Houston. The city of Houston MAYOR: Annise Parker Barbara Charline Jordan – was the first African-American woman to be elected to the Texas Senate.

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Houston

The city of Houston MAYOR: Annise Parker Barbara Charline Jordan – was the first African-American woman to be elected to the Texas Senate.

Learn more about Houston in the Texaplex!

Houston Museums Houston Children’s Museum Holocost Museum Health Museum Museum of Fine Arts Museum of Natural History Houston Zoo And MANY more!

Visit the museums!

Houston Symphony Orchestra Ima Hogg – established the Houston Symphony Orchestra and donated money to help Houston families.

Houston has professional sports teams

Houston Medical Center

Houston Universities University of Houston Texas Southern University Rice University University of St. Thomas Houston Baptist University Westwood College Baylor College of Medicine Lone Star Community College

William Marsh Rice – gave money to Houston to build Rice University.

Sam Houston Sam Houston – elected the first President of the Republic of Texas and the person for whom the city of Houston is named.

Houston – 1800’s

The original Houston plans: Augustus and John Allen – founded and named the city of Houston.

Houston is home to many companies:

Trader’s Village shopping and festivals!

Hermann Park - video George Henry Hermann – gave money to Houston to build a park, a hospital, and the City Hall.

Famous people from Houston Mary Lou Retton Patrick Swayze ZZ Top Clint Black Chandra Wilson Beyonce Dan Rather

Houston Celebrations Chinese New Year – celebrated in January with a parade, firecrackers, and special meals. Livestock Show and Rodeo – celebrated in February with a parade, rodeo, midway, Famous performers, and exhibits of animals. St. Patrick’s Day – celebrated in March with a parade where everyone wears green.

International Festival – celebrated in April with food, crafts, bands, and entertainment which highlight a different culture each year. Cinco de Mayo – celebrated in May with a festival which includes music, folk dancing, and Mexican food. Juneteenth – celebrated in June with a festival which includes music and art. Thanksgiving – celebrated in November with a parade in the downtown area.