News 88.7 in partnership with Humanities Texas launches Texas Originals — a new weekly radio segment profiling individuals whose lives and achievements have had a profound influence upon Texas history and culture.
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The First Lady Of Texas: Ima Hogg
Ima Hogg (1882–1975) Known as the “First Lady of Texas,” Ima Hogg was born in Mineola in 1882, the only daughter of Texas governor “Big Jim” Hogg. When oil was discovered on family property, the new found wealth was used for the public good. They believed that since oil came from Texas land, it belonged to Texas citizens.Ima Hogg became an arts patron and a philanthropist. She helped establish the Houston Symphony Orchestra in 1913. She... Read More