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Texas,” Texas State Parks Director Rodney Franklin said in the release. “I look forward to the next chapter that the battleship will experience after these much- needed repairs are completed. The ship has taken part in some of the most significant naval battles of the 20th century, and we hope it will continue to be around for future generations of Texans to enjoy.” After repairs, it is unclear where Battleship Texas will end up. It could return to its home at the Battleship Texas State Historic Site in La Porte, or it could move to Galveston or other parts of Texas. disappointed the ship is not being repaired in Texas and that she will fight to make sure Battleship Texas returns to La Porte after it is fixed. “It needs to stay where it is,” she said. Visitors will continue to have access to the San Jacinto Monu- State Rep. Mary Ann Perez, D-Houston, has said she was
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The Battleship Texas was closed for repairs in August.
Battleship Texas closed to public starting Aug. 26 to transport for maintenance, repairs BY JAKE MCGEE
before the ship moved to undergo maintenance, according to a Texas Parks & Wildlife Department press release. Officials have said the battleship would be moved to Alabama for repairs. “It is important that we take the necessary steps to preserve the profound legacy of the Battleship
Aug. 25 was the last day the his- toric Battleship Texas was open to the public before it was closed and prepared for transport for repairs. On Aug. 26, staff began cata- loging and securing thousands of artifacts on the ship. Staff also removed larger exhibit collections
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ment, the San Jacinto Battleground and the park’s nature trails during the battleship closure. TIMING IS EVERYTHING AND IT’S TIME TO LEAD
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