Democrat served in Texas House 1985 to 1992 and state senate 1993 to 1999; honored for work in education; helped found the Mexican-American Legal Defense Fund in 1968. Painter who during her 44-year tenure at Texas Woman's University inspired generations of young artists. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA), Twelve Texas A&M students died in collapse of campus bonfire. Director of the Texas Department of Public Safety from 1968 to 1980; began 36-year service in the department as a highway patrolman. Loraine native served as federal judge for 30 years; oversaw desegregation of Fort Worth schools and ruled that Dallas city council at-large districts diluted minority voting power. East Texas legislator, Democrat was dean of the state House when he left in 1991 after serving 28 years. As quarterback he led the UT Longhorns over Arkansas win the college national title in 1969, Longview native went on to a career in finance. 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Pampa rancher was former state senator; represented part of the Panhandle in Congress from 1966 to 1974. Career in national defense and aerospace technology, became chief of LTV Corp., headed Dallas Transit Board. Actor born in Temple; Taylor (Tx.) Denton-born singer was billed as the "Golden Voice of Rock 'n' Roll"; had hits "Tell Laura I Love Her" and "The Wonder of You" in 1950s and 1960s. Secretary of the Texas Senate 19772001, before that worked in the state Capitol for 30 years in various posts. University of Texas professor considered the leading scholar on Texas literature and culture; author of a biography of World War II hero Audie Murphy and books on how Hollywood sees Texas, including the 2018 book Giant about the making of the 1956 film in Marfa; native of Lucas, raised in McKinney and Carrollton; graduate of the University of North Texas; PhD 1971 from UT. Former King Ranch CEO and third generation rancher; ran unsuccessfully for agriculture commissioner in 1964 and served on the Texas Animal Commission. The former Texas first lady as wife of Gov. McKinney native co-wrote Jim Reeves hit "He'll Have to Go," and other songs; helped form the Country Music Disc Jockey Assoc., which later became the Country Music Assoc. Put your name on the town or county of your choice. The former "hippie mayor" of Austin in the 1970s, first serving at age 26 on the city council where he challenged the political establishment. Historian of the Southwest who focused on the relationship between Mexico and the United States, professor at SMU in Dallas. Fort Worth native, Arlington Heights graduate, received an Oscar nomination for best supporting actress for her role in the 1958 film Some Came Running opposite Frank Sinatra. Musician and pianist who arranged music for some of Walt Disney's earliest films. First Mexican-American on Austin's city council, was part of the coalition of blacks, labor, and youth that came into city government with the 1975 election of Mayor Jeff Friedman and the "hippie city council," which marked the first time progressives took power in Austin; Trevio served for 13 years; pushed for hiring fairness in city employment, led efforts to establish health clinics in the city. Second-winningest coach in Texas high school football history, mostly in Brownwood where he won seven titles. Eagle Pass native, cowgirl who taught more than 30,000 girls to ride horses at Camp Waldemar near Hunt; retired at 80 but continued to teach at the camp; died in San Antonio, two weeks after a fall from her horse. Broadcast newsman in Houston beginning in 1951, created The Eyes of Texas TV program in 1969 and wrote accompanying travel guides. Leading Democratic party figure and activist over four decades, nicknamed "godmother of liberal politics in Texas.". World-renowned illustrator and artist who, with his twin brother Greg, created posters for Star Wars and The Lord of the Rings. One of four sons of Lebanese immigrants who achieved prominence in South Texas politics; former prosecutor and judge. Known worldwide for his cowboy boots and promoting Western heritage; while running the family business, he served on the Fort Worth city council and became mayor in 1961. Browse Obituaries and Death Records in Austin, Texas Harvey John Symm, 74 - Oct 1, 2021 Gary Doucha, 75 - May 8, 2021 John David Nelson, 28 - May 7, 2021 Rein Rabakukk, 86 - May 3, 2021 Barbara Ann Tozzi, 69 - Mar 7, 2021 Ted Norris, 76 - Feb 26, 2021 Gina Kress Faist - Feb 10, 2021 Known as "Dr. Cleo," delivered 10,000 babies, civic leader and sister of civil rights leaders Hector and Xico Garcia, 75, who died April 28. Dallas oilman who in 1978 became the first Republican elected governor since Reconstruction, elected to another four-year term in 1986. Wife of former Lt. Gov. With McBrayer (see McBrayer obit) developed the first offset newspaper press. Actor best known as Sgt. Oklahoma-born businessman and billionaire, well-known for his oil holdings and, later, support of alternative energy sources; announced the Pickens Plan in 2008, an energy proposal that aimed to move the U.S. away from OPEC sources of energy and toward domestic sources of natural gas, and wind and solar power. Find out the correct way to pronounce Mexiaalong with hundreds of other places all across Texasby downloading our helpful Pronunciation Guide Methodist bishop of Houston area 1984 to 1992, supported civil rights struggle in 1950s and '60s as pastor in Louisiana, encouraged women in ministry. Co-founded the Texas Famous Chili Co. in the 1950s, selling refrigerated bricks at supermarkets throughout the region. Raised in Lubbock; played guitar with Buddy Holly and the Crickets during their climb to stardom in 1957. Famed atheist; long-time Austin resident; her body and those of her son and granddaughter were found in Real County. Part of 1930 through 1932 UT Longhorn football teams with 22-7-1 record; played five years in major league baseball beginning with the Brooklyn Dodgers. Served Grand Prairie in a variety of Democratic Party positions; political strategist at state and national level. Veteran broadcaster was "Voice of the Baylor Bears" where he announced football and basketball games for 43 years. One of the original seven astronauts and the second to orbit the Earth, after his astronaut years he continued in administration at the NASA center in Houston until 1967. Co-founded with his wife Carmen in 1948 the popular Austin restaurant La Tapatia which operated until 1993. Considered founder of Texas Southern University who as legislator from 1947 to 1955 co-wrote the bill establishing it. Born and raised in Corpus Christi, discovered as UT-Austin "most beautiful coed," was one of Charlie's Angels, with later dramatic roles, known for celebrated 1970s pinup poster. Longtime Austin political leader who became the city's first elected Hispanic mayor in 2001; also served on the city council, and the first Hispanic elected to the Austin school board in 1972, where he later served as president; born in Zapata, raised in Laredo; Army veteran, graduate of the University of Texas 1959. Tough-minded jurist who presided over the trials that helped topple the dynasty of South Texas political boss George Parr. Broadcaster and advertising director who was co-creator of the slogan "Oh Thank Heaven for 7-Eleven" in 1967; also helped introduce the Slurpee frozen drink; began in radio in high school in Stamford; retired to Sherman. Mineola native was character actor best-known for role as lawman C.D. Outfielder and home run-hitter for the Colt .45s and Houston Astros over 11 seasons; nicknamed "The Toy Cannon" for his short stature and long home runs; three-time All-Star, native Ohioan became the first player to hit a homer into the upper deck of the Astrodome; after retirement, returned to the Astros as a community outreach executive. World-renowned forensic anthropologist who worked on cases from JFK to mass graves in Argentina to King Tut, Texas Tech graduate was raised in Ralls where his father was a physician and his mother a nurse. Professor of English at Texas Christian University for 30 years; community leader in Fort Worth's Ryan Place neighborhood. Harris County engineer who coordinated the construction of the Astrodome and was in charge of maintaining the finished structure. Great-grandson of Richard King and owner of San Antonio Viejo Ranch, one of the oldest ranching properties in South Texas. 's uptight butler Higgins, the role the Denison native played with a British accent, and which brought him an Emmy and a Golden Globe; other TV roles included Ellery Queen, The Betty White Show, and One Day at a Time. Houstonian was among the Texas songwriters of the 1960s, first hit was "Funny, Familiar, Forgotten Feelings"; his "An American Trilogy" was a Elvis Presley standard. Philanthropist and arts patron, was wife of oilman Clint Murchison Sr. and rancher Edward B. Linthicum. Southwest Airlines co-founder (with Rollin King) in 1967; years of legal battles from competing airlines delayed operations of the low-fare carrier until 1971 when it began with flights between Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio; company grew to be a major national carrier with more than 120 million passengers a year; New Jersey native moved his law practice to San Antonio in 1961. Rabbi at Temple Shalom in Dallas for 20 years, catalyst for Jewish-Christian dialogue in city. Jeffrey Scott Moody, 45 Nevada, Texas May 13, 1977 - November 18, 2022 Jeffrey Scott Moody of Nevada, TX passed away November 18, 2022. Alto saxophonist and composer was master of "free jazz," introducing those innovations in the 1950s and 1960s; Fort Worth native attended I.M. San Antonio native and graduate of UT-Austin and UT Southwestern Medical School who with other researchers developed Gatorade in 1965, became spokesman in TV commercial. Eastland native represented Austin in the Legislature for 16 years beginning in 1957, raised in Edinburg, student body president at UT-Austin. Former Austin mayor and city council member who in the 1960s pushed construction of MoPac Boulevard, Loop 1, a major city thoroughfare. Son of a King Ranch foreman, star running back for Texas Tech in the 1950s, achieved a winning record that helped the school get into the Southwest Conference. He was "Mr. Peppermint" to baby boomers and their children as the host of the Dallas-Fort Worth children's TV program for 35 years. Reformation scholar, professor at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dean of LBJ School of Public Affairs at UT-Austin from 1977 to 1983, began teaching at UT in 1969, appointed to national advisory panels by President Reagan. Air Force veteran born in Rowena who served as the first Hispanic mayor of Alpine and as a Brewster County commissioner. Texarkana-born evangelist who founded in 1950 the anti-communist Christian Crusade. Sportswriter for the Austin American-Statesman for 45 years, he was considered the authority on high school sports in Central Texas. "Buddy" Fogelson. Local obituaries for Houston, Texas 9,788 Results Saturday, January 14, 2023 Add Photos Add a Memory Norma Jean Ashmore (Paine) An obituary is not available at this time for Norma Jean. (.pdf file). West Texas pioneer whose family operates Prude Ranch. Served 51 years as Harris County's tax assessor and collector. We are constantly trying to improve our data and make the search for obituaries as easy as possible. Veteran lobbyist in Washington for many Texas interests; from 1932 to 1940 edited in Dallas The Southwestern Banker and Texas Weekly. Former rodeo performer who appeared on Houston television stations for 27 years. Inventor of a portable drilling rig that could be carried in a pickup; founder of a charity to provide safe drinking water to Third World countries. Center native who founded the Texas Folklife Festival in 1972 in San Antonio and served as director for its first five years. Actress discovered by a Hollywood talent agent in a 1943 production at Southern Methodist University; won an Academy Award for the 1956 film Written on the Wind; best known as a star in the 1960s television series Peyton Place; Dallas resident since 1971. Journalist and author of more than a dozen books; came to prominence writing for Texas Monthly, where his byline first appeared in 1973; grew up playing football and baseball in Wichita Falls; survived a shooting in 1998 and plagued by ill health; wrote both fiction and nonfiction, about history, politics, crime, sports, and occasionally music. Renowned organist known for improvisation, born in Lubbock, taught sacred music since 2004 at UT-Austin. TV's Batgirl in the 1960s, dancer-turned-actress spent her teen years in Dallas' Oak Cliff area attending Adamson and Sunset high schools before going off to ballet school; television work also included appearances on The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis, Six Million Dollar Man, and Star Trek. Launched a charity to provide health insurance for Austin musicians, daughter-in-law of former Gov. Inventor whose discoveries led to nine Texas Instruments patents. Oilman founded Zapata Petroleum Corp. in 1953 in Midland with future President George H. W. 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