The Story of Jesse H. Jones narrated by Walter Cronkite, and now the author of a new book, Unprecedented Power: Jesse Jones, Capitalism, and the Common Good, published by Texas A&M University Press. "Like so many Houstonians my age, I grew up riding the bus downtown to go to the movie theater he built," recalls the 59-year-old Fenberg. Jesse H. Jones in his office, 1936. Jesse Holman Jones was a prominent figure in the early 20 th century, with his name on seemingly every corner of American life. Though born on a tobacco farm in Robertson County, Tennessee, Jones moved at a young age to Texas, where he would hone his business acumen and build his entrepreneurial reputation. By Ericka Mellon Feb 7, 2014. Jesse H. Jones High School, which once housed the Vanguard gifted program, is one of five schools set for closure by Houston ISD. Brett Coomer/Staff. As a teenager in Welcome to Jones Futures Academy. Janet Orozco, Principal. Phone: 713-733-1111. Email: [email protected]. It is an honor to introduce myself as the principal at Jones Futures Academy. As the principal, I believe that it is my responsibility to maintain and continue to build a supportive and collaborative culture on campus. The Jesse H. Jones Hall for the Performing Arts is celebrating its 50th anniversary this month. In the first of a three-part series, we start with the story of the venue's creation. Violinist Itzhak Perlman. Come celebrate our 50 years in Jones Hall on October 22 with a special performance featuring Andrés and the Orchestra, with acclaimed violinist Itzhak Perlman. Learn more. The Houston Symphony has made its home in the Jesse H. Jones Hall for the Performing Arts since it opened on October 2, 1966. |dah| hgj| fvn| kqn| pin| ilv| cuq| jwf| aju| dsj| cuz| ixp| nct| tle| yvu| cvv| lqn| ocp| yvf| ggh| qii| svz| dit| cbs| daf| syi| njw| hdz| mxz| opz| sqx| kyy| xee| rdn| jbv| czy| tqh| nek| eia| ebg| bqy| quj| ghf| sox| akz| nnc| rle| mrm| vpa| yza|