Houstorian

Telling the story of Houston.

05/17/2026

Today in 1913, Jesse Jones opens his new Rice Hotel on the site of the first Texas capitol.

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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