- Houston - Wikipedia
The Greater Houston metropolitan area, at 7 8 million residents, is the fifth-most populous metropolitan area in the nation and second-most populous in Texas Located in Southeast Texas near Galveston Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, Houston is the county seat of Harris County
- Houston | Geography, History, Weather, Points of Interest | Britannica
Houston is the 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
- Houston History Timeline - Houston Visitors Bureau
Discover Houston's history from its founders to present times Find facts, timeline, community and culture from the official Houston visitors bureau
- Houston – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
Find information on Houston's history, attractions, restaurants, hotels, directions, maps, purchase Houston merchandise and watch an 11-minute film on Houston You'll find over 10,000 brochures and magazines to help plan your visit to the Houston area
- City of Houston eGovernment Center gt; Facts and Figures
Houston is the fourth most populous city in the nation, with an estimated July 2018 population of 2,325,502 (trailing only New York, Los Angeles and Chicago), and is the largest in the southern U S and Texas
- What is Houston Known For | 20+ Things You Should Know
Explore Houston's rich culture, booming industries, and diverse attractions with our guide to the top things the city is known for
- The History of Houston: From Its Founding to Today
Discover the fascinating history of Houston, from its founding in 1836 to its rise as a global hub for oil, space exploration, and cultural diversity Learn how this dynamic city evolved into a modern metropolis
- Houston, Texas - New World Encyclopedia
Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States of America and the largest city in the state of Texas U S Census Bureau tabulations placed the city with an estimated population of nearly 2 2 million inhabitants within the city's area Houston is composed of 600 square miles (1,600 km²) It is the seat of Harris County and the economic center of the Houston, Sugar Land, Baytown
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