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Houston
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The city of Houston
MAYOR: Annise Parker
Barbara Charline Jordan – was the first African-American woman to be elected to the Texas Senate.
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Learn more about Houston in the Texaplex!
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Houston MuseumsHouston Children’s MuseumHolocost MuseumHealth MuseumMuseum of Fine ArtsMuseum of Natural HistoryHouston Zoo
And MANY more!
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Visit the museums!
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Houston Symphony Orchestra
• Ima Hogg – established the Houston Symphony Orchestra and donated money to help Houston families.
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Houston has professional sports teams
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Houston Medical Center
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Houston Universities • University of Houston• Texas Southern University• Rice University• University of St. Thomas• Houston Baptist University• Westwood College• Baylor College of Medicine• Lone Star Community College
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William Marsh Rice – gave money to Houston to build Rice University.
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Sam Houston
Sam Houston – elected the first President of the Republic of Texas and the person for whom the city of Houston is named.
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Houston – 1800’s
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The original Houston plans:
Augustus and John Allen – founded and named the city of Houston.
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Houston is home to many companies:
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Trader’s Village shopping and festivals!
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Hermann Park - video
George Henry Hermann – gave money to Houston to build a park, a hospital,and the City Hall.
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Famous people from Houston
• Mary Lou Retton• Patrick Swayze• ZZ Top• Clint Black• Chandra Wilson• Beyonce• Dan Rather
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Houston CelebrationsChinese New Year – celebrated in January with a parade, firecrackers, and special meals.
Livestock Show and Rodeo – celebrated in February with a parade, rodeo, midway, Famous performers, and exhibits of animals.
St. Patrick’s Day – celebrated in March with a parade where everyone wears green.
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International Festival – celebrated in April with food, crafts, bands, and entertainment which highlight a different culture each year.
Cinco de Mayo – celebrated in May with a festival which includes music, folk dancing, and Mexican food.
Juneteenth – celebrated in June with a festival which includes music and art.
Thanksgiving – celebrated in November with a parade in the downtown area.