http://abcnews.go.com/US/flags-opens...ry?id=24213959

I grew up in Houston, Texas.

4th largest city in the U.S.

But Six Flags closed down Astro World.

So many people enjoyed it.

AstroWorld was permanently closed by the Six Flags Corporation after its final day of operations on October 30, 2005. It was demolished between October 30, 2005 and the first half of 2006 (although parts of WaterWorld were being demolished prior to the final operating day at AstroWorld). The bridge crossing Loop 610 from the park to the parking lot continues to stand and is the last remaining structure from AstroWorld. The area where AstroWorld once stood is still grassland and is used for overflow parking during the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

I guess the parking makes more money that the theme park. NOT !!

Such a shame.