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. Optometrist who founded Pearle Vision in 1961, now with nearly 700 franchises. During four decades at the Houston Chronicle he served as publisher, president, and chairman. Federal judge in the Eastern District of Texas; raised in Diboll; served in Legislature where he was member of the Dirty Thirty. One-time cowboy who became nationally acclaimed poet and musician. From 1954 to 1989 served up sizzling steaks as a waitress at Austin's Hoffbrau, known for her wit and signature jumpsuit. Played steel guitar in brother Adolph Hofner's band that blended Western swing with Czech polkas. Search and browse the first 148 years of the Texas Almanac, hosted on the UNT Portal to Texas History. Victim whose brutal killing generated national attention as a racially-motivated act. One of the region's leading folk artists. Former editor with the Progressive Farmer magazine; Texas Tech regent. Alice oilman and philanthropist; former mayor; served on Texas Aeronautics Commission and Texas Economic Development Commission. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA), Twelve Texas A&M students died in collapse of campus bonfire. Lower Valley native was Tejano songwriter of the 1940s and 1950s; his songs included "La Tracalera" covered by Selena. A visitation will be Sunday November 22, 2020, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m., Wiley Submit An Obituary Began teaching music at Prairie View A&M University in 1978, five years later started the "Marching Storm," the marching band and dance troupe he directed until his death. Famed tort attorney and benefactor who gave millions to the University of Texas, Rice University, and arts and medical institutions in the state; son of a Lebanese immigrant, he was born in Houston where he graduated from St. Thomas High School, he earned his law degree from UT in 1953; his theatrical courtroom style resulted in winning cases that brought him an estimated $1.5 billion. 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. Basketball player who was the first black athlete at Texas Western (UTEP) a decade before the Glory Road 1966 championship team; became school administrator in San Francisco. Son of Lebanese immigrants, earned law degree from University of Texas in 1959, served on the state 14th Court of Appeals 1989 to 1992. Through our advanced obituary search, you may search our database of obituaries by name, location, date of death and keywords. The first black playwright to win the Pulitzer Prize; won for the drama No Place to Be Somebody (in 1970). Frstenberg, Cecil Blaffer "Titi" von, 86, Hinckley, Margaret A. Chairman and CEO of Texas Instruments Inc., the global electronic giant, Dallas civic leader; died of a heart attack in Stuttgart, Germany. Pioneering environmental reporter for The Houston Post in the 1970s. 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. Longtime Dallas civil rights activist and local Democratic political figure; died from cancer. Longtime director of jazz studies at the University of North Texas in Denton beginning in 1959, making it an international mecca for jazz training, raised in Wichita Falls. Soft-drink delivery-truck driver starting in 1935 who eventually became CEO of Dr Pepper Co., chairman emeritus at his death. Five-term mayor of Houston from 1963 to 1973 after four terms on the city council beginning in 1949, led city's chamber of commerce after leaving political office. Texas Funeral Homes Community Memorial Funeral Home 1443 North 2nd Street, Abilene (325) 677-5246 Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home 5701 Highway 277 South, Abilene (325) 698-2200 Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery 6969 East Interstate 40, Amarillo (806) 374-3709 Moore Funeral Home 1219 North Davis Drive, Arlington (817) 275-2711 Beginning in 1971, developed Sandy Lake Amusement Park in Carrollton, which became a regional institution known to band students in five states for its competitions. Laredo native was influential journalist and advocate for migrant farm workers; headed Spanish branch of the Voice of America 1979 to 1981. Former rodeo performer who appeared on Houston television stations for 27 years. Philanthropist; matriarch of prominent Dallas family. Longtime Texas agriculture commissioner and Democratic party leader. 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. 1950s TV star of My Little Margie and Oh! Professor of government at The University of Texas for more than 30 years. Smithsonian Institution historian beginning in 1984, retiring in 2002 to Fort Davis; author of a book on the Star-Spangled Banner; director (1970-1977) of the Winedale Historical Complex near Round Top; also worked on the 1968 HemisFair and with the Dallas Historical Society and Museum of New Mexico; attended high school in Fort Worth; graduate of Texas Christian University. Dallas native, SMU graduate, taught pathology and anatomy at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, president of UT-Arlington 196972, first president of the UT Health Science Center at San Antonio 197285. Interment will follow at McKee Family Cemeter Devin Scott Elmore Jan 8, 2023 0 1-ranked UT in 1941 and highly ranked UCLA in 1942. Television anchorman during a 30-year career in Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, El Paso, and Waco; died after a series of health problems. Leader of the Republican Party in Bexar County. A retired leader of the United Methodist Church in San Antonio. Former chief justice of the Texas Supreme Court and former Texas House speaker. Showcase your loved one's life story . Fort Worth native, songwriter/arranger for big band music at New York's Copacabana Club in 1940s, but best known as writer of 1957 country classic "Four Walls.". 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. San Antonio native was nationally known gospel singer, wrote more than 200 songs including 1993 hit "I Am Redeemed.". Bellville native and highway engineer for 37 years who oversaw the construction of Austin's main two expressways, I-35 and MoPac. First sang with Buddy Holly at Hutchinson Junior High in Lubbock in 1949 as "Buddy and Bob," co-wrote some Holly songs as well as "Misty Blue" and the Patsy Cline hit, "Back in Baby's Arms". Painter, author, art critic and art patron in San Antonio; headed board of trustees at the University of the Incarnate Word from 1973 to 1990. Clarksville native wrote best-selling Home from the Hill and twelve other books. Browse our curated list of helpful links for students and researchers. The nation's oldest World War II veteran and believed to be the oldest living man in the United States; born in Bastrop County in 1906; enlisted in the Army in September 1940 and served in the South Pacific with the all-black 1887th Engineer Aviation Battalion. Chicano movement leader born to migrant farmworkers in Falls City, formed a group in 1963 to reclaim Spanish and Mexican land grants for Latinos; led a group that occupied a courthouse in northern New Mexico in 1967. Former King Ranch CEO and third generation rancher; ran unsuccessfully for agriculture commissioner in 1964 and served on the Texas Animal Commission. Hunt, grew up in Tyler and Dallas, in the 1960s-70s one of the world's richest men, but lost much of his fortune after trying to corner the world's silver market just before the price collapsed. Served as district attorney of Dallas (1951 to 1986), including the murder trial of Jack Ruby and the landmark Roe v. Wade abortion case; compiled one of the nation's highest conviction rates. Descendant of Sam Houston and widow of former U.S. Big Bend pioneer who became one of the region's most prominent and notable figures. Scottish machinist who was a cornerstone of what became LTV Corp. For full obituary and . Professional baseball player and executive; signed by the Houston Astros in 1965 as an amateur free agent; the Californian nearly quit the game when faced with discrimination in the South while playing in the minors; played outfield and first base for the Astros from 19661978, then traded to the Red Sox; ended his career batting .295 with 184 home runs and 989 RBI; credited with hitting the one-millionth home run in major league history. 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 Decorated playwright with a six-decade long career; won his first Tony for Kiss of the Spider Woman; lived in Corpus Christi as a child, where his father owned a Schlitz distributorship; much later, wrote the controversial play Corpus Christi, in which Jesus and his disciples are homosexuals. Known as Uncle Jay to baby boomers of Central Texas where he hosted an after-school children's show on Austin's KTBC for 25 years. Flamboyant Houston attorney who led the successful trial defense in some of Texas' most notorious murder cases including that of Houston plastic surgeon John Hill in 1971, and Fort Worth oilman T. Cullen Davis in 1977; Houston native acquired nickname when he was a Reagan High School football player. 2022 Tributes, Inc. All rights reserved. Raised in Lubbock; played guitar with Buddy Holly and the Crickets during their climb to stardom in 1957. Sarita native, accordionist and bandleader was one of the first to amplify conjunto music and use drums. Last of the El Chico chain's founding family members, Mexico City native married Mack Jr. there, although the chain was known for its Tex-Mex she taught cooking classes on the cuisine of Mexico City. Mayor of Brenham, chancellor and former president of Blinn College when it grew from 3,500 in 1984 to 9,000, also served two terms as state legislator. Catholic bishop in the Panhandle for 17 years, in 1981 counseled Catholics to leave their jobs at the local Pantex plant that assembled nuclear weapons. 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. Bill Clements (19791983 and 19871991); active in Republican politics beginning in 1952 volunteering in the presidential campaign of Dwight Eisenhower; Kansas native, her family moved to Brady when she was 10; graduate of Hockaday School in Dallas 1949; University of Texas 1953; on the UT board of regents from 19962007. Former president of Texas A&M University and former chancellor of The Texas A&M University System; Ohio native promoted diversity and athletic integrity and expanded international opportunities for both students and faculty; later helped develop executive talent for corporations and academic institutions while living in Hong Kong and Shanghai. Soul singer made his first rhythm-and-blues hit in 1968 with "Who's Making Love," in 1976 hit top of charts with "Disco Lady". John Connally. Radio broadcaster whose Sunday morning show of hymns aired for 41 years in Dallas. One of the famed carhops in scanty shorts and towering hats at Prince's Hamburgers in the 1930s, later worked for decades as a travel agent. Next-to-last surviving grandson of G. B. Dealey, who was co-founder of The Dallas Morning News; worked in water resource management. 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. Oilfield-supply businessman was owner of MLB Texas Rangers 19741980 with four winning seasons, had four managers in one year, 1977. Former mayor of San Antonio (1971 to 1973) and city council member. Developer of Dallas' NorthPark shopping mall in the 1960s; philanthropist who donated sculpture collection and museum to the city. Rolling Stones saxophonist grew up in Slaton, as a kid hung out with Buddy Holly and the Crickets, met Stones on tour in San Antonio in the mid-1960s, when he objected to their covering Buddy's "Not Fade Away," a friendly, professional bond followed. Harris County engineer who coordinated the construction of the Astrodome and was in charge of maintaining the finished structure. Federal judge in East Texas for 35 years. Dallas civic leader founded in 1948 with his brother the Tom Thumb food stores; served on Dallas city council. Actor born in San Antonio; starred with Liza Minnelli in the 1969 film The Sterile Cuckoo; made several other movies in the 1970s including Fortune and Men's Eyes; in his later years did ministerial work at Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church. Fort Worth attorney and civic leader; former vice president of the Children's Museum of Fort Worth and the American Jewish Congress. Important political leader in San Antonio who represented Bexar County in the Legislature for 33 years, the last 13 in the state senate. A visitation for Sunday will be held Friday, January 20, 2023 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Sparkman-Crane. Secretary to Martin Luther King Jr. at the Southern Christian Leadership Conference; later served as urban planner and community affairs manager for Fort Worth. Houston native took over the low-end Star Furniture business from his Russian-immigrant father and turned it into one of the nation's most successful retail furniture operations; a graduate of the University of Houston, for which he was a keen supporter; the university in 2008 honored him and his wife, naming the Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship for them. A leader in the Jewish community in Houston where he was from 1973 publisher of the Jewish Herald-Voice. Civic leader and philanthropist; descendant of El Paso pioneer Zach White. 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. Long-time sportswriter at the Fort Worth Press beginning in 1946, and the Dallas Times-Herald, and from 1985 the Dallas Morning News; cited for his dry wit, the Belton native used Texas vernacular to endear himself to his readers; he was described as the curmudgeon-mentor of many other sports reporters of the region; writer Larry L. King profiled him in Texas Monthly in the 1970s as "The Best Sportswriter in Texas". Liberal newspaper columnist, commentator on Texas culture and politics, and former co-editor of the Texas Observer. Anderson Hospital in Houston, in 1949 sponsored veterans' land legislation. Former executive editor and vice president of The Dallas Morning News. One of first African-Americans in the nation to serve as a Boy Scout area director (1946 to 1971 in East Texas). Widow of former Dallas Morning News publisher E.M. "Ted" Dealey. Retired teacher whose lawsuit in the 1940s forced Dallas schools to use equal pay scale for black and white teachers. In November 1969 became fourth person to walk on the moon; returned to space in July 1973 as commander of the flight to the orbiting space research station Skylab; native of Wheeler in the Panhandle, grew up in Fort Worth, University of Texas 1955; he left NASA in 1981 to became a full-time artist. Was Motown's "Maven of Style" heading the label's in-house finishing school; born in Texarkana. Corpus Christi native was bass player and vocalist with pioneers of Western swing, Bob Wills and Adolph Hofner. President of the University of Houston for 16 years beginning in 1961 during era of expansion and state affiliation. Houston Rockets legend who played both in the ABA and NBA where he was three-time MVP; led Rockets to the 1981 NBA finals. A fundraising champion for Texas Democrats for decades, a committeeman for the national party, UT regent for 12 years including serving as chairman, SMU grad grew up in Orange. Former Texas First Lady, wife of Gov. Legislator, chairman of the State Highway Commission, a director of the Texas Turnpike Authority and a member of the Texas Battleship Commission. Pioneer of the modern-day conglomerate, tycoon of LTV Corp., which helped propel Dallas into world financial spotlight in 1960s. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.funerariadelangelcupples.com for the Whitten. Legendary Odessa trial lawyer who fought for school integration, the United Farm Workers Union, defended La Raza Unida activists. As a UT cheerleader introduced the "Hook 'em Horns" hand sign in 1955, as a state district judge issued the 1987 landmark decision that declared the state's public school finance system unconstitutional. 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. Headed three universities, Sam Houston State, UTEl Paso, and was first president of UTSan Antonio 1970 to 1972. President emeritus of Schreiner College who headed the institute from 1950 until his retirement in 1971. 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. Retired Army master sergeant who received the Medal of Honor for his actions in the Vietnam War. Mineola native was character actor best-known for role as lawman C.D. Brooklyn-born actor came to study drama at UT-Austin in the 1930s because of the low tuition and, he said, it was in Texas that he learned to ride horses. Waco native was former federal prosecutor and state senator 1956 to 1973 from Central Texas. Authority on Spanish colonial archaeology, spent decades in finding the location of the French explorer La Salle's fort on Garcitas Creek. Second son of oil wildcatter H.L. 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. Prominent South Texas rancher, oilman, and banker. Rice University All-American in late 1950s, All-Pro with Pittsburgh Steelers 1959 to 1963, ended career with Dallas Cowboys. Longtime leading political liberal of Texas; from 1957 to 1970, the Chandler native served in the U.S. Senate where he sponsored the Cold War GI Bill. Co-founder in 1972 of Fiesta Mart supermarkets specializing in international foods, one store grew to chain of 49 across Texas. Jermyn native led the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association 1966 to 1995 as general manager; during his tenure the group grew to more than 13,000 members. McCamey native was pop/country singer "England Dan" who with John Ford Coley had 1976 hit "I'd Really Rather See You Tonight," older brother Jimmy was in Seals & Crofts. Born Grace Rosanky in Waelder, fashion maven whose boutique in Salado sold merchandise to customers across the globe, entered Baylor University at age 15, ferried aircraft during World War II. Local obituaries for Galveston, Texas 383 Results Friday, January 13, 2023 Add Photos 1 Memory Paula Axline Glenn Paula Glenn's passing at the age of 60 on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 has been. Computer engineer working in San Antonio 19691984 when he helped create Intel's first microprocessor chips. Star of the Ladies Professional Golf Association in the 1960s and 1970s; served as the LPGA president; retired from golf in 1981 to become a television commentator; elected to the Texas Golf Hall of Fame in 2010. Called Mr. Plano, he helped transform a small farm community into a massive suburb; served as mayor in 1950s. Iris Jean Gipson 09/07/1942 - 01/12/2023 Last survivor of the five brothers who popularized Tex-Mex foods through their El Chico restaurants starting in 1940; born in Rosebud. Dallas-area cartoonist of the nationally syndicated Geech and Shirley & Son comic strips; died of a heart attack while scuba diving in Honduras. Built the Jimenez Food Products empire; another legacy is the Thanksgiving dinners he hosted each year for thousands poor people. Bill Hobby, book editor of The Houston Post in the 1950s-60s, served on many Houston civic boards, conservationist who was a founding board member of the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. Called "the Grandma Moses of Texas," former nurse who after retiring at 64 gained notoriety as a folk artist. Editor of the Texas Polka News, director of the Texas Polka Music Assoc., called Houston's polka king. Headed Texas A&M University former students association from 1964 to 1979. Hall of Fame football star, Robstown native and lineman at Texas A&I University and for Oakland Raiders, led NFL Players Association since 1983, guiding the union toward winning free-agency rights for players. '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. Trained soprano and leading researcher of African-American music; born in Hearne. Mission native was legislator from 1984 to 1991, first woman and first Hispanic appointed to Texas Railroad Commission in 1991, later resigned after it was revealed she lied about having graduated from UT-Austin; died of cancer in Austin. Widow of war hero Pvt. Former executive of the Dallas Times Herald where he worked from 1953 until his retirement in 1978. Business and civic leader was part of team in 1960s that negotiated agreement between Fort Worth and Dallas to build D/FW International Airport. Author, women's rights activist and humorist was aide to Lyndon Johnson and press secretary to Lady Bird during the White House years. Attorney instrumental in creation of DFW Airport, GOP state chairman, legislator, gubernatorial candidate, Dallas native graduated from SMU, husband of Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison. (1984-1992); received seven Emmy nominations and won two Golden Globes; worked in movies and on Broadway; born in Galveston where her father was a firefighter; after attending Ball High School she worked in theater in Houston and Dallas before moving to New York. A catalyst beginning in the 1950s for creation of the Fort Davis National Historic Site. East Texas businessman and benefactor to Texas A&M University and the University of Texas at Tyler. Laredo native and attorney who created the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund in 1968, a national civil-rights organization. Career in national defense and aerospace technology, became chief of LTV Corp., headed Dallas Transit Board. Was housemother for decades and activist for inclusion of black students at UT-Austin. Longtime chief administrator of the University of Texas M.D. Scion of Dallas oil family, adventurer and mountain climber, co-wrote in 1986 Seven Summits chronicling his being the first to climb highest peak of every continent, graduate of Highland Park High School. 1 in 1975, she first performed as a teenager on the Louisiana Hayride. Investor, documentary filmmaker, and philanthropist; directed Dancing Across Borders (2010) about a girl from Cambodia attending the School of American Ballet and becoming a professional dancer; native Hoosier rescued the Texas Ballet Theater from bankruptcy and supported the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth and the Van Cliburn Foundation, among others. Real estate developer who was elected Houston mayor in 1991 on a promise to reduce the crime rate which plunged in his first term, served three terms. Democratic state senator from Galveston from 1960 until 1981, where he was leader of liberal causes; championed environmental protections and public access to Texas beaches; graduate of Galveston Ball High School, Texas A&M University, and UT law school. Military historian who served as president of Texas A&M University 1981 to 1988; also was president of the University of North Texas 1979 to 1981 and acting president of Rice University 1968 to 1970. Longtime humor columnist for the Austin American-Statesman beginning in 1977; described as the "primary interpreter to the masses of some of what makes Austin so Austin". One-term speaker of the state House of Representatives during the establishment of the state sales tax in 1961-1962; Fannin County native; teacher with degrees from what is now Texas A&M University-Commerce and a Ph.D. from the University of Texas in Austin in 1957. One of the first women in Texas to be certified as an oil and gas landman in 1981; president of the American Business Women's Association 1964 to 1965. Liberal Democrat spent 1967 to 1981 in Congress representing Houston's 8th District; previously in the Legislature from 1958. Borger native who co-wrote "Oh, Pretty Woman" with Roy Orbison in 1964, also wrote "It's Over," and songs for Johnny Cash, Lynn Anderson, and others. You can search by first or last name, state and publication date. Scion of Southwest Texas ranch family who served as governor during the oil boom years of 197278, restored credibility of state government following the Sharpstown scandal. Blues guitarist known for his onstage showmanship; worked in Beaumont as a young man, relocated to El Paso where he played the Lobby Bar in Juarez in the 1960s; also a singer-songwriter known for "El Paso Rock" and "Alligators Around My Door.". His family's concession-supply company came up with the cheese sauce that allowed for the nation's first "concession nachos" to be introduced in 1976 at a Texas Ranger baseball game; native of San Antonio, Central Catholic High School, St. Mary's University 1955. Creator of the wishbone offense in college football, head coach at Texas A&M in the 1970s and at Mississippi State. Lecturer and debate coach at TSU, and minister at Mount Horem Baptist Church in Houston; native Virginian coached his student debaters to multiple national and international titles; famous students included Representative Barbara Jordan and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; received the Phoenix Award from the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation for "his profound influence on our nation as a legendary educator and prolific scholar.". To 8:00 PM at texas obituaries november 2020 All-American in late 1950s, All-Pro with Pittsburgh Steelers to... 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