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Tag: Congresswoman Sheila Jackson-Lee

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Bill To Create An African American National Historic Trail In Houston, Galveston Awaits Presidential Approval

Sascha Cordner

Posted on January 16, 2020 · If it receives a national designation, the Emancipation Trail stretching from Galveston to Houston could be the second trail of its kind, focused on the experiences of African Americans.

Tags Congresswoman Sheila Jackson-Lee emancipation park Emancipation Trail freedmens town Texas Senator John Cornyn

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Jackson Lee: Replace Addicks And Barker Dams

Andrew Schneider

Posted on September 20, 2017 · The Army Corps of Engineers released water from the dams to keep them from buckling when Harvey overtopped their reservoirs. Thousands of homes downstream flooded, including many in Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee’s district.

Tags Addicks and Barker dams Congresswoman Sheila Jackson-Lee Harvey flooding water infrastructure

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How Jacinto City Got A Rural Grant For Public Safety

Houston Public Media Staff

Posted on July 25, 2016 · This marks the first time a city in the mostly urban district received a rural grant.

Tags body cams Congresswoman Sheila Jackson-Lee jacinto city rural grant

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House Democrats End Marathon Sit-In Without Vote On Gun Control

Andrew Schneider

Posted on June 23, 2016 · The demonstrators, including most of the Texas Democrats in Congress, sought a vote on a bill banning those on terrorist watch list from buying firearms. Speaker Paul Ryan adjourned the chamber until after Independence Day without allowing the measure to the floor.

Tags congress Congresswoman Sheila Jackson-Lee gun control Orlando shooting U.S. House of Representatives

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Lawmakers Tour Flood-Damaged Greens Bayou Area

Ed Mayberry

Posted on April 25, 2016 · Congresswoman Sheila Jackson-Lee toured the areas affected by flooding near Greens Bayou on Monday afternoon. She was accompanied by state legislators and representatives from Senators Cornyn and Cruz, as well as news media. The groups surveyed apartments damaged by last week's floods.

Tags Congresswoman Sheila Jackson-Lee floods Greens Bayou State Senator John Whitmire

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