Free Republic
Browse · Search
General/Chat
Topics · Post Article

To: JustPiper; 2sheep; Cindy; Indie
The meaning of Houston
Origin: Scottish
Meaning: From Hugh's town. Place-name and surname. American West Texan general Sam Houston. A city in Texas USA.

http://www.andythenamebender.com/name-meanings/Houston.htm

IOW, this could be hugh. :-/


And as a symbolic bonus (origination point for hijacked planes?), there's...

George Bush Intercontinental Airport

Introduction

George Bush Intercontinental Airport is located 23 miles north of downtown Houston. IAH provides non-stop service to over 150 cities around the world and is the 13th busiest commercial airport in the U.S. Within the 9,000-acre site there are four passenger terminals, 25 scheduled airlines and 15 scheduled, all-cargo airlines.

http://www.houston-iah.com/
4,244 posted on 12/29/2003 4:37:03 AM PST by Thinkin' Gal
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 4181 | View Replies ]


To: Thinkin' Gal
Yup and many flight paths taking off and landing travel almost directly overhead of my house.
4,245 posted on 12/29/2003 4:39:49 AM PST by eastforker (Money is the key to justice,just ask any lawyer.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 4244 | View Replies ]

Free Republic
Browse · Search
General/Chat
Topics · Post Article


FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson