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HPD details security measures at Freedom Over Texas celebration amid Chicago parade shooting
Read full article: HPD details security measures at Freedom Over Texas celebration amid Chicago parade shootingOfficials with HPD and event organizers reviewed security protocols at the City of Houston’s Shell Freedom Over Texas celebration at Eleanor Tinsley Park in a news conference.
14 trailblazing women who left a lasting mark on Houston and beyond
Read full article: 14 trailblazing women who left a lasting mark on Houston and beyondHere we highlight the lives and legacies of 14 trailblazing Houston women whose names and stories you might not have learned about in school — but who nonetheless left a lasting mark on Houston and beyond.
5 overwhelmingly beautiful scenic spots in the Houston area
Read full article: 5 overwhelmingly beautiful scenic spots in the Houston areaThe museum, chartered in 1938 to “preserve and revisualize the history of early Texas,” spans more than four centuries of early Texas history, from the beginnings of European activity in the New World through Texas’ history as a state in the United States. Fun fact: As you likely know, everything’s bigger in Texas, and the San Jacinto Monument is no exception. Each year, it’s the sight of dozens of major Houston events, including the city’s annual Freedom Over Texas firework show. The park’s massive appeal is credited in large part to its sweeping panoramic views of the downtown Houston skyline. Fast fact: The park was named in honor of the late city councilmember and civic activist, Eleanor Tinsley.