Drink a Lonestar the National beer of Texas.
Drink a Lonestar the National beer of Texas.
Ghost of Igloi wrote:
Drink a Lonestar the National beer of Texas.
If certain people could have their way, our very own SOUTHERN star brewery would be renamed Western star brewery. Not on my watch! #SOUTHERNPRIDE isnt something you can pick and choose! We are the American South! And that includes our beeeeeeautiful Southern Star Brewery!
I have lived in Texas all of my life. It is a massive state, and every city is very different. Austin, for example, is one of the most liberal cities in the known universe to the point that it even drives many Democrats insane. I have not lived in Houston, but expect it to be very diverse. What neighborhood you live in will make all of the difference, especially since the traffic sucks so bad that you will end up stuck in your part of town most of the time. Overall, just think of it as a huge US city rather than a part of Texas.
The heat will be brutal due to the extremely high humidity. Being a serious distance runner in Houston will take a lot of planning and creativity since you will break down if you consistently run high mileage in the Texas heat.
And yes, Texas Mexican food is heavenly! Tex-mex is fantastic. And the authentic-style Mexican food is also fantastic.
You will do fine... good luck! :)
Houston, along with Dallas, is the most diverse city in Texas.
You will find sizeable communities of:
- Middle-class blacks
- Ghetto blacks
- Yuppies from coastal cities
- Oil barons and corporate executives
- 3rd/4th generation Mexican Americans
- Recent Mexican and South American immigrants
- Nigerian immigrants, usually well-off upper-middle class
- Rich Asians (recent mainland Chinese)
- Poorer Asians (Vietnamese and others)
- Gangbangers
- Preppy kids
- And of course, the stereotypical Texan redneck
They're not all Bible-thumping, gun-toting rednecks, though such folks still do make up a significant proportion of the population.
As for the climate, it's similar to that of Louisiana, Florida, and the rest of the tropical world. Not pleasant for runners, but you will acclimatize if you do things like turning off A/C in your house.
Mamma mia, pizzeria! wrote:
Pendejo 1 wrote:
The weather will kill a guy from U-jean, Orygun.
I believe it's pronounced Oregano.
Back home in Utah we pronounced it Organ.
Lone Star diversity wrote:
Houston, along with Dallas, is the most diverse city in Texas.
You will find sizeable communities of:
- Middle-class blacks
- Ghetto blacks
- Yuppies from coastal cities
- Oil barons and corporate executives
- 3rd/4th generation Mexican Americans
- Recent Mexican and South American immigrants
- Nigerian immigrants, usually well-off upper-middle class
- Rich Asians (recent mainland Chinese)
- Poorer Asians (Vietnamese and others)
- Gangbangers
- Preppy kids
- And of course, the stereotypical Texan redneck
They're not all Bible-thumping, gun-toting rednecks, though such folks still do make up a significant proportion of the population.
As for the climate, it's similar to that of Louisiana, Florida, and the rest of the tropical world. Not pleasant for runners, but you will acclimatize if you do things like turning off A/C in your house.
Geez...that sounds just like dozen or so other major metropolitan areas across the U.S....nothing new there.
Tejano wrote:
Born and raised in Houston. Went to school in Chicago and NYC. Came back, happily. Genuinely good, down-to-earth people. Incredibly diverse with all the great food that comes with that. City isn’t scenic, but it’s gotten much better in recent years with the construction of nice new parks (Buffalo Bayou Park and Discovery Green) in the city center and miles of new running/biking trails. Great running scene and places to run and clubs for all levels of runners. Yes, it’s hot and humid as hell from May to September, but it’ll toughen you up for Fall races. The rest of the year is terrific running weather. Finally, Houston has its fair share of Republicans, but the big cities in Texas are largely liberal enclaves in a very red state. Houston elected and then re-elected (twice) a lesbian for mayor for crying out loud. Not many coastal cities can say the same. Good luck with your move, and enjoy the city even if it’s only for a while!
Moved to the Houston area from NYC area 20 years ago. Agree with the above. When I travel around the world for business and mention Houston’s past and current mayors most people don’t believe me. However just outside in the burbs it gets mighty red mighty quick. I’m a blue dot in a sea of red. Anyway, you’re likely to be surrounded by transplants.
And yes, early morning running is a must. See ya at the Houston Marathon and Rocky Raccoon.
the stars at night wrote:
CapnPerv wrote:
Any hot women down there, or are they all pear-shaped Wal-Mart queens in oversized jeans and cowboy hats.
I'd say above average percentage of hot women.
note: the directions to anywhere will contain "frontage road".
So is "frontage road" some kind of Houston code for the va-jay-jay?
Nothing New There wrote:
Lone Star diversity wrote:
Houston, along with Dallas, is the most diverse city in Texas.
You will find sizeable communities of:
- Middle-class blacks
- Ghetto blacks
- Yuppies from coastal cities
- Oil barons and corporate executives
- 3rd/4th generation Mexican Americans
- Recent Mexican and South American immigrants
- Nigerian immigrants, usually well-off upper-middle class
- Rich Asians (recent mainland Chinese)
- Poorer Asians (Vietnamese and others)
- Gangbangers
- Preppy kids
- And of course, the stereotypical Texan redneck
They're not all Bible-thumping, gun-toting rednecks, though such folks still do make up a significant proportion of the population.
As for the climate, it's similar to that of Louisiana, Florida, and the rest of the tropical world. Not pleasant for runners, but you will acclimatize if you do things like turning off A/C in your house.
Geez...that sounds just like dozen or so other major metropolitan areas across the U.S....nothing new there.
All of the above peoples sound reprehensible to me, jeah!
All of the above peoples sound reprehensible to me, jeah!
Sounds like you need to move to Antarctica or Mars.
Rio Grande Randy wrote:
Colonel Sanders wrote:
Moreso than Maryland and as much as Florida or Missouri! Lots of Southern traditions can be found almost anywhere in Texas at any time. I say Texas is both.
Well...I guess you would call it the Southwest then. Many years ago there was football conference for most of the Texas schools and it was called the "Southwest conference." ?
Plus Arkansas ?♂️
Great GLBTQ scene
Best strip clubs in America
YEeHAW giddy up partner we’s Bout to elect Republicans cuz to be a real man you got to!!!
CapnPerv wrote:
the stars at night wrote:
I'd say above average percentage of hot women.
note: the directions to anywhere will contain "frontage road".
So is "frontage road" some kind of Houston code for the va-jay-jay?
Perhaps you are thinking of "frottage road".
You’ll be a real Texan when you’re laying on the couch, 3-days in a row, and you scratch your right calf with your savagely overgrown fingernails. A beautifully formed, large, and crusty scab flakes off under your fingernail. You look at the beautiful sight and immediately and excitedly ito your mouth. Lee Harvey Oswald lives to be 83 years of age.
What to expect?!?!
How about a “...just below the minimum...low bar alert” mentality!’ Obama was right , southerners grip their guns and religion like a life preserver.
It’s clear many of the posters here are either trolls or haven’t been to Texas.
There is a crazy amount of diversity in Houston. Any food you can think of. The only downside is the heat and humidity, along with the ridiculous traffic. Before buying/renting a house make sure to try out the commute during rush hour.
Just stay away from the sketchy neighborhoods near downtown, unless you’re looking for a cheap hooker. I made some wrong turns while living there and got the meanest stares from guys on street corners. That’s probably about as bad as it gets as long as you’re not a d!ck.
