It isn't; Houston residents spend 3 percent more than the national average on shelter.

The program was initially very unpopular among Houston residents.

The sheriff sent nonviolent juvenile offenders to work off their fines, and Houston residents turned out in force.

The soldiers were met by local policemen and a great crowd of Houston residents, who had armed themselves.

Even after the name change, the building is often referred to as "the Transco" by long-time Houston residents.

The station, which will house 176 police officers and serve about 124,000 Houston residents, is scheduled to be completed by August 2011.

Many Houston residents have tried to focus on the future.

Meanwhile, the fund-raising community is facing the fact that many Houston residents have focused their giving on causes related to Sept. 11.

Houston residents participating in the incentive program can earn points for recycling and redeem them at the restaurant.

Rogillo-Strength said that the store names are, as of 2002, "familiar to many long-time Houston residents".