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In Major Shift, Boy Scouts Says It Will Begin Allowing Girls To Join

Posted on October 11, 2017 · The Boy Scouts of America says that girls can join its Cub Scout program beginning next year and that it hopes to have a program in place for older girls in 2019

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Local Boy Scouts Chapter Celebrates 100 Years

Posted on May 6, 2014 · We learn about the Boy Scouts of America Sam Houston Area Council, which is celebrating its 100th year.

Houston Matters

Girl Scouts — And Cookie Sales — Have Both Evolved Over The Years

Posted on February 15, 2018 · Mary Vitek of Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council discusses how the Girl Scout organization here in Greater Houston is faring and how the program has changed over the years.

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How Your Girl Scout Cookies Get To You Is A Massive, Muddy Undertaking

Posted on February 15, 2018 · Houston Matters visits the annual Girl Scout Cookie drop, the massive undertaking that's just the first step in the process of satisfying your Thin Mint cravings.

Houston Matters

Local Boy Scouts Chapter Celebrates 100 Years

Posted on May 6, 2014 · We learn about the Boy Scouts of America Sam Houston Area Council, which is celebrating its 100th year.

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Voter Registration, Girl Scouts, & One Square Mile: Houston Matters for Tues., Jan. 21, 2014

Posted on January 21, 2014 · A report by the Texas Civil Rights Project describes what the organization considers defective and inadequate voter registration procedures at both state and local levels. According to the report, these practices effectively disenfranchise thousands of Texans. There are seven bodies charged with registering people to vote, but the Secretary of State’s office doesn’t have enforcement […]

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In Major Shift, Boy Scouts Says It Will Begin Allowing Girls To Join

Houston Matters

Local Boy Scouts Chapter Celebrates 100 Years

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