CROCKETT (AP) \u2014 An East Texas county that bills itself as the oldest in Texas has plans for a big 175th anniversary party. The celebrations today in Houston County include activities in Crockett. Organizers say a silhouette of the late local historian Eliza Bishop will be unveiled by artist Michael Brenner.<\/p>\n
About 2,500 cupcakes in the shape of Houston County will be handed out during formal ceremonies Tuesday night.<\/p>\n
The county, with a population of nearly 24,000 was named for General Sam Houston and created by act of the Republic of Texas June 12, 1837.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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