Houston Public Media: She’s fought to preserve the Astrodome for more than a decade. Now, she’s asking for ideas on how to do it

Sep 14, 2026 | Media

The Astrodome Conservancy, led by Beth Wiedower-Jackson, is asking for businesses to submit their ideas on how to revitalize the Astrodome. Read Full Story

Houston Chronicle: The White House is the People’s House. And the Astrodome is the People’s Dome.

Sep 8, 2026 | Media

People care fiercely for their civic landmarks and identity. Here in Houston, we’ve seen this fervor in local debates around the Astrodome’s future.  In the same way that the White House is the People’s House, the Astrodome is the People’s Dome. They are both famous...

Community Impact: Astrodome Conservancy seeking redevelopment advice from stakeholders, developers

Sep 1, 2026 | Media

Officials with the Astrodome Conservancy released a formal request for information document Aug. 18 seeking advice from developers, investors and operators on the most creative and financially viable ideas to redevelop the iconic Houston landmark known as the...

The Architect’s Newspaper: Astrodome Conservancy issues new RFI, reopening the search for a redevelopment path

Aug 21, 2026 | Media

On August 18, the nonprofit released a Request for Information (RFI) soliciting ideas from developers, investors, and operators for the building’s reuse. Read the Full Story

Expresso: Astrodome: Right next to where Portugal played stands the world’s first domed, air-conditioned stadium

Jul 15, 2026 | Media

Beth Jackson gets a bit mixed up with the names. “You know,” she notes in her long introduction, “we call it the Eiffel Tower, or the Colosseum, or the Needle—it depends a bit on where you come from in the world.” Not a Texan, but someone who came to Houston 15 years...

Chron: Houston rodeo unveils biggest project yet. Why not the Astrodome?

Jun 28, 2026 | Media

Officials explain why an equally large venue at NRG Park isn’t part of the rodeo’s next expansion. Read the Full Story