Houston, Sam

Cultural  

1. A soldier and political leader of the nineteenth century. Houston led the Texans in their struggle to win independence from Mexico. Later he served as president of the republic of Texas. After Texas became a state, he represented it in the United States Senate. He was elected governor of Texas just before the Civil War, but when he opposed the state's decision for secession, he was removed from office.

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They’ve helped him gather book donations at the University of Houston, Sam Houston State University, Baylor University, the University of North Texas and other schools - including his alma mater, the University of Texas at San Antonio.

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Four months later in November, after attending a tournament in Houston, Sam also earned himself a spot on the U17 tour team.

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“There are just so few older buildings in Houston,” Sam Grenader said.

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