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It has everthing to do with demographics. Who are they doing business with if it's not with the locals and business interest in Northern Mexico?

Now that's poetry. I couldn't have said it better myself. I like Houston, as long as the crime is not in my area. I've lived here six years now and it's been the best thing for me and the family. But as for the Valley, the comments made previously above are just wrong. Though the Valley is not as diverse as Houston, that can be said of every city or area of similar population. The Midland/Odessa area is not as diverse as Houston and does not have as many attractions and things to do. You can easily get bored there. The same is true for Tyler/Longview, Waco, Wichita Falls, Amarillo, Beaumont, etc. But, the Valley is exploding right now, as is all the border. It's comming along. The people are very friendly and I do not see any more racism there than in any other region of Texas. In fact, it's less if you ask me. I'm from the Valley and I am hispanic, so maybe I'm a little biased. But I do try to be objective in these things. If the Valley folks were truely racist (and it is over 90% hispanic) I don't think a white guy could last two seconds there. But this is not the case. Rather, tourists and businessmen from the north are flocking to south texas border and shore. Why are they doing this if its so boring and closed minded?

Here's the article: _____________________________ Pearland talks end Negotiations with a Tennessee developer seeking financial support from the city of Pearland to help build a large shopping center have been called off. The Pearland City Council voted to suspend talks for financial incentives with CBL & Associates Properties to focus on other commercial projects in the area further along in the development process, it said. CBL plans to go forward without the city's help. The company said it's still on track to build Pearland Town Center, a 700,000-square-foot open-air center planned for the southwest corner of Texas 288 and FM 518. It's expected to have shops, restaurants, office space, residential units and a hotel. While the company hasn't started construction, Macy's and Dillard's have agreed to anchor the project, as well as a nationally known bookstore, said Michael Lebovitz, senior vice president of CBL. "In no way does this jeopardize the project going forward," Lebovitz said of the failed incentive package, which neither party would discuss in detail. Meanwhile, Pearland said it remains pro-development. "As such, we feel it is our responsibility to see our existing commercial projects through to fruition and study their impact on the future growth of Pearland," City Manager Bill Eisen said in a prepared statement. One of the projects he's referring to is the Spectrum at Clear Creek, a 1,000-acre development that includes another retail center that will compete with CBL's project. The Promenade Shops at Shadow Creek, a proposed 800,000-square-foot shopping center at Texas 288 and Beltway 8, is being developed by Poag & McEwen Lifestyle Centers, a Memphis company. Outdoor retailer Bass Pro Shops will anchor the new development, scheduled to open in 2007. http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/busine...ff/3780536.html

You should visit the following forum for more information on the RGV. It's actually more diverse than you think when compared to other areas of the same population. But, it's unfair to compare it to cities such as Houston, Dallas, or San Antonio. http://rgv.7.forumer.com/

With so much interest in Bryan/College Station, this area should get its own section, like Dallas and San Antonio; Rather then being lumped together with "Other Texas Places."

Great info. Thanks Too bad that the apartments on the Southwest corner of the I-10 beltway interchange will not be torn down. They are an eyesore and I'm sure the homeowners just next to them hate them.

I was driving down Beltway 8 and saw signs regarding the below development. Anyone know anything about it other than what's in the website? http://www.park8.com/en/index.html