Shale Gas Extraction in Houston
Shale gas was a true discovery of the 21st century. Although known before, its extraction was initially considered impossible and later deemed unprofitable. With...
Battling the Burn: How Houston Fights Drought and Excessive Heat
Houston sits in a subtropical climate zone, which means it’s warm year-round. Its proximity to the Gulf of Mexico gives Houston a naturally high...
Eco-Friendly Shops and Markets in Houston: What’s on Offer?
In today’s world, many people aim for healthy, beneficial eating habits, carefully reading ingredient lists and even following vegan or gluten-free diets. This trend...
Developing Life Support Systems for Spaceflight
Houston was transformed into "Space City" with the construction of the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center. This is home to NASA's headquarters, the hub...
One of Texas’ Largest Bituminous Coal Producers: The History of Thurber Ghost Town
Texas ranks first in the United States in the number of ghost towns, that is abandoned settlements. However, few were as large as the...
Mineral water business: the history of the Crazy Water Company
In Mineral Wells, a little more than 4 hours away from Houston, there is an opportunity to taste real mineral water. Read more about...
What Grows in Houston: The Most Popular Plants in the Region
Houston is widely known as a city where warmth persists almost year-round. Frequent rains combined with the hot sun create a humid, subtropical climate....
Exotic Fruit Business. The opening of Linda’s Tropical Fruits shop in Houston
Mangosteen, jackfruit, soursop, and durian are just some of the many exotic fruits at Linda's Tropical Fruits shop, opened in 2018 by Linda Nguyen....
Floristry and Flower Business in Houston
There's something special about receiving a beautiful bouquet of flowers, whether it's for a holiday or just because, especially for many women who appreciate...
Evolution of Texas agriculture from early farming to innovative agrarian technologies
Before Europeans came to North America, corn, beans and squash, as well as tomatoes, Irish potatoes, chili peppers, yams, peanuts and pumpkins were the...