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Harris County

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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

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Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Pasadena

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

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The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Baytown

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

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

La Porte

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

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Houston

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

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Spring

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

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Deer Park

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

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

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
Baytown Summer Concert
Baytown
Jul
2
Chevy’s Freedom Over Texas
Houston
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