Autry Court

Autry Court is multi-purpose arena in Houston, Texas. The arena is designated "Autry Court" in memory of Mrs. James L. Autry. Her husband James Lockhart Autry was a descendant of Micajah Autry, who was a hero of the Battle of the Alamo. Her daughter, Mrs. Edward W. Kelley, made a generous donation to the gymnasium building fund in honor of her late mother, an ardent supporter of Rice.The arena opened in 1950. It is home to the Rice University Owls men's and women's basketball, volleyball, and swimming teams.