Hiram Clarke, TX

About Hiram Clarke

• • Rapper Lil' O, known for his Houston hip-hop contributions, hails from Hiram Clarke.
• • The "chopped and screwed" remixing style has roots in the Hiram Clarke area.
• • Its location along major transportation routes spurred residential development.
• • Rumors persist of hidden tunnels beneath older homes in the neighborhood.
• • Flooding from Tropical Storm Allison in 2001 significantly impacted the area.
• • Named after landowner Hiram Clarke, the area developed in the mid-20th century.
• • With over 27,000 residents, it's larger than many Texas small towns.
• • Sitting at 75 feet, it's slightly higher than much of coastal Houston.
• • Healthcare and retail are significant employment sectors for residents.
• • A close-knit, diverse community evokes a comforting, neighborly feeling.
• • The Houston Texans play just north, having won six AFC South titles.
• • Nearby Astrodome hosted the 'Game of the Century' between Houston and UCLA in 1968.
• • It lies within the watershed of the Brazos River.

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