The Heights High School tuba player Maurice Ricard marches while rehearsing a performance Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022, in Houston. the Heights High School marching band was the only one from Texas chosen to march in the Chicago Thanksgiving Day Parade. Now, members of the Heights High School marching band are raising money to fund their trip to the Windy City. "We’re not only representing Houston, but we’re also representing the state of Texas in this parade," said band director Antwuan Walters. Click the link in our bio to read more. ( Yi-Chin Lee / Houston Chronicle )