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

Adam Zuvanich

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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Houston-Area Water Park Faces Lawsuit After Chemical Spill That Hospitalized 31 People

Lucio Vasquez

Posted on July 20, 2021 · Court documents say a Houston-area mother and her three daughters experienced headaches, skin irritations, and sore throats as a result of the Saturday chemical spill.

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Energy & Environment

31 People Hospitalized, Released After Chemical Exposure At Houston-Area Water Park

Matt Harab

Posted on July 19, 2021 · The park was evacuated Saturday, and the Harris County Fire Marshal's Office said the fumes came from a mix of hypochlorite and sulfuric acid.

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The original Texas Giant roller coaster at Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington, Texas.

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HPM Digital Team

Posted on August 25, 2017 · "The first rule of hurricane coverage is that every broadcast must begin with palm trees bending in the wind." - author Carl Hiaasen

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Houston Matters

Memories of AstroWorld

Michael Hagerty

Posted on June 19, 2014 · With talk of a new amusement park possibly opening next year northeast of Houston, it got us waxing nostalgic for the amusement park we lost in 2005 — AstroWorld. Houston media blogger Mike McGuff grew up going to AstroWorld and once pored through old archival footage of it for a tribute to the theme park […]

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Houston making final preps for 2023 Men’s Final Four weekend

Ashley Brown / Patricia Ortiz / Matt Thomas

Posted on March 27, 2023 · Houston officials say they are ready to host thousands as the NCAA Men's Basketball championship takes place. Officials warn against drunk driving and say there will be increased law enforcement across the city.

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Things to do in Houston: Bayou City Art Festival, kite festivals highlight slate of weekend events

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on March 24, 2023 · Houston is heading outdoors for the first weekend of spring with events celebrating art, music and culture.

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Ada Edwards, community activist and former Houston City Council member, dies at 80

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on March 24, 2023 · Edwards chaired city council committees that dealt with affordable housing, flooding and the HIV/AIDS epidemic and was described by colleagues as compassionate, selfless and community-minded.

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Houston’s Miller Outdoor Theatre raising money for upgrades as it starts 100th anniversary season

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on March 16, 2023 · The free entertainment venue in Hermann Park, which starts its 2023 season this Friday, has launched a $12.5 million capital campaign for renovations and improvements.

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