One close election saw this city's first black mayor, the former drug czar Lee Brown, edge out Orlando Sanchez for reelection.
One close election saw this city's first black mayor, the former drug czar Lee Brown, edge out Orlando Sanchez for reelection. Before becoming Secretary of Education, Rod Paige served as superintendant of this city's schools, helping to achieve its so-called "Miracle" of higher test scores. On December 12, 2009, a runoff election to replace Bill White saw Annise Parker become this city's mayor, making her the first openly gay mayor of a city with a million residents. This city contains George Bush Intercontinental Airport and was the corporate home of Enron. For 10 points, name this Texas city, the home to NASA's Johnson Space Center and to the Astrodome.
One close election saw this city's first black mayor, the former drug czar Lee Brown, edge out Orlando Sanchez for reelection.
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