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Houston
Houston was the headquarters of Continental Airlines until its 2010 merger with United Airlines with headquarters in Chicago; regulatory approval for the merger was granted in October of that year. Bush Intercontinental became United Airlines' largest airline hub. The airline retained a significant operational presence...
Where is United Airlines' largest air hub?
{ "answer_start": [ 198 ], "text": [ "Bush Intercontinental" ] }
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Houston
Houston was the headquarters of Continental Airlines until its 2010 merger with United Airlines with headquarters in Chicago; regulatory approval for the merger was granted in October of that year. Bush Intercontinental became United Airlines' largest airline hub. The airline retained a significant operational presence...
With which airline did Continental Airlines merge?
{ "answer_start": [ 80 ], "text": [ "United Airlines" ] }
570a83e04103511400d597e7
Houston
Houston was the headquarters of Continental Airlines until its 2010 merger with United Airlines with headquarters in Chicago; regulatory approval for the merger was granted in October of that year. Bush Intercontinental became United Airlines' largest airline hub. The airline retained a significant operational presence...
How many daily flights did United Airlines offer from Houston?
{ "answer_start": [ 357 ], "text": [ "700" ] }
570a83e04103511400d597e8
Houston
Houston was the headquarters of Continental Airlines until its 2010 merger with United Airlines with headquarters in Chicago; regulatory approval for the merger was granted in October of that year. Bush Intercontinental became United Airlines' largest airline hub. The airline retained a significant operational presence...
In what year was Bush Intercontinental named a model by U.S. Customs?
{ "answer_start": [ 402 ], "text": [ "2007" ] }
570a85a06d058f1900182f2c
Houston
Houston's economy has a broad industrial base in energy, manufacturing, aeronautics, and transportation. It is also leading in health care sectors and building oilfield equipment; only New York City is home to more Fortune 500 headquarters within its city limits. The Port of Houston ranks first in the United States in ...
What city has more Fortune 500 headquarters than Houston?
{ "answer_start": [ 185 ], "text": [ "New York City" ] }
570a85a06d058f1900182f2d
Houston
Houston's economy has a broad industrial base in energy, manufacturing, aeronautics, and transportation. It is also leading in health care sectors and building oilfield equipment; only New York City is home to more Fortune 500 headquarters within its city limits. The Port of Houston ranks first in the United States in ...
What part of Houston ranks first in the U.S. in international tonnage?
{ "answer_start": [ 268 ], "text": [ "Port of Houston" ] }
570a85a06d058f1900182f2e
Houston
Houston's economy has a broad industrial base in energy, manufacturing, aeronautics, and transportation. It is also leading in health care sectors and building oilfield equipment; only New York City is home to more Fortune 500 headquarters within its city limits. The Port of Houston ranks first in the United States in ...
What is Houston's nickname?
{ "answer_start": [ 418 ], "text": [ "Space City" ] }
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Houston
Houston's economy has a broad industrial base in energy, manufacturing, aeronautics, and transportation. It is also leading in health care sectors and building oilfield equipment; only New York City is home to more Fortune 500 headquarters within its city limits. The Port of Houston ranks first in the United States in ...
What is varied about Houston's population?
{ "answer_start": [ 647 ], "text": [ "ethnic and religious backgrounds" ] }
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Houston
Houston's economy has a broad industrial base in energy, manufacturing, aeronautics, and transportation. It is also leading in health care sectors and building oilfield equipment; only New York City is home to more Fortune 500 headquarters within its city limits. The Port of Houston ranks first in the United States in ...
What city is the most diverse in Texas?
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570a86fe6d058f1900182f48
Houston
Houston has mild winters in contrast to most areas of the United States. In January, the normal mean temperature at Intercontinental Airport is 53.1 °F (11.7 °C), while that station has an average of 13 days with a low at or below freezing. Snowfall is rare. Recent snow events in Houston include a storm on December 24,...
What kind of winter weather does Houston have?
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570a86fe6d058f1900182f49
Houston
Houston has mild winters in contrast to most areas of the United States. In January, the normal mean temperature at Intercontinental Airport is 53.1 °F (11.7 °C), while that station has an average of 13 days with a low at or below freezing. Snowfall is rare. Recent snow events in Houston include a storm on December 24,...
What is the usual mean temperature in Houston?
{ "answer_start": [ 144 ], "text": [ "53.1 °F" ] }
570a86fe6d058f1900182f4a
Houston
Houston has mild winters in contrast to most areas of the United States. In January, the normal mean temperature at Intercontinental Airport is 53.1 °F (11.7 °C), while that station has an average of 13 days with a low at or below freezing. Snowfall is rare. Recent snow events in Houston include a storm on December 24,...
What type of weather is a rarity in Houston?
{ "answer_start": [ 241 ], "text": [ "Snowfall" ] }
570a86fe6d058f1900182f4b
Houston
Houston has mild winters in contrast to most areas of the United States. In January, the normal mean temperature at Intercontinental Airport is 53.1 °F (11.7 °C), while that station has an average of 13 days with a low at or below freezing. Snowfall is rare. Recent snow events in Houston include a storm on December 24,...
When was the coldest reported temperature in Houston?
{ "answer_start": [ 659 ], "text": [ "January 18, 1940" ] }
570a86fe6d058f1900182f4c
Houston
Houston has mild winters in contrast to most areas of the United States. In January, the normal mean temperature at Intercontinental Airport is 53.1 °F (11.7 °C), while that station has an average of 13 days with a low at or below freezing. Snowfall is rare. Recent snow events in Houston include a storm on December 24,...
How much rain does Houston usually get per year?
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570a88724103511400d59818
Houston
The University of Houston System's annual impact on the Houston area's economy equates to that of a major corporation: $1.1 billion in new funds attracted annually to the Houston area, $3.13 billion in total economic benefit and 24,000 local jobs generated. This is in addition to the 12,500 new graduates the U.H. Syste...
How much money does the University of Houston attract to Houston a year?
{ "answer_start": [ 119 ], "text": [ "$1.1 billion" ] }
570a88724103511400d59819
Houston
The University of Houston System's annual impact on the Houston area's economy equates to that of a major corporation: $1.1 billion in new funds attracted annually to the Houston area, $3.13 billion in total economic benefit and 24,000 local jobs generated. This is in addition to the 12,500 new graduates the U.H. Syste...
How many local jobs are produced by the University of Houston?
{ "answer_start": [ 229 ], "text": [ "24,000" ] }
570a88724103511400d5981a
Houston
The University of Houston System's annual impact on the Houston area's economy equates to that of a major corporation: $1.1 billion in new funds attracted annually to the Houston area, $3.13 billion in total economic benefit and 24,000 local jobs generated. This is in addition to the 12,500 new graduates the U.H. Syste...
How many student graduate from the University of Houston per year?
{ "answer_start": [ 285 ], "text": [ "12,500" ] }
570a88724103511400d5981b
Houston
The University of Houston System's annual impact on the Houston area's economy equates to that of a major corporation: $1.1 billion in new funds attracted annually to the Houston area, $3.13 billion in total economic benefit and 24,000 local jobs generated. This is in addition to the 12,500 new graduates the U.H. Syste...
Where do most university graduates stay after acquiring a degree?
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570a88724103511400d5981c
Houston
The University of Houston System's annual impact on the Houston area's economy equates to that of a major corporation: $1.1 billion in new funds attracted annually to the Houston area, $3.13 billion in total economic benefit and 24,000 local jobs generated. This is in addition to the 12,500 new graduates the U.H. Syste...
Even after five years, how many graduates remain in Houston?
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570a898d4103511400d59834
Houston
Houston was founded in 1836 on land near the banks of Buffalo Bayou (now known as Allen's Landing) and incorporated as a city on June 5, 1837. The city was named after former General Sam Houston, who was president of the Republic of Texas and had commanded and won at the Battle of San Jacinto 25 miles (40 km) east of w...
When was Houston founded?
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Houston
Houston was founded in 1836 on land near the banks of Buffalo Bayou (now known as Allen's Landing) and incorporated as a city on June 5, 1837. The city was named after former General Sam Houston, who was president of the Republic of Texas and had commanded and won at the Battle of San Jacinto 25 miles (40 km) east of w...
Where is Allen's Landing?
{ "answer_start": [ 54 ], "text": [ "Buffalo Bayou" ] }
570a898d4103511400d59836
Houston
Houston was founded in 1836 on land near the banks of Buffalo Bayou (now known as Allen's Landing) and incorporated as a city on June 5, 1837. The city was named after former General Sam Houston, who was president of the Republic of Texas and had commanded and won at the Battle of San Jacinto 25 miles (40 km) east of w...
When was the City of Houston incorporated?
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570a898d4103511400d59837
Houston
Houston was founded in 1836 on land near the banks of Buffalo Bayou (now known as Allen's Landing) and incorporated as a city on June 5, 1837. The city was named after former General Sam Houston, who was president of the Republic of Texas and had commanded and won at the Battle of San Jacinto 25 miles (40 km) east of w...
For whom was Houston named?
{ "answer_start": [ 183 ], "text": [ "Sam Houston" ] }
570a898d4103511400d59838
Houston
Houston was founded in 1836 on land near the banks of Buffalo Bayou (now known as Allen's Landing) and incorporated as a city on June 5, 1837. The city was named after former General Sam Houston, who was president of the Republic of Texas and had commanded and won at the Battle of San Jacinto 25 miles (40 km) east of w...
For what battle was Sam Houston known as commander?
{ "answer_start": [ 272 ], "text": [ "Battle of San Jacinto" ] }
570a8adb6d058f1900182f7e
Houston
Located in the American South, Houston is a diverse city with a large and growing international community. The metropolitan area is home to an estimated 1.1 million (21.4 percent) residents who were born outside the United States, with nearly two-thirds of the area's foreign-born population from south of the United Sta...
In what part of the United States is Houston located?
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Houston
Located in the American South, Houston is a diverse city with a large and growing international community. The metropolitan area is home to an estimated 1.1 million (21.4 percent) residents who were born outside the United States, with nearly two-thirds of the area's foreign-born population from south of the United Sta...
What part of the Houston population is growing?
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570a8adb6d058f1900182f80
Houston
Located in the American South, Houston is a diverse city with a large and growing international community. The metropolitan area is home to an estimated 1.1 million (21.4 percent) residents who were born outside the United States, with nearly two-thirds of the area's foreign-born population from south of the United Sta...
How many of the people who live in Houston were foreign born?
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570a8adb6d058f1900182f81
Houston
Located in the American South, Houston is a diverse city with a large and growing international community. The metropolitan area is home to an estimated 1.1 million (21.4 percent) residents who were born outside the United States, with nearly two-thirds of the area's foreign-born population from south of the United Sta...
What percentage of Houston's foreign born population is from south of the U.S.-Mexican border?
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Houston
Located in the American South, Houston is a diverse city with a large and growing international community. The metropolitan area is home to an estimated 1.1 million (21.4 percent) residents who were born outside the United States, with nearly two-thirds of the area's foreign-born population from south of the United Sta...
How many foreign born Houstonites are from Asia?
{ "answer_start": [ 363 ], "text": [ "one in five" ] }
570a8c674103511400d59848
Houston
In 1900, after Galveston was struck by a devastating hurricane, efforts to make Houston into a viable deep-water port were accelerated. The following year, oil discovered at the Spindletop oil field near Beaumont prompted the development of the Texas petroleum industry. In 1902, President Theodore Roosevelt approved a ...
What event caused an increase in effort to promote the Houston port?
{ "answer_start": [ 53 ], "text": [ "hurricane" ] }
570a8c674103511400d59849
Houston
In 1900, after Galveston was struck by a devastating hurricane, efforts to make Houston into a viable deep-water port were accelerated. The following year, oil discovered at the Spindletop oil field near Beaumont prompted the development of the Texas petroleum industry. In 1902, President Theodore Roosevelt approved a ...
Where was oil found that promoted the development of the oil industry in Houston?
{ "answer_start": [ 178 ], "text": [ "Spindletop" ] }
570a8c674103511400d5984a
Houston
In 1900, after Galveston was struck by a devastating hurricane, efforts to make Houston into a viable deep-water port were accelerated. The following year, oil discovered at the Spindletop oil field near Beaumont prompted the development of the Texas petroleum industry. In 1902, President Theodore Roosevelt approved a ...
Near what Texas city is the Spindletop oil field located?
{ "answer_start": [ 204 ], "text": [ "Beaumont" ] }
570a8c674103511400d5984c
Houston
In 1900, after Galveston was struck by a devastating hurricane, efforts to make Houston into a viable deep-water port were accelerated. The following year, oil discovered at the Spindletop oil field near Beaumont prompted the development of the Texas petroleum industry. In 1902, President Theodore Roosevelt approved a ...
In what year did Houston's population reach 78,000?
{ "answer_start": [ 384 ], "text": [ "1910" ] }
570a8c674103511400d5984b
Houston
In 1900, after Galveston was struck by a devastating hurricane, efforts to make Houston into a viable deep-water port were accelerated. The following year, oil discovered at the Spindletop oil field near Beaumont prompted the development of the Texas petroleum industry. In 1902, President Theodore Roosevelt approved a ...
Who approved the improvement project for the Houston ship channel?
{ "answer_start": [ 280 ], "text": [ "President Theodore Roosevelt" ] }
570a946c6d058f1900182fc2
Houston
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 656.3 square miles (1,700 km2); this comprises 634.0 square miles (1,642 km2) of land and 22.3 square miles (58 km2) of water. The Piney Woods is north of Houston. Most of Houston is located on the gulf coastal plain, and its vegetation is class...
What is the square mile area of Houston?
{ "answer_start": [ 75 ], "text": [ "656.3 square miles" ] }
570a946c6d058f1900182fc3
Houston
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 656.3 square miles (1,700 km2); this comprises 634.0 square miles (1,642 km2) of land and 22.3 square miles (58 km2) of water. The Piney Woods is north of Houston. Most of Houston is located on the gulf coastal plain, and its vegetation is class...
How much of Houston's total area is water?
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570a946c6d058f1900182fc4
Houston
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 656.3 square miles (1,700 km2); this comprises 634.0 square miles (1,642 km2) of land and 22.3 square miles (58 km2) of water. The Piney Woods is north of Houston. Most of Houston is located on the gulf coastal plain, and its vegetation is class...
In what topography is Houston located?
{ "answer_start": [ 273 ], "text": [ "gulf coastal plain" ] }
570a946c6d058f1900182fc5
Houston
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 656.3 square miles (1,700 km2); this comprises 634.0 square miles (1,642 km2) of land and 22.3 square miles (58 km2) of water. The Piney Woods is north of Houston. Most of Houston is located on the gulf coastal plain, and its vegetation is class...
How is the vegetation of the area classified?
{ "answer_start": [ 329 ], "text": [ "temperate grassland and forest" ] }
570a946c6d058f1900182fc6
Houston
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 656.3 square miles (1,700 km2); this comprises 634.0 square miles (1,642 km2) of land and 22.3 square miles (58 km2) of water. The Piney Woods is north of Houston. Most of Houston is located on the gulf coastal plain, and its vegetation is class...
What kind of weather event is a recurring problem for Houston?
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570a95c96d058f1900182fcc
Houston
During the summer months, it is common for temperatures to reach over 90 °F (32 °C), with an average of 106.5 days per year, including a majority from June to September, with a high of 90 °F or above and 4.6 days at or over 100 °F (38 °C). However, humidity usually yields a higher heat index. Summer mornings average ov...
How many days per year are Houston temperatures over 90 degrees?
{ "answer_start": [ 104 ], "text": [ "106.5" ] }
570a95c96d058f1900182fcd
Houston
During the summer months, it is common for temperatures to reach over 90 °F (32 °C), with an average of 106.5 days per year, including a majority from June to September, with a high of 90 °F or above and 4.6 days at or over 100 °F (38 °C). However, humidity usually yields a higher heat index. Summer mornings average ov...
How many days a year do Houston temperatures average above 100 degrees?
{ "answer_start": [ 204 ], "text": [ "4.6" ] }
570a95c96d058f1900182fce
Houston
During the summer months, it is common for temperatures to reach over 90 °F (32 °C), with an average of 106.5 days per year, including a majority from June to September, with a high of 90 °F or above and 4.6 days at or over 100 °F (38 °C). However, humidity usually yields a higher heat index. Summer mornings average ov...
What weather factor produces a higher heat index?
{ "answer_start": [ 249 ], "text": [ "humidity" ] }
570a95c96d058f1900182fcf
Houston
During the summer months, it is common for temperatures to reach over 90 °F (32 °C), with an average of 106.5 days per year, including a majority from June to September, with a high of 90 °F or above and 4.6 days at or over 100 °F (38 °C). However, humidity usually yields a higher heat index. Summer mornings average ov...
What weather factor provides little in heat relief in Houston?
{ "answer_start": [ 353 ], "text": [ "Winds" ] }
570a95c96d058f1900182fd0
Houston
During the summer months, it is common for temperatures to reach over 90 °F (32 °C), with an average of 106.5 days per year, including a majority from June to September, with a high of 90 °F or above and 4.6 days at or over 100 °F (38 °C). However, humidity usually yields a higher heat index. Summer mornings average ov...
What was the highest temperature recorded in Houston?
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570a986c6d058f1900182fd6
Houston
Houston is considered to be a politically divided city whose balance of power often sways between Republicans and Democrats. Much of the city's wealthier areas vote Republican while the city's working class and minority areas vote Democratic. According to the 2005 Houston Area Survey, 68 percent of non-Hispanic whites ...
What is the political climate of Houston?
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570a986c6d058f1900182fd7
Houston
Houston is considered to be a politically divided city whose balance of power often sways between Republicans and Democrats. Much of the city's wealthier areas vote Republican while the city's working class and minority areas vote Democratic. According to the 2005 Houston Area Survey, 68 percent of non-Hispanic whites ...
Who in Houston tends to vote Republican?
{ "answer_start": [ 144 ], "text": [ "wealthier areas" ] }
570a986c6d058f1900182fd8
Houston
Houston is considered to be a politically divided city whose balance of power often sways between Republicans and Democrats. Much of the city's wealthier areas vote Republican while the city's working class and minority areas vote Democratic. According to the 2005 Houston Area Survey, 68 percent of non-Hispanic whites ...
How do the working and minority areas vote in Houston?
{ "answer_start": [ 231 ], "text": [ "Democratic" ] }
570a986c6d058f1900182fd9
Houston
Houston is considered to be a politically divided city whose balance of power often sways between Republicans and Democrats. Much of the city's wealthier areas vote Republican while the city's working class and minority areas vote Democratic. According to the 2005 Houston Area Survey, 68 percent of non-Hispanic whites ...
What percent of Hispanics vote Democrat?
{ "answer_start": [ 462 ], "text": [ "62 percent" ] }
570a986c6d058f1900182fda
Houston
Houston is considered to be a politically divided city whose balance of power often sways between Republicans and Democrats. Much of the city's wealthier areas vote Republican while the city's working class and minority areas vote Democratic. According to the 2005 Houston Area Survey, 68 percent of non-Hispanic whites ...
What percent of non-Hispanic whites vote Republican?
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Houston
According to the 2010 Census, whites made up 51% of Houston's population; 26% of the total population were non-Hispanic whites. Blacks or African Americans made up 25% of Houston's population. American Indians made up 0.7% of the population. Asians made up 6% (1.7% Vietnamese, 1.3% Chinese, 1.3% Indian, 0.9% Pakistani,...
How much of Houston's population is white?
{ "answer_start": [ 45 ], "text": [ "51%" ] }
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Houston
According to the 2010 Census, whites made up 51% of Houston's population; 26% of the total population were non-Hispanic whites. Blacks or African Americans made up 25% of Houston's population. American Indians made up 0.7% of the population. Asians made up 6% (1.7% Vietnamese, 1.3% Chinese, 1.3% Indian, 0.9% Pakistani,...
What percentage of Houston's population is African-American?
{ "answer_start": [ 164 ], "text": [ "25%" ] }
570a9a214103511400d59868
Houston
According to the 2010 Census, whites made up 51% of Houston's population; 26% of the total population were non-Hispanic whites. Blacks or African Americans made up 25% of Houston's population. American Indians made up 0.7% of the population. Asians made up 6% (1.7% Vietnamese, 1.3% Chinese, 1.3% Indian, 0.9% Pakistani,...
What group makes up 6 % of Houston's population?
{ "answer_start": [ 242 ], "text": [ "Asians" ] }
570a9a214103511400d59869
Houston
According to the 2010 Census, whites made up 51% of Houston's population; 26% of the total population were non-Hispanic whites. Blacks or African Americans made up 25% of Houston's population. American Indians made up 0.7% of the population. Asians made up 6% (1.7% Vietnamese, 1.3% Chinese, 1.3% Indian, 0.9% Pakistani,...
According to the 2000 census, what is the population of Houston?
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570a9a214103511400d5986a
Houston
According to the 2010 Census, whites made up 51% of Houston's population; 26% of the total population were non-Hispanic whites. Blacks or African Americans made up 25% of Houston's population. American Indians made up 0.7% of the population. Asians made up 6% (1.7% Vietnamese, 1.3% Chinese, 1.3% Indian, 0.9% Pakistani,...
What was the percentage of whites in 1970?
{ "answer_start": [ 996 ], "text": [ "62.4%" ] }
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Houston
The Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land MSA's gross domestic product (GDP) in 2012 was $489 billion, making it the fourth-largest of any metropolitan area in the United States and larger than Austria's, Venezuela's, or South Africa's GDP. Only 26 countries other than the United States have a gross domestic product exceedi...
What was Houston's gross domestic product in 2012?
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Houston
The Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land MSA's gross domestic product (GDP) in 2012 was $489 billion, making it the fourth-largest of any metropolitan area in the United States and larger than Austria's, Venezuela's, or South Africa's GDP. Only 26 countries other than the United States have a gross domestic product exceedi...
Where in the rankings does Houston's gross domestic product place it compared to other U.S. domestic areas?
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Houston
The Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land MSA's gross domestic product (GDP) in 2012 was $489 billion, making it the fourth-largest of any metropolitan area in the United States and larger than Austria's, Venezuela's, or South Africa's GDP. Only 26 countries other than the United States have a gross domestic product exceedi...
How many other countries have a gross domestic product exceeding Houston's?
{ "answer_start": [ 241 ], "text": [ "26" ] }
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Houston
The Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land MSA's gross domestic product (GDP) in 2012 was $489 billion, making it the fourth-largest of any metropolitan area in the United States and larger than Austria's, Venezuela's, or South Africa's GDP. Only 26 countries other than the United States have a gross domestic product exceedi...
How much did oil and gas exploration and production make up Houston's gross product?
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570a9c204103511400d59892
Houston
The Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land MSA's gross domestic product (GDP) in 2012 was $489 billion, making it the fourth-largest of any metropolitan area in the United States and larger than Austria's, Venezuela's, or South Africa's GDP. Only 26 countries other than the United States have a gross domestic product exceedi...
Under what category does oil and gas exploration fall?
{ "answer_start": [ 377 ], "text": [ "mining" ] }
570a9e836d058f1900183008
Houston
The Baylor College of Medicine has annually been considered within the top ten medical schools in the nation; likewise, the MD Anderson Cancer Center has consistently ranked as one of the top two U.S. hospitals specializing in cancer care by U.S. News & World Report since 1990. The Menninger Clinic, a renowned psychiat...
What Houston medical school ranks in the top ten U.S. medical schools?
{ "answer_start": [ 4 ], "text": [ "Baylor College of Medicine" ] }
570a9e836d058f1900183009
Houston
The Baylor College of Medicine has annually been considered within the top ten medical schools in the nation; likewise, the MD Anderson Cancer Center has consistently ranked as one of the top two U.S. hospitals specializing in cancer care by U.S. News & World Report since 1990. The Menninger Clinic, a renowned psychiat...
How does MD Anderson Cancer Center rank in US hospitals dealing with cancer care?
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570a9e836d058f190018300a
Houston
The Baylor College of Medicine has annually been considered within the top ten medical schools in the nation; likewise, the MD Anderson Cancer Center has consistently ranked as one of the top two U.S. hospitals specializing in cancer care by U.S. News & World Report since 1990. The Menninger Clinic, a renowned psychiat...
What type of treatments does the Menninger Clinic offer?
{ "answer_start": [ 312 ], "text": [ "psychiatric" ] }
570a9e836d058f190018300b
Houston
The Baylor College of Medicine has annually been considered within the top ten medical schools in the nation; likewise, the MD Anderson Cancer Center has consistently ranked as one of the top two U.S. hospitals specializing in cancer care by U.S. News & World Report since 1990. The Menninger Clinic, a renowned psychiat...
What is the third largest acute care center in the U.S.?
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570a9e836d058f190018300c
Houston
The Baylor College of Medicine has annually been considered within the top ten medical schools in the nation; likewise, the MD Anderson Cancer Center has consistently ranked as one of the top two U.S. hospitals specializing in cancer care by U.S. News & World Report since 1990. The Menninger Clinic, a renowned psychiat...
Where is the Triumph Healthcare hospital headquartered?
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Houston
In 2013, Houston was identified as the #1 U.S. city for job creation by the U.S. Bureau of Statistics after it was not only the first major city to regain all the jobs lost in the preceding economic downturn, but after the crash, more than two jobs were added for every one lost. Economist and vice president of research...
Where did Houston rank for job creation in 2013?
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Houston
In 2013, Houston was identified as the #1 U.S. city for job creation by the U.S. Bureau of Statistics after it was not only the first major city to regain all the jobs lost in the preceding economic downturn, but after the crash, more than two jobs were added for every one lost. Economist and vice president of research...
How many jobs did Houston add for every one lost?
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Houston
In 2013, Houston was identified as the #1 U.S. city for job creation by the U.S. Bureau of Statistics after it was not only the first major city to regain all the jobs lost in the preceding economic downturn, but after the crash, more than two jobs were added for every one lost. Economist and vice president of research...
How many foreign companies relocated to Houston?
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Houston
In 2013, Houston was identified as the #1 U.S. city for job creation by the U.S. Bureau of Statistics after it was not only the first major city to regain all the jobs lost in the preceding economic downturn, but after the crash, more than two jobs were added for every one lost. Economist and vice president of research...
On what Forbes list did Houston appear in 2013?
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Houston
In 2013, Houston was identified as the #1 U.S. city for job creation by the U.S. Bureau of Statistics after it was not only the first major city to regain all the jobs lost in the preceding economic downturn, but after the crash, more than two jobs were added for every one lost. Economist and vice president of research...
What was Houston the first city to do regain after the recession caused job loss?
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Houston
Three community college districts exist with campuses in and around Houston. The Houston Community College System serves most of Houston. The northwestern through northeastern parts of the city are served by various campuses of the Lone Star College System, while the southeastern portion of Houston is served by San Jac...
How many community colleges serve Houston?
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Houston
Three community college districts exist with campuses in and around Houston. The Houston Community College System serves most of Houston. The northwestern through northeastern parts of the city are served by various campuses of the Lone Star College System, while the southeastern portion of Houston is served by San Jac...
How are the Houston Community College and Lone Star College systems ranked among educational facilities?
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Houston
Three community college districts exist with campuses in and around Houston. The Houston Community College System serves most of Houston. The northwestern through northeastern parts of the city are served by various campuses of the Lone Star College System, while the southeastern portion of Houston is served by San Jac...
What college system serves most of Houston?
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Houston
Three community college districts exist with campuses in and around Houston. The Houston Community College System serves most of Houston. The northwestern through northeastern parts of the city are served by various campuses of the Lone Star College System, while the southeastern portion of Houston is served by San Jac...
Which community college system serves the northwestern and northeastern areas?
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Houston
Three community college districts exist with campuses in and around Houston. The Houston Community College System serves most of Houston. The northwestern through northeastern parts of the city are served by various campuses of the Lone Star College System, while the southeastern portion of Houston is served by San Jac...
What part of Houston does San Jacinto College serve?
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Houston
METRO began light rail service on January 1, 2004, with the inaugural track ("Red Line") running about 8 miles (13 km) from the University of Houston–Downtown (UHD), which traverses through the Texas Medical Center and terminates at NRG Park. METRO is currently in the design phase of a 10-year expansion plan that will ...
When did Houston start using light rail lines?
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Houston
METRO began light rail service on January 1, 2004, with the inaugural track ("Red Line") running about 8 miles (13 km) from the University of Houston–Downtown (UHD), which traverses through the Texas Medical Center and terminates at NRG Park. METRO is currently in the design phase of a 10-year expansion plan that will ...
How long was the first light rail line in Houston?
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Houston
METRO began light rail service on January 1, 2004, with the inaugural track ("Red Line") running about 8 miles (13 km) from the University of Houston–Downtown (UHD), which traverses through the Texas Medical Center and terminates at NRG Park. METRO is currently in the design phase of a 10-year expansion plan that will ...
Where did the Red Line rail track terminate?
{ "answer_start": [ 233 ], "text": [ "NRG Park" ] }
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Houston
METRO began light rail service on January 1, 2004, with the inaugural track ("Red Line") running about 8 miles (13 km) from the University of Houston–Downtown (UHD), which traverses through the Texas Medical Center and terminates at NRG Park. METRO is currently in the design phase of a 10-year expansion plan that will ...
How many new rail lines are planned for the future in Houston light rail?
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Houston
METRO began light rail service on January 1, 2004, with the inaugural track ("Red Line") running about 8 miles (13 km) from the University of Houston–Downtown (UHD), which traverses through the Texas Medical Center and terminates at NRG Park. METRO is currently in the design phase of a 10-year expansion plan that will ...
How many passengers used Amtrak to embark at Houston?
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Houston
The second-largest commercial airport is William P. Hobby Airport (named Houston International Airport until 1967) which operates primarily short- to medium-haul domestic flights. However, in 2015 Southwest Airlines launched service from a new international terminal at Hobby airport to several destinations in Mexico, C...
What is the second airport that serves Houston?
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Houston
The second-largest commercial airport is William P. Hobby Airport (named Houston International Airport until 1967) which operates primarily short- to medium-haul domestic flights. However, in 2015 Southwest Airlines launched service from a new international terminal at Hobby airport to several destinations in Mexico, C...
What was the earlier name of Hobby Airport?
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Houston
The second-largest commercial airport is William P. Hobby Airport (named Houston International Airport until 1967) which operates primarily short- to medium-haul domestic flights. However, in 2015 Southwest Airlines launched service from a new international terminal at Hobby airport to several destinations in Mexico, C...
When was Houston International Airport renamed to Hobby Airport?
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Houston
The second-largest commercial airport is William P. Hobby Airport (named Houston International Airport until 1967) which operates primarily short- to medium-haul domestic flights. However, in 2015 Southwest Airlines launched service from a new international terminal at Hobby airport to several destinations in Mexico, C...
Which airline now offers international flights from Hobby Airport?
{ "answer_start": [ 197 ], "text": [ "Southwest Airlines" ] }
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Houston
The second-largest commercial airport is William P. Hobby Airport (named Houston International Airport until 1967) which operates primarily short- to medium-haul domestic flights. However, in 2015 Southwest Airlines launched service from a new international terminal at Hobby airport to several destinations in Mexico, C...
For what is Hobby Airport ranked in the top five performing airports?
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Houston
The Houston area has over 150 active faults (estimated to be 300 active faults) with an aggregate length of up to 310 miles (500 km), including the Long Point–Eureka Heights fault system which runs through the center of the city. There have been no significant historically recorded earthquakes in Houston, but researche...
How many estimated active faults does Houston have?
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Houston
The Houston area has over 150 active faults (estimated to be 300 active faults) with an aggregate length of up to 310 miles (500 km), including the Long Point–Eureka Heights fault system which runs through the center of the city. There have been no significant historically recorded earthquakes in Houston, but researche...
What is the total length of the Houston faults?
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Houston
The Houston area has over 150 active faults (estimated to be 300 active faults) with an aggregate length of up to 310 miles (500 km), including the Long Point–Eureka Heights fault system which runs through the center of the city. There have been no significant historically recorded earthquakes in Houston, but researche...
What geological feature has been removed underground to cause sinking in areas of southeast Houston?
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Houston
The Houston area has over 150 active faults (estimated to be 300 active faults) with an aggregate length of up to 310 miles (500 km), including the Long Point–Eureka Heights fault system which runs through the center of the city. There have been no significant historically recorded earthquakes in Houston, but researche...
Which of the geologic faults run through the center of Houston?
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Houston
The Houston area has over 150 active faults (estimated to be 300 active faults) with an aggregate length of up to 310 miles (500 km), including the Long Point–Eureka Heights fault system which runs through the center of the city. There have been no significant historically recorded earthquakes in Houston, but researche...
What is a slow smooth rate of movement of faults called?
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Houston
Houston was incorporated in 1837 under the ward system of representation. The ward designation is the progenitor of the eleven current-day geographically oriented Houston City Council districts. Locations in Houston are generally classified as either being inside or outside the Interstate 610 Loop. The inside encompass...
What system of incorporation was used in 1837 by Houston?
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Houston
Houston was incorporated in 1837 under the ward system of representation. The ward designation is the progenitor of the eleven current-day geographically oriented Houston City Council districts. Locations in Houston are generally classified as either being inside or outside the Interstate 610 Loop. The inside encompass...
What is the present day system being used by Houston for representation?
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Houston
Houston was incorporated in 1837 under the ward system of representation. The ward designation is the progenitor of the eleven current-day geographically oriented Houston City Council districts. Locations in Houston are generally classified as either being inside or outside the Interstate 610 Loop. The inside encompass...
What highway is used to designate locations in Houston?
{ "answer_start": [ 279 ], "text": [ "Interstate 610 Loop" ] }
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Houston
Houston was incorporated in 1837 under the ward system of representation. The ward designation is the progenitor of the eleven current-day geographically oriented Houston City Council districts. Locations in Houston are generally classified as either being inside or outside the Interstate 610 Loop. The inside encompass...
Beside older pre-World War II residences, what is found inside the Loop?
{ "answer_start": [ 327 ], "text": [ "central business district" ] }
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Houston
Houston was incorporated in 1837 under the ward system of representation. The ward designation is the progenitor of the eleven current-day geographically oriented Houston City Council districts. Locations in Houston are generally classified as either being inside or outside the Interstate 610 Loop. The inside encompass...
What highway circles the outer areas of Houston?
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Houston
Centered on Post Oak Boulevard and Westheimer Road, the Uptown District boomed during the 1970s and early 1980s when a collection of mid-rise office buildings, hotels, and retail developments appeared along Interstate 610 west. Uptown became one of the most prominent instances of an edge city. The tallest building in U...
What area is located at Post Oak Boulevard and Westheimer Road?
{ "answer_start": [ 56 ], "text": [ "Uptown District" ] }
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Houston
Centered on Post Oak Boulevard and Westheimer Road, the Uptown District boomed during the 1970s and early 1980s when a collection of mid-rise office buildings, hotels, and retail developments appeared along Interstate 610 west. Uptown became one of the most prominent instances of an edge city. The tallest building in U...
When did the Uptown district expand?
{ "answer_start": [ 90 ], "text": [ "1970s and early 1980s" ] }
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Houston
Centered on Post Oak Boulevard and Westheimer Road, the Uptown District boomed during the 1970s and early 1980s when a collection of mid-rise office buildings, hotels, and retail developments appeared along Interstate 610 west. Uptown became one of the most prominent instances of an edge city. The tallest building in U...
What is the tallest building in Uptown Houston?
{ "answer_start": [ 415 ], "text": [ "Williams Tower" ] }
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Houston
Centered on Post Oak Boulevard and Westheimer Road, the Uptown District boomed during the 1970s and early 1980s when a collection of mid-rise office buildings, hotels, and retail developments appeared along Interstate 610 west. Uptown became one of the most prominent instances of an edge city. The tallest building in U...
How many square feet of office space did Houston have in Uptown in 2002?
{ "answer_start": [ 1170 ], "text": [ "23 million" ] }
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Houston
Centered on Post Oak Boulevard and Westheimer Road, the Uptown District boomed during the 1970s and early 1980s when a collection of mid-rise office buildings, hotels, and retail developments appeared along Interstate 610 west. Uptown became one of the most prominent instances of an edge city. The tallest building in U...
Until 1999 what was the Williams Tower known as?
{ "answer_start": [ 444 ], "text": [ "Transco Tower" ] }
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Houston
Houston is recognized worldwide for its energy industry—particularly for oil and natural gas—as well as for biomedical research and aeronautics. Renewable energy sources—wind and solar—are also growing economic bases in the city. The Houston Ship Channel is also a large part of Houston's economic base. Because of these...
Besides oil and gas, what is Houston known for?
{ "answer_start": [ 108 ], "text": [ "biomedical research and aeronautics" ] }