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Piece Of History
KIAHIt may look like a piece of old metal -- but it's actually a significant piece of American history. the 15 by 24 inch piece of memorabilia is making a 13-day nation-wide road trip -- stopping in Baltimore, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, and...Tags: Georgia, Alabama, New Mexico, Louisiana, Houston
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GOP Tent Is Getting Crowded
KIAHHurry...hurry...the GOP tent is getting crowded. That`s because former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum has just thrown his hat into the ring. “We`re gonna be in this race and we`re in it to win,” said Santorum. Wait, haven`t we heard that...Tags: New Hampshire Primary, Pennsylvania, Rick Santorum, Paul Revere, Arts and Culture
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Prairie View A&M Combines History Classes To Cut Cost
KIAHTo help cut down on costs, Prairie View A&M University has combined 6 American history classes into one big class. About 300 students! The teacher of the class is none other than university President George Wright. President Wright's history class is...Tags: Colleges and Universities, Arts and Culture, Education
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Three Houston Texans Invited to 2011 Pro Bowl
KIAHThe NFL announced Tuesday that three Houston Texans players were named to the 2011 AFC/NFC Pro Bowl. Houston wide receiver Andre Johnson and fullback Vonta Leach were named starters. Running back Arian Foster was selected as a reserve. All three will be...Tags: Gary Walker, Athletes, National Football League, American Football Conference, Human Interest
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Juneteenth In Galveston: A Historic Look At The Past
KIAHJuneteenth marks the end of slavery. It's a day where slaves in Texas learned of their freedom, and a number of people will celebrate the day. On Thursday, June 17, 39 News learned more about the history behind this historic day. June 19, 1863 is a day...Tags: Jack Johnson, Alabama, Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), Abraham Lincoln, Railway Transportation
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BP Caps Leak, Experts Cautiously Optimistic
KIAHFor the first time in nearly three months oil is no longer gushing into the Gulf of Mexico in what has become the worst oil spill in American history. However, experts are warning it's not time to celebrate yet. The well cap is still in a testing phase...Tags: Environmental Pollution, Gulf of Mexico, Water Pollution, Natural Resources, Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill (2010)
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Historic Black High School Sets Out to Capture History
Jack Yates High School, which is in the Houston Independent School District, is one of the first schools in Houston African Americans were allowed to attend. The school has been around since 1926. Throughout its nearly 80 years of existence, many things...Tags: Minority Groups, African Americans, Arts and Culture
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HOUSTON'S HOLIDAY PAST
2008 Holiday Season at the San Jacinto Museum of History Now through mid January 2008, from 9am - 6pm (closed December 24 & 25) The San Jacinto Museum of History is located inside the Monument San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site. In addition to...Tags: Holidays, Texas, Monuments and Heritage Sites, Tourism and Leisure, Travel
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Invitation to History
With the 2009 Presidential Inauguration less than a week away, people everywhere are preparing to celebrate the swearing in of the nation's first African American President. Millions of people will travel to Washington D.C. for the ceremony, but...Tags: Barack Obama, Multi-Sport Events, Super Bowl, Sports, Minority Groups
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Local Pastor Witnesses Monumental Moments in US History
A man devoted to GOD and social change, Reverend William Lawson has seen monumental events in American history. This year's Martin Luther King day has a special significance. One day later, President-elect Barack Obama will be sworn in as the nation's...Tags: Baptist, Alabama, Christianity, Justice and Rights, Arts and Culture
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Holocaust Project Upsets Local Family
KIAHA high school history lesson left one student in tears. The lesson is about the Holocaust and part of the assignment is to wear the Star of David. However, one parent said it made her daughter feel it was more like the scarlet letter. Miriam Youngblood...Tags: Massacres, Judaism, Teaching and Learning, Family, Schools
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Sought After Historical Exhibit Coming to Houston
KIAHOne of the most highly sought after historical exhibits ever found in African American history is coming to Houston. The "Forgotten Faces of Fort Craig" will debut at the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum. Fort Craig was an outpost in New Mexico, where...Tags: New Mexico, U.S. Army, Arts and Culture
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