The historical marker faces Grand Avenue near the Houston Senior Center at a mural display. Stasia Kelly, the daughter of Emmett Kelly Sr., is standing to the right of the sign. Stasia Kelly's son, Zach, is standing in the first row at left. Credit: Submitted photo

A historical marker in downtown Houston was unveiled Saturday during a ceremony near the Houston Senior Center. A national foundation awarded funds to Downtown Houston Inc. for the marker near a mural display about Emmett Kelly Sr. south of the Houston Senior Center.

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Isaiah Buse has served as the publisher of the Houston Herald since 2023. He started with the organization in 2019, and achieved a bachelor's degree in business administration in 2023. He serves on the...