- Kay Bailey Hutchison
Kathyrn Ann Bailey Hutchison, usually known as Kay Bailey Hutchison (born July 22 1943), is the senior United States Senator from Texas. She is a member of the Republican Party. In 2001 she was named one of the 30 most powerful women in America by "Ladies Home Journal". - Lloyd Doggett
Lloyd Alton Doggett II (born October 6, 1946), American politician, is a Democratic politician from Texas. He has represented a district based in the state capital, Austin, since 1995. It is currently numbered as the 25th Congressional district but was numbered as the 10th Congressional district from 1995 to 2005. - David Thomas
John David Thomas (born July 5, 1983) is an American football tight end for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. He was drafted in the third round of the 2006 NFL Draft. Thomas played college football at the University of Texas. Thomas played a prominent role in the Longhorns 41-38 upset of #1 USC in the 2006 Rose Bowl, making a game-high 10 receptions for 88 yards. - Aaron Ross
Aaron Jermaine Ross is an American football player defensive back for the New York Giants. He played cornerback for the University of Texas Longhorns from 2003 to 2006, winning the Jim Thorpe Award for the nation's top defensive back in 2006. He was named the defensive “most valuable player” of the 2006 Alamo Bowl. - Henry Cuellar
Henry Roberto Cuellar (born September 19, 1955) is a Democratic politician from Laredo, Texas, representing the state's 28th Congressional district (map) in the United States House of Representatives. Cuellar's district extends from the Rio Grande to the suburbs of San Antonio - Henry Bonilla
Henry D. Bonilla (born January 2, 1954) is a former Congressman who represented Texas's 23rd congressional district in the United States House of Representatives. He was defeated in his bid for re-election by Ciro Davis Rodriguez, a former Democratic member of Congress, in a special election runoff held on December 12, 2006. His term expired January 3, 2007 when the 110th Congress officially began. - Jevan Snead
Jevan Bryce Snead (born September 2, 1987, in San Angelo, Texas) plays college football as a quarterback for Ole Miss. At the end of 2006 he transferred from the University of Texas. While in high school, Snead originally committed to Florida but decided to come to Texas instead when top high school recruit Tim Tebow committed to Florida. Snead came to Texas as a highly touted high-school player, having been a prep All-American, two-time all-state player. - Huston Street
Huston Lowell Street (born August 2, 1983, in Austin, Texas) is a relief pitcher for the Oakland Athletics, currently best known for winning the 2005 American League Rookie of the Year. Street attended The University of Texas from 2002-04, where he pitched for the school's baseball team. He is widely regarded as one of the best collegiate closers of all time. - Ralph Hall
Ralph Moody Hall (born May 3, 1923) is a United States Representative from the Fourth Congressional District in Texas (map). First elected in 1980, Hall is the ranking Republican of the Science Committee and a senior member of the the Energy and Commerce Committee. He is the dean of the Texas congressional delegation, as well as the oldest serving member of the House of Representatives. - Adam Dunn
Adam Troy Dunn (November 9th, 1979, in Houston, Texas), is a Major League Baseball outfielder for the Cincinnati Reds. He bats left-handed and throws right-handed. A former standout quarterback at New Caney (Texas) High School, Dunn signed with the University of Texas however, Dunn quit football and concentrated on baseball. The Reds drafted Dunn in the second round of the 1998 amateur draft while he was still an active collegian. Dunn signed and quit college. - Price Daniel
Marion Price Daniel, Sr. (October 10, 1910 - August 25, 1988) was a Democratic Party U.S. senator and politician from the state of Texas. Daniel was born in Dayton, Texas, and he graduated from Baylor University. He worked as a lawyer in Liberty County, Texas. Daniel won a seat in the Texas House of Representatives in 1939 as a Democrat. Daniel opposed Texas adopting a sales tax and he was elected Speaker of the House in 1943. - George W. Littlefield
George W. Littlefield (June 21, 1842-November 10, 1920) was a former Confederate officer, as well as a banker, cattleman, and regent of the University of Texas. Though born in Panola County, Mississippi, Littlefield made Texas his home. In addition to having been a successful banker and rancher, Littlefield was a major benefactor of the University of Texas. He so loved the university that he located his home on campus. - John Danks
John Danks (born April 15, 1985 in Austin, Texas) is a left-handed starting pitcher in the Major Leagues currently playing with the Chicago White Sox. John graduated from Round Rock High School in Texas in 2003 and he was named the Texas player of the year. Danks was drafted in the first round, ninth overall in the 2003 Major League Baseball Draft by the Texas Rangers. - Allan Shivers
Robert Allan Shivers (1907 - 1985) was a Texas politician who led the conservative faction of the Texas Democratic Party during the turbulent 1940s and 1950s. Allan Shivers also developed the lieutenant governor's post into an extremely powerful perch in state government. Born October 5, 1907 in Lufkin, Texas, Shivers was educated at The University of Texas, graduating with a law degree in 1933. In 1934, he was elected to the Texas Senate, … - Jeb Hensarling
Jeb Hensarling (born May 29, 1957), American politician, has been the Republican congressman representing the Texas 5th congressional district (map) in the United States House of Representatives since 2003. Hensarling was born in Stephenville, Texas, and grew up on the family farm in College Station. He graduated from Texas A&M University in 1979 with a bachelor's degree in economics. In 1982 he earned a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Texas at Austin. - Elmer Kelton
Elmer Kelton (born April 29, 1926) is an American author, known for his Westerns. He was born in Andrews County, Texas. He graduated from the University of Texas in 1948. Kelton worked as the farm and ranch editor of the "San Angelo Standard-Times" from 1948 to 1963. He served as the associate editor of "Livestock Weekly" from 1968 to 1990. Kelton's memoir, "Sandhills Boy", was published in 2007. - Maury Maverick
Fontaine Maury Maverick (October 23, 1895-June 7, 1954) was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from Texas from January 3, 1935, to January 3, 1939. He is best remembered for his independence from the party and for coining the term "gobbledygook" for obscure and euphemistic bureaucratic language. Maverick was born in San Antonio, Texas, the son of Albert and Jane (Lewis) Maverick. - Mac Thornberry
William McClellan "Mac" Thornberry (born July 15, 1958), American politician, has been a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives since 1995. He represents the 13th Congressional District of Texas, which includes much of the Panhandle and stretches as far east as Wichita Falls (map). He currently serves on the Armed Services Committee and the Intelligence Committee. Thornberry is a lifelong resident of Clarendon, the seat of Donley County, … - Johnnie Johnson
Johnnie Johnson was a member of the Los Angeles Rams from 1980 to 1988. He played cornerback and safety. Johnson played football for the University of Texas from 1976 to 1979. He was a unanimous All-America selection at defensive back in 1978 and 1979. Johnson was elected to College Football Hall of Fame in May 2007. - Jarvis Moss
Jarvis Moss (born August 3, 1984) is an American football player for the Denver Broncos. Moss was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the first round (17th pick) of the 2007 NFL Draft. Moss had a "character flag" on his record stemming from a team suspension during his collegiate career. He was a defensive end on the Florida Gators football team before declaring for the 2007 NFL Draft following the Gators' victory in the 2007 BCS National Championship Game. - Beauford H. Jester
Beauford Halbert Jester (January 12, 1893-July 11, 1949) was a U.S. political figure, the son of George Taylor Jester and his second wife, Frances Gordon Jester. He served as the Governor of Texas from 1947 until 1949, when he died of a heart attack. He is the only Texas governor to have ever died in office. - John Ireland
John Ireland (January 21, 1827 - March 15, 1896) was Governor of Texas from 1883 to 1887. During Ireland's term, the University of Texas was established, and construction on the Texas State Capitol began. Ireland is credited with the selection of local pink granite as the construction material. - Laura Wilkinson
Laura Wilkinson (born November 17, 1977 in Texas) is an American diver. As a child, Wilkinson was a gymnast, but had to give up on the sport after a growth spurt during puberty made her too tall to continue. She wanted to occupy herself with another sport like gymnastics that would allow her to compete barefoot, but she had not yet made a final decision. One day, while swimming in the gym's pool, she witnessed a young female diver in-training execute an impressive dive, … - Roosevelt Leaks
Roosevelt Leaks (born January 31 1953 in Brenham, Texas) was a National Football League running back from 1975 through 1983. Leaks was an All-American at the University of Texas, In 2005 he was inducted to the College Football Hall of Fame. - Jay McGraw
Jay McGraw , 28, is President and CEO of Stage 29 Productions in Los Angeles. He has served as Executive Producer on several prime time specials and has a number of projects in development. He most recently was host of Renovate My Family , a prime time series on Fox. Since he was 19, Jay has been in the forefront of teen authorities, taking his father's philosophies and translating them into language teens can understand and enjoy. - Brandon Fahey
Brandon Wade Fahey (born January 18, 1981 in Dallas, Texas) is an outfielder, shortstop and second baseman for the Baltimore Orioles. He was selected by the Orioles in 12th round of the 2002 draft out of the University of Texas. In 2006, he was called up from the Orioles Triple A affiliate Ottawa Lynx when regular second baseman Brian Roberts went on the disabled list. He played High School baseball for Duncanville High School in Duncanville, Texas. - Bibb Falk
Bibb August Falk (January 27 1899 - June 8 1989), nicknamed "Jockey", was an American left fielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Chicago White Sox (1920-28) and Cleveland Indians (1929-31). Born in Austin, Texas, Falk played football and baseball at the University of Texas before signing with the White Sox in 1920. - E. D. Hill
E. D. Hill (born Edith Ann Tarbox on July 27, 1963) is a Fox News Channel anchor in the United States. Joining the network in 1998, Hill currently anchors the 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. block of "Fox News Live", and co-hosts Bill O'Reilly's "Radio Factor". Previously, Hill was a co-host on the Fox News Channel's morning show "Fox & Friends" since 1999. A graduate of the University of Texas with a bachelor's degree in journalism, … - W. Joe Hoppe
W. Joe Hoppe (born Dec. 24, 1961, in Ypsilanti, Michigan) is an American poet, short story writer and filmmaker who was at the forefront of the performance poetry scene in Austin, Texas. He grew up in Jackson, Michigan, where he worked as a janitor in a tool & die shop and as a gas station attendant. He received a degree in communications from the University of Michigan in 1984 then headed to Minneapolis to pay off his debt to society by working in shelters. - Stanley Richard
Stanley Palmer Richard (born October 21, 1967 in Mineola, Texas) is a retired American football safety in the NFL. Richard played at the University of Texas from 1988-91, where he was an All American safety in 1991. He was drafted 9th overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1991 NFL Draft and played with the Chargers from 1991-94. He was signed by the Washington Redskins as an unrestricted free agent on March 10, 1995 and played with the Redskins from 1995-98. - Scott Dunn
Scott Allen Dunn (born May 23, 1978 in San Antonio, Texas) is a free agent pitcher. After graduating from Winston Churchill High School in San Antonio, he attended the University of Texas at Austin. After college, he was drafted by the Reds. Dunn played primarily in the minors before appearing briefly with the Angels in 2004, and then reappearing in the majors with the Devil Rays in 2006. In August 2000, Dunn pitched a complete perfect game for the Clinton, IA Lumberkings, … - Henry C. Dethloff
Henry Clay Dethloff (born August 10, 1934) is Professor of History Emeritus at Texas A&M University in College Station who has written more than two dozen books on topics ranging from the space program to agriculture, American business, and Texas A&M itself, the institution with which he was primarily affiliated during his academic career. Dethloff, the son of Carl Curt Dethloff (1900-1977) and the former Camelia Jordan (1907-2000), grew up in Natchitoches, … - George H. Mahon
George Herman Mahon (September 22, 1900 - November 19, 1985) was a Texas politician. Born in Mahon, Louisiana near Haynesville, Louisiana, Mahon's family moved to Texas when he was a child. He graduated from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas in 1924. Mahon graduated from the University of Texas Law School. Mahon was elected county attorney for Mitchell County, Texas in 1926 and he served as district attorney from 1927 to 1933. - Beau Boulter
Eldon Beau Boulter (born February 23, 1942) is a Washington, D.C.-based lobbyist who was a Republican congressman from Texas between 1985 and 1989. He represented the sprawling district that stretches from Amarillo to Wichita Falls and embraces the Texas Panhandle. In 1988, after two terms, he gave up the House seat to challenge unsuccessfully the reelection of Democratic Senator Lloyd M. Bentsen, Jr., (1921-2006). Boulter was born in El Paso, Texas. - Sam B. Hall
Sam Blakeley Hall, Jr. (January 11, 1924 - April 10, 1994), American politician, was a Congressman representing Texas Texas's 1st congressional district from 1976 to 1985 and then a federal judge of the U.S. District Court of the Eastern District of Texas from 1985 until his death in 1994. Hall was born and raised in Marshall, Texas, where he attended the College of Marshall where he met his future wife Mary Madeline Segal. - Helen Corbitt
Helen Corbitt (1906-1978) was a popular Texas chef and cookbook author. Helen Corbitt was born in New York but spent nearly 40 years in Texas educating many in the state to the delights of gourmet cooking. Corbitt created new and unusual flavor combinations and serving temperatures. She traveled widely searching for new culinary inspiration. She was an early advocate of using the finest, freshest ingredients. - Keith Creel
Keith Creel (February 4, 1959 in Dallas, Texas) was a right-handed Major League Baseball pitcher who was a star pitcher at the University of Texas. The Kansas City Royals chose Creel with their first round pick of the 1980 draft (4th overall.) He never lived up to expectations and finished his career with a record of 5 wins, 14 losses, and a 5.60 ERA. He concluded his career as a relief pitcher by hurling 9.2 innings in his last season for the 1987 Texas Rangers. - Ronald D. Coleman
Ronald D'Emory Coleman (born November 29, 1941 in El Paso, Texas) is an American politician and a former member of the United States House of Representatives from Texas. He was elected as a Democrat to the 98th United States Congress and to the six succeeding Congresses. He served from January 3, 1983 until January 3, 1997. He was not a candidate for re-election to the 105th United States Congress. - Bob Weltlich
Bob Weltlich is a former American college basketball coach. Weltlich coached 22 seasons with a career record of 300-335 and three trips to the NCAA tournament. He was head coach at South Alabama, Florida International, Texas, and Mississippi and one of only 19 coaches to lead three different teams to the NCAA Tournament. - Frank N. Ikard
Frank N. Ikard (January 30, 1913 - May 1, 1991) was a United States Representative from Texas. He was born in Henrietta, Clay County, Texas. He attended the public schools and Schriener Institute, Kerrville. He earned an A.B. at the University of Texas, in 1936 as well as a law degree there in 1937. He was admitted to the bar in 1937 and commenced the practice of law in Wichita Falls, Texas.
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