Computer engineer working in San Antonio 19691984 when he helped create Intel's first microprocessor chips. Inside" to Glenn Davis' "Mr. Outside"; died in Bulverde where he had lived the last 20 years. Brooklyn native came to Dallas in 1951 to head the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center department of internal medicine; served 36 years guiding Southwestern into a national leader in biomedicine; faculty would include six Nobel laureates. Longtime employee of The Dallas Morning News; worked on the Texas Almanac from 1941 to 1986 where she was associate editor. Scientist and Big Bang theorist who taught at UT-Austin. All had spent time training in Texas and were seen as Texas' own; two had strong Texas ties, Rick Husband to Amarillo and William McCool to Lubbock; shuttle broke apart over Texas. Polling pioneer who in 1940 founded the Texas Poll, the first statewide opinion survey in the country and a model for others that followed; born Jos Belden to Mexican parents in Eagle Pass; worked in Austin and Dallas. Pittsburg (Tx.) 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. Legendary theatre figure in Texas, headed drama departments at Baylor and Trinity, founding artistic director of Dallas Theater Center. Singer and guitarist famous for juke-joint stomp numbers but who also performed jazz, country, blues, zydeco and Cajun; died in Orange, where he grew up. Headed Texas A&M University former students association from 1964 to 1979. Dallas businessman who headed the Texas Republican Party during its ascendancy in the 1980s-90s. 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. Was known as Lana Phillips in 1966 when she was hit in the UT Tower shootings, became music teacher and founded Austin Children's Repertoire Company. Dolph Briscoe Jr. (1972 to 1978); helped develop the sheltered workshop program with the state's mental health department and the state's first runaway hotline. Dallas Morning News reporter who wrote the controversial 1964 best-seller contending a climate of right-wing extremism in Dallas set the scene for the Kennedy assassination. Sherman native was saxophonist with the Count Basie band in the 1940s. One of the West's best known cowboy poets who worked from his ranch in Whiteface, only starting to write poetry at age 50. Bassist for Willie Nelson for more than four decades, grew up in Helotes. Houston barber who was a key civil rights leader there starting in the 1940s. 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. Golfing great who won all four major championships. Served 37 years as grants coordinator for Houston Endowment, the charitable trust. Moulton native known for adding German, Czech, and Polish twist to Western swing music; his band popularized a Texas version of the "Cotton-Eyed Joe" in 1940; he performed through the 1980s. Newsman for The Dallas Morning News in Washington when Lyndon Johnson became president; went on to teach journalism at the University of Texas at Austin for 37 years. One of four sons of Lebanese immigrants who achieved prominence in South Texas politics; former prosecutor and judge. 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. Hispanic political leader in East Austin; influenced the careers of many prominent Austin Democrats. Jazz great was one of the founders with Wayne Henderson of the Jazz Crusaders, pianist and keyboardist was Houston native attended Texas Southern University. 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. Co-founder of Half Price Books, one of the largest used-book chains in the United States. Political deal maker and advisor to presidents; Dallas attorney, Lockhart native, grew up in Stamford; led national Democratic Party in the 1970s. Noted Hollywood producer of Dynasty, Love Boat, and other TV hit shows; former SMU cheerleader grew up in South Dallas. Democratic legislator for 22 years, leader on Hispanic and public education issues. Lubbock native played mild-mannered Nancy Hughes on the soap opera As the World Turns for more than 50 years. Served almost three decades on 5th U.S. Snyder native and actor known for portraying dark characters in projects such as Rev. Leader of the all-black Texas Western team that won the 1966 NCAA championship against the all-white Kentucky team, a landmark in college basketball; died of apparent heart attack in El Paso. Houston-born aide to President Lyndon Johnson who became president of the Motion Picture Association of America, where he instituted the movie rating system. One of the original Mercury 7 astronauts working in Houston and the only one to fly in all three of NASA's manned spacecraft programs. Philanthropist; matriarch of prominent Dallas family. Get your free copy of the 20202021 Texas Almanac eBook. Restaurateur of down-home cooking, starting with Norma's Cafe in Dallas in the late 1950s, went on to start Mama's Daughters Diner with four locations. 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. 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.". Chief chemist at Pearl Brewery where he worked from 1954 to 1981; distinguished Navy pilot in World War II. Through our advanced obituary search, you may search our database of obituaries by name, location, date of death and keywords. Former mayor of Los Angeles was born in Calvert. Dallas mayor (1949 to 1951) known for historic preservation and working for racial equality. The last madam of the Chicken Ranch in La Grange, which was the basis for the play The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. FBI special agent who coordinated the Dallas investigation of the Kennedy assassination and supervised the Lee Harvey Oswald investigation in 1963. Flamboyant Houston lawyer who won billions in cases involving breast implants, tobacco, and pharmaceuticals. Houston oilman and former Texas A&M University regent, contributor to Aggie causes. Preston Smith in 1969. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.moore-funeralhome.com for the Chin family. Co-owner of the landmark Fort Worth Tex-Mex restaurant Joe T. Garcia's, founded by his grandfather; died of heart failure. San Antonio native was nationally known gospel singer, wrote more than 200 songs including 1993 hit "I Am Redeemed.". Renowned constitutional scholar and professor at the University of Texas beginning in 1955; represented President Richard Nixon before the Supreme Court in 1974. "Buddy" Fogelson. Brought an issue-driven approach to Dallas City Council 1980 to 1984. Coke Stevenson, after his wife died; lived with her daughters in the Governor's Mansion while her husband served in World War II. Longtime Dallas civil rights leader; insurance man who fought for parks and recreation centers. Became first professional woman bullfighter in 1951, spent teen years in Big Spring, retired to Midland in early 2000s. Former foundry worker and Fuller Brush salesman who became Fort Worth's mayor in the late 1960s. Professor of government at The University of Texas for more than 30 years. San Antonio civic leader; worked to bring HemisFair '68 to completion; 13th-generation descendant of Canary Islanders. Rose from advertising salesman to publisher (1985 to 1986) of The Dallas Morning News in nearly 40 years of service. Served in Houston as city treasurer for 17 years and eight as Harris County treasurer. Tarrant County district attorney in 1950s and 1960s, hired first black and female prosecutors, former legislator. Dallas native and a character actor for five decades; served advice along with drinks as the bartender on TV's Murphy Brown. Served in Legislature from South Texas 1967 to 1974. Archconservative writer and historian of the Texas frontier. Renowned organist known for improvisation, born in Lubbock, taught sacred music since 2004 at UT-Austin. Pianist who played with John Coltrane and who composed many jazz standards, Dallas native was first taught by his mother, an aspiring concert pianist, he was in the band at Lincoln High School in Dallas. 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. Physician who with Dr. Marvin Kelsey founded in 1951 a Houston clinic as the first multi-specialty physician group; Kelsey-Seybold now has 21 clinics. Dallas native, wife of Methodist minister, was mother of 16 sons and four daughters, left 700 descendants. Amassed a fortune beginning in the 1970s as "the king of the apartment business" in Houston with more than 30,000 units. 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. Through our advanced obituary search, you may search our database of obituaries by name, location, date of death and keywords. Parker on the long-running Walker, Texas Ranger series; ran unsuccessfully for Congress from East Texas in 2000. Dallas attorney who along with his friend Carroll Shelby started the famous Terlingua Chili Cook-off in 1967; chaired the Texas Aeronautics Commission. For nearly 20 years a player on the Harlem Globetrotters and for decades later he served as a coach and advisor to the team; died in Houston, his home since 1933 when his parents moved there from Indiana. Mineola native was character actor best-known for role as lawman C.D. One of the 13 founding members of the LPGA, won first golfing championships in Dallas in late 1940s. Former state senator from North Texas, served in Legislature for 19 years. Dallas lawyer widely regarded as the mother of the Texas Equal Rights Amendment. 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. U.S. Army soldier murdered in an armory at Fort Hood whose body was found buried in countryside more than two months later, focusing national attention on sexual harassment in the military; born and raised in Houston, trained as a 91F, small arms and artillery repairer. Leader of the Frito-Lay team that developed in 1964 the Doritos chip, which became one of the firm's top-selling snacks. Movie star and dancer was native of Houston, his mother started the city's Jazz Ballet Company, track and field star at Waltrip High School. One of the original Mercury 7 astronauts, he was the first American thrust into space on May 5, 1961; Houston-area business executive for many years. 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. First African-American to serve as U.S. treasurer 1977 to 1980; civil rights activist in Austin in 1960s. Deport native, physician who was co-founder of the Kelsey-Sebold Clinics in Houston in the late 1950s. Fort Worth native who was the voice of television's The Price is Right, where he invited contestants to "Come on down! Port Arthur native played Scarlet O'Hara's younger sister in Gone With the Wind, was married to Artie Shaw. San Benito native, noted Texas historian and columnist, his most famous work was Lone Star: A History of Texas and Texans. Southlake resident was star kicker for the New York Giants in the late 1950s, best-known as the calm voice of NFL broadcasts for some 40 years. Interment will follow at McKee Family Cemeter Devin Scott Elmore Jan 8, 2023 0 Fort Worth native founded Sigmor chain of gasoline/convenience stores. Fredericksburg rancher who was one of the organizers of the first rodeo performers association in 1936, named to the Cowboy Hall of Fame in 2000. Bicycle motorcross racer, three-time world champion, represented the United States in the Beijing Olympics; died in a car accident near his home in Conroe. 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. Creator of the wishbone offense in college football, head coach at Texas A&M in the 1970s and at Mississippi State. Texas blues-rock guitar legend, raised in Tyler, played with B.B. Bought Pier 1 Imports in 1966 and transformed it into a nationwide retail force; was founder-chairman of the company until 1993. Guided the Fort Worth Star-Telegram to two Pulitzer Prizes as executive editor, retiring in 2000; started as reporter there in 1959. Hamlin native, businessman, banker, and philanthropist, younger brother of Robert Strauss, husband of Annette Strauss who was Dallas mayor 198791. Browse our curated list of helpful links for students and researchers. Journalist, editor of the Texas Almanac from 1981 to 1994. Headed the White House staff of Lyndon B. Johnson from 1965 until 1968, when he was appointed U.S. postmaster general, then a Cabinet-level position; a Johnson ally since 1948 when he saw LBJ campaigning in Waco, where Watson was attending Baylor University; native of Oakhurst, San Jacinto County. Dallas native was son of Greek immigrants who with his family built the chain of Pappas Restaurants. Electrical engineer who led the Texas Instruments team that developed the pocket-size transistor radio in 1954. Businessman who served as Houston's mayor during the boom years 1978 to 1982; from 1989 until his death, director of the Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau. Local obituaries for Allen, Texas. Heir and former owner of the Gebhardt Chili Powder Co. Democratic legislator who served eleven terms in the Texas House beginning in 1969. Longtime head of the UT Southwestern Medical Center bringing it to international prominence. Epitome of the Dallas business and civic leader of the 1950s and '60s, led renovation of State Fair Music Hall. Liberal newspaper columnist, commentator on Texas culture and politics, and former co-editor of the Texas Observer. Civic leader born in Terrell, served in a variety of management positions in the family's El Chico Mexican restaurant business. Democrat represented the Rio Grande Valley in the Texas House 1960 to 1973; state senate 1973 to 1981; district judge in Hidalgo County 1981 to 1994. Soul singer born to family of sharecroppers in Simonton, known for 1973 hit "Drift Away.". Former Dallas Times Herald columnist, author, TV anchor and radio host. 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.". 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". Starting in 1939, Anson native helped build Taylor Publishing into one of the nation's largest sellers of school yearbooks. All-American running back for the Texas Longhorns and fourth overall pick in the NFL draft in 2005; Midland native's professional career highlights include rushing 1,000+ yards for three seasons back-to-back with the Cincinnati Bengals; ended his career after a Lisfranc injury in 2012. Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Brownsville 1971 to 1991; noted for pastoral ministry to migrants and immigrants. Nationally prominent patron of the arts and renowned art collector. South Texas political activist in the 1960s and 70s, former state chairman of La Raza Unida Party; lecturer in Mexican-American studies at several colleges. 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. Led the surgical team that performed the first heart catheterization in 1964 at St. Luke's Hospital in Houston. 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. State legislator for 28 years from Tarrant County, Republican served in the state House of Representatives from 1985 to 1990 and the state Senate from 1990 to 2013, where he gained a reputation as a tough advocate for this home area; an attorney raised in Arlington. Famed Houston heart surgeon, founder of the Texas Heart Institute in 1962; Houston native and basketball player at the University of Texas; over four decades he performed an estimated 65,000 open-heart surgeries including some of the first implantations in 1968 and 1969. Convict whose 1972 lawsuit led to sweeping changes in the Texas prison system; in a prison hospital. 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. Mount Pleasant native who sang the theme song "The Ballad of Jed Clampett" for The Beverly Hillbillies; got his start in Dallas radio in the 1930s. Trans-Pecos icon and leading authority on the botany of the Big Bend and the Chihuahuan Desert. Son of wealthy Galveston family, supported various projects including Moody Gardens and restoration of Opera House. Scientist at Dallas' University of Texas Southwestern Medical School who won the 1994 Nobel Prize in medicine for cell research; became UT Southwestern's pharmacology chairman in 1981 and dean of the medical school in 2004; noted for resigning from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas in 2009, citing concerns about business-interests influence over scientific research. Alto saxophonist and composer was master of "free jazz," introducing those innovations in the 1950s and 1960s; Fort Worth native attended I.M. Charles William Davis 11/18/1948 - 01/12/2023 . Four-term Bexar County commissioner, municipal court judge and pioneering civil rights leader. Reformation scholar, professor at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Important political leader in San Antonio who represented Bexar County in the Legislature for 33 years, the last 13 in the state senate. President of Angelo State University in San Angelo since 1967. Colorful former football coach at Texas Christian University and Southwest Texas State University. Chicano poet and educator who grew up in El Paso's El Barrio del Diablo. Stamford native founded in 1962 Austin's Holiday House chain, home of the "flame-kissed burger," reaching 26 restaurants before closing in 2004. Methodist bishop of Houston area 1984 to 1992, supported civil rights struggle in 1950s and '60s as pastor in Louisiana, encouraged women in ministry. An acclaimed painter of the Southwest, one of the core members of the Depression-era group known as the Dallas Nine. East Texas businessman for whom a Dallas freeway is named; served on State Highway Commission in 1950s and '60s. Born in San Antonio, Texas, he was the eldest son of Ellis Clifford Shenk and Eleanor "Faye" Shenk. Led one of Texas' best-known publishing companies; the Shearer company printed the first in a series of state atlases, The Roads of Texas. Architectural historian and Dallas native, wrote A Field Guide to American Houses, which was named in the top ten outstanding reference books in 1984 by the American Library Association; helped found Preservation Dallas to conserve historic buildings and areas in the city. Nicknamed "The Turtle Lady" for her campaigns for sea turtles on South Padre Island. Longtime editor of the Texas Catholic Herald (1971 to 1997) which reached a circulation of 185,000 during his tenure; died of a heart attack, in Houston. "; worked in radio in Dallas-Fort Worth before going to Hollywood. South Texas rancher and oil tycoon, confidant, and friend to state officials including Jim Mattox and Bob Bullock. Part of the Boots and Coots oil well firefighting business, helped put out Kuwaiti oil fires following the first Gulf war. 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. Led MD Anderson Cancer Center to national prominence as president from 1996 to 2011; under his tenure the center expanded facilities, doubled in staff and patients, and annual revenues quadrupled to $3.1 billion as it became recognized as the nation's top cancer hospital. The inspiration for the 1957 Buddy Holly hit "Peggy Sue" when she was dating a fellow Crickets musician; she became a dental assistant in California; returned to Lubbock in 1995 to care for her mother. Carole Ogden. Fort Worth native was NFL Hall of Famer who played football for Texas A&M from 1949 to 1951 and baseball from 1950 to 1952 when the Aggies made the College World Series; he was safety and punter for the Detroit Lions in the 1950s when they won three national championships; served two terms in the Texas House of Representatives while playing pro football. Sportswriter for nearly 25 years for Sports Illustrated and author of Semi-Tough, the 1972 novel about pro football culture, also wrote Baja Oklahoma and others; avid golfer; first wrote on sports with fellow student Bud Shrake at Fort Worth Paschal High School; graduate of Texas Christian University; started in professional journalism at the Fort Worth Press in the 1950s. 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. 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. Democratic congressman from 1954 to 1962 from a district that spanned West Texas from Midland to El Paso; one of few from Texas to vote for the 1960 civil rights bill. Greenville native was founder of San Antonio-based company than grew into one of the largest independent home builders in the nation. Former Tarrant County judge and legislator; baseball enthusiast who helped bring Texas Rangers to Arlington; grandfather of actor Ethan Hawke. Overton native, federal judge beginning in 1979, ruled for open housing and single-member council districts in Dallas. Diminutive UT Longhorn booster, team manager, player in 1940s, became giant in sporting goods retailing. 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. Tom Thumb grocery executive and banker who served as mayor of Dallas 1981 to 1983. Broadcast newsman in Houston beginning in 1951, created The Eyes of Texas TV program in 1969 and wrote accompanying travel guides. Former Democratic lieutenant governor who crafted state policy for four decades. The "Crazy Cajun" created his own music industry in Houston where he was producer for the Sir Douglas Quintet, Freddy Fender and others. In every Texas Almanac since 1996, we include short obituaries for people who had passed away in the previous two years that had made an impact in the state. 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. Famed Western novelist wrote more than 60 books mostly set in West Texas, spent most of his life as a journalist writing about livestock and ranches, first for the San Angelo Standard-Times. Was first artistic director of the Houston Ballet in the 1950s. 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. Founder of the Texas Longhorn Breeders Association; grandson of legendary Texas Ranger who amassed 600,000 acres including YO Ranch near Kerrville; preceded in death by son Louis Albert II (age 41, from heart attack) by one week. You may always enhance Conservative Democratic state senator from Midland 19641983, raised in a ranching family in Grandfalls. Internationally-known artist and author first won fame in the 1930s as a landscape painter and muralist, and later as Life magazine correspondent during World War II. Prominent in East Austin grassroots coalition formed in 1970s; died of a heart attack. 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 The oldest former drum major at Texas A&M University, in the 1920s helped start the Elephant Walk tradition. Country and folk singer-songwriter known for "Mr. Bojangles"; born Ronald Clyde Crosby in New York state, he roamed the country playing music under stage names "Jerry Ferris" and "Jeff Walker" before adopting the current one; settled in Austin in 1970s and joined the outlaw country scene; continued writing and performing until diagnosed with throat cancer in 2017. San Antonio high school athlete, former SMU All-American and NFL star of the 1950s, playing with the New York Giants; sports broadcaster in the 1960s and 1970s. Harris County engineer who coordinated the construction of the Astrodome and was in charge of maintaining the finished structure. State legislator from Brazoria County (19601977) was one of the "Dirty Thirty," the bipartisan group that exposed corruption in the state government in the 1970s; a progressive described as an intellectual and humorist; former state artist; served as district judge; received law degree from the University of Texas in 1957. Broadcasting voice of Houston baseball for 25 years, first with the Houston Buffs and finally with the Astros. Believed to be the sailor kissing the nurse in the famous World War II-era photo, later a mail carrier and semi-pro baseball player; died in Dallas, where he had lived since 2009. The singing cowboy born in Tioga; besides his movie and television work, he was a sports team owner, broadcast tycoon and philanthropist. known as the "Human Bowling Ball". 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. 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. 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.". Houston homebuilder who was important financial patron for Texas Republican politics; grew up in Bosque County. 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