Life is perfect for Donna and Kim Boon when they move in with their Aunt, until her murder unearths a secret that will alter everything they've ever known.Donna and Kim Boon moved to Houston, Texas wi
In their willingness to leave home and country to create a new city and a new nation, the first Houstonians were a special breed. They were adventurers and builders; they were citizens of the world. T
As expansive as America itself, this outstanding series captures outstanding views of panoramic landscapes, brilliant city skylines, and picturesque communities -- 96 pages and 70 stunning images by i
This title examines the history of the Houston Texans, telling the story of the franchise and its top players, greatest games, and most thrilling moments. This book includes informative sidebars, high
"Houston Noir has arrived, an ode to the grime, grit and glamour of Texas's largest, most fascinating (and, to be fair, probably ugliest) city. Houston is unique in Texas history in that it's a large,
The first sign of Filipinos in Houston was when Igorots were featured on a 1908 postcard at the annual carnival known as No-Tsu-Oh. Then, in 1912, a young man by the name of Rudolfo Hulen Fernandez ap
Jump into the NBA action with this high-interest account of the Houston Rockets pro basketball team, including league championships won and star players such as Hakeem Olajuwon.
The cruiser Houston was the first warship named for the Bayou City, and the ship proved a favorite of the city for which it was named. It was also a favorite of Pres. Franklin D. Roosevelt, who travel
The Houston Astros went 50 years without a Hall of Fame inductee until Craig Biggio became their first, followed two years later by Jeff Bagwell, arguably the two most influential and memorable player
Founded in 1891, Houston Heights, one of the earliest and largest planned communities in the state of Texas, weathered the national decline of urban neighborhoods and has entered an era of growth, new
This beautifully illustrated book captivates young readers in a tour around the great city of Houston. Children quickly recognize their favorite parks, museums, and attractions including the Houston Z
Hawker infiltrates a human trafficking operation at the Mexican border In a forgotten town on the wrong side of Texas, James Hawker stumbles into a fetid dive bar. The most dangerous vigilante in
A look at how the buildings, streets, and institutions that comprise Houston’s cityscape have changed dramatically over the years, and the many that were lost along the waySince its founding in 1836,
As Houston steadily grew in the early 20th century, the commercial and civic elite focused on the community's industrial expansion and economic prosperity. Aviation played a significant role in that a
Houston's firefighting service began in 1838 with the founding of Protection Fire Company No. 1. As the city of Houston grew throughout the early and mid-19th century, volunteer companies formed and g
No professional sports league in America can match the popularity of the National Football League, and no books can match the drama and excitement ofNFL Today! This hit series has been fully revised a
This history of the Greeks in Houston is really the story of individuals who worked diligently to forge new lives for themselves even as they maintained their Greek identity and their Orthodox faith.
Fort Sam Houston has been San Antonio's Army post since 1845. Originally located in the city, elements of the post began moving to Government Hill in 1876. Fort Sam Houston became one of America's mos
