We had a successful turnout at the Houston History Magazine Launch Event for the Fall 2017 Issue: "Wrecks and Redemption: Houston's Built Environment" on February 28th at Becker's Books!

Our guests enjoyed a free Historic Houston Bus Tour with Mister McKinney, stopping by the Memorial Creole Apartments designed by Lucian T. Hood Jr. Special thanks to Mr. McKinney (right) for arranging and hosting a wonderful tour! Check out their Facebook page and website to learn more. 

Thanks to owner Ann Becker of historic Becker's Books, who hosted the launch event! Becker's Books has been serving the Houston's book lovers since 1994 with their wide-range of selections. from leather-bound classics to cookbooks! Follow them on Facebook to keep up with their activities. 

(Houston History intern Johnny Zapata with editor Debbie Harwell and owner Ann Becker greeting guests) 

Check out the Fall 2017 issue of Houston History Magazine to learn more about Houston's built environment, the Frost Town archeological dig, the 1947 Texas City Disaster, Habitat for Humanity, a 2008 crane collapse, historic floods, Air Alliance Houston, Nina Vance and the Alley Theatre, history of local bookstores, architect Lucian T. Hood, and the Houston History Bus.