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Houston broadcaster who hosted a teen dance show in the 1950s and '60s. Liberal Lutheran pastor in civil rights struggle who became Catholic priest/theologian beacon for conservatives, as teenager ran store in Cisco, graduated from Concordia College in Austin in 1950s. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA), Twelve Texas A&M students died in collapse of campus bonfire. Longtime Arlington mayor first elected in 1951 who transformed the city by luring General Motors, the Texas Rangers and the tourist industry, Tarrant County judge until 2006. Pioneer anesthesiologist at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas; treated President Kennedy, Oswald, and later Jack Ruby. Electrical engineer who designed the world's largest radio telescope, provost and vice president of Rice University 19801986. UT professor of anthropology who focused on the rock art of Texas, led the Texas Memorial Museum for 21 years. Harris County engineer who coordinated the construction of the Astrodome and was in charge of maintaining the finished structure. Houston business and civic leader, former president of the Wortham Foundation, one of the city's largest philanthropic organizations. Dallas broadcaster and three-term Democratic member of Congress in the 1970s. Virgil Glenn Fleming, 75 of Huntsville, Texas by MyParisTexas December 26, 2022 Dennis Wayne Shannon, 73, of Paris, Texas by MyParisTexas December 26, 2022 Clarence Merritt Graves, 86 of Detroit, Texas by MyParisTexas December 26, 2022 Shirley Ann Risinger, 88, of Paris by MyParisTexas December 26, 2022 Robert Wayne Weems of Paris, Texas Houston homebuilder who was important financial patron for Texas Republican politics; grew up in Bosque County. Longtime leader of Czech community in Dallas; state director of the Czech Catholic Union of Texas for more than 20 years and honorary state director until his death. Houston oilman and former Texas A&M University regent, contributor to Aggie causes. Singer graduated from Arlington Heights High School, Fort Worth; attended Texas Tech University; wrote songs "Rocky Mountain High" and "Take Me Home, Country Roads"; died in a plane crash off California. Football coach of Texas Tech from 197074, led the Red Raiders to four bowl games. The last human to walk on the moon as commander of the Apollo 17 mission in 1972; in 1981 he began his own aerospace consulting firm; also worked as a television analyst during shuttle flights in the 1980s; the Chicago native came to love Texas and spent much time at his Kerrville ranch; died in Houston, where he lived since 1964. Crowned Miss Texas in 1970 and Miss America 1971 before her career as a sports reporter and news anchor for CBS; one of the first women to feature prominently in televised sports when she co-hosted live pregame shows for NFL games; later the Denton native founded the Kentucky Museum of Arts and Crafts and sold a Phyllis George Beauty line of cosmetics on HSN. Former rodeo performer who appeared on Houston television stations for 27 years. Amarillo, Texas January 13, 2023 (96 years old) View obituary Julius Martin Andreas Sherman, Texas January 14, 2023 (88 years old) View obituary Samuel Eugene Griffin Sherman, Texas January 15, 2023 (70 years old) View obituary Cleva Geneva Chapman Hale Center, Texas January 14, 2023 (104 years old) View obituary Patricia A Posey Azle, Texas Ex-wife of Dallas pastor Walker Railey who was acquitted after being charged with her 1987 shooting, she never recovered, remaining in a vegetative state. Former president of St. Mary's University who taught theology there for 28 years. Second baseman and member of the Big Red Machine at Cincinnati Reds; played with the Houston Colt .45s/Houston Astros, from 1963 to 1971 and again in 1980; born in Bonham before moving with his family to California; two-time National League MVP, 10-time All Star, won the Golden Glove 5 times; voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1990; after retirement he gained acclaim as a broadcaster. Columnist who worked at the San Antonio Light for more than 25 years, helped open way for younger Hispanic journalists. Snyder native and actor known for portraying dark characters in projects such as Rev. Top female golfer of the 1930s and 1940s; won Texas Women's Open four times. So it's no wonder that there are a bountiful number of local publications and other resources for information that now find themselves duplicated on the Internet. Artist and important figure in Houston art community. Born Vicki Lynn Hogan in Houston; former Playboy centerfold and wife of elderly oil tycoon J. Howard Marshall II; died in the Bahamas of a drug overdose; her 20-year-old son Daniel died the previous Sept. 10 of a drug overdose. Democratic governor of Texas, 1983-1987, when he championed education reform including the "no pass, no play" rule for high school athletes and limiting class size in elementary schools; Henderson native received his bachelor's and law degrees from Baylor University, he also served as Texas secretary of state and attorney general. Surgeon General's Advisory Committee on Smoking and Health. Populist in the Legislature from 1945 to 1959 and later mentor to some of the state's leading politicians; played key role in exposing 1950s veterans land scandal. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.funerariadelangelcupples.com for the Whitten. Amarillo contractor and philanthropist, pushed for creation of Palo Duro Canyon State Park. A funeral service for Mary will be held Monday, January 16, 2023 at 10:00 AM at Brookside Funeral Home, 13747. Winner of the Nobel Prize for chemistry in 1977 and for 35 years a professor at the University of Texas at Austin. Brought professional basketball to San Antonio as owner of the Spurs for 15 years. NASA veteran who headed for ten years the Manned Spacecraft Center in Houston starting in 1961. Circuit Court of Appeals by President Carter. Retired Army master sergeant who received the Medal of Honor for his actions in the Vietnam War. Organized Women's Army Auxiliary Corps during World War II, secretary of Health, Education and Welfare in Eisenhower Cabinet and led media empire that included The Houston Post. Local obituaries for the Austin, Texas area 7,969 Results Saturday, January 14, 2023 Add Photos Add a Memory Vitalik Arctur Vitalik David Arctur, age 29, passed away January 10, 2023 at the. Music producer was Tennessee native and Sun Records veteran who moved to Beaumont in 1961 where he supported George Jones, Charlie Pride, and other country singers in their early years, added mariachi horns to Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire" in 1963. Noted Rockport sculptor was named State Artist in 2011, born to cotton farmers near Corpus Christi; died in a traffic accident near Jarrell. Innovator in conjunto music, taught accordion to children of San Antonio for many years. As owner of the Dallas Texans was one of the founders of the AFL, instrumental in the merger of AFL and NFL; coined term "Super Bowl"; youngest son of legendary oilman H.L. Mineola native was character actor best-known for role as lawman C.D. A leader in the Jewish community in Houston where he was from 1973 publisher of the Jewish Herald-Voice. Popular society columnist at the Houston Chronicle for more than 40 years; moved from early local television in 1954 to newspapers; her Big City Beat was known for its "Maxine-isms" such as "She snoops to conquer". Younger brother of Gov. Bay City native was a descendant of the sister of Stephen F. Austin, gave 7,500-acre ranch in Real County for an orphans' home and retirement village. Houston Reagan grad, lawyer who served as Texas A&M regent 198193, Republican stalwart was chairman when George H.W. An actor on stage and in movies in the 1940s; appointed Houston's first black municipal court judge in 1964. Founder of the western wear store; opened his first clothing store in Pittsburg in East Texas in 1965; the Tyler-based company grew to 80 stores in 12 states. Headed for 35 years Frost Bank founded by his great-grandfather in San Antonio in 1868; civic leader worked to develop the city's medical center, HemisFair 68, and bring the NBA Spurs to town. For full obituary and . 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. Texas governor 1969 to 1973 known for his focus on higher education and work for Texas Tech University; plain-spoken son of poor tenant farmer who went on to own movie theaters in West Texas; created the Texas Film Commission; was in the Legislature beginning in 1944; served three terms as lieutenant governor 1962 to 1968. Conjunto accordionist credited with introducing elements of jazz, pop, rock, and blues into the traditional polka genre. '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. Golfing great who won all four major championships. Architect who designed Dallas Memorial Auditorium and other downtown landmarks. Surgeon who attended President Kennedy and Lee Harvey Oswald at Parkland Hospital in 1963. Longest-serving member of the Texas Supreme Court 195782, chief justice from 1972. Ruth V. Sparren, 82, of Dover, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2020 in Hennis Care Centre at Dover. Longtime South Texas civic leader who served six terms as mayor of Laredo. Played pedal steel guitar for Merle Haggard, Buck Owens and Waylon Jennings and wrote "Crazy Arms". Former mayor of Dallas 1964 to 1971, whose impact as civic leader preceded and followed those years; former chairman of Texas Instruments. Texas Obituaries First Last City State Texas Public Records Texas Obituaries Everything is bigger in Texas, right? Soul singer born to family of sharecroppers in Simonton, known for 1973 hit "Drift Away.". A power in Houston politics for three decades, Harris County district attorney 196166, ran for mayor twice. Served as Texas' first lady for her father-in-law, Gov. Federal judge, appointed FBI director in 1987 by President Reagan; many associate him with the phrase "Winners Don't Use Drugs," which was included on all imported arcade games by law; the native Arkansan and Baylor graduate encouraged the FBI to develop a strong DNA program and automate the national fingerprinting process, reducing fingerprint search times from months to hours; attracted heavy criticism for the deadly confrontation with the Branch Davidians near Waco in 1993 and was dismissed by President Clinton later that year. Rhythm and blues musician; Houston native's recordings included "Mercy, Mercy, Mercy"; died on tour in Japan. Former Dallas Morning News artist who drew the syndicated cartoon Mr. Tweedy. Dallas mayor (1949 to 1951) known for historic preservation and working for racial equality. Oilfield firefighter for 50 years; immortalized by John Wayne in the movie, The Hellfighters, based on his life. Founder of the United Black Fund of America, native of Texarkana. Business, civic leader and former mayor of Abilene. Dallas schoolteacher and community leader who served 13 years as president of Dallas Metro Section of the National Council of Negro Women. Barbecue icon founded Bodacious Bar-B-Q in Longview in 1968; the company eventually expanded to 22 locations statewide; grew up in Dallas where he learned to barbecue at his father's cafe. Pastored four West Texas churches over half a century and founded the NAACP in Taylor County. Allen, Tony. Entertainment producer who in 1972 started the Kerrville Folk Festival as an offshoot of the Texas State Arts & Crafts Fair; moved to Houston as a teen in the late 1940s. Who Where Receive obituaries Peggy Knowles January 13, 2023 (90 years old) View obituary Ellen Blascyk January 2, 2023 (83 years old) View obituary One of college basketball's winningest and wittiest coaches, at the University of Texas from 1977 to 1982, also coached at Pan American University. In 27 seasons as basketball coach at Texas A&M, 1963 to 1990, his teams won six Southwest Conference championships. Midland businessman who ran for Texas governor against State Treasurer Ann Richards in 1990; initially led in polls by 20 points but made ill-advised comments on the campaign trail and ultimately lost the race; continued in business, taking Clayton Williams Energy, Inc. public in 1993 and diversifying into ranching and real estate. Frstenberg, Cecil Blaffer "Titi" von, 86, Hinckley, Margaret A. Longtime crusading editor of the Progressive Farmer, known by many as "Mr. Texas Agriculture.". Chireno native became the glamorous tap dancer in Hollywood's golden age of musicals; performed on Broadway in Sugar Babies in 1979; from 1958 to 1961 she was married to Dallas oilman William Moss. Search and browse the first 148 years of the Texas Almanac, hosted on the UNT Portal to Texas History. Trained soprano and leading researcher of African-American music; born in Hearne. Longtime sports editor and columnist for the Austin American-Statesman; Brenham native was also respected historian of UT Longhorn football. please contact customer support to resolve the issue. Waco area native was elected Democratic governor in 1990; known for her wit as well as her political savvy in the state and nationally. Philanthropist, wife of co-founder of Zale Jewelry Co. 1946 Aggie football captain, assistant to Bear Bryant with the Junction Boys in the mid-1950s, also coached with Darrell Royal and Bum Phillips. Creator of the jewelry empire that began as a one-man operation in Kerrville in 1954; at his death the company had 80 stores across the South; Wisconsin native's service at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio during World War II brought him to settle in the Hill Country a few years later. Wichita Falls native who played family matriarch Alice Horton on the soap opera Days of Our Lives for more than 40 years. When you have found an obituary of interest, you have the option of upgrading that obituary For 25 years the architecture critic at The Dallas Morning News, considered one of the country's foremost writers on the subject. Texas Republican stalwart, born Anne Legendre in New Orleans, married into South Texas ranch family, adviser to four presidents, served as U.S. ambassador to Great Britain, was Kenedy County commissioner at time of her death. One of heavy-metal's top guitarists, gained fame in 1990s with group Pantera; Dalworthington Gardens resident was shot to death, along with four others, while performing in Columbus, Ohio. Jim Jones in the television drama Guyana Tragedy for which he won an Emmy Award in 1980, and in movies such as the 2005 Sin City; attended Southwest Texas State University (now Texas State University) and received a master's degree in drama from Southern Methodist University. Longtime San Antonio civic leader; helped form the San Antonio Tennis Association and Alamo Boys' Ranch. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z Abbott Abernathy Abilene Ace Ackerly Acton Addison Adkins with more recent and relevant content unless the obituary is already assigned to another user. Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas 1956 to 1964; presided over the Episcopal Church in the late 1960s. Democrat from the Houston area who served 25 years in the Legislature, in Congress, and on the Texas Supreme Court, ran for governor in 2006. Owner of the iconic Broken Spoke dance hall in Austin, along with his wife Annetta White and his two daughters; brought joy to patrons through food, drinks, and Texas Two-Steppin' to live bands since 1964; Austin native. Composer of 1957 country hit "Fraulein," performer and emcee in early 1960s of Big D Jamboree which was broadcast from Dallas. Born Marijohn Melson in Kemp; was Nashville Hall of Fame songwriter, including "The Long Black Veil"; prominent Music Row publisher. El Paso native known as the wholesome actress of 1950s and 1960s films like Singin' in the Rain and The Unsinkable Molly Brown; her family moved to California in 1939 but she returned to her hometown occasionally where extended family remained; died in Los Angeles, one day after the death of her daughter, actress Carrie Fisher. Starting in 1939, Anson native helped build Taylor Publishing into one of the nation's largest sellers of school yearbooks. Evangelist known for radio program World Tomorrow; founded Church of God International in 1978 after his father, Herbert W. Armstrong, excommunicated him from the Worldwide Church of God. The Oklahoma native had been a Dallas resident since 1957. Longtime chief administrator of the University of Texas M.D. The Pecos Independent and Enterprise editor who won a Pulitzer in 1963 for exposing the Billie Sol Estes scandal, later worked at the Houston Chronicle. Organized Mexican-American families in 1956 in Kenedy and Atascosa counties to oppose segregation in schools, later took up the same struggle in Kendall County. Legal assistant to President Lyndon B. Johnson, former Department of Public Safety commissioner, accused John Connally of taking bribe as Treasury secretary. Houston photographer and graphic designer; known for using rich lighting and saturated color in her portraits and earned the reputation as "the Annie Leibovitz of Texas"; her work has been featured in advertising campaigns, corporate reports, and magazines; photographed six U.S. presidents and many celebrities. National Cowgirl Hall of Fame inductee who with her sister became the first two women to win the Western Heritage chuckwagon cook-off in 1992. Former CEO of American Airlines who decided to move the company headquarters to Fort Worth in 1979, bringing thousands of jobs to the area. Oscar- and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and screenwriter of works including Tender Mercies, Trip to Bountiful; born in Wharton where he maintained a home; died in Hartford, Conn., while working on adapting a play. Internationally known retailer heading Neiman Marcus from 1950 to 1977; civic leader and commentator, wrote books on merchandising and fashion. A former state representative and longtime Texas newswoman; died in Barrington, Ill., while visiting her daughter. Local obituaries for Allen, Texas. Born in San Antonio, Texas, he was the eldest son of Ellis Clifford Shenk and Eleanor "Faye" Shenk. Oilman and banker, a leader in promoting Corpus Christi arts and growth in the 20th century. Longtime Dallas conservative and business leader. Beaumont philanthropist who supported causes ranging from the arts to medicine. Dallas civic figure and widow of former Belo Corp. CEO Joe M. Dealey. Founder in 1958 of the Southern Methodist University show band, dubbed "the Best Dressed Band in the Land.". Was first artistic director of the Houston Ballet in the 1950s. Austin television and radio broadcaster in the 1950s and 1960s on KTBC and KHFI; served on the Austin city council in the 1970s; born Marvin Love in Dallas; Sunset High School 1947, University of Texas 1952. Owner of Austin's popular El Rancho restaurant, which he opened in 1952; was Texas Golden Gloves boxing champion in 1937. President of Baylor University from 1981 to 1995 where he led charter change to a governing board more independent of the Baptist General Convention of Texas. Born Tula Finklea in Amarillo in 1922, left for the West Coast as a teenager to pursue dancing career, became star in Hollywood musicals including, Singin' in the Rain and Brigadoon. Leader in Corpus Christi over four decades, first as commander of the Army Depot and then as mayor for eight years, granted title of mayor emeritus. Laredo native was influential journalist and advocate for migrant farm workers; headed Spanish branch of the Voice of America 1979 to 1981. Started in 1971 the honky-tonk Gilley's in Pasadena made famous by the movie Urban Cowboy, his partnership with Mickey Gilley broke up later. Acquitted in the 1964 stabbing and clubbing death of the husband of Candace Mossler, his aunt who he allegedly was having an affair with. Actor best-known for role as J.R. Ewing in the TV series Dallas; son of actress Mary Martin, he spent his teen years at Weatherford High School, graduating in 1949; began acting at Dallas' Margo Jones theater. Test pilot was one of the Mercury 13, a shadow group of women, privately financed, who in the 1960s went through astronaut testing to see if they had the "right stuff," received media attention when Clare Boothe Luce criticized NASA in a Life article for excluding women while the Soviets had already sent women into space. Started honey-packing operation in 1929 in Waxahachie where he later served as mayor. Played center and linebacker for Texas Technical College (now Texas Tech) and professionally in the AFL and NFL; native of Schulenburg raised in Lubbock was drafted sixth overall in 1961 by the Dallas Texans (later the Kansas City Chiefs); with the AFL, was the first player to start on both offense and defense in more than one Super Bowl and the only player to start two Super Bowls at two different positions; inducted into the Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame (1976), the Texas Tech Hall of Fame (1977), and the National Football Foundation's College Hall of Fame (1986). CEO and chairman of Luby's Cafeterias from 1972 to 1988 when the company made Forbes list of 200 Best Small Companies. Terrell High School. Renowned car builder (the Cobra) born in Leesburg, as driver was the second American to win Le Mans in 1959, lived near Pittsburg in retirement. Former publisher of the San Angelo Standard-Times. Former point guard at Texas A&M, 1991-1994; native Virginian led the Aggies to first postseason tournament in the 90s in his senior year while totaling 256 assists (third best in the country); graduated as school record holder in assists (602) and steals (228). Find out the correct way to pronounce Mexiaalong with hundreds of other places all across Texasby downloading our helpful Pronunciation Guide Retired 4th Court of Appeals chief justice. Next-to-last surviving grandson of G. B. Dealey, who was co-founder of The Dallas Morning News; worked in water resource management. Served 32 years as a member of Congress from west-central Texas. Hall of fame basketball coach who led the University of Houston team for 30 years including the Phi Slama Jama teams of the early 1980s; his teams were in 14 NCAA tournaments; among the players he coached were Clyde Drexler, Hakeem Olajuwon, and Elvin Hayes; native of Arp, attended Rice University and U. of H. where he played on the inaugural team in 1946. Deport native, physician who was co-founder of the Kelsey-Sebold Clinics in Houston in the late 1950s. Iconic 27-year Texas Ranger veteran who won fame after being featured on the cover of Texas Monthly in 1994 for a story on the law enforcement organization; Anton native pressed for the hiring in 1973 of the Ranger's first Hispanic officer in more than half a century. Basketball coach at Texas Christian University where his teams, known as "Killer's Frogs," won back-to-back championships in the Southwest Conference in 1986 and 1987. Served as president of DePelchin Children's Center, trustee of Baylor College of Medicine, law partner of Baker & Botts. Archer City native was congressman from Northwest Texas 196173. Marshall native was among the leaders of the civil rights movement of the 1950s and '60s as co-founder of the Congress of Racial Equality. Astros superfan known for his elaborately quaffed mustache and customary seat in left-center field; grew up in Taft and moved to Houston where he worked as a bilingual teacher at Houston ISD until retirement in 2002. Epitome of the Dallas business and civic leader of the 1950s and '60s, led renovation of State Fair Music Hall. Football legend was one of Bear Bryant's "Junction Boys," played six-man football at Christoval, went on to NFL playing for Rams and Redskins, coached U of H Cougars and, in the pros, the Bears, Redskins, and Oilers. 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