starport plans in South Texas - The company will have two orbital, and two suborbital launch pads.

Study: Bladder cancer is more advanced in South Texas