Essential Houston

Once you’ve settled in to your new home, you’ll want to learn more about Houston and the region, including population and climate information, local government structure, a Houston historical timeline and essentials like police, fire and Houston Public Library information. You’ll also find information about obtaining a driver’s license, registering your vehicle and getting around in the region, whether it’s in your car, via mass transit or light rail. You’ll feel like a local in record time!

An attitude of “can do” among Houstonians ensures that the region remains open to opportunity and big ideas. A few examples are the creation of the Port of Houston in 1914; the Johnson Space Center, now celebrating 50 years and where space flight became a reality; the Texas Medical Center, recognized as the world’s largest medical center; home of the Astrodome, which when it was built, became the eighth wonder of the world; and a community that supports one of the largest cultural districts in the U.S.

Looking back at Houston’s history, the credit for the region’s entrepreneurial spirit lies squarely with its founders, two real estate brokers named John and Augustus Allen, who purchased 6,642 acres of land... more »

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Essential Houston