Cactus Records Reopens In Houston

A longtime hotspot for Texas and regional musicians -- and a beacon for their fans -- has reopened with some of the same faces.

Except for ownership and location, little has changed at Cactus Records, which reopened Saturday. Quinn Bishop, who managed the old store, is an owner of the new.

The independent music boutique sells all types of music, but it specializes in Texas music and focuses on providing a venue for local and regional musicians. The 6,000-square-foot shop sits in a shopping strip just a few blocks from the original.

After owners of the original store, Bud and Don Daily, retired and shut down the business in March 2006, they gave the naming rights to Bishop, who had worked at the store for 20 years.

He is now one of four owners. In addition, most of the old staff has returned.