Source: The Houston Chronicle

On October 31, 1998, the Houston Chronicle reported that the Sikh Center of the Gulf Coast in Houston is celebrating its 25th anniversary. The Sikh community in Houston today comprises over 1000 families, a far cry from the estimated 20 families who presided over the dedication of the first gurdwara in Houston in 1973. The celebration included a rally at Houston's Tranquillity Park on November 4th, a special worship service for the birthday of Guru Nanak also on November 4th, and an anniversary service on November 8th at the Sikh Center.