London. Summary of rankings City GaWC 2020 Resonance 2021 / London 1 1 / New York 2 3 / Tokyo 9 6 / Paris 8 2 What is the greatest city in the world? The 10 Greatest Cities In The World New York. Rio de Janeiro. Paris. Istanbul. Tokyo. Cape […]
In 2012, the gross domestic product (GDP) of the Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land metropolitan statistical area (MSA) was $449 billion, the fourth-largest of any metro area in the United States. Fortune 500 companies based in Houston. Rank Company Name 496 Crown Castle 501 KBR Companies in the petroleum industry Is Houston […]
“Houston, we have a problem” is a popular but slightly erroneous quotation from the radio communications between the Apollo 13 astronauts Jack Swigert, Jim Lovell and the NASA Mission Control Center (“Houston”) during the Apollo 13 spaceflight in 1970, as the astronauts communicated their discovery of the explosion Why is […]
Houston is still doing better than the national average in LGBT-friendly policies, according to a new report by an advocacy group. Houston scored 70 out of 100 in the city’s LGBT-friendly policies. What city in Texas has the most LGBT? Houston has a large and diverse LGBT population and is […]
Houston was initially included by virtue of the San Jacinto Ordnance Depot, since military rather than commercial facilities were judged best for helping handle NASA’s large retinue of jets and specialized equipment, and because of its recognized, prominent universities, including Rice, Texas, and Texas A&M. Why did NASA move to […]
“Most of the astronauts live here because this is where they are trained,” Harris explained. “They’re also constantly having to be retrained for future missions. It takes years to get ready.” After the shuttle program ended, Houston didn’t lose its “Space City” title. Why is NASA located in Texas? In […]
The great state of Texas loomed large as a potential travel destination for years but our team here had not yet made the trip . That changed when we visited Houston, America’s fourth largest city. What is the most cosmopolitan city in Texas? Personal finance website Wallethub ranked Houston as […]
Houston received its official nickname of “Space City” in 1967 because it is home to NASA’s Manned Spacecraft Center. NASA’s center in Houston has its origins in the Space Task Group which directed its first manned spaceflight program, Project Mercury. Why is NASA in Houston and Florida? The location was […]
The 2020 study praises Houston for its: Ethnic diversity, with more than 145 languages spoken in Houston-area homes. Highly regarded restaurants, rated fourth behind Los Angeles, New York City, and Chicago. Healthy concentration of Fortune 500 companies, representing the country’s biggest businesses. Is Houston the best city in Texas? For […]
The Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design offers a Bachelor of Science in Interior Architecture, enabling students to become effective design leaders and innovators. Does the University of Texas have an interior design program? In 1973, UT Austin’s program became one of the first accredited Interior Design programs […]
UH Architecture Rankings The bachelor’s program at UH was ranked #44 on College Factual’s Best Schools for architecture list. It is also ranked #3 in Texas. What is the best University in Texas for architecture? Best Schools for General Architecture in Texas #1. The University of Texas at Austin. Austin, […]
The architecture program has existed at Texas Tech University since 1927. Texas Tech’s Master of Architecture is a professional degree and it is accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB). Does Texas Tech require a portfolio for architecture? (in addition to Official Transcripts sent to TTU). Digital portfolio of […]
Galveston is about 40 miles south of Houston and offers the most bustling beach experience close to the Bayou City. All of its beaches offer showers, bathrooms and refreshments for sale. On the far east side of the city, you’ll find East Beach, Texas’ largest beach and a popular party […]
Frankel’s 8 Best Neighborhoods in Houston in 2020 West University. Why this neighborhood: Kicking off our list is one of our favorite neighborhoods in Houston, West U. Memorial. Spring Branch. The Heights. Bellaire. Museum District. Tanglewood. What is the best part of Houston to live in? The 5 Best Places […]
Cities near Houston within 5 hours 5 hr 11 min: New Orleans 3 hr 50 min: Fredericksburg (Texas) 59 minutes: Galveston 3 hr 58 min: Shreveport 3 hr 12 min: Corpus Christi What cities are 3 hours away from Houston? Magnolia Market (Waco, Texas) – About 3 hour drive. Hamilton […]