Hopefully a mediation can lead to a new structure being built that will honor the legacy of the early settlers of the 1867 Settlement. The demolition was unfortunate and because it was the last building of the original school complex it took on added significance. Prior to the actual demo…
Texas A&M University staff and students will be in Galveston to present design ideas for outdoor spaces to commemorate Juneteenth today 6pm until 7:30pm at Old Central Cultural Center, 2627 Ave M, Galveston Tx 77550. The meeting is ooen to the public and they are wanting feedback from…
Congratulations to the Reedy Chapel AME Church family and community of Galveston. The National Trust for Historic Preservation receives many grant applications from all across the United States and each of those applicants are worthy of support. It is a great accomplishment by Rev. Patter…
Thank you Leonard for this excellent editorial. There is no lack of resources on the island or throughout the state to get this done. We can if we only will and all interested parties can sit a round table with an inclusive spirit to make this beneficial for all involved.
Thank you for sharing this information. Yes it is difficult, but not impossible. Two of the families with relatives living during that time are the Thomas Family and Scull family. Also because of DNA test we can connect not only the names of former enslaved, but many of the enslavers that…
There are no activities this weekend at Old Central or Central Middle School. This article appeared in the paper on Wednesday Oct. 19th, but was supposed to run on Oct. 14th or 15th.
Samuel Collins III commented on ‘Bring this back home’: Hitchcock basketball wins state championship
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE HITCHCOCK BULLDOGS!!!
Samuel Collins III commented on Lawsuit seeks $420K, apology for historic site demolition
Hopefully a mediation can lead to a new structure being built that will honor the legacy of the early settlers of the 1867 Settlement. The demolition was unfortunate and because it was the last building of the original school complex it took on added significance. Prior to the actual demo…
Samuel Collins III commented on Hitchcock pounds Hooks in state semifinal to earn state title bid
Congratulations to Coach Jordan and the BULLDOGS!!!
Samuel Collins III commented on Historians, tourists call Juneteenth museum 'long overdue'
Texas A&M University staff and students will be in Galveston to present design ideas for outdoor spaces to commemorate Juneteenth today 6pm until 7:30pm at Old Central Cultural Center, 2627 Ave M, Galveston Tx 77550. The meeting is ooen to the public and they are wanting feedback from…
Samuel Collins III commented on Historic Black church in Galveston granted $100,000 for restoration
Congratulations to the Reedy Chapel AME Church family and community of Galveston. The National Trust for Historic Preservation receives many grant applications from all across the United States and each of those applicants are worthy of support. It is a great accomplishment by Rev. Patter…
Samuel Collins III commented on We must act now to secure franchise on Juneteenth holiday
Thank you Leonard for this excellent editorial. There is no lack of resources on the island or throughout the state to get this done. We can if we only will and all interested parties can sit a round table with an inclusive spirit to make this beneficial for all involved.
Samuel Collins III commented on Lecture series part of effort to make Juneteenth year-round event
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Samuel Collins III commented on Lecture series part of effort to make Juneteenth year-round event
Thank you for sharing this information. Yes it is difficult, but not impossible. Two of the families with relatives living during that time are the Thomas Family and Scull family. Also because of DNA test we can connect not only the names of former enslaved, but many of the enslavers that…
Samuel Collins III commented on Lexington cemeteries an experience that inspires
There are no activities this weekend at Old Central or Central Middle School. This article appeared in the paper on Wednesday Oct. 19th, but was supposed to run on Oct. 14th or 15th.
Samuel Collins III commented on City of Galveston unveils McGuire Dent sculpture at recreation center
Hopefully this is the first of many more monuments or memorials to historic female figures from Galveston.