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Houston is known for its thriving energy industry and the largest medical center in the country, as well as the second largest performing arts district in the nation. | Houston is known for its thriving energy industry and the largest medical center in the country, as well as the second largest performing arts district in the nation. | ||
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| + | The city of Houston was founded on August, 30 1836. The founders were two brothers named Augustus C. and John K. Allen. They bought 6,642 acres of land near the Buffalo Bayou. | ||
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Revision as of 01:49, June 11, 2008
Houston is the largest city in the state of Texas and the fourth largest city in the United States of America. Houston is the county seat of Harris county, with a population of approximately 1.9 million. Houston is fondly referred to by many as the "Bayou City".
Houston is known for its thriving energy industry and the largest medical center in the country, as well as the second largest performing arts district in the nation.
History The city of Houston was founded on August, 30 1836. The founders were two brothers named Augustus C. and John K. Allen. They bought 6,642 acres of land near the Buffalo Bayou.