Prominent philanthropist and businessman whose family led the transformation of downtown Fort Worth. Academic leader at UT-Austin from 1957 until 1970 when regent chairman Frank Erwin fired him for opposing changes in the College of Arts and Sciences. Considered "Mr. Fix-It" at NASA where he worked for decades as chief of technical services, credited with saving the Skylab space station when the thermal shield failed in 1973. Former Railroad Commission chairman, Athens native was legal counsel to Gov. Dallas icon of Tex-Mex founded Tejano Restaurant in 1981 after working for El Chico chain. Pilot Point farm boy who spent 24 years living simply as Catholic bishop, first in San Angelo 1966 to 1969, then in Dallas retiring in 1990; criticized for transferring to new positions priests accused of sexual molestation. Houston artist who created the Panhandle landmark of 10 Cadillacs planted nose down; died in Australia in a climbing accident. Widow of celebrated artist Tom Lea who served as a subject for his paintings, first woman to become a bank director in El Paso in 1974, headed many local civic and service groups including YWCA. Modernist painter taught art at UT-Austin 19471987, one of the last of the Fort Worth Circle of artists. Parker on the long-running Walker, Texas Ranger series; ran unsuccessfully for Congress from East Texas in 2000. One of the two Austin police officers who ended the 1966 UT tower shootings when they shot the sniper. First African-American to serve as U.S. treasurer 1977 to 1980; civil rights activist in Austin in 1960s. UT professor whose 1968 book, History of the Theatre, became a standard text for students over the last four decades. 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. Chairman and CEO of Texas Instruments Inc., the global electronic giant, Dallas civic leader; died of a heart attack in Stuttgart, Germany. Trombonist and composer, Houston native was a founder of the Jazz Crusaders in 1961 when they performed in Gulf Coast clubs and bars playing jazz he described as "a combination of southeast Texas and Louisiana.". Launched a charity to provide health insurance for Austin musicians, daughter-in-law of former Gov. First star of Mexican-American Tejano music with first hit "Mal Hombre" in the 1930s, received National Medal of Arts in 1999. Former Dallas Times Herald columnist, author, TV anchor and radio host. Chief advisor to former Southern Methodist University president Willis Tate 1955 to 1975. 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. native served in the Legislature and for six terms as a Democrat in Congress beginning in 1975. Former Texas first lady who was riding in John F. Kennedy's open car when he was shot along with her husband Gov. With his more high-profile brother Stanley in 1950 took over the family department store founded by their father and aunt Carrie Neiman. Accordion legend inducted into the Conjunto Hall of Fame in 1987. Regent for Texas A&M; innovative bridge builder who constructed two international spans over the Rio Grande. Inventor of a portable drilling rig that could be carried in a pickup; founder of a charity to provide safe drinking water to Third World countries. Oscar-winning actress who lived in Dallas off and on since 1949 when she married Texas oilman E.E. 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. Radio personality in Dallas-Fort Worth market on WBAP for more than 30 years; grew up in the Lake Whitney area of Bosque County. 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. Ruth V. Sparren, 82, of Dover, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2020 in Hennis Care Centre at Dover. Served as president of DePelchin Children's Center, trustee of Baylor College of Medicine, law partner of Baker & Botts. Denton-born singer was billed as the "Golden Voice of Rock 'n' Roll"; had hits "Tell Laura I Love Her" and "The Wonder of You" in 1950s and 1960s. Engineer who was a student Aug. 1, 1966, when shot by Charles Whitman from the University of Texas tower; spent the rest of his life in kidney dialysis, death ruled a homicide from the incident. Dallas mayor (1949 to 1951) known for historic preservation and working for racial equality. Chief cook at Louie Mueller's Barbecue in Taylor for 32 years. Spent 41 years presiding over San Antonio municipal and state district courts. Five-term mayor of Houston from 1963 to 1973 after four terms on the city council beginning in 1949, led city's chamber of commerce after leaving political office. Former postmaster general and ambassador to Poland; retired in 1989 as professor at the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas in Austin. Circuit Court of Appeals by President Carter. Dallas educator for 42 years, founding trustee of African American Museum at Fair Park. Houston business and civic leader, former president of the Wortham Foundation, one of the city's largest philanthropic organizations. ; after college he taught and coached basketball in El Paso until he moved to California in 1972. Columnist who worked at the San Antonio Light for more than 25 years, helped open way for younger Hispanic journalists. 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. Astronaut since 1996, Argentina native; died in League City after battling a brain tumor for two years. Local obituaries for Houston, Texas 9,788 Results Saturday, January 14, 2023 Add Photos Add a Memory Norma Jean Ashmore (Paine) An obituary is not available at this time for Norma Jean. Sherman native was saxophonist with the Count Basie band in the 1940s. 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. Drummer and noted songwriter was Texas blues legend, part of the 1970s Austin music scene, collaborator with Jimmie and Stevie Ray Vaughn and others. 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. Left her job at a Dallas A&P after Pearl Harbor was bombed in 1941 to join the WACs, was the nation's oldest woman veteran when she died. Founded the La Quinta Inns chain with his brother. Waco native was former federal prosecutor and state senator 1956 to 1973 from Central Texas. Price Daniel. Methodist bishop of Houston area 1984 to 1992, supported civil rights struggle in 1950s and '60s as pastor in Louisiana, encouraged women in ministry. 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. Second son of oil wildcatter H.L. Dallas lawyer widely regarded as the mother of the Texas Equal Rights Amendment. Coleman native, federal judge in northwest Texas (1968 to 1987). The astronaut who was the first man to walk on the moon in 1969, lived most of the 1960s at El Lago while working at NASA. A Dallas resident since 1971, he was a vital force on Broadway and in Hollywood; produced classics including Breakfast at Tiffany's. Last of the El Chico chain's founding family members, Mexico City native married Mack Jr. there, although the chain was known for its Tex-Mex she taught cooking classes on the cuisine of Mexico City. Rice University All-American in late 1950s, All-Pro with Pittsburgh Steelers 1959 to 1963, ended career with Dallas Cowboys. Born Mendel Jakubowicz in Poland, he survived five years in concentration camps, came to Dallas in 1951, recounted his story to generations of children, founded the Dallas Holocaust Museum. Chairman of the Texas Transportation Commission who championed toll roads, Abilene native was former legislator 1985 to 1998; died of a heart attack in Weatherford. Musician with Light Crust Doughboys and Texas Playboys. 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. A fixture on Austin television and radio beginning in 1965 as sportscaster and talk show host. mural in Austin. The voice of Mission Control at Houston Space Center during the Gemini and Apollo flights in the 1960s. 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. Legendary Houston restaurateur whose Sir-Loin House and Inn were noted steak houses from 1959 to 1991; active supporter of Houston rodeo. Tejano saxophonist and composer who formed the Latinaires in Rosenberg, a top band of the 1950s and '60s. Was first artistic director of the Houston Ballet in the 1950s. Called Mr. Plano, he helped transform a small farm community into a massive suburb; served as mayor in 1950s. University of Texas journalism professor for 40 years until 1982, wrote biography of Dallas Morning News founder George B. Dealey. Sculptor from Lubbock, best known for designing the obverse of the Sacagawea dollar and the Vietnam Women's Memorial; awarded the Texas Medal of Arts and inducted into the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame, both in 2003. 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. Patriarch of wrestling's famous and tragic Von Erich family. Led the surgical team that performed the first heart catheterization in 1964 at St. Luke's Hospital in Houston. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.funerariadelangelcupples.com for the Whitten. Legislator from Houston killed in auto crash near La Grange; Democrat had been state representative since 1998. Nicknamed "Ice Water," he quarterbacked TCU in upsets over No. Broadcaster, "voice of the Texas Rangers" for 17 seasons; died from leukemia and bone marrow disease. Rancher's daughter who was impetus behind the creation of the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame in 1975, first in Hereford and now in Fort Worth. Legendary Texas Tech football coach 19861999; born in Lubbock, grew up in Ballinger; from 1959 to 1971 he was high school coach at Ballinger, Eastland, San Angelo Central, Coahoma, Belton, Big Spring, and Alice; assistant to Darrell Royal at the University of Texas 19711976; coached at Midland Lee High School from 1980 to 1983, winning the state championship in 1983; died at his Horseshoe Bay home where he had retired. Pulitzer Prize-winning author of such epic novels as Texas and Hawaii who taught at and eventually endowed the University of Texas. Founder and director for 29 years of the Texas Boys Choir, which won numerous awards including two Grammys. Singer-songwriter was a Texas music legend, part of the Austin scene of the 1970s, wrote "Don't It Make You Want to Dance". Second baseman and member of the Big Red Machine at Cincinnati Reds; played with the Houston Colt .45s/Houston Astros, from 1963 to 1971 and again in 1980; born in Bonham before moving with his family to California; two-time National League MVP, 10-time All Star, won the Golden Glove 5 times; voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1990; after retirement he gained acclaim as a broadcaster. San Antonio native and graduate of UT-Austin and UT Southwestern Medical School who with other researchers developed Gatorade in 1965, became spokesman in TV commercial. 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. 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