Great grandson of Texas president and general; worked to promote the study of Texas history through speaking at public schools and events such as the annual San Jacinto Day celebration near Houston; received a degree in history from the University of Houston; served in the Korean War and stayed in the Army Reserve, retiring as a lieutenant colonel. Scottish machinist who was a cornerstone of what became LTV Corp. Dallas real estate mogul, Republican political donor and supporter of the arts. Served 34 years in the Legislature, championed bilingual education, pursued strict ethics reforms, a member of the "Dirty Thirty". Republican leader, was president of the Texas independent oilmen's association and former U.S. ambassador to South Africa. 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. Nuclear physicist taught at UT-Austin from 1976 to 1986, involved in Manhattan Project, coined term "black hole" in 1967. 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". Diminutive UT Longhorn booster, team manager, player in 1940s, became giant in sporting goods retailing. National televangelist who emphasized his own Jewish roots and those of Christianity. From 1954 to 1989 served up sizzling steaks as a waitress at Austin's Hoffbrau, known for her wit and signature jumpsuit. 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. Next-to-last surviving grandson of G. B. Dealey, who was co-founder of The Dallas Morning News; worked in water resource management. 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. Tyler native known as the colorful and aggressive White House reporter from the administration of Franklin D. Roosevelt to that of George W. Bush; served in the Army in World War II, champion of veterans' causes. National park ranger known as "Mr. Guadalupe Mountains," first employee there beginning in 1964, years before the national park was opened to the public in 1972, served until retiring in 1998. 2022 Jamie Karl Amon of Quinlan, Texas passed away November 10, 2022 at the age of 47. Legendary Odessa trial lawyer who fought for school integration, the United Farm Workers Union, defended La Raza Unida activists. 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. 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. Mexia resident wrote classic country songs, such as "You Don't Know Me" and "Bubbles in My Beer," and pop songs, including "Dream Baby" for Roy Orbison. Circuit Court of Appeals by President Carter. Helped establish Texas' municipal retirement system and served as director for 32 years. Cult-favorite singer-songwriter and visual artist; subject of the documentary The Devil and Daniel Johnston (2006) that explored his struggles with mental illness; created the famous "Hi, How Are You?" Speechwriter for Lyndon B. Johnson for the last two years of his presidency; director of the LBJ presidential library for more than three decades, and from 2004 to 2013 taught a class about the Johnson years at the University of Texas at Austin; credited with persuading Lady Bird Johnson to release in 1990 LBJ's secretly recorded White House tapes. Considered "Mr. Fix-It" at NASA where he worked for decades as chief of technical services, credited with saving the Skylab space station when the thermal shield failed in 1973. Texas Clear All Showing 10 of 12442 obituaries SORTED BY MOST RECENT FIRST Gwon Bor Chin 09/28/1927 - 01/13/2023 Gwon Bor Chin, age 95, of Arlington, Texas passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023. A founder of the San Antonio Livestock Show and former San Antonio Chamber of Commerce president. Country-western songwriter who wrote "Born to Lose" in early 1940s. Owner of landmark Mexican restaurant, Larry's, in Richmond for more than 40 years; was a construction foreman in the building of NASA in Houston. Founding member of the American Women in Radio and Television in Houston; credited with helping Tejano music onto the airwaves in 1980s. Rogers native was a writer with The Dallas Morning News and served as editor of the Texas Almanac from 1973 to 1981. Obituaries can vary in the amount of information they contain, but many of them are genealogical goldmines, including information such as: names, dates, place of birth and death . Former president of UT-Austin 1967 to 1970 and Rice University 1970 to 1985; respected chemist who worked on the Manhattan Project; member National Academy of the Sciences. Conjunto superstar, singer and accordionist known for his slow, danceable style; died of heart failure. Widow of celebrated artist Tom Lea who served as a subject for his paintings, first woman to become a bank director in El Paso in 1974, headed many local civic and service groups including YWCA. Granddaughter of Dallas Morning News founder George Bannerman Dealey. Played Jane in Tarzan movies opposite Gordon Scott, had roles in other movies and TV over six decades, born in Houston, raised in Fort Worth. Civic leader and philanthropist; descendant of El Paso pioneer Zach White. Served in Houston as city treasurer for 17 years and eight as Harris County treasurer. Singer with the Dallas band Nightcaps, he wrote the 1959 rock and roll classic "Wine, Wine, Wine," he said, while sitting in a study hall at Jesuit Prep. Distinguished reporter of Texas politics for 28 years for The Dallas Morning News, serving as deputy director of the Austin bureau at his death from cancer. A visitation will be Sunday November 22, 2020, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m., Wiley Submit An Obituary Accordion legend inducted into the Conjunto Hall of Fame in 1987. Pulitzer Prize-winning author of such epic novels as Texas and Hawaii who taught at and eventually endowed the University of Texas. Frstenberg, Cecil Blaffer "Titi" von, 86, Hinckley, Margaret A. 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. 135 West Main Street | Howard, PA 16841 Funeral Home website by. Modernist painter taught art at UT-Austin 19471987, one of the last of the Fort Worth Circle of artists. A retired leader of the United Methodist Church in San Antonio. 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. One of the original Mercury 7 astronauts working at NASA in Houston and the last American to fly solo in space. Legendary Abilene bootmaker whose exotic leathers of snake and ostrich drew many famed customers from George Jones to Jane Seymour. Carole Ogden, passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2022. Here you can find obituaries that have been added to our website within the past week. Astronaut since 1996, Argentina native; died in League City after battling a brain tumor for two years. 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. Charles William Davis 11/18/1948 - 01/12/2023 . Alto saxophonist and composer was master of "free jazz," introducing those innovations in the 1950s and 1960s; Fort Worth native attended I.M. Character actress best known as the housekeeper on The Brady Bunch, also The Bob Cummings Show; died in San Antonio, where she moved in 1996. Daniel Torres Sr. 02/27/1959 - 01/12/2023 Singer/songwriter wrote Nancy Sinatra hit "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'" and "Houston" for Dean Martin, spent teen years in Port Neches, studied at SMU. Known for pen-and-ink illustrations depicting the people and culture of the Southwest, awarded the National Humanities Medal in 2001. 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. Professor of government at The University of Texas for more than 30 years. Federal judge since 1980; was member of South Texas family with roots to mid-1700s. 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. Guided the Fort Worth Star-Telegram to two Pulitzer Prizes as executive editor, retiring in 2000; started as reporter there in 1959. Famed television newsman with NBC's Huntley-Brinkley Report and later with ABC; died in Houston where he had retired. John Connally. Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Moroney Norsworthy, Charles Pleasant "Mrs. W. T." Vandergriff. Born in Corpus Christi, donated millions of dollars to arts, education, medical research in Texas and his adopted Mexico. Houston retail icon known for his TV commercials and flashy style, his store Harolds in the Heights was a fixture for more than 60 years. 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. Find out the correct way to pronounce Mexiaalong with hundreds of other places all across Texasby downloading our helpful Pronunciation Guide Born in Mission in the Lower Rio Grande Valley, represented Texas in the U.S. Senate for 22 years; vice presidential candidate on the Democratic ticket in 1988; former secretary of Treasury. Great-grandson of Richard King and owner of San Antonio Viejo Ranch, one of the oldest ranching properties in South Texas. Raised in Houston, one of six blacks to break the color barrier at the University of Texas School of Law in 1950; went on to teach at Northeastern Illinois University, considered at expert in African history. Former Navy SEAL was Midlothian resident, wrote best-selling book American Sniper about killing more than 150 in Iraq, he was shot and killed along with another veteran Chad Littlefield at a gun range near Glen Rose. Flamboyant Houston lawyer who won billions in cases involving breast implants, tobacco, and pharmaceuticals. Fort Worth native, Baylor graduate became national leader of the theological moderates in the losing battle with conservatives of the Southern Baptist Convention. Co-founder in 1975 and chef of Fonda San Miguel, Austin's first Mexican restaurant offering cuisine from interior Mexico; its regular customers included the families of Lyndon B. Johnson and George W. Bush; Ravago co-authored two books, including one with his co-founder Tom Gilliland. Arts patron through family fortune from Anderson Clayton & Co.; founder of the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center. State Fair food vendor who in the 1950s helped popularize tacos and nachos. Golf icon who dominated the game in the 1940s; went on to second career as TV commentator. Student leader in the 1960s at Texas Southern University, arrested on a marijuana charge; "Free Lee Otis" became chant across Texas. Bought Pier 1 Imports in 1966 and transformed it into a nationwide retail force; was founder-chairman of the company until 1993. Texas Supreme Court justice, chief judge of the U.S. 4th Court of Appeals and dean of the law school at Baylor University. Son of wealthy Galveston family, supported various projects including Moody Gardens and restoration of Opera House. Played pedal steel guitar for Merle Haggard, Buck Owens and Waylon Jennings and wrote "Crazy Arms". Houston dance instructor for her son Patrick, as well as for Tommy Tune, Debbie Allen, Randy Quaid, and Jaclyn Smith; choreographed the 1980 film Urban Cowboy. Longtime Washington consultant; grew up in Fort Worth; as editor of University of Texas Daily Texan in 1945 attracted attention of Lyndon Johnson and became one of President Johnson's most trusted advisers. Former Tarrant County judge and legislator; baseball enthusiast who helped bring Texas Rangers to Arlington; grandfather of actor Ethan Hawke. TV western star in the series Bronco, which ran in the late 1950s and early 1960s; Manhattan native was brought at age 2 to Houston; he graduated from Houston's Lamar High School, attended Blinn College on a football scholarship, served in the Army before ending up playing tight end for Bear Bryant at Texas A&M University. Galveston native was one of the state's first female attorneys, 1925 graduate of Rice, in 1951 became first woman on board of directors of Houston Bar Assn. Heisman Trophy winner who propelled Southern Methodist University football into the national spotlight in the 1940s. While serving three tours in Vietnam the Richardson native became pirate-radio DJ "David Rabbit," playing rock and roll and blasting the authorities. Matriarch of San Antonio restaurant family, started in 1979 Los Barrios, one of the city's best-known Mexican restaurants. Elevated to national esteem the Houston Museum of Fine Arts where he was director for nearly 30 years. Longtime columnist for the San Angelo Standard-Times covering all things Texan, author of eight books of non-fiction. The Nobel laureate and longtime engineer at Texas Instruments whose 1958 invention of the integrated circuit made possible the microprocessor and ushered in the electronics age. Decatur native was pioneer Republican leader in Tarrant County becoming county chair in 1975; in 1988 elected to the state House of Representatives, saying she did not "come down here to pass bills. Beaumont native became the first Black manager in major league baseball in 1975 with the Cleveland Indians; raised in California, he was known as a slugger when he played for 21 seasons mostly for the Cincinnati Reds and Baltimore Orioles; the only player to win the MVP title in both leagues. In the Army for 36 years through World War II, Korea and Vietnam, called the most decorated military officer to come out of Texas A&M. 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. Dolph Briscoe. Archconservative writer and historian of the Texas frontier. Fort Worth native made the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders a global brand beginning in 1976 when she took over the squad and recruited a choreographer; University of Oklahoma journalism graduate had previously worked in public relations in New York; she left the Cowboys in 1989 when Jerry Jones bought the team. Drug kingpin accused of conspiracy to kill U.S. District Judge John Wood Jr. in 1979 in San Antonio, paroled in 2003 after serving prison term on lesser charges. Operated Sonny Bryan's Smokehouse from 1989; named one of four greatest pitmasters in America by Parade magazine in 1995. Anderson Hospital in Houston, in 1949 sponsored veterans' land legislation. Wichita Falls native who played family matriarch Alice Horton on the soap opera Days of Our Lives for more than 40 years. Sportswriter for Sports Illustrated and novelist, Blessed McGill and other works, collaborated on best-selling sports title of all time, Harvey Penick's Little Red Book, buried in the Texas State Cemetery next to his longtime companion, former Gov. Tell us about it! Federal judge in East Texas for 35 years. Author of The Manchurian Candidate and Prizzi's Honor. Texas legislator of the 1930s and '40s who helped create the first pension for Texas' elderly. Longtime crusading editor of the Progressive Farmer, known by many as "Mr. Texas Agriculture.". Television news anchor at Houston's KTRK in 1960s and 1970s, actor with roles including doctor who dug the bullet out of J.R. on Dallas, in the film Local Hero and in several TV movies. Obituaries Brad Johnson of 'Melrose Place,' Marlboro Man ads dies at 62 A million empty spaces: Chronicling COVID's cruel US toll Mark Cuban's mother has died at the age of 84 Martin Feldman, US. Houston native was former federal judge who in 1954 helped successfully argue the pivotal case that made Hispanics a protected minority class; died at his summer home in Michigan. Farmer/rancher who founded one of the state's most beloved swimming holes Krause Springs near Spicewood, opened in 1962. Terrell High School. Austin high school athlete whose football career with the Los Angeles Rams and Detroit Lions earned him a place in the NFL Hall of Fame. Long time member of Congress from Fort Worth, elected majority leader in 1976 and Speaker in 1987, resigned in 1989, started political career in 1947 in the Legislature at the age of 23, then became mayor of Weatherford before he went to Congress in 1954. 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.". CEO from 1959 to 1985 of the family cafeteria business headquartered in Lubbock; he served on Texas Tech University President's Council. Legendary West Texas cattleman of the Reynolds-Matthews ranching clan. Houston restauranteur founded his first Goode Company BBQ in 1977, which expanded to seven locations; grew up on the Texas Gulf Coast; trained as a graphic artist in New York; a lifetime director of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Noted country-folk songwriter, Fort Worth native. Staunch conservative member of Congress for 10 years from Dallas, the lone Republican in the Texas delegation when elected in 1954, led a group of demonstrators that in 1960 accosted Lyndon Johnson and Lady Bird at a campaign appearance in Dallas. The first black doctor in Texas to be board certified in surgery in 1957; became chief of surgery at St. Joseph Hospital in Fort Worth. Founded one of the largest energy services companies in the U.S., raised in Center, became Houston's richest man worth an estimated $9 billion. 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. Brooklyn native, son of Jewish immigrants from Europe, became city council member in Arlington and from 19992012 conservative GOP legislator from Tyler. (with little George W.) moved to Odessa in 1949, then Midland, and to Houston in 1959. 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. Baseball coach at the University of Texas at Austin for 20 years where he led the Longhorns to national championships in 2002 and 2005; with stints as coach at California State-Fullerton and other schools he retired as the coach with the most wins in college baseball history, 1,975. Descendant of Sam Houston and widow of former U.S. Songwriter born in El Paso, attended University of North Texas, graduated from UTEP, best known for 1965 hit "Game of Love" and Linda Ronstadt's hit "You're No Good.". We are constantly trying to improve our data and make the search for obituaries as easy as possible. 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. Marble Falls native served in the Texas Senate from 1963 to 1965 and on several state boards. 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. 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. Liberal Democrat spent 42 years in Congress representing Southeast Texas, one of only 11 Southerners to vote for the Civil Rights Act of 1964. "; worked in radio in Dallas-Fort Worth before going to Hollywood. Engineer and Dallas native who as CEO of Texas Instruments led it to power as a maker of semiconductors and consumer electronics. Van Zandt County native was ethicist and civil rights advocate who headed the Southern Baptist Convention's public policy arm. Raised in Post, began playing guitar with Adolph Hofner; went on to write crossover county-to-pop hits such as "Slipping Around" and "It Makes No Difference Now". Oilman founded Zapata Petroleum Corp. in 1953 in Midland with future President George H. W. Bush, the firm became Pennzoil Co. where he was CEO. Actor best known for playing "Mac" in the sitcom Night Court; native of Houston and member of the Actors Studio; performed theater in Houston before moving to Hollywood; returned to theater in 2010 and performed iconic roles including Willy Loman. Son of Swedish immigrants and Waco attorney who represented Midland in the 1968 U.S. Supreme Court case establishing proportional representation in local government districts. Pro Football Hall-of-Famer, first coach of the AFL Dallas Texans in 1960 to 1962, moving with the team to Kansas City where he coached the Chiefs to two Super Bowls. Longtime chief administrator of the University of Texas M.D. Snyder native and actor known for portraying dark characters in projects such as Rev. Covered state and national politics for 40 years in Austin and Washington, many for The Dallas Morning News. One of the four founders of the South by Southwest festival in 1987 where he was the music festival director for the first eight years; grew up in Austin, played in regional bands in the 1970s. New Englander studied photography at UT-Austin, his photos of the Austin music scene in the 1970s, including the Armadillo World Headquarters and Vulcan Gas Company, became lasting historical documents. Rockabilly singer and songwriter of the 1950s who wrote "Party Doll"; born in Happy. Part of a dynasty of East Texas lumbermen, served in Legislature 197381 where he worked for nature conservation, ran for governor in 1982. Educator, former president of Texas A&I University in Kingsville. Harris County engineer who coordinated the construction of the Astrodome and was in charge of maintaining the finished structure. UT-Austin's first swim coach beginning in 1936, Sweetwater native founded Camp Longhorn in 1939 where thousands of youngsters learned to swim. The "Crazy Cajun" created his own music industry in Houston where he was producer for the Sir Douglas Quintet, Freddy Fender and others. . Funeral Home Browse Obituaries and Death Records in San Antonio, Texas Susan Mary Zachary, 73 - Dec 25, 2021 James E Young, 86 - Oct 15, 2021 Karen Eylin Ortiz, 22 - Aug 4, 2021 Tara Lea Fishel, 51 - Jul 2, 2021 Christina Teresa Moomaw, 48 - Jun 27, 2021 Chonita Rodriguez, 91 - Apr 4, 2021 50-year broadcast veteran; hosted for nine years Music til Dawn at KRLD in Dallas; won Peabody Award. Important political leader in San Antonio who represented Bexar County in the Legislature for 33 years, the last 13 in the state senate. Fort Worth native was the Hollywood star of such movies as Apollo 13, Titanic, and Twister, and many television projects including the 2015 miniseries Texas Rising, where he played Sam Houston; attended Aledo and Arlington Heights high schools; was involved in the beginning of Fort Worth's Lone Star Film Festival in 2006. Heisman Trophy-winning running back (1957) for A&M where he played for Bear Bryant, after playing for the NFL Cardinals he was A&M athletic director and served in other positions until 2001. President of the University of Texas at Austin from 1979 to 1985 and briefly as interim president in 1997; known for declaring "war on mediocrity," boosting faculty endowments and graduate research; was president of the University of Texas at San Antonio from 1973 to 1977. Former CEO of Pennzoil-Quaker State Co., assistant secretary of Commerce, and economic spokesman for President Gerald Ford. Dallas native played Butch the bully in the Our Gang and Little Rascals serials in the 1930s; in 1940s played Jimmy Olsen in two Superman movies. Clarendon native married into Dallas family with ice cream business, came up with the idea for chocolate nut bar for vendors at the State Fair of Texas, evolved into the "Drumstick.". Head of the family construction firm that built the San Jacinto Monument and other Houston landmarks, such as the Alley Theatre, the Wortham Center and the Tenneco Building; on the board of the Texas Medical Center and Texas Children's Hospital since 1967. Owner of Nuevo Laredo's legendary Cadillac Bar purchased by his father-in-law in 1926, a destination through the decades for Texans. Devoted 39 years to Texas Christian University as football player, coach and director of the placement office. Manor native was, along with her husband Eugene, longtime personal assistant in the Lyndon Johnson household beginning in 1950 and until President Johnson left the White House in 1969; Johnson, in his memoirs, wrote that his discovery of what the Williamses faced every time they drove back to Texas was an awakening to the indignity of discrimination against blacks. Houston homebuilder who was important financial patron for Texas Republican politics; grew up in Bosque County. Eight-term legislator from Odessa, supported UT-Permian Basin and Presidential Museum there. California-born author, speaker, and same-sex-marriage activist; after her husband, a sheriff's deputy and firefighter, was killed in a fire in 2010, her in-laws refused to allow her to see her stepchildren and filed two lawsuits to have the marriage annulled and to take away her firefighter's spousal benefits; a judge annulled the marriage in 2011 but she continued to fight, eventually having her marriage ruled legal in 2015. Steered Southwest Research Institute into an internationally renowned organization. First Hispanic district director of U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service in 1969. Houston artist who created the Panhandle landmark of 10 Cadillacs planted nose down; died in Australia in a climbing accident. Renowned architect of residences and public buildings across Texas including the Cole Theater and other buildings in Midland where he worked for 30 years before moving to Dallas in 1985; one of his best known structures is a small, remote shelter called "The Birthday" which was built on a bluff overlooking ranchland in Sterling County; native of Sherman and graduate of Texas A&M University. Dallas Cowboys quarterback whose charm and wit brought fame as commentator for Monday Night Football where he always acknowledged his parents, Jeff and Hazel, back in Mount Vernon. A fixture on Austin television and radio beginning in 1965 as sportscaster and talk show host. com 0 review Leave a review How can We Help? Raised on a farm, she was the oldest living Texan when she died. Chilton native founded the state's largest non-academic press in 1979; credited with preserving Texas lore through the Austin-based Eakin Press. One of Harlingen's best-known civic activists. The last madam of the Chicken Ranch in La Grange, which was the basis for the play The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. First Mexican-American elected mayor of El Paso 1957-61, adviser to President Kennedy, served as ambassador to Costa Rica. Baseball announcer for many major league teams beginning in 1953 with the St. Louis Browns and finally joining the Houston Astros in 1985 where he was the primary voice from 1987 to 2012. Tom Thumb grocery executive and banker who served as mayor of Dallas 1981 to 1983. TV's Davy Crockett and Daniel Boone, actor was born in Fort Worth and grew up in San Angelo. Dallas restaurateur who launched Steak & Ale in 1966, built Brinker International empire of more than 1,000 restaurants including Chili's and On the Border; died while on vacation in Colorado Springs. According to Gerontology Research Group, the world's oldest person when she died. 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