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Houston Auto Show. The Houston Auto Show is an annual, 5 day long auto show that takes place in January at NRG Park. The show attracts many of the biggest automobile manufacturers. Each year, over 500 of the newest model year import and domestic vehicles, alternative fuel /electric vehicles and concept cars from 40+ manufacturers debut at the show.
Six Flags (1975–2005) Six Flags AstroWorld, also known simply as AstroWorld, was a seasonally operated amusement park in Houston, Texas. Owned and operated by Six Flags, the park was situated between Kirby Drive and Fannin Street, directly south of I-610. The park opened on June 1, 1968, and was developed originally and constructed as part of ...
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo 1966–2002; Houston Stars (USA/NASL) 1967–1968; Houston Oilers (AFL/NFL) 1968–1996; Bluebonnet Bowl (NCAA) 1968–1984, 1987; Texas Southern Tigers (NCAA) 1968–2004; Houston Rockets 1971–1975; Houston Texans 1974; Houston Hurricane 1978–1980; Houston Gamblers 1984–1985; Houston Bowl (NCAA) 2000–2001
Sam Houston opened on April 24, 1994, and was the first Class 1 Horse Racing venue constructed in Texas. [1] It cost approximately $90 million to construct. The Park was considered the fastest growing race track in America based on handle growth and quality of racing program over the past year several years. [ 2 ]
Kemah Boardwalk. The Kemah Boardwalk is a 60-acre Texas Gulf Coast theme park in Kemah, Texas, approximately 30 miles southeast of Downtown Houston, Texas. The Boardwalk is built entirely along the shores of Galveston Bay and Clear Lake. The complex is owned and operated by Landry's, Inc., and has restaurants, rides, midway games, a boutique ...
International Motor Show Germany (IAA), Munich (September - biennial) Istanbul Auto Show. London Motorfair/London Motor Show (1977–1999, 2016–2019) London Motorexpo, Canary Wharf (1996–2015) Madrid Motor Show, Madrid (May) (biennial) Michelin Challenge Bibendum. Mille Miglia.
The George R. Brown Convention Center (GRB), opened on September 26, 1987, [ 2 ] is located on the east side of Downtown Houston, Texas, United States. The center was named for internationally recognized entrepreneur, engineer, civic leader, philanthropist and Houstonian George R. Brown (1898–1983). George and his brother, Herman, turned ...
The Orange Show is a work of outsider art in Houston, Texas. Jeff McKissack, a mail carrier, transformed a small suburban lot near his house into a folk art installation, which he named "The Orange Show" in honor of his favorite fruit. [1][2] It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006. The Orange Show has evolved into the ...