Houston's haunted houses

Houston's haunted houses Photo Gallery

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Buffalo Bayou

Planning group honors Buffalo Bayou as 'great public space'

The American Planning Association on Wednesday named Buffalo Bayou one of the nation's 10 "great public spaces," recognizing decades of efforts to transform the waterway into a vital urban amenity.

The recognition focuses on a nine-mile stretch of the bayou between Shepherd and Turning Basin Overlook Park. It praises the "distinctive design, amenities and public art; high level of public and private support; and ecological restoration and protection efforts."

The APA, the nation's primary professional urban planning organization, annually recognizes great neighborhoods, streets and public spaces in cities around the country. It named Montrose one of the nation's 10 great neighborhoods in 2009.

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Houston Then and Now

Mckinney and Smith (1940-50)



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Texas history center downtown

Houston officials and preservationists plan to kick off a campaign Thursday to raise $40 million in donations to build a downtown center to immerse visitors in the history of Southeast Texas.

The agency that runs the city's convention business plans to put up an additional $15 million toward the Center for Texas Cultural Heritage, a 60,000-square-foot building that will give visitors an interactive encounter with the San Jacinto Monument, the tall ship Elissa, Washington-on-the-Brazos State Park, the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum, the Bishop's Palace, Spindletop and other landmarks that tell the region's story.

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Swamp People

Just spoke to my mom and my cousin Troy Landry from swamp people on the histroy channel had a good season. he filled his 500+ tags this year even though there was a hurrican that gave all the trappers a bit of greef. also they are going to have a special episode on October 21 on the history channel.

Swamp People

Chootem - Troy Landry's Website

Event Schedule

October 6th
Mark Dodge
3777 Gerstner Memorial Drive
Lake Charles, Louisiana
Join Troy and Chase Landry to meet, greet and get their autographs from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

October 6th & 7th
Gander Mountain
2100 Village Market Place
Morrisville, North Carolina
Join Jacob Landry to meet, greet and get his autograph. Times TBA.

October 7th
Gander Mountain
304 Seville Street
Florence, Alabama
Join Troy and Chase Landry to meet, greet and get their autographs. Time TBA.

October 13th
New Iberia Gumbo Cookoff
100 West Main Street
New Iberia, Louisiana
Join Troy and Jacob Landry to meet, greet and get their autographs from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

October 20th
Paragon Casino Resort
711 Paragon Place
Marksville, Louisiana
Join Troy, Jacob and Chase Landry to meet, greet and get their autographs. Time TBA.

October 21st
Pierre Part Fire Department Food Fest
Pierre Part, Louisiana
Join Troy Landry to meet, greet and get his autograph in his home town. Time TBA.

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