Part 2: Houston was named after Sam Houston, but the receipts show the Allen brothers almost called it Allen City or Allentown. They were New York real estate speculators with no Texas credibility, so they named it after the most famous man in Texas without asking permission. Sam Houston found out months later and hated it. He thought the town was a swampy mess. But by then, maps already said Houston and settlers were arriving. The Allen brothers stole a hero's name for free marketing. That's th