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

Sascha Cordner, The Texas Newsroom

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.

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John Whitmire elected Houston’s next mayor

Andrew Schneider

Posted on December 9, 2023 · State Senator John Whitmire defeated Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee in Houston’s mayoral runoff by a margin of 65% to nearly 35%.

Tags Congresswoman Sheila Jackson-Lee Houston elections John Whitmire mayor of houston Sen. John Whitmire

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Whitmire, Jackson Lee meet in one of final forums before Saturday’s Houston mayoral runoff

Andrew Schneider

Posted on December 4, 2023 · State Senator John Whitmire and Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee tackled a range of quality-of-life issues Sunday at a forum at Ripley House in Houston’s East End.

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Majority of voters want Houston’s next mayor to focus on mental health, poll finds

Andrew Schneider

Posted on November 30, 2023 · Nearly half of respondents to the poll reported experiencing some level of anxiety, depression, or both, while 80% said they want the next mayor to focus on mental health as a matter of public policy.

Tags anxiety Congresswoman Sheila Jackson-Lee depression mental health State Senator John Whitmire

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John Whitmire leads Sheila Jackson Lee in Houston’s mayoral runoff, new poll finds

Andrew Schneider

Posted on November 27, 2023 · The new Houston Public Media/Houston Chronicle/UH Political Science and Population Health Poll shows State Senator Whitmire with the support of 42% of likely voters, compared to 35% for Congresswoman Jackson Lee and 22% undecided.

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