<p>Houston catches more than its share of abuse, especially from Texans, but the truth is that it is an OK place to visit and a fine place to go to college, have a career and raise a family. Just like lots of other places. There is a Tier 1 of fun cities, which includes NYC, LA, Chicago, San Francisco, Denver, Miami, Wash. DC – and Houston is not in it. But neither is Memphis, Cinncinnati, Dallas and many others that are plenty good enough.</p>