Welcome to Houston.

Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States, and one of the cheapest and easiest to live in. It’s also one of the most modern, with a super-fast system of freeways linking its districts and satellite towns and suburbs. So dynamic is its economy – driven by the energy industry, as well as biomedical science, aeronautics and its port – that it’s designated a gamma world city, with a Gross Area Product higher that that of entire countries. Houstonian voters have voted many times to prevent the separation of business and living districts, with the result that it’s always possible to find a home close to work, and enjoy the life of its many lively districts, uptown, downtown, East End and its world-renowned Medical Center district.

Getting There
The need-to-know stuff, from visas to vaccinations to budget planning. Need to rent a car, find a hotel, a short-term apartment? Click through our listings. Bringing furniture? We’ll tell you how to get it there promptly. Pets? You need to know the red tape.

Living There
Best place to live? Near downtown or out in Katy or the Woodlands? What is it like to drive in Houston? Are there grocery stores that deliver? And what about a super-competent doctor, a dentist, an opthalmologist? How do I hook up a computer? We have the details.

Raising Kids There
Clue in on the best schools, their curricula and fees, childcare options and our recommendations for pediatricians. Houston is a great place to bring your kids out - outdoor activities, space centers, zoos, restaurants. And for dressing them, we'll show you the best stores.

Playing There
Okay, you’ve finished work, so now what? Houston offers a kaelidoscope of sights and sounds but we'll help you pursue your interests -sightseeing, keeping fit, cinema, music, art, restaurants, nightclubs, spas, weekend trips.

Working There
How do Texans do business? We’ll give you pointers on business behavior, as well as advice on how to get started; where to rent offices, find reliable lawyers, decipher banking and tax liabilities, hire staff, find a translator and show you which are the best networking groups to join.

Spouse Survival Kit
So you are here with your partner? Does that mean you have to sit at home? Our survival kit helps you make the leap – form friendships, find work, join clubs, network, take courses, keep busy.


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