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Houston a "World Capital of the Future"
"Last year, Houston and Dallas grew more than any other metropolitan region in the country; over the past decade, their populations have increased six times more rapidly than New York, Los Angeles, Chicago or San Francisco.
But it's not all a demographic game; cities like Phoenix and Las Vegas have similarly enjoyed rapid growth but do not fit on the rising global cities list. The key difference lies in the Texan cities' rising corporate power. Houston, with 27 Fortune 500 firms, has passed Chicago in the number of Fortune 500 companies, while Dallas, with 14, ranks third. Together, the two Texan cities account for about as many Fortune firms as New York, once home to almost a third of the nation's largest companies."
Don't need to. There are nearly 9 million legal citizens alone already throughout the state. Texas does have the 2nd largest Hispanic population in the country for a reason and it isn't even close as they have over 5 million more than the 3rd largest Hispanic state. Hispanics are projected to become the majority in Texas by 2020 if not sooner.
I have to look that up for you. But I have seen it. It was just a couple years ago.
I just noticed this post, and you missed my point. I was trying to say, what would the Hispanic influence be in Houston without the illegals?
...and I can't remember that last time I've seen cotton in the Atlanta area, but both are in the middle of the Cotton Belt. I agree that Dallas isn't as Southern as Atlanta, but it still has Southern roots, history, and aesthetic in many parts. And yes, we both agree on the Western influence there.
You'd have to drive on down towards Albany, GA if you wanna see some cotton fields.
Houston a "World Capital of the Future"
"Last year, Houston and Dallas grew more than any other metropolitan region in the country; over the past decade, their populations have increased six times more rapidly than New York, Los Angeles, Chicago or San Francisco.
But it's not all a demographic game; cities like Phoenix and Las Vegas have similarly enjoyed rapid growth but do not fit on the rising global cities list. The key difference lies in the Texan cities' rising corporate power. Houston, with 27 Fortune 500 firms, has passed Chicago in the number of Fortune 500 companies, while Dallas, with 14, ranks third. Together, the two Texan cities account for about as many Fortune firms as New York, once home to almost a third of the nation's largest companies."
Nice Article but Dallas/Fort Worth has like 23 fortune 500 companies. Not sure exactly how forbes came up with 14. I believe they just counted fortune 500 companies within Dallas city limits.
Haha. Definitely NOT. TCU is aight. If I had to choose a TX college BESIDES The Longhorns to root for, I'd go with University Of Houston.
TCU would DESTROY U of H....
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