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Texas Movie Theatres (page 5)

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Cole Theatre
Hallettsville, TX		 Texan Theatre
Junction, TX
The Cole Theatre opened in 1929 and is still in operation. For more, see this website.

The Texan Theatre opened in 1928 and closed in 2002. For more, see this website.

Rialto Theatre
Beeville, TX
The Rialto Theatre was built in 1922 as the Hall Brothers Theatre. In the 1930s, the theatre was remodeled in the Art Moderne style. The theatre closed in 1986 and has been closed since then. There has been a lot of restoration work in recent years but the theatre was still vacant in 2011. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. For more, see this website.

Texas Theatre
Raymondville, TX
The Texas Theatre was probably built in the 1940s. The building now houses the Texas Reception Hall. Does anyone know the history of this theatre? For more, see this website.

Pioneer Theatre
Falfurrias, TX		 Rialto Theatre
Alice, TX		 Palace Theatre
Bryan, TX
The Pioneer Theatre opened in 1945 and has been closed since around 2004. The marquee was painted and the neon cowboy and cactus details were removed. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2.

The Rialto Theatre opened in 1948 as the Alice Theatre. It was renamed during a later remodeling. The theatre has been abandoned for many years. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2.

The Palace Theatre was built in or before the 1920s. In 1986, the roof collapsed and the then-vacant theatre was demolished. The marquee sign was preserved and now marks the entrance to an outdoor performance space. For more, see this website.

More Falfurrias Theatres:
Alameda Theatre: 1, 2 [gone]

More Bryan Theatres:
Queen Theatre

Border Theatre
Mission, TX
The Border Theatre was built in 1942. It was restored in 1995 and remains in operation. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The original murals remain inside the theatre. For more, see this website.

Rig Theatre
Premont, TX		 Plaza Theatre
Laredo, TX
The Rig Theatre opened in 1950. It has been closed since around the 1980s. For more, see this website.

The Plaza Theatre opened in 1947. In the early 1970s, it was split into three auditoriums. It has been vacant for many years but renovation is underway to turn the theatre into a performing arts center. Recently, the neon marquee was partially relit and "upgraded" with LED screens. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, and 3.

Yucca Theatre
Midland, TX		 State Theatre
Pecos, TX
The Yucca Theatre was designed by William Hendrick and opened in 1929. This theatre closed in 1974 and nearly demolished in 1981. The exterior is Gothic while the interior is Assyrian in style. There are statues of golden bulls and winged lions inside. During restoration in the mid-1980s, the interior was converted to cabaret seating (tables and chairs). The theatre is now used as a performance venue. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, and 3.

The State Theatre closed in 1989. It was purchased in 1999 and then restored and reopened. However, the theatre closed again in 2004. It is apparently being used for live performances now. For more, see this website.

Scott Theatre
Odessa, TX
The Scott Theatre opened in 1959 as a single screen. In the 1970s, it was split into two auditoriums. The theatre closed in the early 1980s and was rented out to a church in the 1990s. For more, see this website.

Ector Theatre
Odessa, TX
The Ector Theatre opened in 1951 as a single screen. It closed in 1985. It was taken over by the City of Odessa and reopened in 2001. The theatre is now used for classic movies, theatre productions and concerts. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2.

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