Tag: astrodome

Posted on June 27, 2012 · It was supposed to be decision day for the Houston Astrodome. Instead, Harris County Commissioners will continue to discuss the future of the vacant facility.

Posted on May 22, 2012 · A feasibility study on the future of the vacant Houston Astrodome has been completed. It will now be presented to the board of directors of the Harris County Sports and Convention Corporation tomorrow. The study will eventually be forwarded to Harris County Commissioners.

Posted on April 30, 2012 · As Harris County, and eventually local voters, decide what to do with the empty Astrodome, dusty relics of the glory days of the Astros and Oilers are sitting untouched. Selling some of those collectibles to Houston sports fans could help offset the cost of either tearing down the dome or turning it into something else.

Posted on April 25, 2012 · Harris County Commissioners are presented with yet another plan for the Astrodome. The idea by a Houston architect involves reducing the height and volume of the dome.

Posted on April 11, 2012 · The Harris County Commission could have all the information it needs by the end of the summer to figure out what should be done with the Astrodome. But it may be months after that before voters are asked whether they're willing to foot the bill to tear down the dome, or pay even more to give it a new lease on life as public venue.

Posted on April 4, 2012 · A rare tour was conducted of the vacant Houston Astrodome. Harris County continues to consider ideas on what to do with the aging local icon.

Posted on April 2, 2012 · Later this month, a group hoping to save the Houston Astrodome from the wrecking ball, will present its idea of what could be done with the 47 year old landmark that's been vacant for years. Meanwhile, another consultant study is being completed that will be presented to Harris County Commissioners.

Posted on February 22, 2011 · Last week's electrical fire at the Houston Astrodome is sparking debate once again about the facility's future. The blaze didn't cause much damage but did force the closure of a Houston Rodeo event being held next door at Reliant Arena. Bill Stamps has more on what happens next.

Posted on January 24, 2011 · Harris County Judge Ed Emmett says this year a decision will be made on what to do to with the Houston Astrodome. He says that decision will rest on Harris County Commissioners. Pat Hernandez has more.

Posted on December 6, 2010 · An ambitious plan to turn the vacant Houston Astrodome into a museum complex doesn't have much traction yet, but the man behind the idea says he hopes that will change soon. As Jack Williams reports, the hardest part might be convincing Harris County.

Posted on June 14, 2010 · Harris County officials unveil three possibilities for the future of the Astrodome. They range from a multi-purpose redesign that includes a planetarium, a giant movie sound stage and amenities for education. They could also demolish the stadium and replace it with green space. The public needs to be sold on any of the three scenarios. Pat Hernandez has more.

Posted on June 11, 2010 · The future of the Houston Astrodome could finally be decided. On Monday plans will be announced regarding several possibilities for the facility once known as the eighth wonder of the world. Pat Hernandez has more.

Posted on March 16, 2010 · What's in store for the eighth wonder of the world? Reliant Astrodome was last used by the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. But the years have not been kind to the iconic structure. With the cost to repair it, some think the dome is not worth saving. Pat Hernandez has an update.

Posted on March 3, 2009 · Rodeo Houston begins its three week run at Reliant Park. The two venues that will showcase the western heritage are Reliant Stadium for the rodeo and concert performances, and Reliant Center for the animals and agriculture. Sitting vacant is the Astrodome, once the center of the rodeo. What will happen with the facility once known as the "Eighth Wonder of the World?" Pat Hernandez has an update.