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Historic Bricks Laid By Ex-Slaves In Houston Reinstalled, At Freedmen’s Town
Posted on · “We will continue to work with the community to preserve this important historical neighborhood,” Mayor Turner said, in the statement
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Turner Plans Historic Preservation District In Houston’s Freedmen’s Town
Posted on · The city will start work Monday on repairing a historic brick street damaged by contractors. But the mayor says this will only be the first step in a much larger effort.
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Understanding Houston’s Many Wards
Posted on · For some time now on Houston Matters, when the words “ward” or “wards” get mentioned, we'd be guaranteed to get an email or a tweet from a listener asking the same question: "You mention the wards, but where can I find information on them?" Outside of places like Wikipedia, it can be difficult information to […]
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Video: Bethel Park Keeps History Alive
Posted on · Nearly destroyed in a fire, Missionary Baptist Church, now known as Bethel Church Park, was revitalized and honored by the Houston District Council of the Urban Land Institute.
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Pro Sports and Identity and Freedmen’s Town Bricks: Houston Matters for Wednesday, July 23, 2014
Posted on · The Houston Astros probably won't lose 100 games this year, but they're likely to lose 90. The Houston Rockets' disappointing early playoff exit has been followed by a disappointing off-season, missing on free agents, and losing roster depth. The Houston Texans lost so many games in a row last year they dismissed their coach, and […]