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David E. Harris became the first Black pilot to fly for a commercial airline when American Airlines hired him in 1964. Announcing Capt. Harris' death, American's CEO called him a "trailblazer."
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Joyce Slocum, who led both NPR and Texas Public Radio into a new era for public media, died Sunday from complications of colon cancer.
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Hector Ortiz, who spent the past 18 years as a manager and coach in the Texas Rangers organization, has died after a long battle with cancer. He was 54.
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Keith announced on social media in 2022 that he had been having chemotherapy and radiation treatments for stomach cancer. He is behind such hits as "Red Solo Cup" and "Beer For My Horses."
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U.S. and state lawmakers joined friends, family and constituents mourning longtime Dallas congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson, who left an impact on public transportation, science and the North Texas cities she represented for decades.
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Johnson's family confirmed her death on social media Sunday. She was known as a trailblazing Dallas Democrat with a lengthy career marked by several historic firsts.
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The Supreme Court says retired Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman on the high court, died Friday. She was 93. O’Connor was appointed by former President Ronald Reagan in 1981.
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The beloved singer and interpreter of pop standards won 20 Grammy awards over a career that touched eight decades.
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The memorial service looked back at the former Dallas police chief's life and 40 years of service.
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Wade Goodwyn, NPR’s longtime national correspondent based in Dallas, died Thursday of cancer at age 63. Rick Holter — KERA’s longtime vice president of news — remembers his friend and former coworker.
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The winningest college football coach in the history of Texas Tech University, Leach died Tuesday at the age of 61.