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Eldorado could soon be re-installing its historic blue marquee sign, if approved by Houston City Council

Ashley Brown

Posted on September 13, 2023 · The ballroom went through a $10 million renovation, with a grand re-opening earlier this year, but was not able to install its sign – which is prohibited under the city’s signage code. 

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Historic Eldorado Ballroom has new life after a complete renovation

Patricia Ortiz

Posted on April 6, 2023 · The ballroom has been a part of the Third Ward since 1939. A nearly $10 million renovation has allowed the ballroom to open once more.

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Historic Eldorado Ballroom in Houston’s Third Ward set to be restored

Caroline Love

Posted on April 28, 2022 · The popular segregation-era venue for Houston's Black community is a landmark of late Art Deco design.

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Broken Montrose-area bridge lights to get fix after Houston leaders authorize funding

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on September 20, 2023 · The Houston City Council voted Wednesday to spend $2.66 million to replace a series of decorative bridge lights along the Southwest Freeway. Construction on a new set of lights likely won't begin for at least a year.

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City of Houston approves clear guidelines for reinvestment zones

Ashley Brown

Posted on August 31, 2023 · Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones, or TIRZ, are created to attract new investments and promote growth in specific areas. The TIRZ program was created in 1990 and the city currently has 28, but there were never any rules set in place.

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Houston Election 2023: City sets field of candidates for November ballot

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on August 22, 2023 · A total of 78 candidates, including 17 people running for Houston mayor, will be on the ballot for the Nov. 7 municipal election.

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Charter amendment to give Houston more proportional voting power in H-GAC to be put on November ballot

Ashley Brown

Posted on August 21, 2023 · If voters approve the charter, the city would have 60 days to negotiate with H-GAC, if not, Houston would be required to pull itself out of the council.

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