. . Consequences of obesity "Texas-sized" is an expression that can be used in two ways: to describe something that is about the size of the U.S state of Texas or to describe something (usually but not always originating from Texas) that is large compared to other objects of its type. Texas was the largest U.S state until Alaska became a state in 1959 the phrase "everything is bigger in Texas" has been in regular use since at least 1950; and was used as early as 1913. . Crime 3 Climate Astrodome interior in 2004 Total 100 Houston's Jewish community estimated at 47,000 in 2001 has been present in the city from the 1800s Houstonian Jews have origins from throughout the United States Israel Mexico Russia and other places As of 2016 there were over 40 synagogues in Greater Houston the largest synagogues in Houston are Congregation Beth Yeshurun a Conservative Jewish temple and the Reform Jewish congregations Beth Israel and Emanu-El. In total 34.2% (7,660,406) of Texas's population aged five and older spoke a language at home other than English, US 90.svg U.S Highway 90 a.k.a - Crosby Freeway. Houston was the headquarters of Continental Airlines until its 2010 merger with United Airlines with headquarters in Chicago; regulatory approval for the merger was granted in October of that year Bush Intercontinental is currently United Airlines' second largest hub behind O'Hare International Airport. United Airlines' share of the Houston Airport System's commercial aviation market was nearly 60% in 2017 with 16 million enplaned passengers in early 2007 Bush Intercontinental Airport was named a model "port of entry" for international travelers by U.S Customs and Border Protection.
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