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$2 billion lawsuit filed against Travis Scott and concert organizers in the wake of Astroworld

Lucio Vasquez

Posted on November 18, 2021 · The suit seeks up to $2 billion from a long list of defendants, including Travis Scott, Live Nation, and the Harris County Sports and Convention Corporation.

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Texas A&M student who died after Astroworld is remembered for her generosity, her family says

Caroline Love

Posted on November 16, 2021 · The 22-year-old Texas A&M student died after being on a ventilator with no sign of brain activity for days following the festival. The family turned down an offer from rapper Travis Scott to pay for the funeral.

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A Texas A&M student has died from injuries sustained at Astroworld, bringing death toll to 9

Caroline Love / Lucio Vasquez

Posted on November 11, 2021 · Bharti Shahani, 22, was injured during Astroworld last week when a crowd rushed the stage during Travis Scott's death. Eight others are also confirmed dead.

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How Houston became the biggest U.S. city without a theme park

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Posted on January 19, 2023 · The region has flirted with getting another amusement park since the iconic Astroworld closed in 2005. Industry experts say it's only a matter of time before one materializes.

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Astroworld tragedy results in new Houston-Harris County event management agreement

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Posted on November 29, 2022 · A task force hopes new rules improve communication so the city, county and venue know what their responsibilities are for large events.

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Pink Bows Foundation, created in honor of Astroworld Festival victim, aims to improve safety at events

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Posted on November 4, 2022 · The family of Madison Dubiski, the 23-year-old Houston resident who died Nov. 5, 2021, at the Astroworld Festival, created a foundation that is promoting improved safety protocols at concerts.

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Families of Astroworld Festival victims reach settlements in wrongful death lawsuits nearly one year after tragedy

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on October 20, 2022 · The family of Axel Acosta, one of the 10 people who died at the outdoor concert on Nov. 5, 2021, reached a settlement with event organizer Live Nation, headlining performer Travis Scott and others, according to their attorney. The family of 16-year-old Brianna Rodriguez has reportedly reached a settlement as well.

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