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2 days ago · 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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6 days ago · Harris County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas; as of the 2020 census, the population was 4,731,145, [1] making it the most populous county in Texas and the third-most populous county in the United States. Its county seat is Houston, the most populous city in Texas and fourth-most populous city in the United States.
May 21, 2024 · The Greater Houston area has the largest population of African Americans in Texas and west of the Mississippi River. Black Enterprise has referred to Houston as a Black mecca.
May 23, 2024 · What is considered greater Houston? The greater Houston area includes the city of Houston as well as surrounding areas that are part of the Houston metropolitan region. It spans across nine counties and includes cities such as Sugar Land, Baytown, and The Woodlands.
5 days ago · The metropolitan districts were replaced by standard metropolitan areas (SMAs) in the 1950 census, which were defined by the Bureau of the Budget (now the Office of Management and Budget) and later renamed to standard metropolitan statistical areas (SMAs) in 1959.
May 9, 2024 · Once characterized by its rural charm and agricultural heritage, Spring Branch, nestled within the heart of Houston, has undergone a significant transformation, evolving into a bustling community.
May 13, 2024 · Sam Houston, American lawyer and politician, a leader in the Texas Revolution (1834–36). He later served as president (1836–38; 1841–44) of the Republic of Texas and was influential in Texas’s becoming a U.S. state in 1845. The city of Houston is named in his honor.
