New HISD mascots: Huskies, Wolf Pack, Texans

HISD Superintendent Dr. Terry Grier unveils new mascot names for four schools in the district on Tuesday, April 15, 2014, in Houston. HISD announced the new mascots for Lamar (formerly Redskins) and Westbury (formerly Rebels) high schools and Hamilton (formerly Indians) and Welch (formerly Warriors) middle schools. less HISD Superintendent Dr. Terry Grier unveils new mascot names for four schools in the district on Tuesday, April 15, 2014, in Houston. HISD announced the new mascots for Lamar (formerly Redskins) and Westbury ... more Photo: Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle Photo: Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle Image 1 of / 18 Caption Close New HISD mascots: Huskies, Wolf Pack, Texans 1 / 18 Back to Gallery

The Houston school district announced new names Tuesday for four school mascots with Native American or historically insensitive ties, noting that the costs of the switch could exceed $250,000.

The Lamar High School Redskins will become the Texans. The Welch Middle School Warriors will become the Wolf Pack. The Huskies will replace the Westbury High Rebels and the Hamilton Middle School Indians.

The school board in December signed off on Superintendent Terry Grier's new policy to ban mascots deemed culturally insensitive.

HISD officials said the costs of replacing sports uniforms and repainting or replacing other school property bearing the old mascot names could top $250,000.