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Meet Me on the Bayou

unique culture exists within the bayou cities outlining the Gulf of Mexico. A mix of Mexican, Cajun, Creole, and African- and Native American traditions encapsulate a wide range of influences that have stood the tests of time, progress, and conservation. One of its brightest cities is a shining example of how design and vision come together without sacrificing heritage. Houston (dubbed the “Bayou City”) has a long-cherished Tejano culture, a mindset where Mexico and Texas merge, which continues to galvanize its residents to preserve all aspects of their shared identities.

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