Tag Archives: Exploring the life of Jack Yates: The true story of a Houston hero

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — As this nation celebrates Juneteenth as a national holiday for the first time in its 156-year history, ABC13 is introducing you to a Houston icon you may not know. Many Houstonians who hear the name “Jack Yates” only know about the high school in Third Ward, filled with its legendary sports teams and famous alumni. But …

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