In you have to read it to believe it news, George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) has been named the best airport in the entire country. That's right, No. 1 in America.
It turns out business executives love the airport that's routinely bashed in other lists. Readers of Executive Travel Magazine voted Bush the best domestic airport in America.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in D.C came in second, Newark and Salt Lake City tied for third.
Less than four months ago, CNBC labeled IAH the eighth-worst airport in the country. Then again, its frequent flyer lounges have been heralded. And IAH did win best hook-up airport honors.
Maybe that's why those executives are so happy? We kid.
So what is it: Is Bush really one of the best or one of the worst airports in the country? Cast your vote by leaving a comment.
'Texas Legacy in Lights' puts audiences in the midst of Texas history.
A brand new way to experience the history of the Lone Star State has debuted at the Gonzales Memorial Museum, located about two hours from Houston. Texas Legacy in Lights bills itself as the "world's first permanent, narrative-driven, live-action projection mapping film."
The film was produced and directed by Gonzales native John Franklin Rinehart, who used 3D mapping projection to bring to life the story of the Texas Revolution starting in 1835, including the Battle of Gonzales. It is projected in HD on the museum’s façade after dark, and audiences are encouraged to sit on the museum lawn to take in the one-of-a-kind visual presentation that puts them in the middle of the action.
"It's a great experience for our city," says Gonzales Mayor Isaac Anzaldua. "Everybody here seems to be enjoying themselves, and with this, they begin to understand where they came from. We still embody the same spirit of 'come and take it' that they had back in 1835."
The film delves into the little-known history of the iconic "Come and Take It" flag created by Sarah DeWitt, who sewed it from her daughter's wedding dress. Peggy Schott (Fear the Walking Dead) portrays the iconic Texas pioneer.
"I had family in Texas before the Revolution who were there, and I was so excited to join this project," Schott says in a press release. "It's hard to find stories of the women from that time. I'm honored to play Sarah DeWitt and to tell her story in a way that will inspire people for years to come."
An image from the immersive new Texas history projection show. Photo courtesy of Texas Legacy in Lights
Most stories of the Texas Revolution focus on the more famous moments at the end of the war, such as the fall of the Alamo and the decisive victory at San Jacinto. Texas Legacy of Lights, instead, highlights the opening volleys in the war for independence from Mexico, many of which took place in and around Gonzales.
"One hundred years from now," Mayor Anzaldua says, "our community will look back and see how we continued to embody the Come and Take It spirit — a spirit of determination, love, and peace. To know that we share a part in shaping the future of our great city is exciting and very rewarding."
The outdoor presentation runs Tuesday-Sunday at 8:25 pm and 9:15 pm at the Gonzales Memorial Museum (414 Smith St). Screenings are free and open to the public. Watch the trailer for the film here:
An image from the immersive new Texas history projection show. Photo courtesy of Texas Legacy in Lights 