The Houston Astros are here to stay, according to team owner and chairman, Jim Crane.

In a video message to season ticket holders, Crane announced several changes. However, after feedback from fans, the team's name was not one of them.

"You asked for change and we added several fan-friendly initiatives last week and we hope you like them," Crane said in the message. "We will continue to listen and to look for additional ways to improve on and off the field. One thing that we are not going to change is the name. We received strong feedback and consensus among season ticket holders and many fans, and we will not change the name Astros. The Houston Astros are here to stay."

The team sent out a survey and received hundreds of responses, as well as comments on its Facebook page.

Ticket prices will change, Crane announced earlier this month.

The team is reducing prices for 5,000 seats. The Outfield Deck seats will cost $5 for adults and $1 for children. Seats in the Field Box II level were $41 in the 2011 season, but they will cost $29 in the 2012 season. Tickets for the Power Club, on the club level, will cost $35 with a $15 credit for food, beverages and retail items.

Food and beverages can cost more than tickets, but the Astros have a solution for that. Fans will be allowed to bring food and water to the games. Food must be transported in a small, clear plastic bag and water must be in a sealed 1-liter or smaller plastic bottle. One bottle per person is allowed.

Season ticket holders will get a rebate for their loyalty. A 5 percent rebate will be issued to full season and 27-game season ticket holders who renew their accounts by Jan. 31. The rebate will be issued in the form of a gift card that can be used to buy food, merchandise and individual game tickets.