A Wonder No More

Voters reject plan to save Astrodome

"...voters rejected a $217 million proposal to renovate the stadium into "The New Dome Experience."..."

Nov. 6, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Watt and Peterson Flirt With History

Texans look to secure home-field advantage

"...Peyton Manning coast up and down the lawn at Reliant Stadium has been replaced in our memory banks by..."

Dec. 21, 2012 Sports Post by Barrett Walton

Football Prophecies

Dick Cheney, Butch Vig, and chicken wings all play a role in Week 7

"...by an errant John Elway pass at Mile High Stadium in 1992...."

Oct. 20, 2012 Sports Post by Russ Espinoza

Space Odyssey

Planet U2 touches down in Houston

"...extraterrestrial space station that landed in the middle of Reliant Stadium on Wednesday looked like something out of H.G...."

Oct. 15, 2009 Music Post by Austin Powell

Williams Savors First NFL Win

"...Mario Williams had his coming-out party this Sunday at Reliant Stadium as the Texans narrowly defeated the Dolphins 17-15...."

Oct. 1, 2006 Sports Post by Mark Fagan

After a Fashion

This week, Stephen slathers it on at a major social-climbing event...

"...benefit the survivors of Hurricane Katrina. Held at Houston's Reliant Stadium, the star-studded event features George Strait, Kenny Chesney,..."

Sept. 23, 2005 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

A Whole New Astrodome

Houston needs a fresh look for its old arena; we've got a few ideas

"...the whole experience had by those attending events at Reliant Stadium, the state-of-the-art retractable-roof stadium that took the Astrodome’s..."

Sept. 4, 2013 Sports Post by Chase Hoffberger

Stronger With Each Tear: Mary J. Blige

Soul queen slays the Moody Theater

"...by Springsteen & the E Street Band last March. Stadium acts in a small room as led by two..."

March 1, 2013 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Soccer Watch

Make this weekend an all-soccer one, and more

"...remaining home games have been moved to Vista Ridge Stadium in Cedar Park (off Highway 1431, between 183 &..."

June 15, 2007 Sports Column by Nick Barbaro

Make This Weekend an All-Soccer One

"...remaining home games have been moved to Vista Ridge Stadium in Cedar Park (off Highway 1431, between 183 &..."

June 14, 2007 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

The Hightower Report

Corporate stadium names turn Mudville into Anywhere, USA; and Frank Keating dupes our brave soldiers for big bucks

"...one – as in, what city are we in? Stadiums, arenas, and so forth no longer bear recognizable names,..."

Aug. 27, 2004 News Column by Jim Hightower

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...derelict now that Houston's pro teams have decamped to Reliant Stadium and Minute Maid Field. Possible uses include a..."

June 6, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Texans Face Patriots in 'Historic' Game

AFC titans clash Monday

"...determine that the road to the Superdome goes through Reliant Stadium...."

Dec. 8, 2012 Sports Post by Barrett Walton

'The NFL Beat': Week 7

Fantasy notes for all the lucky people, and their shoes

"...put on in front of mainly disgusted fans at Reliant Stadium last Monday night. What makes it harder are..."

Oct. 19, 2012 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

Texans Wrassle Broncos for 3-0 Start

Tennessee Flaming Thumbtacks on deck

"...to hear how loud it’s going to be in Reliant Stadium when they take the field; the refs, not..."

Sept. 28, 2012 Sports Post by Barrett Walton

Water to Wine

One lifetime and 34 seconds is all it took for Nakia to find his Voice

"...the local singer strolls through the parking lot at Reliant Stadium in Houston with gregarious swagger. A flurry of..."

Sept. 9, 2011 Music Feature by Austin Powell

Prayer Rally Rick

News flash: Our governor is a man of faith

"...that nationally televised "prayer rally" sanctimony Satur­day at Houston's Reliant Stadium in the company of an announced 30,000 true..."

Aug. 12, 2011 News Feature by Michael King

Headlines

"...revival/presidential primary gathering – "The Response" – at Houston's Reliant Stadium. Out of all the Republican governors he invited,..."

Aug. 5, 2011 News Feature

God Hates Perry?

Westboro Baptist Church to picket Perry's prayer event

"...for our nation's challenges," and he has booked Houston's Reliant Stadium for an event he has dubbed the Response...."

June 10, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Perry's Day of Fasting for Ballots

Governor running for president or pope?

"...which describes Perry as its "initiator", has booked out Reliant Stadium in Houston on Aug. 6 for a "a..."

June 7, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Title Contenders?

UT basketball has the national media's attention

"...and seal the season's theme. The symbolism of Houston’s Reliant Stadium as the site of the 2011 Final Four..."

Feb. 8, 2011 Sports Post by Russ Espinoza

Soccer Watch

Aztex-St. Louis preview, plus the Ghana curse

"...All-Stars against Manchester United Wednesday, July 28, 7:30pm, at Reliant Stadium in Houston. As a warm-up to that, catch..."

July 16, 2010 Sports Column by Nick Barbaro

Soccer Watch

U.S. Men vs. Mexico, Arsenal vs. Man U, and the Aztex vs. El Paso

"...last 12 matches overall – this Wednesday at Houston's Reliant Stadium. Feb. 6, 8pm; tickets are $35-300 through Ticketmaster...."

Feb. 1, 2008 Sports Column by Nick Barbaro

U.S. vs. Mexico, Arsenal vs. Man U, and the Aztex vs. El Paso

"...last 12 matches overall – this Wednesday at Houston's Reliant Stadium. Feb. 6, 8pm; tickets are $35-300 through Ticketmaster...."

Jan. 30, 2008 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

Houston Stomps KC, KEYE to Air Titans Again, but Texans Return to KEYE in Week Three

"...The first thing I noticed at Reliant Stadium on Sunday was that the fans were actually..."

Sept. 13, 2007 Sports Post by Mark Fagan

Soccer Watch

Barcelona and Ronaldinho pay a visit to Houston, and more

"...reigning CONCACAF champs. It's part of a doubleheader at Reliant Stadium, starting with a 7pm MLS West tilt between..."

Aug. 4, 2006 Sports Column by Nick Barbaro

Verdict in Italy; Arena Out; Barca in Houston

"...Reigning European champs FC Barcelona will be at Houston's Reliant Stadium on Wednesday, Aug. 9 to play Mexican side..."

July 25, 2006 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

Soccer Watch

Hurricane keeps Lightning grounded in Big Easy

"...facing some two of Mexico, South Africa, and Jamaica. Reliant Stadium, Sunday, July 17, 2pm (Colombia vs. TBA) and..."

July 15, 2005 Sports Column by Nick Barbaro

TV Eye

'If it didn't happen on television, then it didn't happen'

"...presume was a sea of brown faces packing Houston's Reliant Stadium – brought me unexpected comfort. In imagining those..."

April 15, 2005 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TCB

SXSW News

"...editor John Nova Lomax regaled us with tales of Reliant Stadium's frightful acoustics, having his rodeo media credentials yanked..."

March 14, 2003 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

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