Publisher's Synopsis
Houston is a large metropolis in Texas, extending to Galveston Bay. It's closely linked with the Space Center Houston, the coastal visitor center at NASA's astronaut training and flight control complex. The city's relatively compact Downtown includes the Theater District, home to the renowned Houston Grand Opera, and the Historic District, with 19th-century architecture and upscale restaurants.
Untold Fact of Houston
Chapter 1: Houston story
1.1 Early settlement to the 20th century
1.2 World War II to the late 20th century
1.3 Early 21st century
1.4 Geography
1.5 Cityscape
1.6 Architecture
1.7 Climate
1.8 Flooding
Chapter 2: Demographics
2.1 Race and ethnicity
2.2 Sexual orientation and gender identity
2.3 Religion
Chapter 3: Economy
3.1 Culture
3.2 Arts and theater
3.3 Tourism and recreation
3.4 Sports
3.5 Government
3.6 Crime
3.7 Education
3.8 Colleges and universities
3.9 Media
3.10 Transportation
3.11 Roadways
3.12 Transit
3.13 Cycling
3.14 Airports
