Color photograph of Esther Campos in red suit seated at her assigned chair on the Houston Independent School District (HISD) Board of Education Trustee dais.
Now online: the Esther Campos Collection, celebrating the life of Maria “Esther” Campos (1930–2025), pioneering Mexican-American educator and civic leader in Houston. Explore her legacy in our digital collections: usldhrecovery.uh.edu/collections/...
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Alas, Solutions Pest Control has closed and the giant roaches are gone. #solutionspestcontrol #cockroaches #giantbugs #weirdadvertising #houstonhistory #houston #funnyadvertising
On this day, we pause to remember a legacy of strength, freedom, and perseverance.
By honoring the past, we’re shaping a future that’s more inclusive, equitable, and just for every Houstonian.
#Juneteenth #HoustonHistory #StrongerTogether
Architectural elegance from below 📸
Low angle view of the historic 1910 Harris County Courthouse in downtown #Houston, Texas.
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Houston pays tribute to Minette Basel, a preservation champion, with a proposal to honor her legacy every April 10 as "Minette Basel Day."
Learn more here
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Dr. Thelma Patten Law made history as Houston’s first Black female physician. A fierce advocate for equitable healthcare, she served her community with compassion & broke barriers in medicine and civic leadership. #WomensHistoryMonth #BlackExcellence #Medicine #HoustonHistory #Trailblazer
Just as bold leadership and collaboration built Houston into a world-class city, the same collective action can transform our public education system, says Houston Endowment President & CEO Ann Stern.
#Education #HoustonHistory #FutureBuilders
Houston Endowment President & CEO Ann Stern urges supporters of public education to draw inspiration from Houston’s history as they work to build a better future for the region’s children. #Education #HoustonHistory #FutureBuilders
Mary's was a leather bar opened by Joe Anthony in Houston in 1970. Mary's "quickly became known as a place where anyone was welcome: gays, lesbians, punk musicians, writers, hippies, and bohemians all intermingled." --Ivan Guzman (Texas Monthly). #houstonhistory #lgbthistory #leatherbars
