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When the city of Houston was founded in 1836 and incorporated in 1837, its founders— John Kirby Allen and Augustus Chapman Allen —divided it into political geographic districts called "wards". [citation needed] The ward system, a precursor to today's City Council districts, was a common political tool of the early 19th century, and is still ...
A true-color image of Greater Houston. Astronaut photograph of Houston at night. Map of the Houston city limits. Houston, the most populous city in the Southern United States, is located along the upper Texas Gulf Coast, approximately 50 miles (80 km) northwest of the Gulf of Mexico at Galveston.
The Houston tunnel system is a network of subterranean, climate-controlled, pedestrian walkways that links 95 full city blocks 20 feet (6 m) below Houston 's downtown streets. It is approximately six miles (9.7 km) long. [1] There are similar systems in Chicago, Dallas, Oklahoma City, Montreal, and Toronto. Architectural historian Stephen Fox ...
Ultimate Kronos Company, a human resources management company used by several big name brands, corporations and municipalities, was the victim of a ransomware attack on Dec.11. See: The IRS Has...
Prior to the opening of METRORail, Houston was the largest city in the United States without a rail transit system. [ citation needed ] Following a successful referendum held locally in 2003, METRO is currently in the beginning design phases of a 10-year expansion plan to add five more sections to connect to the current rail system.
FOX 26 Digital Staff. May 14, 2024 at 11:56 AM. HOUSTON - Mayor John Whitmire announces details of his proposed FY '25 budget, highlighting operational efficiencies and addressing years of the ...
April 23, 2024 at 4:02 PM. HOUSTON - The 14th Court of Appeals held Tuesday that the City of Houston violated the Houston City Charter, according to a release. The release stated that the city ...
Houston Airport System Administration Building at 16930 JFK Boulevard, at George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Houston Airport System ( HAS) is a department of the City of Houston, Texas, United States that manages city airports. Its administrative offices are on the property of George Bush Intercontinental Airport.