Houston, Administrative division in Texas, United States.
Houston is a large city in southeastern Texas located near the Gulf of Mexico coast. The city spreads across flat terrain and serves as a transportation hub with ports that receive ships from around the world.
The city was founded in 1836 by the Allen brothers and named after General Sam Houston. An oil field nearby was discovered around 1900, leading to rapid growth and industrial development.
The Museum District contains several art and natural history museums that draw visitors throughout the year. These institutions shape the cultural life of the city and bring people from across the region together.
The city has an extensive network of roads that are easy to drive through, though traffic can be heavy during rush hours. Visitors should know that many attractions are spread far apart and renting a car is practical.
The Johnson Space Center houses Mission Control, where all human space missions for NASA are monitored. Visitors can see where astronauts train and where historic spacecraft equipment is displayed.
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