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Founded in 1836 with a current population of 2.2 million and dubbed the Space City, Houston is the number one city in which to live, work, and play according to Kiplinger. As one of the great cities located in the lone star state of Texas, Houston is a melting pot and a leading center for women and minority-owned businesses. The Port of Houston is among the nation's largest and busiest, and Houston remains the energy capital of the U.S. despite an oil bust in the 1980s.

There are a variety of cultural destinations for visitors arriving in Houston. Houston is also the home of the Rockets, Aeros, WNBA Comets, and Dynamos. Nearby cities include: The Woodlands, Sugar Land, League City, Friendswood, Katy, Cypress, and Galveston.

The NASA Johnson Space Center is located in Houston. Houston is also home to Memorial Hermann Healthcare System along with several other large primary care and cancer centers. The Texas Medical Center in Houston is the world's largest concentration of health care and research institutions.

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  • What Are The Advantages Of Investing In Houston Foreclosures And…


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    While looking for suitable properties, home buyers can find some value deals through Houston foreclosures which offer a wide range of housing options at highly affordable prices that are much lower than their real worth. So if you are interested in investing in a real estate property, looking up Houston foreclosures ...
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  • Houston crushes the Thunder on the glass, wins game


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    BOX SCORE (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) Some losses are frustrating because of who you lost to. Some are frustrating because of how you lost. And some are frustrating because of why you lost. And tonight’s 100-91 to the Rockets is definitely the latter. How does this sound? Twenty-three offensive rebounds and 19 ...
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  • WHEN YOU BELIEVE ~ BY MARIAH CAREY AND WHITNEY HOUSTON


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    " When You Believe " is an Academy Award-winning song composed by Stephen Schwartz for the 1998 DreamWorks animated feature The Prince of Egypt . A pop version of "When You Believe" was produced as a single with additional music by writer-producer Babyface for the films soundtrack album. It was the main theme of ...
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  • Rockets in the rain


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    Well, okay, the rain stopped before the tipoff, but the Rockets kept coming. Twenty-two seconds in, Etan Thomas gave Luis Scola a thwap that resulted in stitches, but the Rockets kept coming. the Thunder put together a nine-point lead by halftime, but the Rockets kept coming. In the end, Rick Adelman’s band of ...
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  • Colts Clinch AFC South, Hold Off Texans 35-27


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    One thing is for certain about the Indianapolis Colts: they have seemed to be able to beat their opponents in just about every conceivable way possible – or so it seems. During Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium, that analogy was definitely put to the test. Down by 13 points at halftime, ...
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  • N.F.L. Roundup: Colts Rally for Win and Gain Playoff Spot as a Bonus


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    Texans receiver Andre Johnson (80) being stopped with help from the Colts Philip Wheeler (50), Jacob Lacey (27) and Melvin Bullitt (33).
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  • 21 Fourth Quarter Points Allow Colts To Rally, Edge Texans 35-27


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    One thing is for certain about the Indianapolis Colts: they have seemed to be able to beat their opponents in just about every conceivable way possible – or so it seems. During Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium, that analogy was definitely put to the test. Down by 13 points at halftime, ...
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  • 28 Unanswered Points Help Colts Clinch AFC South, Corral Texans 35-27


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    One thing is for certain about the Indianapolis Colts: they have seemed to be able to beat their opponents in just about every conceivable way possible – or so it seems. During Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium, that analogy was definitely put to the test. Down by 13 points at halftime, ...
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  • Comeback Colts Capture AFC South


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    by Nancy Gay Filed under: Colts , Texans , AFC South HOUSTON -- They are the Cardiac Colts , and their 35-27 victory Sunday over the fading Texans at Reliant Stadium looked more like the usual routine than divine intervention -- Indianapolis has a 15-1 series advantage over Houston, but played fourth-quarter ...
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  • Age Management Medicine in Houston, Texas and Steamboat Springs, Colorado


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    What is age management medicine?  Sounds a bit mystical and unscientific.  But is it? “Nothing can stop aging, but we can slow it down and improve quality of life as we age,” said Dr. Randy Birken, founder of Birken Medical Aesthetics of The Woodands. It’s nothing like snake-oil, just good nutrition, ...
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  • N.F.L. Roundup: Colts Rally for Win and Gain Playoff Spot as a Bonus


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    Texans receiver Andre Johnson (80) being stopped with help from the Colts Philip Wheeler (50), Jacob Lacey (27) and Melvin Bullitt (33).
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  • The Hotze-Locke Recap


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    Not surprisingly, it seems mayoral wannabe Gene Locke has basically accepted the endorsement he sought out–that of right-winger Steven Hotze.  He sure hasn’t rejected it!  Here are some links from some of my fellow bloggers who have posted on the endorsement mailer sent by Hotze. Muse-Musings :  We wait for ...
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  • Random NFL Thoughts


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  • Kubiak Watch On After Texans Collapse


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    by Nancy Gay Filed under: Colts , Texans , AFC South HOUSTON -- As the scoreboard betrayed the Houston Texans once again on Sunday, the grim looks on the faces of the teams braintrust -- owner Bob McNair , general manager Rick Smith and assorted others overseeing this long overdue franchise -- said it all. ...
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  • Holy sh*t!!! Vince is still the man.


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    Ninety-nine yard drive to win the game as time expires. Converts three fourth downs along the way. Career passing day. How can you not believe in this guy?!
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  • Colts remain perfect with 35-27 win over Texans


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    Indianapolis clinched the AFC South title and extended its regular-season win streak to 20, one shy of the New England Patriots’ NFL-record 21-game run from 2006-08. Author: http://feeds.chron.com/~r/houstonchronicle/spfbtxfront/~3/AgL7Nobh-3E/6744199.html
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  • Never Have Lumps of Coal Been So Chic!


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    Lumps of coal for the naughty among us. Natural seasonal touches...only Aaron Rambo and Ruth Davis, at Found for the Home , could be so chic with green. Our kind of tree...understated and alive! Without striking a match, this is a warm touch. Ruth Davis and Aaron Rambo, who hold ...
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