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The city saw the population explosion in the early 80s, followed by the bust in the middle, and the climb out of the rubble in the end. And then there were the Oilers, Jeeze.Ī person who did not love the frenetic roller coaster ride of 1980s Houston must either be addicted to Master Planned Communities and a member of the HOA board, or a former S&L president. Buses didn't even fit within the new lanes. What about Westheimer after they restriped it to add lanes. I just don't have any nostalgia for Houston in the 80's.ĭo you remember trying to drive to IAH before the Hardy or Beltway Toll roads? My friends overheard them talking and quickly hustled me out. While the Rice Village location attracted many immigrants from Africa and the islands, the new location was quickly taken over by drug dealers who figured that I was a cop. Caribana moved into Earl Campbell's old country bar on Bellaire or Bissonnet(?) off of the Southwest Freeway. Great buzz for a couple of bucks! Sadly, when the owners of Rice Village decided to renovate, they deemed a club that catered to Reggae lovers to be incompatible with their plans and refused to renew the lease. We would walk down to the 'Bana, hit the 3 for 1, and go back to work. 'New Wave' nights on Tues or Wed-can't remember which.ģ for 1's rocked! I used to tend bar at Dan & Nick's Sportsmarket a block away at Rice and Kirby. I see your Confetti and Power Tools and raise you a Cardi's and Island!Īh, someone else with fond memorires of the Caribana.