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Pampa
Texas is a state located in the Southern and Western regions of the United States of America. The state is second-largest in both area and population behind Alaska and California, respectively. The state's name derives from a word in the Caddoan language of the Hasinai. Texas declared its independence from Mexico in 1836 and existed as the independent Republic of Texas for nearly a decade. Texas is internationally known for its energy and aeronautics industries, and for its ship channel at the Port of Houston, the largest in the U.S. in international commerce and the sixth-largest port in the world.
Pampa is a city in Gray County, Texas, United States. The population of the city was 17,887 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Gray County. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 22.6 square kilometers all covered by land. The city of Pampa is served by the Pampa independent school district.
On June 8, 1995 an F4 tornado hit the industrial section of Pampa, Texas, destroying or damaging 200 homes and 50 businesses. The Pampa tornado resulted in 30 million dollar in damage which is the costliest and the most destructive tornado on record. This tornado was one of 70 tornadoes in the 1995 tornado outbreak in which all 70 tornadoes including this one were reported across the panhandles for the season, the most ever recorded in a single tornado season. It had a 3 mile path, 200 yards wide. At its peak, it packed winds between 207-260 making it an F4 on the Fujita Scale.
Some renowned peoples in Pampa include Robert. D. Price, former U.S. congressman who lived in Pampa most of life. He recently passed away in 2004. Boon Pickens currently lives in Pampa. Located 60 miles northeast of Amarillo, T, Pampa is the second Texas largest city in the region. The amenities such as the many parks, golf course, museum, historical attractions, rodeos and outdoor recreation facilities. Known best for our friendly people real Texas hospitality. With an excellent environment and an attractive, affordable lifestyle, Pampa truly provides for a good life: community, education, industry and progress.
Pampa can also be considered as the preeminent, historical and potential tourism place that enjoys a very positive reputation with worldwide travelers to become one of the most visited places.
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