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Below the Waterlines: Houston After Hurricane Harvey
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Tag: alamo

Engines Podcast

Engines of Our Ingenuity 2187: Last Survivors

Dr. John Lienhard

Posted on February 27, 2022 · Episode: 2187 In which last Survivors connect then with now. Today, the last survivors.

Tags alamo Alberta Martin Alejo Perez Jr. Custer Battlefield Dewey Beard history Jeanne Calment jefferson Last Survivors past Robert Ernest Hubbard Van Gogh

Party Politics

Party Politics: Texas Unmasked

Troy Schulze

Posted on March 5, 2021 · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.

Tags alamo andrew cuomo Coronavirus COVID Dr. Seuss greg abbott mask mandate Masks potato head tanden texas

Politics

Patterson Endorses Democrat over Bush for Land Commissioner

Andrew Schneider

Posted on September 14, 2018 · In backing Democratic candidate Miguel Suazo, former Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson blames incumbent George P. Bush for alleged mismanagement of The Alamo and post-Harvey recovery.

Tags alamo harvey Jerry Patterson Land Commissioner George P. Bush Miguel Suazo

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Land Commissioner George P. Bush’s Primary Opponents Are Making Their Last Stand At The Alamo

CLAIRE ALLBRIGHT/ Texas Tribune

Posted on March 1, 2018 · The Alamo has become a central focus in the GOP race for land commissioner

Tags alamo George P. Bush GOP race Land Commissioner George P. Bush texas the Alamo

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In A New Report, More Controversy About George P. Bush’s Management Of The Alamo

Jill Ament, Texas Standard

Posted on February 12, 2018 · The draft internal audit says there’s a lack of transparency at the Texas General Land Office

Tags alamo George P. Bush Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush

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Land Commissioner Says ‘Doctored’ Audit Critical Of His Agency’s Management Of The Alamo Is Under Investigation

CLAIRE ALLBRIGHT/ Texas Tribune / Jay Root, Texas Tribune

Posted on February 9, 2018 · George P. Bush, whose agency took over running the iconic Texas landmark from the Daughters of the Republic of Texas in 2015, says a "doctored" audit led to the investigation — but won't say how it was doctored

Tags alamo George P. Bush Land Commissioner texas

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Texas Lawmakers Battle With Land Office Over Transparency In Alamo Restoration

Alex Arriaga, Texas Tribune

Posted on December 5, 2017 · Over the past year, the Land Office, in partnership with the city of San Antonio, has developed a multi-million dollar master plan

Tags alamo George P. Bush Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush

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WATCH LIVE: Texas Senate Hearing On Topics From Alamo Restoration To Juvenile Correction Funding

HPM Digital Team

Posted on December 5, 2017 · The Texas Senate finance committee discusses different projects

Tags alamo finance texas senate

My Plates ALAMO Auction

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13-Day Battle Over “Alamo” License Plate Will Take Place Online

Carrie Feibel

Posted on February 22, 2016 · A single Texas license plate that says "Alamo" could fetch a record price during an online public auction set for February 23 - March 6.

Tags 12th man Aggies alamo license plate MyPlates san antonio texas twelfth man

Texas Originals

Preservationist Adina De Zavala

Humanities Texas

Posted on March 6, 2014 · An unwavering protector of Texas history and the person who helped preserve the Alamo.

Tags alamo Daughters of the Republic of Texas texas history

Texas Originals

Clara Driscolll, Savior Of The Alamo

Valerie Lawhorn

Posted on January 25, 2013 · A Texas-born businesswoman, philanthropist, and historic preservationist who provided the money to preserve the Alamo Mission in San Antonio.

Tags alamo san jacinto texas history texas originals women's history

Below the Waterlines: Houston After Hurricane Harvey
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Drought conditions, the week in politics, and the life of George H.W. Bush (July 27, 2022)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on July 27, 2022 · On Wednesday's show: We get an update on drought conditions across the state. Then, we break down the latest developments in politics. And historian Jon Meacham discusses his biography of George H.W. Bush.

Tags Destiny and Power drought George HW Bush history Jon Meacham Political Roundup politics weather

Houston Matters

Rep. Sylvia Garcia on paid rest breaks for construction workers (July 26, 2022)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on July 26, 2022 · On Tuesday's show: Rep. Garcia discusses her new bill requiring employers to offer paid rest breaks for construction workers, and she answers your questions about other issues facing Greater Houston.

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Engines Podcast

Engines of Our Ingenuity 2253: The Commons Revisited

Dr. John Lienhard

Posted on June 24, 2022 · Episode: 2253 Revisiting the Commons in a rapidly changing world. Today, we visit the commons.

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A Postcard of the Shamrock Hotel

Houston Matters

Remembering the Shamrock Hotel — and what it changed about historic preservation in Houston

Michael Hagerty

Posted on June 22, 2022 · The iconic Houston hotel was demolished 35 years ago this month.

Tags Glenn McCarthy historic preservation history Jeff Lindemann Jim Parsons Michael Hagerty Shamrock Hotel

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