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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2515: Houston and the Railways

Dr. John Lienhard

Posted on March 5, 2023 · Episode: 2515 A 4-4-0 locomotive in the wrong place: How the city of Houston was invented. Today, a 4-4-0 locomotive — in the wrong place.

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Texas can’t legally secede from the U.S., despite popular myth

Texas Tribune Staff

Posted on June 21, 2022 · Historical and legal precedents make it clear that Texas could not leave the Union — at least not legally.

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Texas Leader Of Cherokee Chief Bowl

Humanities Texas

Posted on October 24, 2013 · He was the leader of the Cherokee in Texas.

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Hero Of Austin, Angelina Eberly

Humanities Texas

Posted on January 11, 2013 · Heroic figure during the battle for Texas Independence. She helped protect the state documents that were housed in the newly formed capitol city of Austin from thieves trying to return them to the city of Houston.

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Texas “Ike Dike” coastal barrier project could cost $57 billion with inflation, Army Corps says

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Posted on September 29, 2023 · The latest figure is 68% higher than an earlier estimate of $34 billion, and it’s unclear when — or whether — Congress will appropriate the money to build the massive system of gates intended to protect the Houston region from storm surge.

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Graphic novel brings to life the story and poetic words of boxer Jack Johnson

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Posted on July 5, 2023 · "Last on His Feet" shows why the Galveston native and first African-American heavyweight champion remains a compelling figure a century after his heyday.

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Galveston police offer Lyft discounts throughout extended July 4th weekend

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Elephant yoga: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the week

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