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The Great Astrodome Debate: Tear It Down, or Renovate?


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It’s the Eighth Wonder of the World, and one of Houston’s most iconic landmarks. The Astros played there. George Strait and Selena performed there. But for more than a decade, the Astrodome has sat empty and neglected. Now, a new poll shows a majority of Houston voters support spending public money to renovate it. So, could this FINALLY be the moment we do something with the Dome? City Cast Houston host Raheel Ramzanali is still team “tear it down,” but he’s bringing on his buddy and sportscaster John Granato, who thinks the Astrodome deserves a second life.

Dive deeper into today’s episode:

  • Houston voters support using public money to renovate NRG Stadium and the Astrodome, poll shows
  • Houston’s Astrodome Was a Vision of the Future. It’s Past Its Prime.
  • A $1 billion proposal is the latest plan to refurbish and save the iconic Houston Astrodome
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