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About Houston
With the sophistication of an international city and the down-home charm
of a friendly Texas town, Houston is a rare combination of style and
substance. A major center for business, medical care, the space industry,
and port commerce, it is also a leader in education and the arts.
- Houston is the
fourth largest city in the nation.
- Nearly two million
City residents and 4.5 million in the metropolitan region
- Houston is home
to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. The largest rodeo in the
world, it attracts more than 1.8 million visitors each year.
- Houston is home
to the Texas Medical Center, the largest medical center in the world,
with a local economic impact of $10 billion.
- Home to 18 Fortune
500 companies and more than 5,000 energy related firms, Houston is
considered by many as the Energy Capital of the world.
- The Port of Houston
ranks as the nation's largest port in international tonnage and second
in total tonnage.
Economy
For three consecutive years, Houston has ranked first in the nation
in new business growth, according to American Business Information.
The most recent survey shows that more than 31,000 new local businesses
were started in Houston. Los Angeles was a distant second with 16,780.
- Houston has the
most affordable housing of 10 most populated metropolitan areas; Houston
housing costs are 39 percent below the average of 26 U.S. urban populations
of more than 1.5 million.
- Houston has the
second lowest cost of living among major American cities.
Arts & Theatre
- Houston has
a Theater District second only to New York City with its concentration
of seats in one geographic area.
- Houston has a
unique museum district offering a range of museums, galleries, art
and cultural institutions, including the City's major museums.
- Houston has resident
companies in theater, ballet, symphony and opera, with exciting performances
all season long.
Sports &
Recreation
Houston is a city that loves sports, from professional to college to
interscholastic to personal. Year-round, the weather lends itself to
sports, and Houstonians take advantage of it.
Houston fans have many choices when it comes to watching professional
teams:
- Houston Texans
(The newest NFL franchise)
- Houston Rockets,
two-time NBA champions.
- Houston Comets,
four-time WNBA champions.
- Houston Astros
- Houston Aeros
(hockey)
Colleges
and universities in the Houston area have a number of well-loved teams,
including football, baseball, basketball and track and field. Some of
Houston's major collegiate teams are:
- Rice University
Owls
- University of
Houston Cougars
- Texas Southern
University Tigers
- San Jacinto College
Gators
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