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3 days ago · Sam Houston. March 2, 1793–July 26, 1863. In 1861, as the Civil War loomed, Texas Governor Sam Houston watched his constituents vote to secede from the Union. Houston could not believe that two decades of his work was about to unravel. His loyalty to the Union was genuine, and he was not willing to switch his allegiance to the Confederacy.
2 days ago · In addition to regular gallery exhibits, HCP offers more than 300 photography courses each year, ranging from iPhone photography basics to digital editing. Hours: 11 a.m.–9 p.m. Wednesday and ...
1 day ago · 68-year-old who ‘un-retired’ shares the 4 biggest retirement myths 'more people need to talk about'. Even though it's the second-largest state in the union, Texas has historically been home to ...
5 days ago · Discover 41 fascinating facts about Houston (TX), from its diverse culture and iconic landmarks to its booming economy and rich history.
4 days ago · Houston, inland port city, in Harris, Fort Bend, and Montgomery counties, that is the seat (1836) of Harris county, southeastern Texas, U.S. It is linked by the Houston Ship Channel to the Gulf of Mexico and the Intracoastal Waterway at Galveston, 50 miles (80 km) southeast. Houston is the state’s most populous city and the fourth largest ...
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4 days ago · January 17, 1914–July 26, 1996. Physician and pioneering activist Héctor P. García was once described as "a man who in the space of one week delivers twenty babies, twenty speeches, and twenty thousand votes." Born in Mexico in 1914, García grew up in Mercedes, Texas, in the lower Rio Grande Valley.
2 days ago · Samuel Houston ( / ˈhjuːstən / ⓘ, HEW-stən; March 2, 1793 – July 26, 1863) was an American general and statesman who played a prominent role in the Texas Revolution. He served as the first and third president of the Republic of Texas and was one of the first two individuals to represent Texas in the United States Senate.
