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This is a place holder for info about the historical con Con-Troll held in Houston, Texas.

• Aiken, Wayne (March 1993). "Upcoming Conventions". Holy Temple of Mass Consumption. No. 16.

April 16-18, 1993 (Texas) - CON-TROLL. Airport Hilton, 500 E N Belt, Houston, TX 77060; rms $65; 1-800-445-8667. GoHs: Larry Niven, Steven Barnes; Gaming GoH: Ed Greenwood; AGoH: Dell Harris; Filk GoH: Judy Dugas; SGoH: Robert Neagle. Memb: $20 until 1/15/93, $22 until 4/1/93, $25 after (children under 5 - free, "kid in tow" half-price). Info: Con-Troll, P.O. Box 740969-1025, Houston, TX 77274.

• "A guide to 1993 SF cons". SF-Lovers Digest. Rutgers University. January 10, 1993.

April 16-18, 1993 (Texas) - CON-TROLL. Airport Hilton, 500 E N Belt, Houston, TX 77060; rms $65; 1-800-445-8667. GoHs: Larry Niven, Steven Barnes; Gaming GoH: Ed Greenwood; AGoH: Dell Harris; Filk GoH: Judy Dugas; SGoH: Robert Neagle. Memb: $20 until 1/15/93, $22 until 4/1/93, $25 after (children under 5 - free, "kid in tow" half-price). Info: Con-Troll, P.O. Box 740969-1025, Houston, TX 77274.

• "Speaking Engagements on Space Program Topics". The Artemis Project. Retrieved September 30, 2010.

"Gregory Bennett, the founder of the Artemis Project, public presentation on space colonies, solar power satellites, and space industrialization. Con-Troll, Houston (1994) The Artemis Project"

• Jittlov, Mike (April 8, 1994). "Mike Jittlov GoH at Houston Con-Troll". Google Groups - alt.fandom.cons.

April 15-17, 1994 - Bride of CON-TROLL - "A Science Fiction & Fantasy Convention!" Clarion Inn - 500 E. N. Belt, Houston, Texas 77060. Guests: Margaret Weis - Author GoH; Alan Gutierrez - Artist GoH; Mike Jittlov - Media GoH; Robert Neagle - Special GoH; The Duras Sisters - Filking GoH "Huge Dealers Room! Art Auction! Saturday Night Troll Stomp! Troll bashing! And much more! Just $35 at the door buys admission to all events, for all three days!"

• Aiken, Wayne (March 1994). "Upcoming Conventions". Holy Temple of Mass Consumption. No. 26.

April 15-17, 1994 (Texas) - BRIDE OF CON-TROLL. Clarion Inn, 500 E N Belt, Houston, TX 77060; (713)931-0101. GoH: Margaret Weis, Michael Jittlov; AGoH: Alan Gutierrez; SGoH: Robert Neagle; Filk GoH: The Duras Sisters. Memb: $35 after. Info: Con-Troll Conventions, Inc., PO Box 740969-1025, Houston TX 77274; (713)895-9202.

• Baker, John D. (Spring 1995). "Son of Con-Troll (April 1995)". Upcoming Science-Fiction/Fantasy/etc. Conventions. Retrieved September 30, 2010.

"Son of Con-Troll - 21-23 April 1995

Where: Ramada NorthWest; 12801 Northwest Freeway (U.S. 290 at Pinemont); Houston, TX 77040

Focus: General Sci-Fi/Fantasy, RPG.

Guests:

• Media GOH: Jerry Doyle (Babylon 5's Security Chief Michael Garibaldi)
• Literary GOH: Katherine Kurtz (Author of Deryni series)
• Artist GOH: Lubov
• Toastmaster: Gregory Bennett

Also appearing: Linda (Panda) Richards, Joy Marie Ledet, Michael Garza, Karen Bogen, Alan Hutton, Cat Henley, Dan Perez

Other: 24-hour Hospitality Suite with Real Food!, Friday Night Guest Mixer with More Real Food!, Saturday Night Costume Contest with Cash Prizes!, Pinata Bashing for Charity, Saturday Night "Troll Stomp" (dance) with a DJ and Yet More Real Food!, Art Show and Auction, Charity Auction, Lots and Lots of Gaming (ARGH! sponsored), NASA Exhibits and Speakers, Children's Programming (not just baby-sitting), Massive "Dead Troll Party", and the usual events, panels, dealers, contests...

MEMBERSHIP: $35. Includes admission to ALL events!

DEALERS' TABLES: $100.

Art Show: Entry fee of $5 per 4'x4' panel or 1/2 table. 15% commission on art sales. Auction held Saturday evening."

• Ramirez, Derly N., II (August 4, 1995). "Con-Troll 1996 - a con in Houston, Texas". Google Groups - rec.arts.sf.announce.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)

Con-Troll 1996 - (with Texicon) - Houston, Texas A full spectrum Science Fiction/Fantasy/Gaming Convention April 19-21, 1996 Ramada Astrodome, 2100 S. Braeswood at Greenbriar, Houston, Texas

Guests: Harry Harrison [Stainless Steel GOH], C.J. Cherryh [Literary GOH], Mary Hanson-Roberts [Artist GOH], Lynn Abbey and Jane S. Fancher [Special Guests] more as they confirm.

Events: Art Show/Auction, Dealers Room, Charity Events, Guest Mixer, Dance, Costume Contest, 24 Hr.Hospitality Suite, Tons of Gaming, Childrens Programming, Speakers, Panels, Demos 24 Hr. Video Room, NASA Speakers/Exhibits and More!

Con-Troll Conventions, Inc. Pricing: Memberships - $20 until 12/1/95, $25 until 3/1/96, $35 at the door. Dealer Tables - $70 until 12/1/95, $80 until 3/1/96, $100 thereafter.

Hotel: $65 per night, single thru quad; $73 per night for Mini suites; Each registered guest gets FREE breakfast buffet each morning!!

Comments: This is the first year that Con-Troll has joined forces with Texicon, a Houston-based Gaming Convention. Our goal is to bring the fan the best possible mixed genre convention. Our average attendance has been 600, prior to the merger. Con-Troll is a production of Con-Troll Conventions, Inc.

• Aiken, Wayne (January 1996). "Upcoming Conventions". Holy Temple of Mass Consumption. No. 31.

April 19-21, 1996 (Texas) - CON-TROLL '96/TEXICON. Ramada Astrodome, 2100 South Braeswood at Greenbriar, Houston TX; 713-797-9000; rms $65. GoHs: Harry Harrison, C.J. Cherryh; AGoH: Mary Hanson-Roberts; SGoHs: Lynn Abbey, Jane S. Fancher. Memb: $25 until 3/15/96, $35 after. Info: Con-Troll Conventions Inc., Box 740969-1025, Houston TX 77274; 713-895-9202.