Harris County commissioners agree to spend $105 million to begin renovations for the Astrodome
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Harris County commissioners agree to spend $105 million to begin renovations for the Astrodome

2018 – Harris County commissioners agree to spend $105 million to begin renovations for the long-dormant Astrodome. Than plan is to elevate the floor to ground level which will be used for parking spaces then convert the remaining structure to be used for festivals and celebrations. 

 Tampa Bay Rays have settled on a site for new park

News emerges that the Tampa Bay Rays have settled on a site in Ybor City, FL, one of Tampa, FL’s most historic neighborhoods, as the location for a new ballpark to replace the inadequate Tropicana Field. However, the team will fail to obtain the necessary authorizations and financing before construction starts, and the project will fall through within a few months.