Astrodomeโs legacy lives on: Houston couple reflects on owning piece of memorabilia from iconic landmark
Join us as we take a trip down memory lane with the iconic Astrodome! ๐๏ธ From its historic debut as the world's first domed sports stadium in 1965 to its recent feature on KPRC 2's "Take a Seat" show, the Astrodome holds a special place in the hearts of Houstonians. ๐คฉ Share your favorite Astrodome memories in the comments below and let's celebrate this beloved landmark together!
This is the time Mary Wilson and The Supremes rocked out in Houston with Judy Garland
As a member of the Supremes, Mary Wilson opened for Judy Garland on Friday, Dec. 17, 1965 at the Astrodrome in Houston. [RELATED: Mary Wilson, longest-reigning original Supreme, dies at 76]It was the first concert to take place at the venue and tickets were priced $1 - $7.50 per attendee, according to an old flyer found online. At the time, The Astrodome could originally seat 48,000 people but added another 12,000 seats for the show. About one month before the concert, The Supremes, which included Wilson, Diana Ross, and Florence Ballard, celebrated their seventh chart-topping hit โI Hear a Symphony,โ according to SoulMusic.com. AdBy Dec. 17, the song was No.
Former MLB pitcher with Alzheimerโs found safe near Astrodome area, police say
HOUSTON โ A former Major League Baseball pitcher with Alzheimerโs has been found safe Thursday afternoon near the Astrodome area, police confirmed. Roric Harrison, 74, went missing on Wednesday off Main Street in the Texas Medical Center. Police said he was found by a good Samaritan and is safely back home with his family. Police said Harrison was a pitcher in Major League Baseball for five years back in the 1970s. Harrison, who was signed to the Houston Astros at a point in his career, was the last American League pitcher to hit a home run in an American League game before they introduced the designated hitter.
Ask 2: What is the status of the Astrodome?
As part of our Ask 2 series, the newsroom will answer your questions about all things Houston. Question: What is the status of the Astrodome? Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said in 2019 that she wants the county to focus on criminal justice reform and flood control. The status of the project remains in โdemoโ mode and no other updates have been posted at this time. To read more on Harris Countyโs plans to renovate the Astrodome, go here.
Remembering Selena
HOUSTON โ Across the state Tejano music lovers are taking time to remember the pop icon Selena. Rodeo Houston 1995 was still in the Astrodome and where the native Texan is remembered by many as making her final public performance. Strutting the famous purple-studded one piece, Selena was seen by more than 61,000 people attending the rodeo that night. If she had lived till this day Jennifer Lopez would not be Jennifer Lopez," Lazo said. "Selena could have been a movie star and Selena could have been everything that Jennifer Lopez is with the following, clothing, perfume."