Local Resources
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This directory of local resources will assist you in gathering valuable information about the downtown Houston area.
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| Area Information | |
Community Information - free community profiles
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| Downtown District - From commerce to the ballpark to the theatre district everything you ever needed to know about business and pleasure in Downtown Houston. | |
| Downtown Houston - We recently announced that Downtown Houston Association and the Theater District Association have joined forces to form the Houston Downtown Alliance. This new partnership, led by Barry Mandel, makes our organization even stronger and provides us with more opportunities to serve and promote the residential and business communities of downtown. | |
| Houston Museum District - Art. Scienc. History. Nature. | |
| Houston Theater District - The Theater District, a 17-block area in the heart of downtown Houston, is home to Houston's eight world-class performing arts organizations, the 130,000 square-foot Bayou Place entertainment complex, restaurants, movies, plazas and parks. | |
| Local Information - research local area info, stats, and events | |
| West University - For more than 75 years, weve been a City of Homes providing our residents with world class city services and being responsive to the needs of our citizens. Located in the heart of the Houston metropolitan area, youll find our streets lined with trees, fabulous homes, and safe neighborhoods. | |
| Entertainment | |
| Houston Grand Opera - Celebrating 50 years! | |
| Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo - For nearly three weeks in 2005, the Houston Livestock Show will fill Reliant Center and Reliant Arena with world-class livestock exhibitors bringing their best stock for evaluation by professional judges. | |
| Reliant Park - Within the expanding universe of stadiums, arenas, convention centers and entertainment venues, there's big, there's bigger, there's biggest. And then there's Reliant Park - North America's largest and most versatile campus of event venues, located in a city where adaptability, hospitality and distinct service are all Texas-sized - Houston. | |
The Houston Astros - The official site of the Astros
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The Houston Texans - View the schedule online and buy tickets to home games!
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The Rockets - The Houston Rockets play at Toyota Center and are part of the NBA.
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| The Arts | |
| Alley Theater - The Alley offers a variety of other events and services: children's performances, special Monday night events featuring contemporary authors, special holiday performances, backstage tours, theatre classes for young people, and post-show discussions where audiences can interact with the artists. | |
| Contemporary Arts Museum of Houston - The Contemporary Arts Museum Houston is a not-for-profit, non-collecting institution dedicated to presenting the art of our time to the local, regional, national and international public. | |
| Houston Ballet - Houston Ballet is America's fifth largest ballet company, an ensemble of fifty-one dancers who have been hailed by The New York Times as "one of the nation's best ballet companies. Experience the power, beauty, and sensuality that have made Houston Ballet... | |
| Museum of Fine Arts - As the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, expands its presentations and acquisitions of exceptional art from around the world, you can count on the MFAH to serve as your gateway to art. | |
| Museum of Natual Science - As one of the most heavily attended museums in the United States, and one of the most attended venues in Houston, the Museum is in the distinguished company of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C., the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the American Museum of Natural History, both in New York City. | |
| Theater Under The Stars - Musical Theatre is the only truly American art form, other than Jazz. It celebrates, magnifies, and highlights the human condition in all its forms. Musical theatre makes us laugh, cry, feel like dancing, and maybe even whistle a happy tune as we leave the theatre. | |
| Restaurants and Hotels | |
| 17 Restaurant - The newly-opened 17 American food complements the modern feel and high style of the hotel, while still paying tribute to Houston's rich history and the Sam Houston Hotel's presence throughout the city's many transformations. | |
| Aries Restaurant - Chef Tycer, a Wolfgang Puck protege, and his restaurant manager wife, Annika, have personified Aries restaurant with an informal, sophisticated personality seasoned with energy, creativity and imagination. | |
| Cafe Complique - Café Compliqué was founded in 2000 with the uncompromising mission of serving great food in an outstanding customer experience. Our award-winning menu is influenced by the exotic and colorful cuisines of the Mediterranean and the Middle East. Our dishes are designed to be nutritionally balanced and are prepared with the freshest ingredients. | |
| Chipotle - Gourmet Burritos and Tacos | |
| Great American Cookies - Share the fun of cookies! | |
| Hard Rock Houston - The brainchild of Isaac Tigrett and Peter Morton, the first Hard Rock Cafe (HRC) opened its doors in London, England June 14, 1971. Attracting customers with first-rate but moderately priced casual American fare, warm service and ubiquitous Rock 'n' Roll music and sensibilityHRC became an instant classic. | |
| Krispy Kreme - Doughnuts and Coffee since 1937 | |
| Longhorn Cafe - Food, Fun and Music | |
| Magnolia Hotels - People are Talking. Find Out Why. | |
| Marks American Cuisine - My Favorite!! Situated in an old church on lower Westheimer in Houston, Mark Cox, chef and owner of his namesake restaurant, Mark's, has given Houstonians, who have anxiously awaited his debut for years, a thoroughly unique dining experience. | |
| Pappas BBQ - With a lively atomosphere, authentic Texas decor and true Western hospitality, Pappas Bar-B-Q has been a Houston and Dallas favorite for slow-smoked, pit barbecue with all the trimmings for over 30 years. | |
| Red Cat Jazz Cafe - ...the Red Cat Jazz Cafe shows what sophistication and good times are possible in born-again downtown. | |
| Schlotzskys - From humble origins, "The Original" created a passionate customer following. | |
| Souper Salad - Back in 1978, the public had two basic choices for dining out - fast food with limited menus at low prices or higher priced, full-service restaurants. But, that changed when the first Souper Salad opened in Houston, Texas. | |
| Starbucks - Take a look inside our company Starbucks purchases and roasts high-quality whole bean coffees and sells them along with fresh, rich-brewed, | |
| The Sam Houston Hotel and Restaurant - The landmark Sam Houston Hotel is downtown Houstons finest luxury boutique hotel, welcoming its guests to a timeless setting that combines classic architecture with cutting-edge, contemporary design. | |
| Schools | |
| Houston ISD - Our schools are dedicated to giving every student the best possible education through an intensive core curriculum and specialized, challenging instructional and career programs. | |
| Houston Private Schools - Welcome to the comprehensive online source for parents and individuals that are searching for information about private schools, after school activities, specialist, camps, and child care in the greater Houston, Texas area. | |
School Information - free school profiles
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| State dept. of education - school reports, statistics, demographics.... | |
| Mortgage | |
Mortgage 101 - Mortgage information, interest rates, mortgage calculators, quick-and-easy pre-qualification forms, and much more.
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| Local Weather | |
| Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars.... | |
| Maps | |
Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
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| Relocation Links | |
| Downtown Houston Real Estate - Yahoo! Real Estate offers a wealth of to help with every aspect of your move | |
| Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage | |
National Weather - find weather info anywhere in the US
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| Official City Websites - find area info websites across the world! | |
| US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states | |
| USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move | |
| Tax Information | |
| First-time homeowners - | |
| Homeowner deductions information - | |
| How to report moving expenses - | |
| Selling your home - | |
