Get to Know Spring Branch

Though Spring Branch is part of Houston, it’s generally considered more of a suburban neighborhood, thanks to the houses’ spacious backyards and its slight remove from the city center. Historically, Spring Branch was all farmland, and the district kept a rural feel even after Houston annexed it in the 1940s and 1950s. In fact, until the 2000s, it wasn’t uncommon to still see horse-filled pastures here. As Houstonians discovered the convenience and the wide-open land available in Spring Branch, new houses began to spring up and it quickly filled in. Now, Spring Branch has become a destination for many who are looking for more space and more affordable prices. It has also become a popular choice for foodies, as its restaurant scene has become one of the hottest in town, with neighborhood favorites ranging from the H-Mart food court to Feges BBQ, a prize-winning barbecue joint.

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Living in Houston

Houston is one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, and the high level of happiness of Houstonians — whether they’re born-and-bred natives or recent transplants — makes it clear why H-Town has become so hot. Over the years, Houston’s sprawl has incorporated most of the surrounding region into Greater Houston, but the Inner Loop of Houston is still the heart of the city. The Inner Loop neighborhoods are a marvel of urban cool, with walkability scores that defy the stereotype of Texas gridlock. In 1998, Houston shrank the minimum lot size from 5,000 square feet to 1,400 square feet, starting a new era of townhouse development that changed the density of the city. With each successive wave of population growth, Houston keeps evolving, and gradually, a superlative food scene has blossomed. Locals know that the best way to live is one bite at a time, and there’s no shortage of great eateries in this food-obsessed town.