Secretary of the Texas Senate 19772001, before that worked in the state Capitol for 30 years in various posts. Catalyst, through LULAC, for Feria de las Flores, an annual festival and scholarship pageant in Corpus Christi since 1959. Loraine native served as federal judge for 30 years; oversaw desegregation of Fort Worth schools and ruled that Dallas city council at-large districts diluted minority voting power. native served in the Legislature and for six terms as a Democrat in Congress beginning in 1975. Dallas attorney who along with his friend Carroll Shelby started the famous Terlingua Chili Cook-off in 1967; chaired the Texas Aeronautics Commission. Character actor who attended Weslaco High School, graduated UT-Austin 1949, had recurring role in Batman as Commissioner Gordon. Pioneer of the modern-day conglomerate, tycoon of LTV Corp., which helped propel Dallas into world financial spotlight in 1960s. Surgeon who attended President Kennedy and Lee Harvey Oswald at Parkland Hospital in 1963. Odessa civic leader who helped found the Permian Basin International Oil Show; charter member of the Odessa Chuck Wagon Gang. Considered by many the dean of Dallas newspaper journalism, held key management positions at The Dallas Morning News and the Dallas Times Herald. World-renowned illustrator and artist who, with his twin brother Greg, created posters for Star Wars and The Lord of the Rings. A fixture on Austin television and radio beginning in 1965 as sportscaster and talk show host. Civil rights activist and namesake of Mario's, a popular downtown San Antonio restaurant from the 1950s until it closed in 1989; born Mauro Jr., he once went into self-imposed exile in Europe and opened restaurant in Paris. To share a memory or express condolences: beckchapels.com Radio icon in San Antonio, especially during the golden age of Top 40 formats in the 1960s, 70s and 80s; deejay also hosted high school dances and teen-oriented TV shows including Swingtime, a dance show. East Texas minister who was called "Mr. Texas Baptist," born in Brookeland and raised in Port Arthur; dean for six years of Baylor University's theological seminary; pastor for 17 years of Tyler's Green Acres Baptist Church; also served as pastor in Belfalls, Troy, Taylor, and San Marcos; former president of the Baptist General Convention of Texas. Legendary Odessa trial lawyer who fought for school integration, the United Farm Workers Union, defended La Raza Unida activists. Houston oilman who with others (see Sawtelle obit) developed Lakeway community on Lake Travis; on boards of University of Texas, Rice University, and Hermann Hospital. The legendary football coach of the UT Longhorns, led them to three national championships from 19571976. For full obituary and . Owner of Austin's popular El Rancho restaurant, which he opened in 1952; was Texas Golden Gloves boxing champion in 1937. Russian immigrant who built the world's largest retail jewelry chain. Hamlin native, businessman, banker, and philanthropist, younger brother of Robert Strauss, husband of Annette Strauss who was Dallas mayor 198791. Republican leader, was president of the Texas independent oilmen's association and former U.S. ambassador to South Africa. Broadcaster and advertising director who was co-creator of the slogan "Oh Thank Heaven for 7-Eleven" in 1967; also helped introduce the Slurpee frozen drink; began in radio in high school in Stamford; retired to Sherman. Houston oilman, former chairman of the Texas State Board of Education and the Texas Board of Mental Health and Mental Retardation. An electrician and mechanic who was lead plaintiff in a 1968 lawsuit which desegregated the Corpus Christi schools. East Texas federal judge who wrote the decisions integrating Texas schools, reforming state prisons, and opening classrooms to children of illegal immigrants. Former Tarrant County judge and legislator; baseball enthusiast who helped bring Texas Rangers to Arlington; grandfather of actor Ethan Hawke. 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 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. Prosper native, biochemist who was first woman to head a major research university when she became president of the University of Texas in 1975. Former executive editor of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram who became chairman of the Tandy Corp.; in Fort Worth, April 12, 1998. 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. 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. Former chairman of the history department at the University of Dallas who was widely known for his Texas history radio shows. Democratic legislator for 22 years, leader on Hispanic and public education issues. Hispanic rights leader born in San Antonio, earned law degree at St. Mary's University, co-founded the Mexican American Legal Defense Fund, awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1998. Texarkana native and computer services billionaire who ran for president as an independent in 1992, receiving almost 19 percent of the vote he ran less successfully in 1996 advocating a balanced budget; after graduating from the U.S. 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. Director of the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth 198098, a specialist in Italian Renaissance art. Corpus Christi native; oldest female soldier killed in action since military operations began in Iraq and Afghanistan; first female firefighter in Bryan. Kingsville native was once known as the Queen of Tejano music, paved the way for other female Tejano singers; died in Corpus Christi from complications from gall bladder surgery. Dutch-born author who in the 1960s exposed deplorable conditions at Houston's Jeff Davis Hospital; wrote Tony-Award winning hit Fourposter. 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. University of Texas journalism professor for 40 years until 1982, wrote biography of Dallas Morning News founder George B. Dealey. A leader in the Jewish community in Houston where he was from 1973 publisher of the Jewish Herald-Voice. Dallas native was known as crime-busting Texas attorney general in the 1950s, taking on illegal gambling in Galveston; made unsuccessful runs for governor and senator in the 1960s. Owner of Nuevo Laredo's legendary Cadillac Bar purchased by his father-in-law in 1926, a destination through the decades for Texans. Elevated to national esteem the Houston Museum of Fine Arts where he was director for nearly 30 years. Houston Reagan grad, lawyer who served as Texas A&M regent 198193, Republican stalwart was chairman when George H.W. Reformation scholar, professor at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Born Claudia Taylor in Karnack, as first lady she championed wildflower conservation, and the policies of her husband President Lyndon Johnson, serving as his trusted adviser. Chairman and CEO of Texas Instruments Inc., the global electronic giant, Dallas civic leader; died of a heart attack in Stuttgart, Germany. Younger brother of Gov. Founding director of Houston's Menil Collection; also served as curator of 20th century art for the Smithsonian Institution; lived in Houston and Los Angeles. Co-founded with his wife Carmen in 1948 the popular Austin restaurant La Tapatia which operated until 1993. Served 30 years (1963 to 1993) on the Houston city council; catcher for St. Louis Browns 1944 American League champs and for Houston Buffs. Former mayor of Dallas 1964 to 1971, whose impact as civic leader preceded and followed those years; former chairman of Texas Instruments. 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. Legendary golf instructor at the University of Texas and Austin Country Club. Former Democratic lieutenant governor who crafted state policy for four decades. Austin's first female city council member in 1948, liberal firebrand served until 1969 when she was defeated after proposing a fair housing ordinance. 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. Built the Jimenez Food Products empire; another legacy is the Thanksgiving dinners he hosted each year for thousands poor people. President of the University of Houston for 16 years beginning in 1961 during era of expansion and state affiliation. Dean of San Antonio talk radio and one of founders of nationwide phenomenon in the 1950s. Discovered and exposed human rights abuses as a U.S. diplomat in Argentina; reported some 13,500 human rights violations at the risk of his life and career; grew up in Dallas, where he was an all-state basketball player. Allan Shivers was an influential backer of George W. Bush in Texas politics and a philanthropist, assisting Austin's Seton hospital by setting up a fund for financial support; served on the boards of St. Edward's University in Austin and the University of St. Thomas in Houston. Former editor with the Progressive Farmer magazine; Texas Tech regent. The energy mogul who brought the NFL back to Houston in 1999 when he was awarded the franchise that would become the Texans; raised in North Carolina, moved to Houston in 1960 where his philanthropic contributions included $100 million to Baylor College of Medicine and $1 million each for relief after hurricanes Katrina and Harvey. West Texas pioneer whose family operates Prude Ranch. Big Spring native reported for decades from Austin on state government, politics, and sports for AP, he was wounded in the 1966 UT tower shootings. Professor emeritus of law at the University of Texas in Austin and one of the founders of Texas Right to Life Committee. Headed Texas A&M University former students association from 1964 to 1979. Heiress to the Schlumberger oil field service company fortune; world famous art collector, philanthropist and advocate for human rights. 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. 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.". Electrical engineer who led the Texas Instruments team that developed the pocket-size transistor radio in 1954. Showing 10 of 33119 obituaries SORTED BY MOST RECENT FIRST William Whitten 11/12/1949 - 01/02/2023 William Whitten, age 73, of San Antonio, Texas passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023. Amarillo contractor and philanthropist, pushed for creation of Palo Duro Canyon State Park. Dallas civic leader founded in 1948 with his brother the Tom Thumb food stores; served on Dallas city council. Called "Sheriff," for three decades she served beer and kept order in Luckenbach. Writer of mystery novels, businesswoman and teacher at Mary Baldwin College in Virginia and at East Texas State University. Owner and pitmaster of iconic barbecue joint in Taylor started by his father Louie in 1949. Optometrist who in the 1930s co-founded Texas State Optical in Beaumont along with three brothers; served on the Texas Optometry Board. Golfing great who won all four major championships. Civic leader and philanthropist; descendant of El Paso pioneer Zach White. Tennis champion of 1940s-50s won six Grand Slam singles, 31 doubles, moved to West Texas in 1965 to breed thoroughbred horses. One of the 13 founding members of the LPGA, won first golfing championships in Dallas in late 1940s. Black conservative legislator who switched parties twice in the 1970s; ran unsuccessfully for Congress as a Republican in 1980. Matriarch of San Antonio restaurant family, started in 1979 Los Barrios, one of the city's best-known Mexican restaurants. Painter who during her 44-year tenure at Texas Woman's University inspired generations of young artists. Friday, January 13, 2023. Drummer on Jimi Hendrix's Electric Ladyland album, sang on the California Raisins commercials in 1980s, wrote and performed song "Them Changes". Jazz great born in Sealy, played guitar with Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker and as part of the famed Ink Spots vocal group. Dallas business leader pivotal in building Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and UT Southwestern Medical Center. Bought Pier 1 Imports in 1966 and transformed it into a nationwide retail force; was founder-chairman of the company until 1993. Manager of three major league teams, nicknamed "Mr. Find your ancestry info and recent death notices for relatives and friends. Record-setting quarterback "Slingin' Sammy" led TCU and Washington Redskins to national championships in 1930s and 1940s, born near Temple, completed high school in Sweetwater. Award-winning author of more than 140 books, including murder mysteries and historical novels for children and for young adults. Sports enthusiast and member of prominent Dallas business family, founded Texas Baseball Hall of Fame. Sculptor of Fort Worth's Will Rogers statue and other statues in the state; member of Waggoner ranching family. Jazz great was one of the founders with Wayne Henderson of the Jazz Crusaders, pianist and keyboardist was Houston native attended Texas Southern University. 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. 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. Farm reporter whose programs were broadcast from Dallas for more than 30 years. 1 in 1975, she first performed as a teenager on the Louisiana Hayride. 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. Accordion legend inducted into the Conjunto Hall of Fame in 1987. President of Angelo State University in San Angelo since 1967. Tippit, unaware that Oswald was also wanted for the death of President John F. Kennedy the same day; later became a detective, then a sergeant before retiring from the Dallas Police Department in 1978. Nationally prominent patron of the arts and renowned art collector. Circuit Court of Appeals, adviser to Lyndon Johnson. Renowned organist known for improvisation, born in Lubbock, taught sacred music since 2004 at UT-Austin. Abilene native was noted historian, author and newspaper columnist; director emeritus of the University of North Texas' Center for Texas Studies. . San Benito native, noted Texas historian and columnist, his most famous work was Lone Star: A History of Texas and Texans. Investor and son of Gov. Civil rights leader who in the 1960s led efforts through sit-ins and picket lines for public accommodations and in 1970 to desegregate Austin public schools.
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