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Historian and former Texas Secretary of State Geoffrey Scott Connor traces Houston’s transformation from a trading post on Buffalo Bayou into a global city. He explores how the Houston Ship Channel fueled international trade, how the Texas Medical Center became the world’s largest medical complex, and how NASA’s Johnson Space Center cemented Houston’s place in space exploration. Connor also examines the city’s evolution into an international hub shaped by energy, education, innovation, and immigration, revealing the vision and leadership behind Houston’s remarkable rise.