World War I-era artillery shell detonated by bomb squad after being found at Houston’s Memorial Park
The explosive discovery was made during site preparations for Memorial Groves, a $42 million revitalization project that will pay homage to the park’s origins as Camp Logan. The site served as a U.S. Army training facility between 1917-19, when more than 70,000 soldiers trained there.
Memorial Groves project in Houston to serve as tribute to Memorial Park’s World War I roots
Houston’s largest urban green space was previously the site of Camp Logan, a U.S. Army training facility during World War I. A $42 million revitalization project in a 100-acre section of the park will pay homage to that history.
What it took to get the Camp Logan soldiers’ convictions overturned
A researcher from South Texas College of Law Houston talks about the work she and other students did to help bring justice to Black soldiers convicted in connection with the 1917 Houston Riots.
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What it took to get the Camp Logan soldiers’ convictions overturned
A researcher from South Texas College of Law Houston talks about the work she and other students did to help bring justice to Black soldiers convicted in connection with the 1917 Houston Riots.
New search warrants in case tied to former Hidalgo aides (Nov. 13, 2023)
On Monday’s show: We learn the latest about new search warrants being issued in a case involving former aides of Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo related to a canceled COVID-19 contract.
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New search warrants in case tied to former Hidalgo aides (Nov. 13, 2023)
On Monday's show: We learn the latest about new search warrants being issued in a case involving former aides of Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo related to a canceled COVID-19 contract.
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