HISD to allow Waltrip High band to perform at Sugar Bowl
HISD to allow Waltrip High band to perform at Sugar Bowl after Whitmire offers HPD assistance
HISD will allow the Waltrip High School band to perform at the 2025 Sugar Bowl in New Orleans after previously deciding that the band wouldn't be attending the game, according to the Mayor's Office. The reversal comes after Mayor John Whitmire offered the help of Houston Police Department officers to HISD Superintendent Mike Miles.
Waltrip HS band allowed to travel to perform at Sugar Bowl after being denied by district
For the past year, parents and members of HISD's Waltrip High School band were looking forward to an opportunity of a lifetime to perform on the national stage during the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans. That came to an end after the district said no to the trip because administrators don't feel it's safe.
Houston mayor offers HPD escort for Waltrip High School to Sugar Bowl in New Orleans
Houston Mayor John Whitmire offers an escort by Houston police officers for the Waltrip High School Roaring Ram Band to perform at the 2025 Sugar Bowl in New Orleans.
'This is nuts': Mayor intervenes after HISD forbids band's Sugar Bowl trip
"It was a big mistake," Mayor John Whitmire said about HISD's decision to deny the band an opportunity to perform at the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans next year.
Waltrip High School's marching band appears to be heading to New Orleans after all
According to a report, the marching band had been denied approval for travel with HISD saying it was "too dangerous."
Mayor steps up, clears way for Texas high school band's performance at Sugar Bowl
A mayor cut through political red tape for so the Waltrip High School band (Garden Oaks, Texas) could go perform at Sugar Bowl in New Orleans.
Waltrip High School marching band forbidden by HISD from playing at Sugar Bowl
The legendary Ram Band was one of five national teams picked to perform at the high-profile annual college football game.
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