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Olena Davydova

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About politics

The Sharpstown Scandal of 1971–72: How Texas Officials Committed Fraud with Securities

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One of the most notorious political scandals in Texas occurred between 1971 and 1972 when nearly 20 state officials faced federal charges. This securities...
About the Mayor

Roy Hofheinz – a District Judge of Harris County and the 52nd Mayor of Houston

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A state legislator at the age of 22, a judge of Harris County at 24 and a mayor of Houston at 40 - all...
About the Mayor

Joseph Jay Pastorise – Houston’s first Hispanic mayor

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Joseph Jay Pastoriza is an entrepreneur, tax commissioner of Houston and its first Hispanic mayor. Read more about the politician's life at houston-yes.com.  Early years Joseph...
About the Mayor

Oscar Holcombe – a businessman who held the position of Houston’s mayor for 22 years

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Oscar Holcombe was an absolutely remarkable politician of Houston. He knew how to adapt to changes and rarely fell out of favor with the...
Military history

General and the Man after whom Houston is named Sam Houston

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Samuel (Sam) Huston who was a lawyer, soldier and politician is known as the leader of the Texas Revolution. He became the first president...
Military history

How Racial Conflict Led to Houston Riot in 1917. A Gruesome Soldier Mutiny

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On August 23, 1917, the Houston riot (widely known as Camp Logan Mutiny) occurred, involving 156 black soldiers from the 3rd Battalion of the...
Military history

The Dark History of the Texas Ranger Division

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Texas Rangers, officially Texas Ranger Division, is a law enforcement agency in Texas vested with statewide jurisdiction. Since its inception, the agency has investigated...
Military history

Creation of a Navy to Protect and Defend the Texas Coastline in 1835

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Naval forces have played an important role in most battles. In the fall of 1835, Texas began a revolution for independence from the Mexican...

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