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WHITE SETTLEMENT, Texas (AP) - In the 1840s, a village of white pioneers sprang up amid several American Indian encampments. Its name, White Settlement, seemed fitting at the time.
Today, some city leaders argue the name is misleading and politically incorrect, hindering economic development in this 15,000-resident suburb of Fort Worth. On Tuesday, voters will decide whether to adopt a new name — West Settlement.
The proposal has angered many residents who believe the change is unnecessary and would cost too much. Signs have popped up in store windows urging folks to "Be Proud! Don't Let Them Discard the Heritage of White Settlement. Vote No!"
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