Architect who designed Dallas Memorial Auditorium and other downtown landmarks. Larry Ray Chaney, 81, of Soper, Oklahoma died on Jan. 8, 2023, in Denison, Texas. Born Baldemar Huerta in San Benito, the Grammy-winning singer had hits with "Before the Last Teardrop Falls" and "Wasted Days and Wasted Nights.". Inside" to Glenn Davis' "Mr. Outside"; died in Bulverde where he had lived the last 20 years. Widow of highway patrolman E.B. Physician founded his family practice in his hometown of Roma in 1950; became advocate for health care in the Rio Grande Valley; served on the University of Texas Board of Regents from 1989 to 1995 and was vice president of the UT Health Science Center at San Antonio from 1995 to 2007; also served as county judge of Starr County. Drug kingpin accused of conspiracy to kill U.S. District Judge John Wood Jr. in 1979 in San Antonio, paroled in 2003 after serving prison term on lesser charges. Houston golfer who went on to become a PGA champion and popular TV broadcaster. Elmendorf native known as dean of Hispanic journalists in Texas; wrote "Frank Talk" and "Around the Plaza" columns in the San Antonio Light. Top female golfer of the 1930s and 1940s; won Texas Women's Open four times. Rancher and philanthropist of prominent Permian Basin family, donor to hospital, sports complex, a horse-racing enthusiast. 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. Iris Jean Gipson 09/07/1942 - 01/12/2023 One of the original Mercury 7 astronauts working at NASA in Houston and the last American to fly solo in space. 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. Naples native was an amateur radio operator who built the first Carterfone, the precursor to the computer modem. International philanthropist; one of the founders in 1941 of what became Texas Instruments, which helped make Dallas, Houston and Austin technology centers. Actress discovered by a Hollywood talent agent in a 1943 production at Southern Methodist University; won an Academy Award for the 1956 film Written on the Wind; best known as a star in the 1960s television series Peyton Place; Dallas resident since 1971. Born Vicki Lynn Hogan in Houston; former Playboy centerfold and wife of elderly oil tycoon J. Howard Marshall II; died in the Bahamas of a drug overdose; her 20-year-old son Daniel died the previous Sept. 10 of a drug overdose. Publisher of Abilene Reporter-News from 1964, becoming board chairman in 1995. Maker of sought-after guitars, which were played by Keith Richards, Lyle Lovett, Pete Townshend, and many more artists; Michigan native moved to Houston in 1975; his company, Collings Guitars, became a leader in mass-produced musical instruments. Commerce native was dean of the UT architecture school 197692 where he raised a $6 million endowment. 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. Former superintendent of Richardson schools from 1946 to 1970, guiding it from one rural campus to 44 schools. 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. Represented East Texas in Congress for more than two decades. Big Bend pioneer who became one of the region's most prominent and notable figures. 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. Liberal Lutheran pastor in civil rights struggle who became Catholic priest/theologian beacon for conservatives, as teenager ran store in Cisco, graduated from Concordia College in Austin in 1950s. Wife of former Fort Worth Star-Telegram publisher Amon Carter Sr.; active in opera and garden associations; father was mayor of Fort Worth. 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. Democratic congressman from Austin from 1948 to 1963; federal judge from 1963 until his death. His murder by a police officer in Minnesota sparked worldwide protests of police brutality against Blacks; his last words, "I can't breathe," became a rally for the protesters. Inventor whose discoveries led to nine Texas Instruments patents. Singer and sax player who took over the Glenn Miller Orchestra after Miller's death; Fort Worth native known for singing "Chattanooga Choo Choo" and saxophone solos on "In the Mood.". Soul singer made his first rhythm-and-blues hit in 1968 with "Who's Making Love," in 1976 hit top of charts with "Disco Lady". Parker on the long-running Walker, Texas Ranger series; ran unsuccessfully for Congress from East Texas in 2000. Steered Southwest Research Institute into an internationally renowned organization. Publisher and co-founder of the Texas Jewish Post, and a fixture in the Jewish community in North Texas; former president of the American Jewish Press Association. Bush chose College Station for his presidential library. Eastland native represented Austin in the Legislature for 16 years beginning in 1957, raised in Edinburg, student body president at UT-Austin. While serving three tours in Vietnam the Richardson native became pirate-radio DJ "David Rabbit," playing rock and roll and blasting the authorities. 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. 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. Starting in 1939, Anson native helped build Taylor Publishing into one of the nation's largest sellers of school yearbooks. 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. Rhythm and blues musician; Houston native's recordings included "Mercy, Mercy, Mercy"; died on tour in Japan. Rabbi at Temple Shalom in Dallas for 20 years, catalyst for Jewish-Christian dialogue in city. Longtime sports editor and columnist for the Austin American-Statesman; Brenham native was also respected historian of UT Longhorn football. Musician with Light Crust Doughboys and Texas Playboys. Dallas political and civil rights leader, city council member for 15 years. Tejano saxophonist and composer who formed the Latinaires in Rosenberg, a top band of the 1950s and '60s. Child prodigy in golf, won first tournament at 13, grew up in Dallas and San Antonio, attended UT-Austin 1939 to 1940, founding member of women's professional tour in 1950. Served Grand Prairie in a variety of Democratic Party positions; political strategist at state and national level. Dallas native and a character actor for five decades; served advice along with drinks as the bartender on TV's Murphy Brown. Harlem Globetrotter for a half century 194697 playing more than 12,000 games, in 1997 he moved to the Dallas area where he ran a heating and air conditioning business. He served 4 years as an Expert Field Medic in the United States Army, was stationed in Colorado and Germany and . 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. Author who adapted his fiction into films Rollerball in 1975 and Mountains of the Moon in 1990, Dallas native was a graduate of Texas Christian University. A visitation for Sunday will be held Friday, January 20, 2023 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Sparkman-Crane. 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 Cowboy receiver of the 1960s who wrote best-selling novel North Dallas Forty in 1973. Conservative critic of school textbooks who testified before state regulators regularly for 40 years. Actor best known for playing "Mac" in the sitcom Night Court; native of Houston and member of the Actors Studio; performed theater in Houston before moving to Hollywood; returned to theater in 2010 and performed iconic roles including Willy Loman. One-time cowboy who became nationally acclaimed poet and musician. Longtime San Antonio civic leader; helped form the San Antonio Tennis Association and Alamo Boys' Ranch. Educator, superintendent at Cypress-Fairbanks schools 1954 to 1968. 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. A funeral service for Mary will be held Monday, January 16, 2023 at 10:00 AM at Brookside Funeral Home, 13747. 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. Waco area native was elected Democratic governor in 1990; known for her wit as well as her political savvy in the state and nationally. 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. Represented North and West Texas counties in state senate from 1994; champion of agriculture and oil businesses. 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. 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. President of Southern Methodist University in Dallas since 1987. Dallas broadcaster and three-term Democratic member of Congress in the 1970s. The Mount Pleasant native died in Dallas. Tough-minded jurist who presided over the trials that helped topple the dynasty of South Texas political boss George Parr. 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. Served as general counsel for the Army in the 1950s when he was nemesis to Sen. Joe McCarthy during televised hearings. Arts patron who was daughter of Humble Oil (ExxonMobil) founder Robert L. Blaffer and granddaughter of Texas Company (Texaco) founder William Thomas Campbell; married Prince Tassilo von Frstenberg of Austria. 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. Prominent philanthropist and businessman whose family led the transformation of downtown Fort Worth. 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. Fort Worth attorney and civic leader; former vice president of the Children's Museum of Fort Worth and the American Jewish Congress. Philanthropist from Amarillo, benefactor to many civic projects in the Texas Panhandle. Early female lawyer in Texas who was first woman to serve as chief clerk for a state legislature. 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. Renowned jet-setter and grandson of oil magnate Hugh Roy Cullen; hosted benefits in River Oaks home for charities, arts. Dallas educator for 42 years, founding trustee of African American Museum at Fair Park. Hunt. Grand Ole Opry member who hosted TV shows in Houston and Dallas in 1970s, had hits "Send Me the Pillow You Dream On" and "Please Help Me I'm Falling". State Fair food vendor who in the 1950s helped popularize tacos and nachos. Hillsboro native, editor of the Houston Chronicle 1986-2002, which in the early years included adding news bureaus across Texas and in Latin America. Democratic congressman from Corpus Christi for 22 years until 1978, and former Nueces County judge and prosecutor. Drummer for Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, as well as John Sebastian, grew up in San Antonio, overcame drug addiction to become counselor for other addicts. Corpus Christi native; oldest female soldier killed in action since military operations began in Iraq and Afghanistan; first female firefighter in Bryan. Civic leader and philanthropist; descendant of El Paso pioneer Zach White. Retired Air Force brigadier general was influential businessman and civic leader in San Antonio; former chairman of NBA Spurs. Pioneering environmental reporter for The Houston Post in the 1970s. Manager of three major league teams, nicknamed "Mr. Longtime head of the UT Southwestern Medical Center bringing it to international prominence. Democratic member of Congress 1965 to 1983 from West Texas; in El Paso, Feb. 18, 1998. Pitmaster at Black's Barbecue in Lockhart from 1962 when he took over from his father who started the family business in 1932; Black's is said to be one of the first barbecue joints in Texas to cook brisket. East Texas businessman and benefactor to Texas A&M University and the University of Texas at Tyler. Political science professor who became the first black dean at Texas A&M University in 1994 as head of the College of Liberal Arts; died in College Station after a long battle with heart disease. Founded the La Quinta Inns chain with his brother. Weimar native played romantic roles in movies in the 1930s when most black actresses were relegated to roles as maids; was featured in the show-stopping "Carioca" number in Flying Down to Rio; named one of Texas' 100 most influential women of the 20th century by the state's Women's Chamber of Commerce in 1999. Retired executive editor of the Corpus Christi Caller-Times and former president of the Associated Press Managing Editors. Columnist who worked at the San Antonio Light for more than 25 years, helped open way for younger Hispanic journalists. Showcase your loved one's life story . Each entry contains a link to the full online obituary which has all of the wake and funeral service information, and where you may leave your condolences in the memory book. Find your ancestry info and recent death notices for relatives and friends. Jermyn native led the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association 1966 to 1995 as general manager; during his tenure the group grew to more than 13,000 members. Country singer who wrote 1986 hit "Daddy's Hands"; her 1991 "Maybe I Mean Yes" provoked a national debate about date rape; the song was withdrawn from radio, a move she said she supported; she was born in San Antonio, attended Abilene Christian University. Served as Texas' first lady for her father-in-law, Gov. Headed Texas A&M University former students association from 1964 to 1979. Former Fort Worth mayor who played major role in creation of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Described as "the founding father" of UT-Arlington, he was president 195968 during tremendous growth, steered its transfer from A&M to UT system. Longtime leading political liberal of Texas; from 1957 to 1970, the Chandler native served in the U.S. Senate where he sponsored the Cold War GI Bill. Wichita Falls native who played family matriarch Alice Horton on the soap opera Days of Our Lives for more than 40 years. Longtime newsman for the Associated Press who covered nine governors and 19 regular sessions of the Legislature. Considered the founder of arts and crafts superstore concept, started Michaels in Dallas in 1976. Staunch conservative member of Congress for 10 years from Dallas, the lone Republican in the Texas delegation when elected in 1954, led a group of demonstrators that in 1960 accosted Lyndon Johnson and Lady Bird at a campaign appearance in Dallas. 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. Scion of oil family, banker and television executive, patron of the arts including iconic Cadillac Ranch sculpture outside Amarillo. Godchild of George Washington Carver and former president of the Texas NAACP; former member of the Texas Youth Commission. Devoted 39 years to Texas Christian University as football player, coach and director of the placement office. Amarillo philanthropist who married Stanley Marsh Jr. in 1936; active in city's charities. Dean of the University of Texas School of Law from 1949 to 1974 credited with helping develop it into one of top such institutions. 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. 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. 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. Put your name on the town or county of your choice. Texas Funeral Homes Community Memorial Funeral Home 1443 North 2nd Street, Abilene (325) 677-5246 Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home 5701 Highway 277 South, Abilene (325) 698-2200 Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery 6969 East Interstate 40, Amarillo (806) 374-3709 Moore Funeral Home 1219 North Davis Drive, Arlington (817) 275-2711 Actress in some 75 movies and TV shows including as Oma in John Huston's 1971 Fat City, for which she received an Oscar nomination. Famed tort attorney and benefactor who gave millions to the University of Texas, Rice University, and arts and medical institutions in the state; son of a Lebanese immigrant, he was born in Houston where he graduated from St. Thomas High School, he earned his law degree from UT in 1953; his theatrical courtroom style resulted in winning cases that brought him an estimated $1.5 billion. Former state senator, secretary of state and appellate justice; known as "the gentle giant" of the Texas Senate during his tenure 1959 to 1967 representing East Texas. 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. (with little George W.) moved to Odessa in 1949, then Midland, and to Houston in 1959. Central Texas lawyer who with friend Lyndon B. Johnson worked to bring electricity to the region; served in Texas House from 1948 to 1952. Philanthropist and arts patron, was wife of oilman Clint Murchison Sr. and rancher Edward B. Linthicum. Through our advanced obituary search, you may search our database of obituaries by name, location, date of death and keywords. Oldest child of oil tycoon H.L. Federal judge in Midland, known as friend to environmentalists. The Oklahoma native had been a Dallas resident since 1957. Founder of Pancho's Mexican Buffet, which grew into a chain of restaurants throughout the Southwest. Fort Worth native, prolific writer's most famous work, Goodbye to a River was an account of his trip down the Brazos in 1957. Decorated playwright with a six-decade long career; won his first Tony for Kiss of the Spider Woman; lived in Corpus Christi as a child, where his father owned a Schlitz distributorship; much later, wrote the controversial play Corpus Christi, in which Jesus and his disciples are homosexuals. Served in Legislature from 1973 to 1978, was a leader for equal rights for women. (1984-1992); received seven Emmy nominations and won two Golden Globes; worked in movies and on Broadway; born in Galveston where her father was a firefighter; after attending Ball High School she worked in theater in Houston and Dallas before moving to New York. Oilman and banker, a leader in promoting Corpus Christi arts and growth in the 20th century. Part of the Boots and Coots oil well firefighting business, helped put out Kuwaiti oil fires following the first Gulf war. Bandleader who for four decades entertained Texans with broadcasts of Czech music, raised in Plum. The author of ten books about El Paso and the Hill Country was born in Kerrville; after serving as an officer in the Air Force he moved in 1958 to El Paso, a city he came to love and where he taught high school creative writing and English for 30 years; his work also appeared in the Southwest Review, the Texas Observer, and other publications. Houston artist who created the Panhandle landmark of 10 Cadillacs planted nose down; died in Australia in a climbing accident. 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. 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. Founder of one of the biggest chicken producers in the United States, Pilgrim's Pride; born Lonnie Pilgrim in Pine, he and his brother Aubrey turned a feed-and-seed store in Pittsburg into a poultry company employing 35,000 and contracting with some 4,000 farms; Bo became the public face of the company in TV commercials. University of Texas journalism professor for 40 years until 1982, wrote biography of Dallas Morning News founder George B. Dealey. 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. Civic leader and wife of the founder of the landmark Gaido's Seafood Restaurant in Galveston. Houston broadcaster who hosted a teen dance show in the 1950s and '60s. Nationally known as one of the Geezinslaw Brothers (with Dewayne Smith) from gigs starting on Arthur Godfrey's radio program to later appearances on late-night television talk shows; Austin humorist, country singer, and a deejay for more than 30 years; Austin native. Former Navy SEAL was Midlothian resident, wrote best-selling book American Sniper about killing more than 150 in Iraq, he was shot and killed along with another veteran Chad Littlefield at a gun range near Glen Rose. Dallas businessman instrumental in creating the Public Broadcasting System and reviving Parkland hospital and the Dallas Symphony. Scientist and Big Bang theorist who taught at UT-Austin. Renowned car builder (the Cobra) born in Leesburg, as driver was the second American to win Le Mans in 1959, lived near Pittsburg in retirement. Trans-Pecos icon and leading authority on the botany of the Big Bend and the Chihuahuan Desert. Heisman Trophy-winning running back (1957) for A&M where he played for Bear Bryant, after playing for the NFL Cardinals he was A&M athletic director and served in other positions until 2001. Modernist painter taught art at UT-Austin 19471987, one of the last of the Fort Worth Circle of artists. Daughter of prominent Texas politician Robert Ewing Thomason, wife of former chairman of A.H. Belo Corp. H. Ben Decherd, and mother of Dealey Decherd Herndon and Robert W. Decherd, Belo directors. Waco native, country music Hall of Famer who with his Brazos Valley Boys blended honky-tonk and Western swing in hits including "The Wild Side of Life" and "Six Pack to Go". The former Texas first lady as wife of Gov. Ex-wife of Dallas pastor Walker Railey who was acquitted after being charged with her 1987 shooting, she never recovered, remaining in a vegetative state. 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. Award-winning author who wrote Kanthapura in 1938, considered the first major Indian novel written in English; died in Austin, where he was UT emeritus professor of philosophy. Last surviving grandchild of Capt. Guitarist and singer known as the "Godfather of San Antonio Blues" and the "Chicano Bluesman"; began with doo-wop groups from the city's West Side in the 1950s. Magnum, P.I. Dallas civic leader founded in 1948 with his brother the Tom Thumb food stores; served on Dallas city council. Barbecue icon founded Bodacious Bar-B-Q in Longview in 1968; the company eventually expanded to 22 locations statewide; grew up in Dallas where he learned to barbecue at his father's cafe. South Texas rancher and oil tycoon, confidant, and friend to state officials including Jim Mattox and Bob Bullock. Founder of Houston's Enron Corporation who fell into disgrace amid national scandal and bankruptcy. President emeritus of Schreiner College who headed the institute from 1950 until his retirement in 1971. Legislator, chairman of the State Highway Commission, a director of the Texas Turnpike Authority and a member of the Texas Battleship Commission. Ann Richards. 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. Important political leader in San Antonio who represented Bexar County in the Legislature for 33 years, the last 13 in the state senate. Born Marijohn Melson in Kemp; was Nashville Hall of Fame songwriter, including "The Long Black Veil"; prominent Music Row publisher. Nuclear physicist taught at UT-Austin from 1976 to 1986, involved in Manhattan Project, coined term "black hole" in 1967. Who Where Receive obituaries Peggy Knowles January 13, 2023 (90 years old) View obituary Ellen Blascyk January 2, 2023 (83 years old) View obituary 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. Son of a King Ranch foreman, star running back for Texas Tech in the 1950s, achieved a winning record that helped the school get into the Southwest Conference. Drummer in 1960s on Sir Douglas Quintet's biggest hits including "She's About a Mover," later collaborated on songs with Joe "King" Carrasco. NFL star for 14 years was born and raised to age 14 in Trinity, Olympic medalist in track in 1952. Member of the Texas House of Representatives from 1968 to 1979 and a leader in agricultural legislation; ran unsuccessfully for agricultural commissioner in 1978. Built a radio empire of all-Spanish radio to the United States and spread Tejano music. Journalist, women's editor of The Dallas Morning News from late 1940s until she retired in 1976. Jerry L. Allen . Putnam native was journalist, author and playwright, works included The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas and his 1960s book The One-Eyed Man. Houston lawyer-businessman who built the Academy chain of sports stores, champion of school funding equity. Chief executive officer of Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, 1948 to 1974. Kennedy assassination expert who was curator at the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, broadcaster joined Dallas' KXAS in 1981, became archivist at the museum in 1994 and appeared on many documentaries on the events of November 1963. 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