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Scientists Explore Civil War Wreck off Galveston
Scientists Explore Civil War Wreck off Galveston
Scientists Explore Civil War Wreck off Galveston
The Houston Chronicle reports the Union Navy's USS Hatteras was sent to the bottom on January 11, 1863, about 20 miles from Galveston. The Hatteras went down while the rest of the Union fleet bombarded the Confederate Garrison on Galveston Island.
B’Ship Texas Leaking — Is She Doomed?
B’Ship Texas Leaking — Is She Doomed?
B’Ship Texas Leaking — Is She Doomed?
The historic 100 year old Battleship Texas at San Jacinto State Park is fighting a new enemy, and she may not win this battle.  She's so rusty her hull is leaking. Worse, fixing this latest leak is like trying to save a dying man with a band-aid. It's sad to contemplate, but this most historic of all 20th century battleships appears to be doomed.
Polk County Courthouse on Endangered List
Polk County Courthouse on Endangered List
Polk County Courthouse on Endangered List
Although it's nowhere near as old as many public buildings, the Texas Historical Commission says the Polk County Courthouse in Livingston is one of the most endangered courthouses in the state.  The THC says unless it gets major work soon, the building will have to be demolished...
Aggies Name Training Ship for D-Day Hero
Aggies Name Training Ship for D-Day Hero
Aggies Name Training Ship for D-Day Hero
On the 68th anniversary of D-Day, the name of a Texan who led a battalion of army rangers up the cliffs at Pointe du Hoc, France, and saved the day at Omaha Beach is now painted on the bow of Texas A&M University at Galveston's new training ship.

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