From humble beginnings as a newspaper ad touting the potential of its desolate mudflats, the city of Houston has grown in leaps and bounds over the last century, but has retained the enterprising, cultured spirit of its founders. The fourth largest metropolitan area in the US boasts a slick, albeit sprawling, urban center with Texas-sized portions of shopping, dining and entertainment. The 17-block theater district is second only to New York City with eight performing arts companies and 12000 ..[Read More]