Newsclippings from Houston Business Journal's "Houston Heritage" column regarding special events and occasions in Houston. Included are the following articles:

"FDR's return trips to Houston were instigated by Jesse Jones," Garvin Berry, February 7, 1994 (reprinted under title "FDR was familiar with Houston during long tenure in White House" on September 26-October 2, 2003)

"Presidential visits in days gone by were special events for entire city," Betty T. Chapman, September 27-October 3, 1996

"From Santa Claus to Wild West, Houstonians love to have parades," Betty T. Chapman, December 3-9, 1999 (reprinted under title "From Santa Claus to the Wild West, Houstonians love a parade" on December 2-8, 2005)

"Fourth of July in Houston full of star-spangled celebrations," Betty T. Chapman, June 30-July 6, 2000

"Texas Centennial brought rare visit from President Roosevelt," Betty T. Chapman, October 5-11, 2001

"The Salt Grass Trail Ride: Rodeo tradition began as publicity stunt," Betty T. Chapman, February 21-27, 2003 (originally published February 3-9, 1995)

"Democratic convention brought mounds of publicity to Houston," Betty T. Chapman, July 11-17, 2003

"First homespun trade show set stage for robust business," Betty T. Chapman, December 9-15, 2005

"Houston rodeo founders saddled up to 'Go Texas' over lunch," Betty T. Chapman, March 10-16, 2006 (originally published March 1-7, 1996)

"Juneteenth celebration a tribute to freedom and cultural diversity," Betty T. Chapman, June 16-22, 2006

"Houston has historic passion for celebrating city's birthday," Betty T. Chapman, August 11-17, 2006 (originally published January 24-30, 1997)