Houston history series will be published as a book

Since 1901, the Chronicle has been telling the story of Houston, one day at a time.

And since May, we've been retelling that story, recalling the highlights of the past 115 years and putting them all into perspective. The 115 history series features daily stories that examine the people, events and institutions that made Houston what it is today.

Through Oct. 30, you can find it every day in the A section. But soon it'll be available in book form.

"Houston Through the Years" has more than 300 pages filled with stories that explore the city's history since the Chronicle started publishing in 1901.

The hardbound volume contains the more than 160 stories that were written for the newspaper series, illustrated with photos from the Chronicle's archives.

The stories are divided into seven themes:

Medical and science developments, from the birth of the Johnson Space Center to the growth of the Texas Medical Center;

Houston legends, including Barbara Jordan, Mary Lou Retton and George H.W. Bush;

Business and economics, including the merger that created ConocoPhillips and the history of Houston's zoning battles;

Innovators and innovations, from the creation of the Astrodome to the art collection of Dominique de Menil;

Sports memories, including Phi Slama Jama and the Houston Oilers;

Cultural contributions, from architect John Staub's stately homes to newsman Marvin Zindler's reports of "Sliiiiime in the ice machine!"; and

Major stories and events, including the birth of Houston's rodeo and Hurricane Ike.

"Houston Through the Years" is slated to ship in early December. The cost is $44.95, but the pre-order price now is $29.95. To order, go to HoustonHistoryBook.com.