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Humble

Just east of Houston Intercontinental Airport, Humble was named after its founder, postmaster and Justice of the Peace, P. S. Humble in 1886. In 1904, oil was discovered, and by…

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Cities

Cities in Harris County

Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Baytown

Baytown grew from a small sawmill and store settlement in 1824. Among its early settlers…

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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Pasadena

Pasadena is Spanish for "Land of Flowers," chosen for the blooming meadows along Vince's Bayou.…

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

La Porte

La Porte was given its name "The Door" by French settlers in 1889 when the…

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Houston

Houston was named after Sam Houston, general of the Texas army that won independence from…

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Deer Park

Founded in 1892 by Simon West, Deer Park was named for a private park for…

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Spring

Spring was settled by German immigrants in 1840. It served as a railroad center in…

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Tomball

Tomball is a growing city in northwest Harris County named for Thomas H. Ball, a…

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Events

Upcoming Events

Jun
26–27
Firefighters Helping Firefighters BBQ Cook Off
Pasadena
Jul
2
Chevy’s Freedom Over Texas
Houston
Jul
2
Baytown Summer Concert
Baytown
Sep
12–13
Longhorn Rod Run
Spring
Oct
17
RE/MAX Platinum’s Annual Charity Rummage & Craft Sale!
Tomball
Dec
5
Pearl Harbor Ceremony
La Porte