Houstorian
@Houstorian
Houston's loudest preservation group. Telling the story of Houston.
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http://www.houstorian.org 03-06-2010 04:58:20
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Today in 2005, the documentary film “Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room” opens in theaters. Alex Gibney Jigsaw Productions
Today in 1992, Brasil opens in Montrose, on the corner of Westheimer and Dunlavy. Brasil Houston
Today in 1876, shipping tycoon Commodore Charles Morgan completes ship channel improvements allowing him to reach the turning basin at Sims and Buffalo Bayous, where freight would then be sent by rail to Houston. Port Houston
Today in 1974, actor/director/choreographer Tommy Tune, who attended Lamar High School and got his MFA at University of Houston, wins his first Tony Award. He would go on the earn 9 more. @thetonyawards
Today in 1836, Sam Houston and the Texian Army defeat the Mexican Army at the decisive Battle of San Jacinto. #RememberTheAlamo
Today in 2021, Sugar Land City Council approves acquisition of the minor league Sugar Land Skeeters by the Houston Astros to be their Triple-A affiliate. The team would later be renamed the Space Cowboys. Sugar Land Space Cowboys
Today in 2015, Houston Chronicle columnist Lisa Falkenberg wins a Pulitzer Prize, a first for the newspaper. Lisa Falkenberg Houston Chronicle