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Houston, TX
Houston is the fourth most populated city in the United States and the most populated city in the state of Texas. The city has a population of 2.1 million people within an area of 656.3 square miles. Houston was founded in 1836 on land near the banks of Buffalo Bayou. It was incorporated as a city on June 5, 1837, and named after the President of the Republic of Texas, former General Sam Houston, who had commanded at the Battle of San Jacinto.
There are several terrific airports in the Houston Metro area. BUSH INTRCNTINENTL (IAH / KIAH), HOBBY WILLIAM P (HOU / KHOU), WEST HOUSTON (IWS/ KIWS), HOUSTON SW AIRPORT (AXH / KAXH).
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