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Astrodome’s glory days not over
The Reliant Astrodome, aka the 8th Wonder of the World, as it stands today. Matt Griesmyer The Signal Staff It was the dream of Roy Hofheinz, former mayor of Houston, to bring major league baseball to town. Hofheinz’s dream was realized in 1964 with the completion of one of the largest construction projects the city [...]
George R. Brown Convention Center \ Guy Expo \ Houston \ sports
The Guy Expo hits Houston
The Guy Expo hits the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston November 6-8. It’s all about guys and it’s all in one spot.
Amanda Jeffrey \ art \ Bayou City Art Festival Downtown \ Houston \ Kimber Fiebiger
Houston streets paved with art
With the Houston skyline as a backdrop, the 13th annual Bayou City Art Festival Downtown took place Oct. 10-11, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., along the streets of Bagby, Walker and McKinney.
cultures \ Entertainment \ Houston \ I-Fest \ international
I-Fest: A blending of cultures at the Houston International Festival 2009
Dianna Shaw The Signal Staff The Houston International Festival 2009 was a delightful display of the blending of many cultures. It is a good way to experience an array of foods, entertainment and ways of life from around the globe. Roaming the fair, one could scarcely tell that they were standing on an often-busy street [...]
Bayou Bend Gardens \ Entertainment \ Houston
City Escape
Just slightly northwest of downtown Houston lies a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of the city skyscrapers on Main Street and Capitol. If you ever want to get away, but lack the funds for a vacation in Jamaica, try the Bayou Bend Gardens located at 1 Westcott St. at Memorial Drive in Houston. The gardens provide a silent retreat without the expense. In fact, tickets start at $3 for adults and children over 9 years old; children nine and under get in free.
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