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“Destroy the Confederacy” Rally In Houston Remains Peaceful
Posted on · According to HPD, approximately 400 anti-statue and 60 pro-statue protesters participated in the rally.
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Houston Group Wants Confederate Statue Removed; Mayor Turner Wants a Study First
Posted on · A group of residents has asked to have the Spirit of the Confederacy statue at Sam Houston Park toppled.
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The Man Responsible For The Greenest Parts of Houston
Posted on · When the Houston Parks and Recreation Department was created nearly 100 years ago, it oversaw two facilities; Sam Houston Park and Hermann Park. Today, the departmentâs system includes more than 350 developed parks and more than 37,000 acres of green space. Joe Turner has served as the Director of the Parks and Recreation Department since […]