I’m a native of Houston, and while parts of it could certainly be considered ‘bad’, it’s no Detroit, New Orleans (unless you count awesome food), or anywhere in Mexico.
I’ve had my truck broken into twice in the last 10 years. Once in front of my dads house in the suburbs, and once at the baseball stadium in downtown (the Astros were good then, I think it was 2000? 2001?).
Heat - that’s why there’s a/c
Humidity - hell, we’ve topped 100F for over two weeks, and nary a drop of rain for months on end at my place
Crime - I live in the country, unincorporated county, and while I’ve had a few things stolen off my porch, nothing I can’t live without, so I’m praying they needed it more than I did.
Every city has good and bad. If you’re in LA, Chicago or NY, your traffic is worse - as it should be. Houston metro has almost 6 million folks, most who live spread out in the suburbs, or like me, in the boonies. It’s going to have traffic. Just leave a little early, or shift your hours and you’re good to go.
Bless his little old heart...he can’t help himself...I figure he is living in Dallas...this sounds JUST LIKE how the people in Dallas react to Houston...and they always have...same ole’ same ole’
“Heat - that’s why there’s a/c”
There is no a/c when you step outside; just oppressive, debilitating, take-your-breath-away heat.
“Crime - I live in the country, unincorporated county, and while I’ve had a few things stolen off my porch, nothing I can’t live without, so I’m praying they needed it more than I did.”
When the welfare state collapses, the urban zombies from the parasitic entitlement class, especially the Katrina thugs who didn’t go back to NOLA, will find you.
“Houston metro has almost 6 million folks, most who live spread out in the suburbs, or like me, in the boonies. It’s going to have traffic. Just leave a little early, or shift your hours and you’re good to go.”
The traffic starts building around 4 a.m. and doesn’t let up until around midnight. And park and ride? Most lots are in flood plains and Houston has poor drainage. If you car isn’t flooded while you are at work the sun will destroy your paint job; assuming your car hasn’t been stolen.