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Houston vs. Chicago, Seattle, Portland - plus stagnant stadiums, giving thanks, and more
Closed Published by Tory Gattis January 1st, 1970 on Houston StrategiesSome smaller items for your weekend reading pleasure:The Wall Street Journal recently had an op-ed titled “What Oprah’s Departure Means for the Windy City,” which serves as a warning to Houston and other cities:”Chicago is a city of magnificent parks a…
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