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American Red Cross offers safety tips for Houston Rodeo

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is right around the corner and although we are all excited, we must remember to stay safe. The American Red Cross, Texas Gulf Coast Region, would like to offer some safety tips and resources for the entire family. 

  

TRAVEL SAFETY Many families are excited to be able to get outdoors and enjoy some carnival rides, great food and listen to some country music but we must remember to do it safely. 

  

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Blinn history instructor’s new book explores how the U.S. Civil War impacted Cherokees

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Blinn College District history instructor Dr. W Dale Weeks brings the figures from his classroom to life in his new book, “Cherokee Civil Warrior: Chief John Ross and the Struggle for Tribal Sovereignty.” Published by the University of Oklahoma Press, the book delves into the impact of the U.S. Civil War on Native Americans and specifically the Cherokee Nation.