ASTRODOME

The NCAA Men's Final Four has the national spotlight on Houston and NRG Park, where the historic domed stadium sits unused. What's next for the Astrodome? In short, not much at all.

Just like those retro Astros sweaters and jackets - this song is also making a comeback, thanks to a local high school choir.

Traces of Texas’ Throwback Thursday: An Aerial View of the AstrodomeTraces of Texas reader Frank Pasket was in the Coast Guard during the 1960s and was nice enough to send in this amazing picture of himself flying a helicopter over the Astrodome in Houston back in 1965. The Astrodome was brand new at the time, having opened on April 9 of that year. I still remember the first time I entered its cavernous environs, which was to see a game between the Houston Oilers and the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1970. When I walked up the ramp and the field came into view, I was dumbstruck. There have been numerous proposals to renovate the dome but as of today, no improvements have been made.

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo will return on Feb. 28 for its 90th anniversary with three weeks worth of entertainment.

Once billed the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” the long-abandoned Astrodome is arguably still Houston’s most iconic landmark.

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What to do with the Astrodome? That is going to be the focus of a meeting Thursday night.

On Friday's show: Seeking input on the future of the Astrodome, separating politics from science, The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week, and Ernie Manouse celebrates 25 years at Houston Public Media.

The Astrodome Conservancy is starting an eight-week program of online surveys, virtual meetings, and public events to gather as much input as possible from Harris County residents on the preferred fate of the domed stadium.

The Astrodome Conservancy is scheduled to host a press conference Thursday at 10:30 a.m. to discuss its campaign to create a community-supported vision for the reuse and redevelopment of the landmark Astrodome.

In ‘The Sports Revolution,’ Frank Guridy revisits the 1960s and ’70s, when Black, Latino, and female athletes pushed for change.

Once billed the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” the Astrodome is arguably Houston’s most iconic landmark.

On Friday's show: We preview the Final Four matchup between the UH Cougars and the Baylor Bears on Saturday and reflect on the so-called "Game of the Century" the Cougs played against UCLA in 1968 at the Astrodome.

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 “I Hear a Symphony,” according to SoulMusic.com. AdBy Dec. 17, the song was No.

HOUSTON – A former Major League Baseball pitcher with Alzheimer’s 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.

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 “demo” mode and no other updates have been posted at this time. To read more on Harris County’s plans to renovate the Astrodome, go here.

30 years ago: Clint Black dazzles at the rodeo and NKOTB packs the SummitKaty native Clint Black, who used to sing for free at picnic tables in Bear Creek Park, proved his star power Sunday, Feb. 18, 1990, with a record sellout crowd in the Astrodome. Photo: Richard Carson, Houston Chronicle Photo: Richard Carson, Houston Chronicle Image 1 of / 38 Caption Close 30 years ago: Clint Black dazzles at the rodeo and NKOTB packs the Summit 1 / 38 Back to GalleryIf its February, its rodeo time in Houston. In this months roundup of Houston Chronicle photos from 30 years ago, photographers were there for George Straits and Clint Blacks performances. Black, raised in Katy, opened the rodeo before a then-record-setting crowd of 55,000 at the Astrodome. The most enjoyable part of the whole evening for me was listening to Ron Stones introduction, Black told Mitchell afterward.

Selena tribute 'Festival de la Flor' in Corpus Christi canceled, according to media reports02/26/1995 - Tejano singer Selena performs at the Astrodome during the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. For the past five years, the company has held Fiesta de la Flor in Corpus Christi -- Selena's hometown -- to honor her legacy. On Tuesday, however, Q Productions' public relations director said in an email to KENS5 that "there is no more Fiesta de la Flor festival". The Corpus Christi Caller Times reported that Abraham Quintanilla confirmed by phone, and said the festival celebrating Selena's life was "canceled." When asked if the festival could happen in the future in Corpus Christi or another city, he said it was "possible."

The Rolling Stones return and anger over HPD shootings highlight Houston in November 1989Scenes inside and outside the Astrodome for the Rolling Stones concert, Nov. 8, 1989. Scenes inside and outside the Astrodome for the Rolling Stones concert, Nov. 8, 1989. Photo: John Davenport, Houston Chronicle Photo: John Davenport, Houston Chronicle Image 1 of / 78 Caption Close The Rolling Stones return and anger over HPD shootings highlight Houston in November 1989 1 / 78 Back to GalleryThe Stones rolled into Houston, a new weekly publication hit the streets and a pair of controversial police-involved slayings inflamed the community. It was a busy November 1989 in Houston, news-wise. Eight years since the band last swung through Houston, the Rolling Stones took their stadium rock act to a packed crowd at the Astrodome.

Texas outlaws, giant crocodiles and Houston's Astrodome in historical photos databaseTOT: Cowboys read the newspaper at a mailbox somewhere in Texas, perhaps on the LS Ranch or the JA Ranch. less TOT: Cowboys read the newspaper at a mailbox somewhere in Texas, perhaps on the LS Ranch or the JA Ranch. Traces of Texas is a historical database of sorts, which collects photos of the state's people, places, roadways, stories and captures the culture of the Lone Star State. Click through the gallery above to see more photos from Traces of Texas. You can follow Traces of Texas on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to see more historical photos.

HOUSTON - Terrifying surveillance video from a 24-hour tire shop near the Astrodome shows two employees being held at gunpoint and dragged around by robbers Wednesday night. The men can be seen holding the two men at gunpoint and then dragging them to the back of the shop. Moore told KPRC 2 Reporter Sally Mamdooh once he watched video of the armed robbery, it felt odd to him. When the masked men didn't find what they were looking for, they stole the employees' cell phones and fled. Moore said he's increasing security at his shop and his employees are carrying their guns at work.

Terrifying surveillance video from a 24-hour tire shop near the Astrodome shows two employees being held at gunpoint and dragged around by robbers Wednesday night. Copyright 2019 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.

HOUSTON - Terrifying surveillance video from a 24-hour tire shop near the Astrodome shows two employees being held at gunpoint and dragged around by robbers Wednesday night. The men can be seen holding the two men at gunpoint and then dragging them to the back of the shop. Moore told KPRC 2 Reporter Sally Mamdooh once he watched video of the armed robbery, it felt odd to him. When the masked men didn't find what they were looking for, they stole the employees' cell phones and fled. Moore said he's increasing security at his shop and his employees are carrying their guns at work.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- As a hometown team, the Astros play a big role in the history of Houston, along with the Astrodome, which was considered the eighth wonder of the world.In 1965, the Colt '45s opened the Astrodome with an exhibition game against the New York Yankees.Midway through the game, Hal 'Switchman' Woodeshick, the first ever relief pitcher for the Colt '45s, was brought in and pitched five scoreless innings, giving the Colt '45s their first win in the Dome.In 1962, Woodeshick was drafted by the Colt '45s at the same time as the construction of the Astrodome began.Woodeshick racked up a long list of achievements including: a running total of 1.97 ERA, he lead the national league in 1963 in saves and was named the fireman of the year. Woodeshick went on to become an All-Star player that same year.In a pre-social media era, reporters would give recaps of the games with jovial cartoons. During his time with the Colt '45s, Woodeshick was loved by Houstonians and was notably featured in newspaper cartoons after a third baseman caught a batted ball that repelled off Woodeshick's jaw.Woodeshick played for a number of teams, but his time with the Colt '45s was when his career truly took off. Later in his career, Woodeshick was traded to the Cardinals and in 1967 they won the World Series.

LEAGUE CITY, Texas (KTRK) -- Ready for a throwback?Houstonians who were around in the '80s and visited the Astrodome might remember Mack Hayes' song "Go Go Astros. "To cheer the team on in the American League Championship Series, the Clear Creek Choir did its own cover of the nostalgic tune.The arrangement was put together by the school's head choir director, James Park.Check out the video above for their beautiful rendition!

Houston's most-enduring conspiracy theories: the Bush family, Astrodome, NASA, morePresidents George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush 'Skull and Bones' plansThe two former presidents were, for a time, Houston residents. >>>Check out some of the most-discussed conspiracy theories in Houston and the surrounding areas. And when the two were, separately, elected to the Oval Office, more than ... more Photo: JOE BURBANK, FILE / TNS Photo: JOE BURBANK, FILE / TNS Image 1 of / 20 Caption Close Houston's most-enduring conspiracy theories: the Bush family, Astrodome, NASA, more 1 / 20 Back to GalleryTexas has no shortage of conspiracy theories. Above you can see some of the most comical, deranged and bizarre conspiracy theories in Houston history.

EMBED >More News Videos ABC13 film of the Port of Houston in 1964HOUSTON, Texas -- ABC13 recently discovered a 700-foot reel of 16mm film labeled as "Port of Houston special," shot in 1964.There is no audio on the film so we don't know what the special was for, but we speculate that it was for the 50th anniversary of the Port of Houston, which opened on November 10, 1914.In addition to some incredible shots of the port, there is also a shot of the Astrodome, which would have been near completion.

HOUSTON – 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."