Played center and linebacker for Texas Technical College (now Texas Tech) and professionally in the AFL and NFL; native of Schulenburg raised in Lubbock was drafted sixth overall in 1961 by the Dallas Texans (later the Kansas City Chiefs); with the AFL, was the first player to start on both offense and defense in more than one Super Bowl and the only player to start two Super Bowls at two different positions; inducted into the Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame (1976), the Texas Tech Hall of Fame (1977), and the National Football Foundation's College Hall of Fame (1986). 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. Longtime columnist for the Abilene Reporter-News. 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. Renowned Houston boot maker who fashioned boots for seven U.S. presidents, Pope John Paul II, and many world celebrities; former detective for the Harris County sheriff's department; made his first pair of boots at age 6; died working at his RJ's Boot Company, which was founded by his father in 1938. Co-creator of The Fantasticks, the romance that opened Off-Broadway in 1960 and became the world's longest-running musical; he and collaborator Tom Jones were students at the University of Texas at Austin when Jones wrote the book and lyrics and Schmidt wrote the music, including "Try to Remember"; born in Dallas. Corporate dropout became business icon after co-founding Half Price Books in Dallas in 1972, grew to 73 stores located in 11 states. Former Texas first lady who was riding in John F. Kennedy's open car when he was shot along with her husband Gov. East Texas legislator, Democrat was dean of the state House when he left in 1991 after serving 28 years. The first Hispanic four-star general in the U.S. Army; completed the ROTC program at Texas Tech University in 1951; awarded the Distinguished Service Cross in both Korea and Vietnam; born in Kingsville the son of a King Ranch cowhand. Mayor of Brenham, chancellor and former president of Blinn College when it grew from 3,500 in 1984 to 9,000, also served two terms as state legislator. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.moore-funeralhome.com for the Chin family. Knuckleball pitcher who came from obscurity to become the Houston Astros' all-time winner (1975 to 1985). Famed atheist; long-time Austin resident; her body and those of her son and granddaughter were found in Real County. Former point guard at Texas A&M, 1991-1994; native Virginian led the Aggies to first postseason tournament in the 90s in his senior year while totaling 256 assists (third best in the country); graduated as school record holder in assists (602) and steals (228). Does your community have an annual fair or festival you'd like to have listed on our site, or in the next Texas Almanac? From 1954 to 1989 served up sizzling steaks as a waitress at Austin's Hoffbrau, known for her wit and signature jumpsuit. A retired leader of the United Methodist Church in San Antonio. Electrical engineer who designed the world's largest radio telescope, provost and vice president of Rice University 19801986. 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. Oilman and former Texas A&M alumni association president. Civic leader born in Terrell, served in a variety of management positions in the family's El Chico Mexican restaurant business. Banjo picker for the Light Crust Doughboys. Greenville native was founder of San Antonio-based company than grew into one of the largest independent home builders in the nation. Speechwriter for President Lyndon Johnson, president of Southwest Texas State University (now Texas State University) from 198188. Owner of Dallas Cowboys 1984 to 1989; Dallas businessman; longtime member of the Texas A&M University Board of Regents. Longtime radio personality in Houston beginning in 1950; was deejay for rock n roll to country to easy listening music; retired in 2004 but returned to Houston radio in 2010 to host a Saturday night show until 2016. 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. Headed three universities, Sam Houston State, UTEl Paso, and was first president of UTSan Antonio 1970 to 1972. President of Angelo State University in San Angelo since 1967. Member of the staffs of Presidents Nixon and Reagan, assistant to William F. Buckley; ran unsuccessfully for lieutenant governor in 1994; died of a heart attack at his Dallas home. Founder in 1969 of what would become Mr. Gatti's pizza chain, which grew to more than 200 stores. Mechanic from Mansfield and Arlington who found fame as country music entertainer. Born in Corpus Christi, donated millions of dollars to arts, education, medical research in Texas and his adopted Mexico. 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. Son of oil tycoon J. Howard Marshall II who battled celebrity Anna Nicole Smith for his father's fortune. Alice oilman and philanthropist; former mayor; served on Texas Aeronautics Commission and Texas Economic Development Commission. University of Texas football great on the Longhorns' 1963 national championship team, played linebacker for the Atlanta Falcons in the NFL; native of San Antonio where he attended Thomas Jefferson High School. Played steel guitar in brother Adolph Hofner's band that blended Western swing with Czech polkas. Bandleader who for four decades entertained Texans with broadcasts of Czech music, raised in Plum. Midland businessman who ran for Texas governor against State Treasurer Ann Richards in 1990; initially led in polls by 20 points but made ill-advised comments on the campaign trail and ultimately lost the race; continued in business, taking Clayton Williams Energy, Inc. public in 1993 and diversifying into ranching and real estate. Was FBI agent in Dallas when told in October 1963 to investigate Lee Harvey Oswald as a potential spy, one of 12 agents reprimanded for investigative improprieties after the Warren Commission's report. Senator and Gov. Catalyst, through LULAC, for Feria de las Flores, an annual festival and scholarship pageant in Corpus Christi since 1959. Educator and Dallas school trustee beginning in 1987. Top female golfer of the 1930s and 1940s; won Texas Women's Open four times. UT-Austin's first swim coach beginning in 1936, Sweetwater native founded Camp Longhorn in 1939 where thousands of youngsters learned to swim. We encourage your input. Presented by Snyder native and actor known for portraying dark characters in projects such as Rev. Waxahachie native joined Halliburton Co. in 1948 and eventually became chairman and CEO in the 1970s80s; philanthropist gave millions to medical research and UT-Austin. Directed trust which funded Nobel-winning research on cholesterol at UT Medical Center in Dallas. Neurologist and Dallas community leader, Korean native raised in Tyler, served on the Texas Air Quality Control Board and the State Board of Medical Examiners; died in Dallas from cancer. Matriarch of leading Arlington family and philanthropist. 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. 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. Dallas police officer who wrested Jack Ruby's revolver from him at Oswald shooting. John P. Shenk, age 53, passed away on December 29, 2022, in Austin, Texas. Granddaughter of Dallas Morning News founder George Bannerman Dealey. Get your free copy of the 20202021 Texas Almanac eBook. Starting in 1939, Anson native helped build Taylor Publishing into one of the nation's largest sellers of school yearbooks. Bill Clements (19791983 and 19871991); active in Republican politics beginning in 1952 volunteering in the presidential campaign of Dwight Eisenhower; Kansas native, her family moved to Brady when she was 10; graduate of Hockaday School in Dallas 1949; University of Texas 1953; on the UT board of regents from 19962007. Parliamentarian of the Texas Senate since 1991 and House parliamentarian for 15 years. West Texas public relations figure who promoted jalapeos and armadillo racing; one of the original supporters of the Terlingua Chili Cook-off. Steered Southwest Research Institute into an internationally renowned organization. Roaring Springs native and career military officer; was former superintendent of West Point; chancellor of Texas A&M University system 1999 to 2003. 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. Son of U.S. Sen. Prescott Bush of Connecticut, became 41st president of the United States in 1989 after serving in numerous government positions including vice president; in 1949 moved his young family to West Texas to work in the oil business; Republican elected to Congress from Houston in 1966; died just months after the death of his wife. Ann Richards. Local Texas Obituaries - Legacy.com Texas Obituaries Place an Obituary 10 Abilene Area Amarillo Area Austin Area Corpus Christi Area El Paso Area Lubbock Area San Angelo Area Denison. Houston-born aide to President Lyndon Johnson who became president of the Motion Picture Association of America, where he instituted the movie rating system. Co-founded with his wife Carmen in 1948 the popular Austin restaurant La Tapatia which operated until 1993. Hector Mario Galindo 08/23/1960 - 01/12/2023 UT professor whose 1968 book, History of the Theatre, became a standard text for students over the last four decades. President of Texas State UniversitySan Marcos from 1989 to 2002, where he increased admission standards, research funding, and the university endowment. Businessman and King Ranch heir; known as "B," his first language was Spanish; in 1959 he purchased his own ranch in Zavala County, the Chaparrosa, known for its annual sale of prized Santa Gertrudis cattle. The world poker champion whose showmanship broadened the appeal of the game. One of four sons of Lebanese immigrants who achieved prominence in South Texas politics; former prosecutor and judge. One of the nation's longest-tenured sports anchors serving for more than 40 years, beginning at Houston's KTRK Channel 13 in 1974 and moving to KHOU Channel 11 in 2013; covered Oilers, Astros and Rockets; grew up in West University Place, attended Houston Westbury High School and Stephen F. Austin State University. Longtime leader of Czech community in Dallas; state director of the Czech Catholic Union of Texas for more than 20 years and honorary state director until his death. 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. 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. Noted drama educator and founding director in 1971 in Houston of one of the first public high schools devoted to the performing arts. Waco area native was elected Democratic governor in 1990; known for her wit as well as her political savvy in the state and nationally. Leading Democratic party figure and activist over four decades, nicknamed "godmother of liberal politics in Texas.". Part of 1930 through 1932 UT Longhorn football teams with 22-7-1 record; played five years in major league baseball beginning with the Brooklyn Dodgers. Veteran broadcaster was "Voice of the Baylor Bears" where he announced football and basketball games for 43 years. native served in the Legislature and for six terms as a Democrat in Congress beginning in 1975. 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. 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. Attorney instrumental in creation of DFW Airport, GOP state chairman, legislator, gubernatorial candidate, Dallas native graduated from SMU, husband of Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison. 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. Oilman who was one of the founders of the American Football League in 1960 and owner of the Houston Oilers, he moved the franchise to Tennessee in 1997. Deport native, physician who was co-founder of the Kelsey-Sebold Clinics in Houston in the late 1950s. Air Force test pilot who in 1954 set an attitude record of 90,440 feet, longtime resident of Clifton. 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. Politically active lawyer; in 1963 as president of school board cast deciding vote to desegregate Garland schools. Here you can find all of the obituaries that have been edited by our users and partners since the start of the year. Actor, writer, film director and producer, well-known in the independent film world, David Holzman's Diary was his first film in 1967, raised in Irving, co-founded in 1970 the USA Film Festival. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA), Twelve Texas A&M students died in collapse of campus bonfire. Country singer and professional baseball player; a native of Mississippi, along with his brother Mack pitched for several teams in the Negro American League in the 1950s until he was drafted into the army; returned to baseball but soon became more famous for his voice; won almost every major award possible for a country musician; part-owner of the Texas Rangers and performed the national anthem at games. Fiddle legend played with country music stars from Bob Wills to George Strait, born on a farm near Tyler, grew up in Bascom, began playing with the Rose City Swingers when he was 12. 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. Wife of former Lt. Gov. Taylor native, A&M professor of agricultural economics, considered one of state's leading cotton analysts, provided the Texas Almanac with agriculture analysis from 19782010. Longtime civic leader and first black woman elected to the Dallas city council in 1973. Former Fort Worth NAACP president who helped guide city through school desegregation. Rancher who built the movie set for John Wayne's The Alamo and helped launch the Texas film industry. 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. Texas Obituaries | TX Almanac Obituaries 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. Four-term Bexar County commissioner, municipal court judge and pioneering civil rights leader. Sarita native, accordionist and bandleader was one of the first to amplify conjunto music and use drums. 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. "Buddy" Fogelson. His wife, Anna Waynette, 82, preceded him in death, July 3, 2009. 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. Houston artist who created the Panhandle landmark of 10 Cadillacs planted nose down; died in Australia in a climbing accident. Dolph Briscoe. Granddaughter of Dallas Morning News founder George Bannerman Dealey; active in civic groups, benefactor. As a character at Dallas Cowboys games he became nationally recognizable and an unofficial mascot. 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. 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. Born and raised in Corpus Christi, discovered as UT-Austin "most beautiful coed," was one of Charlie's Angels, with later dramatic roles, known for celebrated 1970s pinup poster. Born in East Bernard, Texas, she was the daughter of the late Rudolph and Josephine (Koehler) Kucera and was a 1956 graduate of Lamar High School at Rosenberg, Texas. Country singer raised in Plainview, smash hit "Big Bad John," hosted variety TV show, entrepreneur known for sausage brand. 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. Founded Al's Formal Wear which outfitted men for weddings and proms starting in 1952, expanding to several states. 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. Teacher for 36 years and civic leader in Grand Prairie. Running back played in three Super Bowls for the Dallas Cowboys, threw the game-winning touchdown against the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XII; died at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota while being treated following a stroke. Vernon native was CEO of GTE Corp. in 1991 when he brought the domestic headquarters of the company (now Verizon) to North Texas. Wielded national influence through four decades over textbook selections as founder, with her husband, of the Longview-based Educational Research Analysts, a conservative Christian organization. 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. Legendary high school football coach amassed a record of 235-141-2 and many district titles over 35 seasons; coached his two sons, one a Heisman winner, and later his grandsons all quarterbacks. 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. University of Texas journalism professor for 40 years until 1982, wrote biography of Dallas Morning News founder George B. Dealey. Willie Nelson's stage manager for 34 years and owner of Poodie's Hilltop Bar in Spicewood where Willie's crew hung out between tours. Drummer for Willie Nelson inspired the song "Me and Paul"; described as "tough and flamboyant," the Vernon native joined the band in 1966 and also served as an unofficial bodyguard for Nelson; became a board member for Farm Aid in 1985 and held the office of treasurer for many years. Widow of former Dallas Morning News publisher E.M. "Ted" Dealey. 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 retail icon known for his TV commercials and flashy style, his store Harolds in the Heights was a fixture for more than 60 years. Known as the face of Jamail's grocery, which was Houston's premier purveyor of fine food; his grandfather Najeeb "Jim" Jamail, a Lebanese immigrant, began the grocery business in 1907; died from a heart attack. On Wednesday, October 26, 2022, Deborah Jean (Newman) Narvaiz passed away at age 71. Leader of the Frito-Lay team that developed in 1964 the Doritos chip, which became one of the firm's top-selling snacks. Carlisle native, math teacher who went to the Legislature to champion education issues for eight terms from 1977, living solely on her $7,200 salary as state representative. Longtime Dallas civil rights leader; insurance man who fought for parks and recreation centers. Descendant of a Castroville founder and noted San Antonio philanthropist. Longtime director of jazz studies at the University of North Texas in Denton beginning in 1959, making it an international mecca for jazz training, raised in Wichita Falls. Hunt. John Connally. 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. Served as state's agricultural commissioner 1977 to 1983; Texas humorist who traveled country speaking at events; spent 30 years at Texas A&M University as extension sociologist; died on his Brazos County ranch in tractor accident. 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. Dallas lawyer was longtime Democratic leader, state senator from 1968 to 1972; son of immigrant Lebanese parents. University of Texas drama graduate who did special effects for several movies, best known as art director for the horror classic Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Served 30 years (1963 to 1993) on the Houston city council; catcher for St. Louis Browns 1944 American League champs and for Houston Buffs. Hunt, grew up in Tyler and Dallas, in the 1960s-70s one of the world's richest men, but lost much of his fortune after trying to corner the world's silver market just before the price collapsed. Musician with Light Crust Doughboys and Texas Playboys. Amarillo philanthropist who married Stanley Marsh Jr. in 1936; active in city's charities.
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