The Astrodome

05/30/2018

Photo of the Historical Landmark plaque!

Photo taken from reddit.

05/30/2018

The Astrodome will become a Texas Historical Landmark today! What is your favorite memory in the 'dome? Your answer could appear in an upcoming Houston Chronicle story!

03/21/2018

https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/Astrodome-Conservancy-Harris-County-announces-12766757.php

Tickets are available now and going fast!

https://www1.ticketmaster.com/event/3A005473B4C563D5

EDIT: The tickets are sold out.

On April 9th the city of Houston will get one more look inside the storied structure before construction begins on its next phase of use.

02/14/2018

12/04/2017

It's not everyday that you're an answer on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire! From the November 30th, 2017 episode.

11/02/2017

I've waited my entire life for this.

Congratulations to the Houston Astros on winning the World Series!

This is amazing

01/27/2017

01/25/2017

Whoa!

The office of Harris County Judge Ed Emmett released Wednesday a rendering of the Astrodome's unique lighting setup for Super Bowl 51.

09/27/2016

It's been decided...

It's a question that Houston has been asking for a long time now: What do we do with the Astrodome?

07/01/2016

A member of the current Dome project answered some questions that shed a little light on what's currently going on with the Dome on reddit recently.

The biggest takeaway, at least for me, was this:

"...because of a pending State Antiquities Landmark designation by the Texas Historical Commission, the county CAN'T tear it down. The THC has to approve whatever happens to the Dome now - including power washing or painting."

Looks like we no longer have to worry about the Astrodome being torn down! That's a win in itself.

Howdy, Reddit. If anyone has any questions about the Astrodome, the new redevelopment plan, or anything Dome related in general, ask away. I...

06/28/2016

Thoughts?

HOUSTON – A $110 million plan to revitalize the Astrodome moved one step closer to reality Tuesday morning.

11/20/2015

to November 19, 1979 when the signed free agent pitcher Nolan Ryan to a four-year, $4.5 million contract, making him the first million dollar player in MLB history.