Located on the coastal prairies of Southeast Texas, Houston is referred to as the Bayou City. Houston's mild climate and affordable cost of living offers residents a variety of lifestyle choices. 

• I-45 (North: Dallas, South: Galveston) 
• I-10 (East: New Orleans, West: San Antonio) 
• US-59 (NE: TexArkana, SW: Corpus Christi) 
• US-290 (NW: Austin) 
• SH-288 (South: Lake Jackson and Freeport) 
• SH-225 (East: Pasadena and LaPorte) 
• Loop 610 (Inner circle around Houston - limited access) 
• Beltway 8 (Outer circle around Houston) 
• Texas 249 serving northwest Houston (Compaq Computer location)

A broad range of housing and pricing is available including, waterfront living, beach housing, high-rise living, estate living, country homes, and single-family homes in master-planned communities. On average, overall housing costs are 20 percent lower than the nation as a whole. 

With the diverse population base in Houston, almost all sporting and hobby interests are represented in the greater Houston area. And Houston is a terrific town for dining out! 

Houston has a thriving theater district where performances of the ballet, opera, symphony, live theater, and Broadway productions fill monthly calendars. Museums bring the fine arts, natural science, history, space, and many other fields of interest within reach of all residents. 

Houston's moderate climate is ideal for outdoor activities including tennis, golf, water sports, cycling and running. The city maintains more than 300 municipal parks and over 120 open spaces. In addition, the city provides seven golf courses (18-hole) and operates a modern zoological garden. The Houston area offers over 100 golf courses including a public Tour-18 facility.