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Pages in category "People from Humble, Texas" The following 31 pages are in this category, out of 31 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A. Dakota Allen; B.
James Frank Dobie (September 26, 1888 – September 18, 1964) was an American folklorist, writer, and newspaper columnist best known for his many books depicting the richness and traditions of life in rural Texas during the days of the open range.
Humble (/ ˈ ʌ m b əl / UM-bəl) is a city located in the Houston metropolitan area. Humble became an oil boomtown in the early 20th century when oil was first discovered there in 1904. By 1905, the Humble oilfield was the largest producing oilfield in Texas. [5] Humble was home of the Humble Oil and Refining Company, a predecessor of Exxon. [5]
Harris begged the court clerk to try the woman’s case right away, and she was sent home free. It would be emblematic of Kamala Harris’ goal of using her law career to uphold justice. #2.
Nicholas Henry Darnell (1807–1885), leader of 18th Texas Cavalry Regiment, known as "Darnell's Regiment"; Speaker of House for both Republic of Texas and state of Texas; Dick Dowling (1838–1867), commander at Sabine Pass and famous Houstonian; John "Rip" Ford (1815–1897), Texas Rangers legend and commander at Battle of Palmito Ranch
"American Pickers" star Frank Fritz, who traveled across America looking for treasures in the most random corners, died Monday after a long illness, loved ones said. He was 60. "This is a very ...
The Texas state legislature has officially granted many Texas cities honorary designations as the state's "capital" of something. [1] City nicknames can help in establishing a civic identity, helping outsiders recognize a community or attracting people to a community because of its nickname; promote civic pride; and build community unity. [ 2 ]
Frank Sterling was one of nine founders of the Humble Oil & Refining Company of Houston, Texas in 1911. Their first wells were in the Humble, Texas area. Frank Sterling, who was a post-production expert, became a Vice President of Humble in 1921. Humble Oil was one of the best oil & gas finding companies in the history of petroleum exploration.