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If you have an iPhone or iPod Touch, you may want to get some of these Houston apps. All of the apps listed here are free, so download a few from the iTunes app store and check them out.

Guides

Houston Travel Companion – From the Greater Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau. Includes information and coupons for local Houston attractions, dining, events, etc.

CultureMap – Your guide to Houston culture, shopping, dining and more.

SwamiCity Pocket Concierge – Tons of information on everything Houston. Available in multiple languages.

Houston “At a Glance” City Guide – Includes information in several categories, including history and culture, what to see, eating out, shopping, accommodations, and nightlife.

News

ABC13 – Get news headlines, weather, traffic, video and more from Channel 13, KTRK.

KHOU – Get news headlines, weather, traffic, video and more from Channel 11, KHOU.

MyFoxHouston – Get news headlines, weather, traffic, video and more from Channel 26, Fox News.

Telemundo 47 – News in Spanish.

Houston Business Journal – Business news.

Houston Traffic – Find out what is happening on Houston roadways so you can avoid the traffic jams. Get info on construction and accidents, and access live traffic cams.

Entertainment

Houston Press – Information on events, dining and more.

KUHF – Listen to news and music from KUHF public radio on your phone.

KTRU – Listen to the Rice University radio station on your phone.

Houston Symphony – News and music from the Houston Symphony.

Attractions

Houston Zoo – The official app of the zoo. Keep up with zoo events and  your favorite animals.

Magazines

Houston Magazine – The iPhone edition of Houston’s lifestyle magazine.

Houston Bride’s Magazine – The iPhone edition of Houston Bride magazine.

Whatever

Craigs+ Houston – Browse CraigsList classifieds.

Check My Neighbors – With just a click, you will find out how much the residents near your GPS position earn. Interesting statistics.

You Know You Are From Houston (Lite) – Game with fun “facts” about Houston.