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Missouri City to change street named for KKK Grand Wizard in Confederacy-themed neighborhood

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Posted on July 24, 2023 · In the last two years, residents of Vicksburg Village of Shiloh have successfully petitioned to rename five streets, including Confederate Drive and Bedford Forrest Drive.

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