What to do with the Astrodme at age 60

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The Astrodome, which opened 60 years ago, is at a crossroads as Harris County leaders and a non-profit try to figure out what to do. There are three choices for the future of the Eighth Wonder of the World: Tear it down, let it sit idle, or invest in its restoration. Jonathan M. Alexander explores the history and the current climate.

Please scroll down for the rest of this morning’s headlines.

Reid Laymance, Sports Editor

reid.laymance@houstonchronicle.com

Astrodome

Photo by: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle

60 years after it opened, the Astrodome's fate has reached a breaking point

There are three choices for the Astrodome's future: Tear it down, let it sit idle, or invest in its restoration.

A look inside: The Astrodome, which was first opened in 1965, looks slightly different today than it did 60 years ago. But it still has character. Read More

Astros / MLB

Houston Astros Brice Matthews works through an infield drill during workouts for pitchers and catchers at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches, Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, in West Palm Beach, Fl.

Photo by: Jason Fochtman, Staff Photographer

Astros to promote top infield prospect Brice Matthews

Brice Matthews, who played at Atascocita, will join the Astros on Friday as team continues to deal with injuries.

Return: Christian Walker will be back for Friday's game against Texas, and Shay Whitcomb returns to Sugar Land. Read More
Mailbag: Beat writer Matt Kawahara answers a variety of Astros questions in his bi-weekly mailbag, including if Houston will add a left-handed bat at the trade deadline. Read More
Superfan: If you've been to an Astros game, then you know Nguyen Le. Now, the world will get to know him as he talked to us about his experience appearing in a national commercial for New Era. Read More

Rockets / NBA

Houston Rockets bench reacts as Nate Williams (19) watches his three-point shot go in against the Golden State Warriors at the Toyota Center on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025 in Houston. Golden State Warriors won the game 105-98.

Photo by: Elizabeth Conley, Staff Photographer

Nate Williams, a NBA summer league veteran, excited to compete in Vegas

Nate Williams and Reed Sheppard are the only players on the Rockets' roster playing in summer league. Williams isn't sweating his non-guaranteed contract.