Sourced answers about Houston's places, institutions and food

The Greater Houston Almanac covers neighborhoods, MUDs, permits, flooding, restaurants and the offices that run the region. Every fact links to its source and carries the date it was checked.

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Quick answer

What is Century House?

An independent almanac of Greater Houston. It documents neighborhoods, cities, special districts, government offices, institutions and restaurants across Harris, Fort Bend and Montgomery counties. Every fact is sourced and every page is dated. It is published in Houston, Texas.

Subjects

Places by county

Montgomery, Brazoria and Galveston counties

Towne Lake

Master-planned community in Cypress

A 2,400-acre master-planned community in the Cypress area, built around a 300-acre lake and opened in 2006.

Bridgeland

Master-planned community in Cypress

An 11,400-acre master-planned community in the Cypress area of northwest Harris County, opened in 2006.

Felix Mexican Restaurant

Restaurant in Montrose

Houston Tex-Mex chain founded by Felix Tijerina; its Westheimer flagship in Montrose closed in 2008.

Original data

Tables compiled from appraisal districts, city fee schedules and flood-control records. Each one lists its method and sources and can be downloaded.

Recently verified

Corrections log
EntryTypeAreaVerified
Harris CountyCountyGreater HoustonNov 3, 2026
Fort Bend CountyCountyGreater HoustonNov 3, 2026
Harris Central Appraisal DistrictAppraisal districtHarris CountyNov 3, 2026
Fort Bend Central Appraisal DistrictAppraisal districtFort Bend CountyNov 3, 2026

Frequently asked questions

Who publishes Century House?

Century House is independently published in Houston, Texas. Where its publisher has an ownership interest in a business listed in the directory, the listing says so.

How are facts verified?

Each fact is checked against a primary source, such as a government record or the entity's own site. Sources are listed on every page with a last-verified date.

What area does Century House cover?

Houston and Harris County first, then Fort Bend and Montgomery counties, with Brazoria and Galveston counties added over time.

How do I report an error?

Use the "Suggest a correction" link at the bottom of any page. Confirmed corrections are dated and listed in the corrections log.