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I never thought about it that way, but now I'm glad I'm just going with earrings. Safe.

Make sure has no "boobie or booty" references.

and the other place was called The Boobie Rock

They've probably starved to death or are working in forced labor camps like thousands of other North Koreans in recent years.

and this may be a silly question but isn't that another country that despises the US? They supposedly hate anything related to the US according to that really good program Diane Sawyer did on location a few months ago. New topic.

I need an opinion on this piece:

Not a female here either, but this looks very much like a woman's top and bottom. This same logo was used for a topless place advertisment & an early playboy letters to the editor in the magazine long time ago.

Just a thought. She may get angry unless she is very broadminded & or has a real great sense of humor.

I see personally invision Jayne Mansfield or M Monroe. "Bottoms up" was the name of the Club! Yes!

Simon, ese. Cuando yo oigo "the brown line" pienso de un par de chones con pinche skid marks.

Now, your killing me. Ok out of kindness, back to Inglese. Never thought of how one would say Hijack in Spanolo? Hola Juan or jackee-o ? I think it sustantivo? no its secustrar!

en Italiano e dirrotare... capisce?

I second Rhino's reply, those are great Astroworld videos Schwinn posted. Thanks! for going to the trouble, they are priceless. Especially since the amusement park is gone. The aerial shots are great, you can see original park rides, as well as how things looked outside of Astroworld boundaries, before every piece of land was developed.

Speaking of the Astroworld boundaries, I still remember when we kids as a group would run and get a ride on the train that went around Astroworld. On ocassion we could see (or bust) other older teens sneaking into the park. I heard as years passed some had cut a the chain link fence to gain access. They would be running in with long hair flying around laughing. Most times the locomotive engineer didnt notice but we would all be cracking up as they ran past. Quiet dangerous it was, but oh well.

I was too chicken to even think of doing that. We always paid, times werent that bad.

Did everyone like the miniature Rainbo Breads they would give you in that tiny bakery shop? Very fresh!

Were about 5-6 inch loaves for about 10 cents each. Mine always got crushed in the running around frenzy/ excitement of the park.

Does anyone know when this school was built?

I was trying to figure out the timeline of when very simliar other local schools appeared of this same style of architecture. Could it be early or late 1920's or 30's?

Looks very much like well...most other inner city educational structures when the city was small in population.

Did anyone ever get to jump onto the roof or similar goofy stories? We did over at Jackson and got insulation all over our crazy bodies. Yep real fun...

Wow. No windows??? The elements have probably ruined the interior of the building by now, then. Shame.

Very true and imagine how many thousands of birds have made it a bird hotel? Maybe the guys that designed it are flipping hamburgers or sacking groceries?

There must be a hidden message here somewhere.

Yo creo esta con madre they're gonna call it The "Brown" Line, ese.

Es mejor a decir la pinche madre no? Como queira, lo van a llamar "el cabron line color de caca". Eso si se joye mas bien como no? Va ir en medio de el barrio de cabrones! Ja! Ya es tiempo de garar unas birongas no?

All events are casual dress for guests. Even jeans work.

I say place a roller coaster on top. Imagine the rush coming down? Maybe all it needs is some TLC. Paint eggshell, or semi gloss white and add a few palms around.

As the articles state, it seems to be more of a political eyesore than just what we see on the surface. It really does look like that amusement attraction at Disney, The Tower of Terror with the huge cracks on the sides with moss covering it and a bolt of lightning striking it.

This excerpt cracks me up: The story of the hotel, adapted from elements of the television series, includes the hotel being struck by lightning on Oct 31, 1939 mysteriously transporting an elevator car full of passengers to the Twilight Zone. The exterior of the attraction resembles an old hotel with a blackened scorch mark across the front of the facade where the lightning destroyed part of the building.

There is sits quietly like an unwanted stepchild. You may have seen in recent news.

Started as far back as 1987 and still not complete or will it ever? Kind of like an unfinished bad work of art. The links tell it all. Maybe the worse ever made they say?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryugyong_Hotel

http://www.esquire.com/the-side/DESIGN/wor...tel-ever-012808

Its tomorrow night!!!

Get inspired!

Saturday, July 19, 2008 at 7:00PM

Keith Jackson Hall, IHC Building

3315 Sul Ross

Houston 77098

Please RSVP 713 528-1492

Wine & Cheese will be served

Event is FREE

Please see what the Institute of Hispanic Culture is all about!

http://www.ihch.org/

What bridge?

See post #407

On a side note, I wish Houston would have a contest for "Best New Designed Bridge". New topic!

it was, but I'm just guessing the view from Mosaic is even better since it has nothing behind it, except for 288. They'll have a view of everything, including zaza. The view from zaza was breathtaking IMO

Numerous famous people have always commented on the fabulous views from Zaza (When it was The Warwick) I know Bob Hope said it was his all time favorite in the USA. However the Mosaic will more than likely equal or surpass that statement. The fundraiser (we are at) at Mosaic was by the pool and that was spectacular. Felt like we were in San Diego or somewhere out of this world. No it wasnt the champagne either.

Mosaic is a masterpiece in the making (more buildings for me to worship) Ja!

I can hardly wait to see what that bridge will look like after competed that is. Any one have renderings, etc? Sneak previews?

PS, you can register for a tour too! Don't be bashful...

http://www.mosaichouston.com/

Oh what the heck, now there is a topic just for Stephen F Austin HS located on Dumble street.

http://www.gcs.k12.in.us/nwhs/images/mustang%20logo.jpg

There is a recent mailing to sign up for a grad directory that will list all graduates dating back to when the school first opened. Need current biographical info for the directory.

Anyone interested can call Toll Free 1 866-783-7609

Kelly J. Hardy

Harris Connect Directory Office

http://www.harrisconnect.com/

Call so you (or family) can be included!

There were a few additonal comments from others that attended Austin on the Jackson Jr High topic. If anyone has any past photos/stories join in!

Am I wrong or did Jackson start out a HS and become a Jr. High when RHS was built?

Not sure what RHS stands for but Jackson has always (or was) a Junior High School as far as I know.

Oddly enough that after 35 years or so the scene surrounding the football field has gone virtually untouched. Most of the large brick homes are all still there. Most of the wooden shacks ie; the music room, other homerooms including my old one, have all been removed. There was no fence surrounding the field or front but I think there is now.

This old school resembles 2 others I know of, the HS in the Heights and the one on Almeda near DT. Built in 1920's??? Still wonder what became of all of those great old trophies in the huge glass cases at front entrance at Jackson? Landfill?

I was in the area last night watching the All-Star game with a friend. It was an experience getting to his car in the dark without falling down. All in all I liked many of the houses that I saw.

and the real problem is more than just what meets the eye. We see and get irritated by the appearance but keep in mind that past owners in this nabe started renting and these passing gypsies couldnt give a crap about the sidewalks. It's make a quick buck and move on. That has been the cycle for over 35 years. To them its like getting a motel room, wreck it (since its not yours) then leave in the morning. This area will not improve until owners stop renting for cheap rates, just like a cheap motel you get what you offer. It would be wonderful to have a survey done to see how many houses on each block are being bought by the tenants living in them. Whole new topic, but thats mostly why the sidewalks were left to go to pot over the years, no one complains, no one will fix. Thats it.

PS, that big old red brick house on corner of Munger/Broadmoor is the best/worse example. When the elderly lady passed away it was rented over & over & over ever since. This was around 1974. Thats why its such an eyesore and total wreck. Crater Houston list please.

In fact, this whole section of Almeda and Holcombe/Binz is it? is taking on a whole new look!

I have a real good feeling that (these areas are that are now seeing a ressurgance or new interest) were once intended to be just that, back in the day.

If you start at Mosaic and drive north into DT you can see a whole new appearance. Its kind of like a 60 year gap that happened. Make any sense? We have that topic about The Spanish Village restuarant opening in 1953 so that kind of sets the date right. Area was quite the place to be and as time went on area went into not being so interesting. Here we are today with a fantastic comeback!

Mi piace davvero - I really like it!

This reminds me of a home, a few houses from where we grew up on the near East End that was rented out after our childhood friends moved away. This house was rented to a couple with a child. One day there were cops and lots of hoopla. Seems he killed her with an ax in the hallway entering the dining room. After all the media died down the owners finally rented out. These crazy hippies we knew, rented it and said the blood was still visible on the door and bottom of wall. They thought it was sort of far out and left as is. The home is still there and I can assure that even present owners are not aware of its gory past. No telling how many hundreds of residences have been the scenes of similar horror stories.

Here ya go!

My big brother and I remember him quite well. It all seemed so real and the black and white made no difference to us. He was part of the kid line up after him Batman, The Green Hornet, etc. Good ol days.

(See Batman's phone number topic under Historic Houston). There were some updates on Kitirick and Cadet Don in the Chron a few years ago. Pleasant, wholesome memories.

It's the one with a ferris wheel and mini roller coaster on the lawn.

Just a note of caution on fast, apt development.

That very same idea occured and went into action in SW Houston in early to mid 70's. Does the name Gulfton area sound familiar?

Cross fingers these new ones stay very expensive and that there isnt another oil boom crisis.

I see theaters, shopping and entertainment in this very spot for the future.

Must have had some do some research of how other popular campus' have progressed. One of the best examples of what this can be like would be UCLA campus or Westwood Village:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Westwood,_Los...les,_California

http://www.seeing-stars.com/shop/westwood.shtml

It can be done, let's do it!

I can't imagine living in that place...reminds me of the Amityville horror house - not physically, but talk about a terrible history

Exactly. If you read the true story, at least one bedrooms was the "torture" room. Only thing missing was a guillotine.

In fact, I personally would not want to live on the same street. Feel nautious...turning blue...

This is where I'm from, Ingrando Park.

Sure, move in there, just don't leave the townhome community. And don't walk around at night. And don't wear too much red.

<H5 class=vitstorydate>12:33 PM CDT on Tuesday, September 5, 2006</H5>

By Carolyn Campbell / 11 News

Click to watch video

A shooting last Wednesday has left residents in a Houston community more fearful.

KHOU - TV

Makeshift memorial sits where man was shot and killed at Ingrando Park in Houston's East End.

People who live near Ingrando Park in Houston's East End say crime is tearing their neighborhood apart.

Tuesday, a makeshift memorial sits at the sit of a deadly shooting last week.

It happened in the middle of the day and several schools in the East End area were placed on lockdown.

Also online Shooting report

Deady Middle School was one of those schools near the park.

According to police, shots were fired around 11 in the morning.

Fourty-year-old Raymond Hernandez was reportedly sitting on a bench near the basketball courts at Ingrando Park when he was struck in the head.

He later died in the hospital.

Investigators said witnesses saw a small beige or tan car driving by before the shooting.

They reportedly told police the passenger in the car stuck his hand out of the window and fired the shots that hit Hernandez.

Nearby resident said Ingrando Park has a history of gang activity and drug dealing.

They say gunfire is not unusual in this neighborhood so they're coming together to talk about solutions.

"Part of our goal here is to empower. Not to close the door, but to open up to work together to take action on behalf of the community," said Will Reed, Pastor at Mission Milby United Methodist Church.

The town meeting will be held at Pastor Reed's Church at 4 p.m. Tuesday.

It's located at at 2220 Broadway.

Organizers hope everyone from the East End neighborhood will attend.

The church is just blocks from where Hernandez was fatally shot.

Police still don't know what prompted the shooting nor do they have any suspects.