NEW YORK (AP) - Country star Mickey Gilley has died. He was 86. He was known for such hits as “Window Up Above" and for the Texas honky-tonk he owned that inspired the hit film “Urban Cowboy." Based on an…
VICTORIA, Texas - Denny Arnold, a former Victoria city manager, died Monday, May 2 at the age of 83. Arnold served as a city manager for the Texas cities of Stamford, Schertz and Victoria during his career in local government.…
VICTORIA, Texas - Victoria College announced in a press release Saturday that former Victoria College President David Hinds passed away unexpectedly late Friday. Hinds served Victoria College as president for five years beginning in 2015. “We’ve been in touch with…
Ann O’Connor Williams Harithas, noted artist, curator, art collector, native Houstonian and descendant of the Thomas O’Connor family, a prominent Texas ranching and oil family, passed away…
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 14: Vicente Fernández performs onstage during the 20th annual Latin GRAMMY Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on November 14, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for…
VICTORIA, Texas - On Saturday, Dec. 4, the Fabian family shared their grieving and mourning moments after the trial sentence. As they reminisced on moments with…
VICTORIA, Texas - Family members and friends are mourning the sudden loss of Russell Janecka. Janecka, 61, was on a motorcycle trip with a friend in Arkansas, where he died in a…
Originally Published: 30 JUN 21 15:30 ET Updated: 30 JUN 21 15:33 ET By Jake Tapper, Anchor and Chief Washington Correspondent (CNN) -- Former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld has died at the age of 88, according to a statement…
Originally Published: 28 APR 21 13:16 ET Updated: 28 APR 21 14:22 ET By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) -- Michael Collins, the NASA astronaut who was the command module pilot for the Apollo 11 mission to the moon, has died…
DALLAS (AP) - Pulitzer Prize-winning Texas author Larry McMurtry has died at the age of 84. His family said in a statement that he died Thursday night of heart failure. McMurtry penned books and screenplays during a career that spanned…
VICTORIA, Texas - On Sunday, April 11, at 9:00 a.m. family members, friends, and retired coworkers plan to hold a memorial service honoring Deputy Sheriff David Castillo's…
David Torres Padilla, 95, passed away peacefully on February 24th, 2021 after a short illness. David was born and raised in Victoria, Texas to Juan and Gregoria Padilla on April 25, 1925. He enlisted in the United States Army at…
VICTORIA, Texas - For the first time, community members paid their respects for Mayor Rawley McCoy after he passed away on Friday, March 5th from a…
In the care of Rosewood Funeral Chapel May 22, 1950 – March 5, 2021 Obituary of Mayor Rawley Glenn McCoy Rawley Glenn McCoy Father, Husband, Architect and Public Servant died unexpectedly at home on Friday, March 5 2021. Born on…
VICTORIA, Texas- Victoria County Judge Ben Zeller released the following statement on the passing of Mayor McCoy: "Victoria could not have asked for, nor has it seen a leader with greater passion, commitment and a heartfelt love for this community…
VICTORIA, Texas - Victoria Mayor Rawley McCoy died of a heart attack Friday evening. "It is with profound sadness and grief that we confirm that Mayor Rawley McCoy passed away unexpectedly yesterday evening," wrote Ashley Strevel, City of Victoria communications…
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Larry Flynt, who turned Hustler magazine into an adult entertainment empire while championing First Amendment rights, has died at age 78. His nephew, Jimmy Flynt Jr., told The Associated Press that Flynt died Wednesday of heart…
VICTORIA, Texas - Mrs. Sandra Avery passed away at Citizen's Medical Center from internal infections on Saturday, Jan. 30. She was important to the community because of her big heart, love for children, and dedication in assuring everyone had access to…
VICTORIA, Texas - Ms. Sandra Avery lived in Victoria all her life. She devoted herself to our community, especially children in need, as she worked in food service through…
Originally Published: 22 JAN 21 11:21 ET Updated: 22 JAN 21 11:27 ET By Ray Sanchez, CNN (CNN) -- Henry Louis "Hank" Aaron, the Baseball Hall of Famer who broke Babe Ruth's all-time home run record and lived a life…
VICTORIA, Texas — Juanita Garza, 70 of Victoria, lovingly known to most as “MoMo”, passed from this life surrounded by her loving family, Friday, January 8, 2021. Family and friends will gather for visitation Wednesday, January 13th from 6:00 p.m.…
Frances Muir of Houston, was born on December 19, 1940 to Daniel and Juana Martinez. She passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021. She is survived by her husband, William Muir of Houston, her sisters, Maria Dikanoski and Beatrice Ochoa, her…
VICTORIA, Texas - Dakota Joseph Moreno was born in Nevada, he graduated from high school in Texas, where he enjoyed paying many sports. One of his greatest…
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Actor David L. Lander, best known for playing Squiggy on the popular ABC comedy “Laverne & Shirley,” has died after a decades-long long battle with multiple sclerosis. His wife says Lander died Friday at the age…
