Essay On Rivalry In Texas
If you’re from Texas, then you are aware of how huge this state really is. Texas happens to be home to three of the top ten largest cities in the country. According to the 2010 US Census, Houston weighs in at number four; San Antonio at number eight; and Dallas at number nine. These big cities being in such close proximity to one another can lead to even bigger rivalries. Dallas, Texas vs. Houston, Texas is a tale as old as time. However, what’s interesting is that a lot of Texans aren’t even sure why this rivalry exists in the first place and how it’s still going so strong. Well, there are a couple of major factors that play a part in this unique rivalry. There’s the big sports rivalries, pop culture differences and similarities, differences
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While Houston is known to be largely diverse on the art spectrum, Dallas “boasts of having the nation’s largest arts district,” writer of popular blog, The Daily Beast says. And believe it or not, this actually serves true. “The district is comprised of museums, performance halls, corporate offices, residences, restaurants, churches and even a school,” says the Visit Dallas website. But when it comes to diversity of the art scene, Houston definitely takes the cake. According to The Daily Beast and Census data “Houston has now surpassed New York as the country’s most racially and ethnically diverse metropolis.” And with racial and ethnic diversity comes culture and art diversity as well. And although the two cities share multiple differences, they also share similarities in that they are both home to world famous art museums, critically acclaimed symphonies, and distinctive architecture. Lastly, are events. One large event of Dallas that is known all over the country is the Texas State Fair. A fair full of fried food, fun rides and good company. An equally large event of Houston is their annual city rodeo, an event that encompasses livestock, exciting mini fair, and fatty foods similar to the State Fair in Dallas. Dallas and Houston are both home to some of Texas’s most extreme events and attractions; in this way they are
While Houston is known to be largely diverse on the art spectrum, Dallas “boasts of having the nation’s largest arts district,” writer of popular blog, The Daily Beast says. And believe it or not, this actually serves true. “The district is comprised of museums, performance halls, corporate offices, residences, restaurants, churches and even a school,” says the Visit Dallas website. But when it comes to diversity of the art scene, Houston definitely takes the cake. According to The Daily Beast and Census data “Houston has now surpassed New York as the country’s most racially and ethnically diverse metropolis.” And with racial and ethnic diversity comes culture and art diversity as well. And although the two cities share multiple differences, they also share similarities in that they are both home to world famous art museums, critically acclaimed symphonies, and distinctive architecture. Lastly, are events. One large event of Dallas that is known all over the country is the Texas State Fair. A fair full of fried food, fun rides and good company. An equally large event of Houston is their annual city rodeo, an event that encompasses livestock, exciting mini fair, and fatty foods similar to the State Fair in Dallas. Dallas and Houston are both home to some of Texas’s most extreme events and attractions; in this way they are