The cities of Houston and Austin have a lot in common with their namesakes. Austin was built in the interior to push the Indians back, and to this day considers itself morally superior. Austin (like Washington DC) considers itself to be the most important city-- the leader of the land. Houston actually gets the work done. It pays the bills, and is so powerful it supplies energy to the world (literally). Yet Houston is the butt of jokes, is disparaged, while Austin is respected.
Go figure.