"jjp" wrote in message
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"Dan Luke" wrote in message
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.....how about the cons?

Be ready for 5 solid months of hot summer with practically unbreathable

But the rest of the year is quite nice.

humidity and smog. Also some of the worst traffic in the U. S. - the

I think it still ranks behind L.A., Seattle, Atlanta, NY...

freeways are a nightmare. Great restaurant town, though.

Houston has been described as Los Angeles with the climate of Calcutta.

I don't know that I'd describe it as Los Angeles in any way other than
the sprawling nature. In most other ways, I think it is very favorable
over L.A.

Absolutely! Houston is much better than LA. As far as terrible traffic is
concerned, I agree that HOU ranks behind Seattle and L.A. I lived in Houston
for 16 years and Seattle for 14 and trust me, the traffic here in Seattle is
some of the worst I have ever driven in. Simply horrendous. Houston, due to
its ability to expand, gives motorists more choices for getting around heavy
traffic. Seattle, forget it. You're stuck on one of two freeways with no
choices. And yes, I do travel back every year so I know how it has changed.
Worse, yes but still better than SEA and L.A.

DW