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Man Who Targeted Houston Confederate Statue Sentenced to Six Years
Posted on · The judge said the man's previous conviction for possessing explosives influenced his decision.
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Texas Has Removed More Confederate Markers Than Any Other State
Posted on · While Texas has removed the most Confederate markers, it still has more than nearly any other state
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Texas Employees Get Friday Off To Celebrate “Confederate Heroes”
Posted on · State employees have the day off on Friday for Confederate Heroes Day, which has a controversial history in Texas.
Houston Matters
Five Things You Should Know About Sam Houston
Posted on · Who was Sam Houston and who was he to the Confederacy? We explore those questions with historian Raul Ramos. history professor at the University of Houston.
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Commissioner Rodney Ellis Wants To Know If Harris County Has Confederate Monuments
Posted on · He also wants to find out if there are streets named after members of the Confederate Army, but he notes he would only propose changing their names on a case by case basis.
Education News
HISD Board Elects New Officers, Approves Renaming Certain Schools
Posted on · The Houston Independent School District Board of Education voted Trustee Manuel Rodriguez in as its new president Thursday, welcomed two new members to the board of trustees and approved a resolution that formally begins the process of renaming four schools.
Education News
Confederate-Linked Schools Could Get New Names
Posted on · Also, at the meeting, the HISD board voted to keep the current tax rate of about $1.19 for $100 of assessed property value.
Education News
Push To Rename Houston Schools Named For Confederate Figures
Posted on · At least six HISD schools are named after Confederate loyalists, including Lee High School, Reagan High School and Dowling Middle School.