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The Alkek Fountain and the Roy and Lillie Cullen Building are the 'front door' of BCM's main campus.
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Life in Houston

Houston Highlights

  • Ranks #1 on Kiplinger's 2008 Best Cities
  • Low cost of living and affordable housing
  • No state or local income taxes
  • Expanding economy in diverse industries
  • Multicultural population of more than 5.5 million in the metropolitan area
  • More than 40 colleges, universities, and institutes
  • Average temperature of 68 degrees
  • Permanent ballet, opera, symphony, and theater companies
  • An "urban forest" with 350 parks and more than 200 green spaces
  • NASA's Johnson Space Center
  • One of the world's busiest ports
  • 11,000 restaurants serving every type of cuisine
  • Shopping galore
  • Professional and college sports
  • Nearby beaches and lakes

General Infomation about Houston

Cost of Living Calculators

City Government Information and Resources

Last modified: August 19, 2009