Astrodome not functional for the future, blogger says

Source: Houston Chronicle

You may recall that I commented in this space a few weeks ago about the condition of the Astrodome after reporters were allowed access to the building for the first time in about two years. Frankly, I still feel guilty every time I drive along the Sout ...
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Vote in poll on hiking taxes to save the Dome

Source: Houston Chronicle

Seats are covered in dust inside the Astrodome. (Mayra Beltran / Houston Chronicle) The Harris County Sports and Convention Corporation will hear proposals for the future of the Astrodome at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 23, 2012, ...
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New life for iconic Astrodome? Group suggests overhaul, reuse

Source: San Antonio Express

HOUSTON — The Harris County Sports ...
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Houston Tries to Find Use for Fading Astrodome

Source: The New York Times

Michael Stravato for The New York Times Mark Miller, general manager of Reliant Park, which includes the Astrodome, closed since 2008. HOUSTON — Dust is the only thing that rests on the roughly 65,000 red se ...
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Report on Dome coming

Source: Houston Chronicle

In an April 1965 file photo, the baseball field and seats at the Houston Astrodome are seen through a fish-eye lens in Houston. (AP) The Astrodome scoreboard lit up in 1965 to welcome President Lyndon Baines Johnson t ...
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See why it's a big date in history of the Astrodome

Source: Houston Chronicle

The Astrodome made history on this date, appearing on national television for the first time on May 22, 1965. It didn’t go so well for the Astros. Willie Mays hit a mammoth home run and the Giants crushed the Astros 10-1. Check out some ...
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