For the first time, a woman is serving as 2nd Chief for Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas

ALABAMA-COUSHATTA RESERVATION, Texas (KTRK) -- The new year marks the beginning of a historic chapter for the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas. For the first time, a woman serves as the Second Chief for the reservation home to more than 1,500 people.

Millie Thompson Williams, 66, addressed the public for the first time in her official position at a news conference Tuesday morning alongside Principal Chief Donnis Battise. The tribe's election committee selected her for the prestigious role in September after her cousin initially nominated her.

Article by Rosie Nguyen