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I'm just saying that each one of those areas are noticeably different from each other. IMO opinion the first 3 three or more or less affected by Houston while the others aren't. I agree that a portion of Mississippi is influenced by Houston, but not the coastal areas. New Orleans is like the midpoint. West of NOLA is flat swampy and connected to Houston, east of NOLA is hilly with pines and white sand beaches. The culture of coastal Mississippi is more like Mobile or Pensacola. I'd say that the portions of Mississippi influenced by Houston are those northwest of New Orleans. (yes, NOLA is east of the Mississippi River)
ehhhh, i kinda agree, but it's time for me to go to bed now lol
As an outsider, I tend to link Houston more to New Orleans than Dallas or Austin or San Antonio.
I guess I never really thought how an outsider would link Houston. It's Texan to me and 150 miles closer to SA and 100 miles closer to Dallas than New Orleans.
I think Houston is more connected to the Gulf Coast due to economically similar industries and cultures. I see that it seems to be isloated form the othe TT cities.
My question would be which is more powerful, and is Houston the swing on this?
My perception and this is only my own is that Houston is Texan which happens to be on the Gulf Coast. The aspects that have provided the growth to Houston are the same as those that fueled the dramatic growth economically to the rest of the triangle. Common element being the Texas pro business environment.
The Gulf coast benefits from the proximity to Houston moreso than Houston benefits from the Gulf coast cities. Houston in my mind fits strongly and is much more entrenched economically with the Triangle.
I think Houston is more connected to the Gulf Coast due to economically similar industries and cultures. I see that it seems to be isloated form the othe TT cities.
I agree, Houston seems more connected to the Gulf Coast cities like NO, than it does to the rest of the Texas Triangle. San Antonio, Dallas, and Fort Worth all seem more "Texan" than Houston does. Houston always feels like it's doing it's own thing. And Austin is it's own republic.
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I agree, Houston seems more connected to the Gulf Coast cities like NO, than it does to the rest of the Texas Triangle. San Antonio, Dallas, and Fort Worth all seem more "Texan" than Houston does. Houston always feels like it's doing it's own thing. And Austin is it's own republic.
Yeah, Houston has a large international feel to it. Like I rarely ever do feel like I'm actually in Texas- except the month when the rodeo comes to the Reliant Stadium... that's about the only time I actually feel like I'm in Texas.
Otherwise it feels like a bit of every culture represented there, on the Gulf Coast. There are small areas on the East Side where it feels surely Southern, but those are minor areas. North Houston, South Houston, West Houston and Core Houston all have different vibes from each other. All come together for a pretty international feel.
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