A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck West Texas near Pecos, marking one of the strongest quakes in Texas history.

A moderately strong, 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck in Texas on Friday, according to the United States Geological Survey.

Texas is a state built on independence, industry, and expansion. It was its own republic before joining the U.S. in 1845 and ...

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