Sep 4, 2024 | Media
National Trust for Historic Places Constructed in 1964, the Astrodome was deemed the “Eighth Wonder of the World” when it opened in 1965. As the world’s first indoor, air conditioned domed stadium, the 18-story multipurpose structure set the bar for arena design and...
Aug 14, 2024 | Media
Realty News Report – August 14, 2024 HOUSTON – (Commentary by Ralph Bivins, Realty News Report) – The Astrodome – an accomplishment in engineering and human willpower that symbolizes Houston’s can-do spirit – will never die. Astrodome creator Roy Hofheinz’s...
Aug 8, 2024 | Media
Houston Business Journal – August 8, 2024 As officials plan for the future of NRG Park, there is one piece of the puzzle that needs tobe addressed. “We can’t ignore the Astrodome,” said Ryan Walsh, executive director of the HarrisCounty Sports and Convention...
Jan 21, 2024 | Media
Paper City.Houston – January 2024 PaperCity first visited with Chromasta months ago, when her Houston, Texas silk scarf was in the planning stages — and now they’re here. The luxurious 35″ x 35″ silk twill scarves began arriving just before...
Dec 23, 2023 | Media
Houston Chronicle – December 14, 2023 Phoebe Tudor and Beth Wiedower Jackson After renewed interest in the Astrodome following an engineering competition where architects contributed to the reimagining of the domed structure, Astrodome Conservancy...
Oct 11, 2023 | Media
Houston Public Media – October 11, 2023 by Andrew Schneider Commissioners voted unanimously to have the Harris County Sports and Convention Corporation come up with at least two alternatives to plan for the future of the complex, which needs at least $500 million in...
