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- • Patrick Swayze, famous for "Dirty Dancing," was born in Houston, Texas.
- • NASA's Mission Control Center, vital for space exploration, is located in Houston.
- • Oil discovery in the early 1900s transformed Houston into a boomtown.
- • Houston has a tunnel system beneath downtown, spanning several miles.
- • Hurricane Harvey in 2017 caused catastrophic flooding throughout the city.
- • Named after Sam Houston, it was founded in 1836 and incorporated in 1837.
- • With over 2.3 million residents, it is the fourth most populous city in the US.
- • The city sits at an average elevation of 43 feet, making it prone to flooding.
- • Energy, particularly oil and gas, remains a major employer in Houston.
- • There is a constant buzz of ambition mixed with southern charm.
- • The Houston Astros won their first World Series title in 2017.
- • The Astrodome, once home to the Astros, was the world's first domed stadium.
- • The area's geology features Cretaceous-era limestone formations.
- • The Leon River flows near Hico, Texas.
- • Live oak trees are a common sight in the area.
- • The area was historically inhabited by various Native American tribes, including the Comanche.
- • U.S. Highway 281 passes through Hico, Texas.