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Shepard-Acres Homes Neighborhood Library

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8501 West Montgomery
Houston , TX , 77088
Phone: 832-393-1700
29° 52' 15.6684" N, 95° 26' 14.3124" W
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Shepard-Acres Homes Neighborhood Library is named after Beulah Shepard, a community activist, who crossed many political barriers. She made herself heard about what she believed in and supported many important causes with great passion. She worked on several political campaigns that included John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, Hubert Humphrey, Jimmy Carter, Barbara Jordan, Mark White, and Mickey Leland. She shared her wisdom with public figures at all levels. Local city council members, county officials, state legislators, members of Congress, and even several U.S. Presidents sought her advice and counsel. Shepard became known as the “Mayor” of Acres Homes, where she was instrumental in improving her community.

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