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Houston, Texas

Harris County

Featured Communities

  • North Houston
  • Kingwood
  • Huffman
  • Hufsmith
  • Humble
  • Spring
  • Tomball
  • Bellaire
  • Cypress
  • Alief
  • Barker
  • Hockley
  • Pasadena
  • Channelview
  • Crosby
  • Deer Park
  • Galena Park
  • Highlands
  • La Porte
  • Seabrook
  • South Houston
  • Webster
  • North Houston
  • Kingwood
  • Huffman
  • Hufsmith
  • Humble
  • Spring
  • Tomball
  • Bellaire
  • Cypress
  • Alief
  • Barker
  • Hockley
  • Pasadena
  • Channelview
  • Crosby
  • Deer Park
  • Galena Park
  • Highlands
  • La Porte
  • Seabrook
  • South Houston
  • Webster

Houston is known as a huge oil industry base with an exceptionally large technology sector spread over several suburbs. The people of Houston are normally extremely nice and extremely helpful, especially if you are new to the area. Houston is a large metropolis so at times you may feel entrapped at times but there are plenty of places nearby to go and relax on weekends or days off.

Houston is liberal compared to the suburbs which are very conservative so if you are a diehard liberal, you will mind the Houston intercity but will find the suburbs difficult although most people in the Houston Area are very accepting and tolerant.

Despite contrary review, not all people in Texas or Houston carry guns and I know most Californians and people in the northeast believe an OK Corral shootout occurs every day somewhere in Texas, but this is not true. If taking a position in Houston or anywhere else in Texas, if you enter a place where alcoholic beverages are served you will see a sign when you enter the establishment and one behind the bar that will warn you about the consequences of having a gun or any other weapon on the premises which will up to ten years in prison. Texas does have a self-defense law which allows you to protect yourself.

Best Places to Stay

  • Preferably the Southside.
  • Suburbs are safer.

Where not to Stay

  • Inside 610 loop.

Transportation/Driving

  • Extemely congested.especially on the freeways.

Restuarants

  • All Major Chains
  • All Major chains.

Places of Interrest

  • Astroworld - Six Flags.
  • Galveston beach - 45 minutes away.
  • Johnson Space Center.
  • Houston Astros - MLB.
  • Hoston Texans = NFL.
  • Hoston Rockets - NBA.

Public Transportation

  • Bus system throughout the metro area.

Handicap Accessibility

  • Handicap friendly

Weather

  • Hot and humid summers.
  • Winters are usually mild.
  • Tropical thunderstorms on an almost daily basis during the summer.