Astros, Houston Reach Agreement

The city that said “no” to Bud Adams, costing it professional football, said “yes” to Drayton McLane Jr. and made a move to keep major league baseball.

In a ceremony that capped weeks of negotiations, the Houston Astros owner signed an agreement with city and Harris County officials for a $265 million, retractable-roof ballpark to be built downtown.

The agreement still needs the approval of the 1997 Texas Legislature, Harris County commissioners, the City Council and county voters in a Nov. 5 referendum.