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Robstown
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.
Robstown is a suburb-city in Nueces County, west of Corpus Christi, Texas. It was founded about 1906, and was named for Robert Driscoll, a prominent figure from Corpus Christi. The population was 12,727 at the 2000 census. Robstown is located at the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 31.3 square kilometers, all land.
In the city the population was spread out with 33.5 percent under the age of 18, 11.1 percent from 18 to 24, 25.5 percent from 25 to 44, 18.4 percent from 45 to 64, and 11.5 percent who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females there were 93.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.4 males.
Robstown is divided into several neighborhoods. Two of these barrios, as they are called in Spanish, are famous among the residents: Bluebonnet is located in the northwest area of the city, right next to Robstown High School.
Today, one can also learn about its history, from its earliest times and gain enthusiasm in its natural beauty and populace. Robstown enjoys a very positive reputation with worldwide travelers.
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