As one of the largest and most diverse in the United States, there are plenty of people that have something to say about the infamous H-Town–and we’ve rounded up some of their best quotes about Houston to share.
Sports stars, celebrities, musicians, politicians, and locals alike all want to weigh in with their opinion, memories, and experiences of the city.
Here are some of the best sayings about Houston, Texas.
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The Best Quotes About Houston, TX
“Houston is kind of a melting pot. There are many different cultures and ethnicities represented out there, even on my team. It’s really cool: you’ll see so many different things.” – J.J. Watt
“Houston has three seasons. July, then August, followed by summer.” – Stan Musial
“Houston’s one of the most diverse urban areas in the entire country, and most people here are really proud of that.” – Laura Moser
“I love Houston. Some of the best moments of my life took place there. This will always be home to me.” – Beyonce
“I feel safer on a racetrack than I do on Houston’s freeways.” – A.J. Foyt
“I love Dallas, Austin, and Houston. Why? Because some of the best comedians, like Bill Hicks and Sam Kinison, started their careers in Texas, and because the crowds there are comedy-educated.” -Bobby Lee
“Coming to Houston was an opportunity that I couldn’t pass up.” – Brock Osweiler
“Houston is undoubtedly my showcase city. I saved all my best buildings for Houston.” – Philip Johnson
“Fighting here in Houston in front of my hometown crowd with all of my family and friends to support me is huge.” – Jermell Charlo
“It’s an honor for me to contribute to Houston’s younger generations and show them that ‘smart is cool.” – Walter O’Brien
“When I first arrived in Houston, I was fascinated with the elaborate styles of cowboy boots and thought they were incredibly exotic. They also seemed to be a central part of a specifically ‘Texan’ identity, one distinct from being ‘American.” – Shahzia Sikander
“My grandfather arrived in Houston in 1942 as a refugee from Nazi Germany. He had lost everything – his profession, his language, his money – but the city welcomed him, as it has hundreds of thousands of immigrants over the years.” – Laura Moser
“Houston is just where the whole swag comes from, the culture. We have some of the most legendary groups and people coming out of the city. I know I have big shoes to fill because these people are legends. I don’t want to disappoint the city.” – Megan Thee Stallion
“When I first started out in Houston, it was theater or bust. And I loved it. I still love it. And then I went to undergraduate and graduate school for acting.” – Jim Parsons
“I love Houston music to death.” – LeToya Luckett
“I just really like Houston despite its craziness. There is a sense of energy and a kind of excitement, ‘We’re going places and God knows what’ll happen next.’ It’s very interesting. It’s very exciting.” – Gail Collins
“Houston is a dynamic, international city shaped by leaders who dreamed big and acted with an eye firmly focused on the long term.” – Kevin Brady
“A lot of those young folks look up to me in the city of Houston. I give hope and inspiration and try to change people’s lives for the better in the city of Houston.” – Booker T
“We’re a big community, a big family here in Houston.” – Alex Bregman
“I feel like Houston is one of the leading things in music culture. Everyone loves the Houston culture. It needs to have its own monument, its own moment for artists like me, artists like Beyonce who set it off.” – Travis Scott
“First of all, I’m so glad that the city of Houston has a football team again. They have such great fans. I’m really happy for the people of Houston because they deserve a football team.” – Earl Campbell
“New York is fast-paced, with enthusiastic fans and lots of media attention. Houston’s slower-paced, and there’s more of a southern culture to the city. But both cities have unbelievable food.” – Jeremy Lin
“I don’t think I’m the face of the city or the Houston Astros. I’m just another guy who is playing hard to make dreams come true.” – Jose Altuve
“This is a place where you really are what you achieve in Houston, and that’s a tremendous boon to this town. I think you’ll find people who have succeeded because of that kind of open culture.” – Richard Kinder
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