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1. www.britannica.com › place › HoustonHouston | Geography, History, & Points of Interest | Britannica

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   Jun 13, 2024 · Houston, most populous city in Texas and fourth largest city in the United States. It is the seat of Harris county, southeastern Texas, and is an inland port city, linked by the Houston Ship Channel to the Gulf of Mexico and the Intracoastal Waterway at Galveston, 50 miles (80 km) southeast.

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3. facts.net › world › cities41 Facts about Houston (TX) - Facts.net

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   Jun 1, 2024 · Houston, Texas, the fourth-largest city in the United States, is a vibrant and diverse metropolis with a rich history. Known for its thriving economy, world-class dining, and cultural diversity, Houston offers a unique blend of metropolitan amenities and Southern hospitality.

4. theplanetd.com › best-things-to-do-in-houston-texas25 Best Things to Do in Houston, Texas in 2024 - The Planet D

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   Jun 11, 2024 · Houston is nothing short of amazing. The southern city is one of the best places to visit in the USA, thanks to its plethora of attractions and infectious cosmopolitan style. Historic buildings, cultural centers, art museums, and green space – Houston ticks so many boxes.

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5. www.britannica.com › place › HoustonHouston - Energy, Space, Culture | Britannica

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   Jun 13, 2024 · Houston - Energy, Space, Culture: Houston today is a reflection of its tremendous postwar growth. Older buildings downtown are dwarfed by the many modern office towers—such as Pennzoil Place (1976), Chase Tower (1981), and Williams Tower (1983)—that now define the city skyline.

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6. www.britannica.com › place › Texas-stateTexas | Map, Population, History, & Facts | Britannica

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   3 days ago · Texas, constituent state of the United States of America. It became the 28th state of the union in 1845. Texas occupies the south-central segment of the country and is the largest state in area except for Alaska. The state extends nearly 1,000 miles (1,600 km) from north to south and about the same distance from east to west.

7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Harris_County,_TexasHarris County, Texas - Wikipedia

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   2 days ago · Its county seat is Houston, the most populous city in Texas and fourth-most populous city in the United States. The county was founded in 1836 and organized in 1837. [2] [3] It is named for John Richardson Harris, who founded the town of Harrisburg on Buffalo Bayou in 1826. [2] .

8. www.expatistan.com › cost-of-living › houstonCost of living in Houston, Texas, United States - Expatistan

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   4 days ago · Summary of cost of living in Houston, Texas. Family of four estimated monthly costs: $5,705. Single person estimated monthly costs: $3,449. Cost of living in Houston, Texas is cheaper than in 55% of cities in USA (16 out of 29)

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   Where is Texas located?

   • Location map of the State of Texas in the US. Texas is one of the 50 US states, located in the south-central part of the country; it features a 560 km (350 mi) long coastline on the Gulf of Mexico in the southeast, and a 3,169 km (1,969 mi) long border with Mexico.

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   Is Texas a state?

   • Texas, constituent state of the United States of America. It became the 28th state of the union in 1845. Texas occupies the south-central segment of the country and is the largest state in area except for Alaska. The state extends nearly 1,000 miles (1,600 km) from north to south and about the same distance from east to west.

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   What is Texas known for?

   • Texas is known for being the largest US state (until Alaska was integrated in 1959), Bluebonnets (flowers), Texas longhorns (cattles), cowboy myth (stories about boys herding cows), tornadoes (whirlwinds), the state where Kennedy was killed, and as the state with a connection to space (Houston, we have a problem).

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   What time zone is Houston?

   • The time in Houston is normally one hour behind the time in New York, but because these time zones don't share the same start and end times for daylight saving time, the time in Houston can for a short while be two hours behind or the same as the time in New York. The IANA time zone identifier for Houston is America/Chicago.

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