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Mayor Whitmire announces future of FIRST Championship in Houston

Whitmire speaking to reporters around the time the issue was raised (KPRC 2)

HOUSTON – Mayor John Whitmire made an announcement Wednesday afternoon regarding the future of the FIRST Championship in Houston.

FIRST, described as the largest youth-serving organization of its kind, provides hands-on STEM learning through robotics programs and competitions.

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The organization’s signature robotics championship, held at the George R. Brown Convention Center seven times in recent years, draws more than 50,000 participants from around the world.


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