Galveston
Americannoun
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It wasn’t until June 19, 1865 that Texas officially freed its slaves after Union General Gordon Granger, along with more than 2,000 soldiers, read federal orders in Galveston, Texas.
From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026
In 2014, Middleton gave two donations totaling $3,500 to Wayne Faircloth, who represented his home district in Galveston.
From Salon • May 23, 2026
The cargo was sold in Galveston, Texas, for $83.4 million.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
“These viruses are also what are called ‘low incidence, high consequences,’” said Robert Cross, a hantavirus researcher and assistant professor of microbiology and immunology at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston.
From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026
Father had bought it for her on their honeymoon in Galveston, a city into which an unimaginable profusion of fabulous goods flowed every day.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
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