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

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...

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...

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

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...

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

TIME Magazine's America 250 project puts Houston's iconic landmark alongside the nation's most celebrated structures. Read the Full Story

When the Houston Astrodome opened in 1965, the world's first domed stadium was hailed as the "Eighth Wonder of the World," and became one of America's top tourist attractions. But after decades of...

Time Magazine included the Astrodome in one of its stories leading up to America's 250th birthday celebration. For the last 250 years, the American story has taken place against a backdrop of not...

Houston's Astrodome could become eligible to be named a national landmark. An Astrodome Conservancy director spoke about the process on Houston's Morning Show. Watch the Video

As the Houston Astrodome marks its 61st anniversary on Thursday, April 9, preservation groups are celebrating a major step toward national recognition. The National Park Service has determined the...

The National Park Service recently shared that the Astrodome meets the criteria for consideration as a National Historic Landmark. By Amber Elliott, Staff Writer April 9, 2026 It’s hard to believe...

HOUSTON, TEXAS — The National Park Service has determined that the Houston Astrodome meets the criteria for consideration as a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the nation’s highest recognition for...

By J. David Goodman, The New York Times - July 29, 2025 There are not many iconic structures in Houston, a city more famous for how it spreads out than what it builds up. The Astrodome is the...

By Rachel Estrada, CW39 Houston - August 1, 2025 HOUSTON (KIAH) – Harris County residents want more entertainment options — and many are willing to help pay for it. A new survey by the University of...

By Ron Treviño, KHOU 11 - August 1, 2025 A new UH survey reveals most Houstonians want to save the Astrodome with a public-private partnership — and supporters have bold ideas for its future. It’s a...

By Dylan McGuinness, Staff Writer, Houston Chronicle - July 31, 2025 A majority of Harris County voters support using public money to help renovate NRG Stadium and the Astrodome, according to a...

By Jonathan M. Alexander,Staff writer, Houston Chronicle - July 10, 2025 In the winter of 2018, Ed Emmett thought he found the perfect plan to save the Astrodome and make it useful for the Houston...

By Chandler France – Reporter, Houston Business Journal - July 2, 2025 A modified proposal to renovate the Astrodome into a new arena and mixed-use development could generate $1.5 billion...

By Ralph Green, Staff Writer - Houston Chronicle - April 9, 2025 The Astrodome — the world's first domed stadium — turned 60 years old Wednesday, as Harris County officials continue...

By Carol Quillen, Phoebe Tudor - March 22, 2025 For more than two decades, Houston’s iconic Astrodome has stood silent, closed to the public. In 2013, calls for demolition prompted the National...

March 16, 2025 - Houston Chronicle Dear Rodeo, Congratulations, you’ve done it again- another great Rodeo experience for Houstonians andvisitors to our city. From the food to the cowboys to the...

By Leah Binkovitz - Senior Editorial Writer Houston Chronicle - February 28, 2025 Howdy, friend. Don’t you look nice in your Target cowboy boots and Texas flag button-up! You’re either running for...

By Chandler France – Reporter, Houston Business Journal - January 16, 2025 Several recent design studies have envisioned potential plans for facilities in NRG Park, and at least one...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - December 18, 2024 The Astrodome Conservancy released the results of a Carbon Impact study today which compares the environmental implications of preservation and...

Houston Chronicle - December 17, 2024 By Amber Elliott, Staff writer From billionaires to influencers, sports stars and do-gooders, these Houstonians made headlines. Astrodome Conservancy founder...

Realty News Report - November 19, 2024 HOUSTON – (Commentary by Ralph Bivins, Realty News Report) – The Astrodome can be great again. All it needs is visionary leadership that can articulate a bold...

Houston Chronicle By The Editorial Board, Opinions from the Houston Chronicle Editorial Board - November 17, 2024 The strange thing about the Astrodome is that the longer the behemoth sits unused,...

Houston Public Media By Michael Hagerty - November 14, 2024 On Thursday’s show: The Astrodome Conservancy, a nonprofit that advocates for the preservation of the one-time “Eighth Wonder of the...

Realty News Report By Cynthia Lescalleet - November 13, 2024 A billion-dollar mixed-use redevelopment concept for Houston’s iconic Astrodome revealed Wednesday by the Astrodome Conservancy is as...

Houston Press By Jeff Balke - November 14, 2024 We are fans of the Astrodome. Many of us grew up visiting it for all kinds of events. We have advocated in this space several times for keeping it...

Click2Houston.com By Jyesha Johnson - November 13, 2024 The Astrodome was a groundbreaking marvel when it opened on April 9, 1965. As the world’s first multi-purpose, domed sports stadium,...

Houston Business Journal By Chandler France – Reporter - November 13, 2024 Multiple attempts to redevelop the vacant Astrodome have failed in the past, but a new vision has been revealed amid...

Houston Chronicle By Amber Elliott, Staff writer - November 13, 2024 Gensler's design creates 450,000-sq. ft. of new revenue generating space and 1,500 parking spots. The Astrodome became the...

Houston Chronicle By Amber Elliott, Staff writer - November 13, 2024 Harris County Sports Corp. maintains, manages and operates NRG Park on behalf of the county, which owns the land. The Astrodome...

Paper City Magazine By Shelby Hodge - November 12, 2024 As anticipation builds for presentation of Gensler’s redevelopment plans for the Astrodome, with those new plans set to be revealed Wednesday...

CW39 by: Rachel Estrada - November 13, 2024 HOUSTON (KIAH) — The Astrodome Conservancy has introduced an ambitious plan for what is arguably Houston’s most iconic landmark. “Vision: Astrodome,” was...

CHRON.com By Janet Miranda, Trending News Reporter - November 13, 2024 After decades of disuse, a world-renowned symbol of Houston is ready to once again get its moment in the sun...

Click2Houston.com By Ninfa Saavedra, Digital Content Specialist - November 12, 2024 HOUSTON, Texas – If you’re a Houstonian by birth or have lived here an incredibly long time, you know about...

Houston Press - Week of October 14, 2024 Here's a look at this week's (and all month's long) hottest culinary happenings...

Houston City Book - Fall 2024 For many years the Astrodome Conservancy has been seeking a worthy future for the 8th Wonder of the World. Throughout October, as sports fans cheer... Full Article Here...

HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, August 6, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Astrodome Conservancy, the preeminent non-profit organization dedicated to safeguarding the legacy of the landmark Astrodome in...

The Vintage Contessa & Times Past: Living The Authentic Life Podcast - Aired February 16, 2023 Watch Here SAVE THE ASTRODOME! Iconic and sentimental to every native even if they never stepped...