The First Confederate Statue in Texas, and Martial Law Surrounding It
<p>In the above photo, George Hughes can be seen escorted by local law enforcement.</p>
<p>In 2020, Bill Magers, a judge with several DWI's that remained in office in Sherman Texas even after committing another intoxicated joy ride with an affluent business owner in the community, blocked a proposal to commemorate the public lynching of George Hughes.</p>
<p>The 1930 riot that led to the murder of George Hughes sparked martial law and drew in the National Guard. Black homes and businesses were destroyed after white farmers blew up the courthouse. The confederate statue in front of the courthouse was untouched, naturally.</p>
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