Tag Archives: Houston Astrodome

SAVED? Commissioners’ Court Moves Forward On Astrodome Plan

Last year as Houston's world-famous Astrodome celebrated its 50th Anniversary, many of the folks in attendance were left to wonder if that celebration would be its last.  Since Harris County voters rejected a 2013 proposal to rehab the structure, many have been watching and waiting for some bad news to come.  Even as … Continue Reading ››

The ‘Parkstrodome’? Emmett’s New Astrodome Vision

The flaming hot discussion surrounding Houston's best known and most neglected landmark was re-kindled today, with Harris County Judge Ed Emmett wielding both match and poker.  Speaking from within the world-famous structure, Emmett unveiled his thoughts on how to utilize the site.  Here's an excerpt from the 'proposal'...
Harris County Judge Ed Emmett announced a proposal this afternoon to convert the Harris County … Continue Reading ››

BREAKING: Houston Texans, Rodeo Plan To Level The Astrodome

For those that were holding on to hope that the historic, iconic and uniquely Houstonian structure could be saved, this secretive deal is certainly a big blow.  Here's the news via the Houston Chronicle...
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and the NFL's Houston TexansContinue Reading ››