In case your forgot..Rules Of Texas ;)
by Maria250
1. Pull your droopy pants up. You look like an idiot.
2. Let's get this straight; it's called a "gravel road." I drive a pickup truck because I want to. No matter how slow you drive, you're going to get dust on your Lexus. Drive it or get out of the way.
3. So every person in every pickup waves. It's called being friendly.
Try to understand the concept.
4. If that cell phone rings while a bunch of doves are coming in, we
WILL shoot it out of your hand. You better hope you don't have it up to your ear at the time.
5. Yeah, we eat BEEF. You really want sushi & caviar? It's available at the corner bait shop.
6. We open doors for women. That is applied to all women, regardless of age.
7. No, there's no "vegetarian special" on the menu. Order steak. Or you can order the Chef's Salad and pick off the 2 pounds of ham & turkey.
8. When we fill out a table, there are three main dishes: meats, vegetables, and breads. We use three spices: salt, pepper, and Picante Sauce, so what ....!!
9. You bring "coke" into my house, it better be brown, wet, and served over ice. You bring "Mary Jane" into my house, she better be cute, know how to shoot, drive a truck, and have long hair.
10. College and High School Football is as important here as the Lakers and the Knicks, and a dang site more fun to watch.
11. Yeah, we have golf courses. But don't hit the water hazards --
It spooks the fish.
12. Colleges? Try Texas Tech, Texas A&M or University of Texas. They come outta there with an education plus a love for God and country, and they still wave at passing pickups when they come for the holidays.
13. We have more folks in the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines, than any other state, so "Don't Mess with Texas," If you do, you will get whipped by the best.
14. Always remember what our great governor Sam Houston once said:
"Texas can make it without the United States, but the United States
Can't make it without Texas!"
You need a car in Houston!
by HouFelix
Houston is very spread out, and the only public transportation is buses, so you'll need a car. The city's laid out logically enough, but street names tend to change as you move from one part of the city to another. The freeway system is generally well marked, but check your directions ahead of time. Houston drivers can be quite agressive, so driving here is for the brave and heavily insured. The unwritten local traffic custom, known by all Houstonians, is that when approaching an intersection with a traffic light, green means green, yellow means green, and red means 2 more cars.
Barnabys
by SinKitty about Barnabys
Barnabys is a laid back place with an astounding menu. It's got a cafe atmosphere, and is very unpretentious. The food is so freaking good! This is a MUST for lunch. Try the brownie too. MMMMM. Pesto Chicken Sandwich
Houston's Theater District
by Stargazer1
The Theater District downtown consists of several good and renowned theatres for ballet, opera, plays, the symphony, etc. Apparently, Houston is ranked second in the number of total seats in a downtown area available for theatre. And, it's one of only five with permanent professional companies in all the performing arts -- ballet, opera, theater, and music.
I've been going to the Alley Theatre to see plays since the 1970s, and to the Miller Outdoor Theatre for the Theatre Under the Stars productions since the 1960s.
Recently we went to the newest theatre, the Hobby Center to see Spamalot. It was a great play. Hilarious. Our son loved it. I highly recommend the productions available.
Williams Water Wall next to...
by fredaustin
Williams Water Wall next to Transco Tower
Local landmark and favorite picture spot, the Transco fountain is a great place for a picnic during the day anda romantic spot during the evening: there are carraige rides nearby, but beware, everything closes and they shut off the fountain at 10pm. Watching the water being shut off is spectacular, so if you're there at night, stick around to see it.