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Activists Urge Texas Board Of Education To Reject Text Book On Mexican-Americans

Alvaro 'Al' Ortiz

Posted on September 12, 2016 · They say it is inaccurate and portrays members of that community in an unjust way.

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Documents From American GI Forum Founder Garcia Go Digital

Associated Press

Posted on March 31, 2016 · Dr. Héctor P. García in 1990 donated his papers and other memorabilia to Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.

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Posted on June 3, 2023 · Episode 2633: After the Chicago Fire: A city shrugs off a cataclysm. Today, Chicago, after the Fire.

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Humble ISD accused of discrimination after Spanish National Honor Society graduates prevented from wearing specialized sashes

Posted on June 1, 2023 · A school district spokesperson says the 20 impacted students should have been allowed to wear their colorful stoles at Saturday's graduation ceremony, but added that the snafu "had nothing to do with race or culture."

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I SEE U, Episode 2: The Reign Check [Encore]

Posted on May 26, 2023 · Houston pastors reveal surprising revelations a year after Floyd’s death. This episode is an encore of the May 21, 2021 original broadcast.

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Cinco de Mayo 2023: Here’s where Houston residents can celebrate

Posted on May 4, 2023 · A variety of free, holiday-themed events are planned for this weekend, with some catering to adults and others to families.

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