During the early twentieth century, Newport News Shipbuilding Company constructed the USS Texas (BB-35), which was commissioned on March 12, 1914. After surviving two world wars, this magnificent vessel became the last surviving dreadnaught battleship, representing an important piece of local and national history.
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Protecting Our Green Heritage – Letter from the Editor
The Spring issue of Houston History, “Protecting Our Green Heritage,” explores the ways in which we have protected our precious greenspaces and waterways in the Houston and Gulf Coast region.
Galveston Bay
Galveston Bay is the most prominent geologic feature on the upper Texas coast. It is the state’s largest bay, covering about 600 square miles, situated in one of its most urbanized and industrialized areas.
TEJAS: Environmental Justice
“We’re not against jobs. But, wouldn’t you rather have a company that comes in here and you get hired, but it doesn’t have an impact on you? It doesn’t pollute you, it doesn’t cause cancer in the community, no birth defects, tumors. That’s what we want. We want a clean environment.” – Juan Parras
Uncle Sam Wants You To Support the San Jacinto Battleground
by Barbara Eaves Click here to read a pdf of the full article.
Leaving Texas High and Dry: The Preservation of the Battleship Texas
by Abbie Salyers Click here to read a pdf of the full article.
Restoring Texas History: The Last Battle of the USS Texas
by Abbie Salyers Click here to read a pdf of the full article.
8-F and Many More: Business and Civic Leadership in Houston
By Joe Pratt To click here to read the pdf of the full article.
Coming to Houston: 170 Years of Migration
To read the full text of this article that appeared in the Spring 2005 issue of Houston History, download the pdf version.
1894 Opera House: The Grand Dame of Texas Opera Houses
To read the full text of this article by Ernesto Valdes that appeared in the Summer 2008 issue of Houston History, download the pdf version.