Houston is known as the world capital of space exploration, the world capital of air conditioning, the world capital of the international energy industry, the world capital of petroleum exploration and the world capital of capital punishment. What it isnt the capital of is Texas; thats Austin. 3.

What makes Houston Texas unique?

Houstons got more parks than any other top-10 metropolitan area. Though its known for its association with the oil industry, Houston has lots and lots of parks and green space — 50,632 acres in total. That puts it third in the U.S. behind only San Diego and Dallas in acreage per capita.

Whats great about Houston Texas?

A booming job market combined with low cost-of-living and sunny weather year-round make Houston a great choice for building a life and raising a family. However, Houstons propensity for extreme heat, vulnerability to hurricanes, and legendary long commutes can also be turnoffs for people who prefer mild weather.

Is Houston good place to live?

Houstonians love their city — and for good reasons — according to new rankings released by U.S. News & World Report. Greater Houston received a 6.9 score out of 10 in for the Best Places to Live list, which is heavily weighted by the Quality of Life and Value categories.