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. Popular society columnist at the Houston Chronicle for more than 40 years; moved from early local television in 1954 to newspapers; her Big City Beat was known for its "Maxine-isms" such as "She snoops to conquer". Raised on a farm, she was the oldest living Texan when she died. Politically active lawyer; in 1963 as president of school board cast deciding vote to desegregate Garland schools. 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. Represented North and West Texas counties in state senate from 1994; champion of agriculture and oil businesses. Chief cook at Louie Mueller's Barbecue in Taylor for 32 years. Democratic member of Congress for South Texas, decorated Marine veteran, served 16 years in Legislature. 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. 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. Dallas oilman who in 1978 became the first Republican elected governor since Reconstruction, elected to another four-year term in 1986. Head coached the University of Texas at Austin football team from 19771986, including coaching Earl Campbell the year he won his Heisman Trophy; also coached at University of Wyoming (19751976) and Purdue (19871990) and ended his career with a record of 108753; Arkansas native, moved to Horseshoe Bay in 2008. Headed for 35 years Frost Bank founded by his great-grandfather in San Antonio in 1868; civic leader worked to develop the city's medical center, HemisFair 68, and bring the NBA Spurs to town. Pioneer of the modern-day conglomerate, tycoon of LTV Corp., which helped propel Dallas into world financial spotlight in 1960s. Fort Worth native was one of The Little Rascals in the 1930s, appearing in more than 40 Our Gang short films; later taught school in Post. 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. 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 Businessman who was the last of the 12 brothers and sisters who emigrated from Syria to start the Abraham dynasty in El Paso. Philanthropist; matriarch of prominent Dallas family. UT-Austin professor who was a visionary thinker on the influence of technology and computers on society and public policy; from a heart attack Dec. 14, 2010, while kayaking in Guatemala. Called the "king of Texas wheeler-dealers," he went to prison for agricultural scams hatched while living in Pecos in the early 1960s, grew up on a farm near Clyde. Born in Aguilares as his show business parents were passing through; performed in San Antonio before breaking into movies, such as Rio Bravo and The High and the Mighty. Famed television newsman with NBC's Huntley-Brinkley Report and later with ABC; died in Houston where he had retired. Nobel Prize winner and Rice University chemistry professor, championed nanotechnology to address energy needs. Alto saxophonist and composer was master of "free jazz," introducing those innovations in the 1950s and 1960s; Fort Worth native attended I.M. Assistant managing editor of The Dallas Morning News for 32 years. Houston photographer and graphic designer; known for using rich lighting and saturated color in her portraits and earned the reputation as "the Annie Leibovitz of Texas"; her work has been featured in advertising campaigns, corporate reports, and magazines; photographed six U.S. presidents and many celebrities. 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". Lower Valley native was Tejano songwriter of the 1940s and 1950s; his songs included "La Tracalera" covered by Selena. 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.". Award-winning author of more than 140 books, including murder mysteries and historical novels for children and for young adults. Legendary West Texas cattleman of the Reynolds-Matthews ranching clan. Conservative Democratic state senator from Midland 19641983, raised in a ranching family in Grandfalls. CEO and chairman of Luby's Cafeterias from 1972 to 1988 when the company made Forbes list of 200 Best Small Companies. Elected to Congress 17 times, first as a Democrat and later as a Republican, becoming the oldest ever to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives, until 2014; born in Fate, served as a Navy pilot in World War II, earned a law degree at Southern Methodist University in 1951; died at his home in Rockwall. Dallas political leader; served four terms on the city council; died of leukemia. Descendant of Sam Houston and widow of former U.S. Son of the founder of the iconic boot company, was CEO through the 1970s80s, instrumental in getting brand known worldwide. Assistant makeup editor at the Dallas Times Herald for 19 years. Professor of government at The University of Texas for more than 30 years. 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. Prominent Houston philanthropist; former member of state college coordinating board, Houston Museum of Fine Arts, and other boards; wife of attorney Joseph D. Jamail. Civic leader and philanthropist; descendant of El Paso pioneer Zach White. Longtime head of the UT Southwestern Medical Center bringing it to international prominence. For full obituary and . Longtime Dallas civil rights leader; insurance man who fought for parks and recreation centers. ; after college he taught and coached basketball in El Paso until he moved to California in 1972. King, Eric Clapton. Retired Air Force general who headed the Atomic Energy Commission for six years and served as Texas A&M University president in 1970. Russian immigrant who built the world's largest retail jewelry chain. You may always enhance Democratic legislator served for 35 years representing Brazoria, Matagorda, and Wharton counties; focused on education issues, also authored bill to allow direct access to MD Anderson cancer center without doctor referral; law degree from the University of Texas in 1962. Corsicana native was former co-owner and president of Wolf Brand Chili and son of the founder. 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. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on May 13, 1977. Rancher and philanthropist of prominent Permian Basin family, donor to hospital, sports complex, a horse-racing enthusiast. San Antonio native was nationally known gospel singer, wrote more than 200 songs including 1993 hit "I Am Redeemed.". Hunt; grew up in Tyler; active in resort development and her oil company, Hunt Petroleum, which gave $12 million to the Trinity River Corridor Project. Houston native and national conservative political commentator, wife of U.S. solicitor general; killed at the Pentagon in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. 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. Legendary theatre figure in Texas, headed drama departments at Baylor and Trinity, founding artistic director of Dallas Theater Center. Friday, January 13, 2023. As head of horticulture services for the San Antonio parks department he devoted more than 30 years to beautifying the city, particularly the famed River Walk. 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. Bought Pier 1 Imports in 1966 and transformed it into a nationwide retail force; was founder-chairman of the company until 1993. Internationally known retailer heading Neiman Marcus from 1950 to 1977; civic leader and commentator, wrote books on merchandising and fashion. Retired executive editor of the Corpus Christi Caller-Times and former president of the Associated Press Managing Editors. 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. West Texas public relations figure who promoted jalapeos and armadillo racing; one of the original supporters of the Terlingua Chili Cook-off. Last surviving grandson of George Bannerman Dealey, founder of The Dallas Morning News; he served as publisher of The News from 1980 to 1985 and on the board of the parent company Belo for 48 years. 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 . Golfing great who won all four major championships. Laredo native was influential journalist and advocate for migrant farm workers; headed Spanish branch of the Voice of America 1979 to 1981. 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. 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. Whether you are a teacher or home-school parent, you will find our Teacher's Guide to be an invaluable tool for teaching all things Texas to your students. He served 4 years as an Expert Field Medic in the United States Army, was stationed in Colorado and Germany and . Tejano star described as one of the great bajo sexto (12-string guitar) players and well-known Spanish gospel singers; died in a bus accident near Corpus Christi. Dallas lawyer widely regarded as the mother of the Texas Equal Rights Amendment. 1950s TV star of My Little Margie and Oh! 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. Electrical engineer who designed the world's largest radio telescope, provost and vice president of Rice University 19801986. 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. We are the premier source for trusted information about Texas. For 25 years the architecture critic at The Dallas Morning News, considered one of the country's foremost writers on the subject. Farmer/rancher who founded one of the state's most beloved swimming holes Krause Springs near Spicewood, opened in 1962. UT professor whose 1968 book, History of the Theatre, became a standard text for students over the last four decades. Air Force test pilot who in 1954 set an attitude record of 90,440 feet, longtime resident of Clifton. Scottish machinist who was a cornerstone of what became LTV Corp. First Hispanic chief justice of a Texas appellate court when he was named in 1977. Dallas-area cartoonist of the nationally syndicated Geech and Shirley & Son comic strips; died of a heart attack while scuba diving in Honduras. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame keyboardist and 20-year Austin resident, toured and recorded with Bob Dylan, Rolling Stones and Bruce Springsteen, London native played with the Faces in 1960s. Second son of oil wildcatter H.L. President of Southern Methodist University in Dallas since 1987. 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. Funeral services are scheduled for Jan. 12, 2023, at 2 P.M. at Soper First Baptist Church, Soper, Oklahoma with Bro. Philanthropist, giving millions of dollars for the arts, took over late husband's oil business in 1985, when, she said, all she knew about oil was a good salad dressing. 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. San Benito native, noted Texas historian and columnist, his most famous work was Lone Star: A History of Texas and Texans. Former Austin bureau chief of The Dallas Morning News where he worked for 36 years, retiring in 1978; served on the Texas Judicial Council for 31 years. Career in national defense and aerospace technology, became chief of LTV Corp., headed Dallas Transit Board. Boogie-woogie piano player, one of the last surviving members of the first Delta bluesmen; died in Austin, where he spent his last years. Dallas Cowboy receiver of the 1960s who wrote best-selling novel North Dallas Forty in 1973. The Mount Pleasant native died in Dallas. Dallas native was author of self-help books including Notes to Myself, which has sold over 5 million copies. As co-founder of Mario's restaurant she helped pioneer Italian cuisine in Dallas beginning in 1943; the nationally-recognized restaurant operated until 1980; mother of actress Brenda Vaccaro. Directed trust which funded Nobel-winning research on cholesterol at UT Medical Center in Dallas. Business executive and legislator who in 1970 was the first Republican elected countywide in Dallas since Reconstruction; served in Legislature until 1988 where he was a member of the Dirty Thirty, a reform-minded coalition. Fort Worth native, Arlington Heights graduate, received an Oscar nomination for best supporting actress for her role in the 1958 film Some Came Running opposite Frank Sinatra. Authority on Spanish colonial archaeology, spent decades in finding the location of the French explorer La Salle's fort on Garcitas Creek. 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. The founder of Ninfa's restaurants, popularized fajitas, tacos al carbon; grew up in Lower Rio Grande Valley; widowed in 1969, she converted tortilla company in 1973 to first restaurant, which grew to the chain. Blues guitar legend from Beaumont, known for lightning-fast riffs and for collaborations with Jimi Hendrix and childhood hero Muddy Waters; died in Zurich while on a European tour. Veteran lobbyist in Washington for many Texas interests; from 1932 to 1940 edited in Dallas The Southwestern Banker and Texas Weekly. Country singer whose 1980 hit "I Believe in You" topped the country charts and crossed over to the pop Top 40; born in Floydada the son of a mechanic who moved frequently; eventually the singer graduated from Gregory-Portland High School in 1958; his popularity was international, in Latin America, Africa, and especially England where Country Music People magazine named him artist of the decade in 1980. In television and movies she reigned as "Queen of the West" alongside husband Roy Rogers, "King of the Cowboys"; wrote their theme song "Happy Trails"; born in Uvalde, raised in Italy, Tx. Dallas schoolteacher and community leader who served 13 years as president of Dallas Metro Section of the National Council of Negro Women. A visitation will be Sunday November 22, 2020, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m., Wiley Submit An Obituary Was first artistic director of the Houston Ballet in the 1950s. Flew on three space shuttles, commander of maiden mission of the Discovery, pilot of the final test flight of the Columbia. Banjo picker for the Light Crust Doughboys. Archer City native was congressman from Northwest Texas 196173. 1 on the Americana Music Association chart; Wills Point native relocated to Austin in 1992. Founder in 1946 of the nation's largest restaurant supplier, Sysco; gave $25 million to Baylor University in his hometown of Waco; founding trustee of Houston Baptist University. Houston native was 1940s film actress, with many TV roles in 1950s and 1960s; mother of actress Sally Field. State senator for a large part of West Central Texas from 1983 to 1997; a Democrat who was an advocate for agriculture in the state; received in 1996 the Texas A&M Distinguished Agriculture Award for his leadership as the executive secretary of the Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association. Stamford native founded in 1962 Austin's Holiday House chain, home of the "flame-kissed burger," reaching 26 restaurants before closing in 2004. 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. Stadium voice of the Dallas Cowboys for 22 years until 1989; also announced at the Mesquite rodeo; served three terms on the Dallas school board in the 1970s. A 1958 Time magazine cover proclaimed him "the Texan Who Conquered Russia" when he won the International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow, he was raised in Kilgore, lived in Fort Worth where a piano competition there honors him. Artist of the era of Armadillo World Headquarters when he created the widely recognized posters for Austin's music events of the time; raised partly in Bedford, first moved to Austin in 1969; attended UT-Austin and UT-Arlington. Liberal Democrat was three-time candidate for governor in the 1960s, his challenge to incumbent John Connally was one of the reasons President John F. Kennedy came to Texas in November 1963. Bush chose College Station for his presidential library. Matriarch of leading Arlington family and philanthropist. TV's Davy Crockett and Daniel Boone, actor was born in Fort Worth and grew up in San Angelo. East Texas businessman and benefactor to Texas A&M University and the University of Texas at Tyler. National televangelist who emphasized his own Jewish roots and those of Christianity. El Paso native was character actress, played murderous fan in 1997 Selena, also other film and TV roles including Desperate Housewives; Texas Woman's University grad. Organized Women's Army Auxiliary Corps during World War II, secretary of Health, Education and Welfare in Eisenhower Cabinet and led media empire that included The Houston Post. 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. Former CEO of Pennzoil-Quaker State Co., assistant secretary of Commerce, and economic spokesman for President Gerald Ford. Senator and Gov. Price Daniel. Noted drama educator and founding director in 1971 in Houston of one of the first public high schools devoted to the performing arts. Bellville native and highway engineer for 37 years who oversaw the construction of Austin's main two expressways, I-35 and MoPac. A leader in the Jewish community in Houston where he was from 1973 publisher of the Jewish Herald-Voice. Dallas broadcaster and three-term Democratic member of Congress in the 1970s. PepsiCo chief during the 1980s Cola Wars which were marked by competing taste tests; civic leader in Dallas where he was a member of Dallas Together Forum, which was committed to improving economic opportunity for women and minorities; retired to Dallas; died in the Cayman Islands while vacationing. The first lady of Metroplex real estate, her 70-year-old company began with just her alone but grew to 1,700 sales associates and became the tenth largest real estate firm in the nation; born Vera Lucille Koch in Leslie, Ark., she adopted Ebby Halliday as her professional name in the 1930s when she was in retail sales; moved to Dallas in 1938; married for 27 years to ex-FBI agent and businessman Maurice Acers, who died in 1993; died in Dallas. "Buddy" Fogelson. Houston business and civic leader, former president of the Wortham Foundation, one of the city's largest philanthropic organizations. Texas music icon evolved from 1960s rock and roll with Sir Douglas Quintet and "She's About a Mover" to Texas Tornados of the 1990s and playing country and conjunto; died of a heart attack while in Taos, N.M. Matriarch of the Houston retail family, San Antonio native attended Rice University, patron of the arts. 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. Dallas mayor (1949 to 1951) known for historic preservation and working for racial equality. Businessman and political power broker in San Antonio; supported Henry B. Gonzalez, Frank Tejeda, Henry Cisneros; friend of Lyndon Johnson and Sam Rayburn. Philanthropist who built his fortune from the family-owned Standard Meat Co.; became an art patron who gained prominence in the national Jewish community. Represented Central Texas in Congress for 31 years, retiring in 1995; Roscoe native grew up in Big Spring; was young protg of Lyndon Johnson. Born Marijohn Melson in Kemp; was Nashville Hall of Fame songwriter, including "The Long Black Veil"; prominent Music Row publisher. Find your ancestry info and recent death notices for relatives and friends. Pioneering environmental reporter for The Houston Post in the 1970s. Texas legislator of the 1930s and '40s who helped create the first pension for Texas' elderly. Dallas political and civil rights leader, city council member for 15 years. Oilman who helped establish the Texas Medical Center in Houston. Directed UT-Austin alumni organization for 20 years; historian. 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. Educator and Dallas school trustee beginning in 1987. Dallas attorney who along with his friend Carroll Shelby started the famous Terlingua Chili Cook-off in 1967; chaired the Texas Aeronautics Commission. Former editor with the Progressive Farmer magazine; Texas Tech regent. Swimmer who won a gold medal in the 1936 Berlin Olympics as a 17-year-old known as "Sonny Boy"; son of German immigrants, he attended the University of Michigan before following his coach Tex Robertson to the University of Texas at Austin in 1939; during service in the Navy in World War II he designed a comprehensive swim training program for recruits; founded a swimming equipment firm that developed the nylon swim suit and the kick-board; was the oldest living Olympic champion. Carole Ogden, passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2022. 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. Austin lawyer was leader among liberal Democrats working under Sam Rayburn and Lyndon B. Johnson and with Ralph Yarborough, Bob Eckhardt and Frances "Sissy" Farenthold. Elevated to national esteem the Houston Museum of Fine Arts where he was director for nearly 30 years. Director of the 1974 cult horror film The Texas Chain Saw Massacre; native of Austin also directed the 1987 sequel with Dennis Hopper, as well as Poltergeist in 1982 with Steven Spielberg, and worked on other films, and various television programs. Member of the Texas House of Representatives from 1968 to 1979 and a leader in agricultural legislation; ran unsuccessfully for agricultural commissioner in 1978. Owner of Dallas Cowboys 1984 to 1989; Dallas businessman; longtime member of the Texas A&M University Board of Regents. Optometrist who in the 1930s co-founded Texas State Optical in Beaumont along with three brothers; served on the Texas Optometry Board. Lobbied for Baptist Convention of Texas causes for 38 years in Austin, fighting gambling and advocating for children's care and for church-state separation. Longtime head of the El Paso-based Farah garment manufacturing company founded by his parents. Better known as the burro lady or La Riena, she wandered the Trans-Pecos for decades alone with her burro. Known worldwide for his cowboy boots and promoting Western heritage; while running the family business, he served on the Fort Worth city council and became mayor in 1961. 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. A 10th-generation Texan and pioneer in Latino activism in Houston; helped form American GI Forum. Dallas civic figure and widow of former Belo Corp. CEO Joe M. Dealey. 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. Oilfield-supply businessman was owner of MLB Texas Rangers 19741980 with four winning seasons, had four managers in one year, 1977. A West Texas legislator for more than 21 years. Led the University of Texas law library as director beginning in 1965, making it one of the best in the nation, veteran of Battle of the Bulge. Rice University All-American in late 1950s, All-Pro with Pittsburgh Steelers 1959 to 1963, ended career with Dallas Cowboys. Richard King, the founder of the King Ranch. 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. One of two blacks to desegregate Rice University in 1965, later student activist at Texas Southern University; defense lawyer, devout Muslim. Colorful legislator 1960 to 1973 known as a prankster; instrumental in creation of UT-San Antonio. Edith Umana 05/23/1951 - 01/08/2023 Founder of the western wear store; opened his first clothing store in Pittsburg in East Texas in 1965; the Tyler-based company grew to 80 stores in 12 states. Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas 1956 to 1964; presided over the Episcopal Church in the late 1960s. 135 West Main Street | Howard, PA 16841 Funeral Home website by. 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. Reporter from 1955 at The Dallas Morning News who sent him to Washington in 1960 to cover the Texas congressional delegation, headed Southwest bureau for U.S. News & World Report. Lindale resident was evangelical minister and author of The Cross and the Switchblade, founder of Teen Challenge International and the Times Square Church in New York. Legendary Houston restaurateur whose Sir-Loin House and Inn were noted steak houses from 1959 to 1991; active supporter of Houston rodeo. Noted Hollywood producer of Dynasty, Love Boat, and other TV hit shows; former SMU cheerleader grew up in South Dallas. 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. Jerry L. Allen . Served in the legislature for 28 years from the 1950s to the 1970s, spearheading passage of bills allowing mixed bar drinks and women serving on juries; first elected in 1938 at age 21 while still a student at the University of Texas; Caddo Mills native grew up in Farmersville and moved to Corpus Christi after serving in World War II. Father of actors Luke, Owen, and Andrew Wilson; led Dallas public television station KERA beginning in 1967; hired Jim Lehrer who anchored the innovative Newsroom in a format that went on to become the long-running national MacNeil-Lehrer Newshour on PBS. Mineola native was character actor best-known for role as lawman C.D. Houston-area philanthropist who in 1937 co-founded Texas State Optical in Beaumont, firm spread into Louisiana and New Mexico. Born Tula Finklea in Amarillo in 1922, left for the West Coast as a teenager to pursue dancing career, became star in Hollywood musicals including, Singin' in the Rain and Brigadoon. 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