Nothing defines a city better than its people. College Station, home to over 67,000 residents, is the largest city in the metropolitan area (pop. 152,000), and is home to Texas A&M University, the third largest public university in the nation. A Big XII Conference school and a major research institution, Texas A&M brings diversity of race, culture and nationality to College Station, and reflects much of the vibrancy, tradition and spirit that make it a special place. College Station is in the "heart" of central Texas. Only 100 miles from Houston and Austin and 160 miles from Dallas and San Antonio, College Station is within four hours driving time of more than 14 million people. A network of well-maintained highways and a nearby regional airport serviced by major international airlines facilitate quick transportation between College Station and the rest of the country. One of Texas top 10 school districts, College Station Independent School District was named a "Blue Ribbon School District" by Expansion Management Magazine and Newsweek magazine listed A&M Consolidated High School as one of American's top 100 high schools. College Station also features the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum, one of the region's most popular tourist attractions with over 690,000 visitors. College Station is also one of the safest, most family-friendly places in Texas. The city consistently maintains one of the lowest crime rates in the state, giving peace of mind to residents and business owners. Nature is an integral part of life in College Station, with over 1,100 acres of beautifully maintained public parks and sports facilities enhancing the city. Recreational activities are plentiful, with numerous golf courses, lush nature trails, challenging bike paths and sports leagues of every kind, including national, state and local tournaments. College Station...where business meets knowledge. Business and technology companies are maximizing their relationships with Texas A&M University, home to the nation's largest engineering school and some of the smartest students in the United States. Companies are taking advantage of this asset, finding energetic, quality employees among 12,000 annual graduates, and the city's economic future as bright as the sky over it.