Houstorian
Telling the story of Houston.
Houstorian seeks to tell the story of Houston, preserve its cultural and architectural history, and support the landmarks that make Houston fun and unique.
05/24/2026
05/18/2026
Today in 1968, the Number 1 Song in the US is “Tighten Up” by Houston’s Archie Bell & the Drells.
05/17/2026
Today in 1913, Jesse Jones opens his new Rice Hotel on the site of the first Texas capitol.
05/15/2026
Today in 2013, the US Postal Service issues a stamp honoring the First Lady of Tejano music and native Houstonian Lydia Mendoza.
05/12/2026
Today in 1994, the Houston Chronicle and Houston Post both dub Houston “Choke City” after the Houston Rockets blow a 20-point lead to the Suns in the playoffs.
05/10/2026
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05/09/2026
Today in 1979, retired mailman Jeff McKissack opens his landmark folk art installation the Orange Show.
05/03/2026
04/30/2026
Today in 1953, Cash Box reports Peacock Records’ Hound Dog is the nation’s top-selling blues record.
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