Here are 14 trailblazing women who left a lasting mark on Houston and beyond. Their stories are inspiring and deserve recognition. #HoustonHistory #TrailblazingWomen #Inspiration #WomensHistoryMonth

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Here we highlight the lives and legacies of 14 trailblazing Houston women whose names and stories you might not have learned about in school — but who nonetheless left a lasting mark on Houston and beyond.