This interview was conducted before the Rodeo and the Houston Texans made it known that they may be amenable to allowing the Astrodome hotel project to proceed. As some of you may remember, the ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tim Newcomb covers tennis gear/business, stadiums and shoe tech. It’s been 25 years since the Houston Astros last played in ...
It's hard to believe that the Astrodome, which became the world's first domed sports stadium when it opened in 1965, doesn't already have National Historic Landmark status. Often nicknamed the 'Eighth ...
The fate of the Astrodome — a beloved Houston landmark that's sat largely unused for more than 20 years — could soon be decided. Commissioners are expected to discuss options for the 1 million ...
When we heard the latest plan to redevelop the Astrodome fell through, we decided to go straight to the source and talk to the Dome himself. (We’re old friends.) The Dome shared his thoughts on the ...
The Astrodome may be known as the Eighth Wonder of the World, but these days it feels less like a Hanging Gardens or Pyramid of Giza than the Great Sphinx, in that the imposing structure has a way of ...