WELCOME TO HOUSTON - Houston, Texas was established in 1836 and is now the largest city in Texas. Against a backdrop of greenery and colorful wildflowers, Houston offers the visitor a vast array of attractions - parks, art museums, Historical Monuments, prestigious educational institutions, the "mission control" of space flights, the nation's first domed stadium and much more.

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