‘We the Kids’: Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Houston celebrate America 250 with mural

The artwork, made with washable tempera paint, is designed to be visible from the tallest buildings in the Central Business District.
By Keenan Vaughan at Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) · · 1 min read

The artwork, made with washable tempera paint, is designed to be visible from the tallest buildings in the Central Business District.
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