Gone to the dogs, is where Native American inspired mascots have gone in Houston. (Well 3 out of 4 of them anyway.) After the Houston Independent School District ruled early this year that all schools with culturally offensive mascots (Redskins, Rebels, Indians, etc) must change, a search was launched to come up with new school identities. Somehow most of the schools came up with a dog-inspired theme. So lets hope Fido doesn’t become offended. (Video: KPRC 2 News)
MORE COVERAGE:
- New HISD mascots: Huskies, Wolf Pack, Texans (Chron.com)
- Houston School District Reveals New Mascots To Replace Insensitive Names (Houston Public Media)
- Four Houston schools get new, non-offensive mascots (Houston Chronicle)
- HISD unveils new mascots: Texans, Huskies, and Wolf Pack (KHOU 11 News)