Talks of renaming of Robert E. Lee High School lead to larger discussion
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HOUSTON – An advisory committee that was formed following the debate over the name of Robert E. Lee High School has delivered its final report to the Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District board of trustees.
“They are going to review the data, review the report and ultimately it’s in the hands of the school board to make the decision as the elected officials for Goose Creek CISD,” said Thomas Parent, chairman of the Facility Names Committee.
Last year, the board decided to keep the school’s name but also decided to create a committee to research and provide feedback on the district’s policy for naming and renaming facilities.
5 things for Houstonians to know for Tuesday, March 2
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Here are things to know for Tuesday, March 2:
1. Congressman Dan Crenshaw introduces anti-lockdown legislation to end shutdown during pandemic
U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Houston) introduced anti-lockdown legislation Monday that he said would end the economic shutdown during the coronavirus pandemic.
In order to qualify for COVID recovery aid, the End Lockdowns Now Act would require states and localities to submit economic reopening plans. Crenshaw said his legislation would also ensure that the president could not impose national lockdowns or bans on interstate travel.
The waitlist for the NRG Park coronavirus vaccine clinic is being expanded.
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NAACP Houston Branch President James Dixon at a press conference in Baytown on Feb. 8, 2021. Dixon was joined by local elected officials who called for changing the name of Lake Negrohead.
The Baytown City Council will vote on a resolution to change the name of Negrohead Lake, a move 30 years in the making, the city’s mayor announced Monday.
If the resolution is passed, it would be sent along to the U.S. Board on Geographic Names the federal government’s renaming authority which could then decide on making the change, Baytown Mayor Brandon Capetillo announced Monday morning.
The city council will consider the resolution on renaming the body of water to Lake Henry Doyle at its meeting Thursday.
February 8, 2021, 1:14 PM)
NAACP Houston Branch President James Dixon at a press conference in Baytown on Feb. 8, 2021. Dixon was joined by local elected officials who called for changing the name of Lake Negrohead.
The Baytown City Council will vote on a resolution to change the name of Negrohead Lake, a move 30 years in the making, the city’s mayor anounced Monday.
If the resolution is passed, it would be sent along to the U.S. Board on Geographic Names the federal government’s renaming authority which could then decide on making the change, Baytown Mayor Brandon Capetillo announced Monday morning.
The city council will consider the resolution on renaming the body of water to Lake Henry Doyle at its meeting Thursday.