Obituaries Related to "Houston" from New York Times Archive
Rita Houston, WFUV D.J. Who Lifted Music Careers, Dies at 59
From a studio in the Bronx, she introduced listeners to artists from a wide range of genres. She was also a mentor to the stars, and a sometime-confidante.
Stairwell Collapse in Houston Leaves 3 Workers Dead and 1 Injured
The 15-story building had been inspected hours before the accident.
‘Feeling Like Death’: Inside a Houston Hospital Bracing for a Virus Peak
As young patients fill new virus wards, Houston Methodist is calling nurses to work extra shifts and ramping up its testing efforts.
Quotation of the Day: A Son of Houston Whose Death Moved Millions
Quotation of the Day for Wednesday, June 10, 2020.
Houston Bids Goodbye to George Floyd, Whose Killing Galvanized a Movement
The funeral served as both a national reckoning and a moment of personal mourning. The Rev. Al Sharpton demanded more action against police brutality.
Two Dead in Explosion at Houston Plant
A blast woke Houston residents from sleep in the early hours of Friday morning, shattering windows and scattering debris. The two fatalities were believed to be employees of the plant, officials said.
One Week Before Breeders’ Cup, Another Horse Dies at Santa Anita
The track’s death toll since December rises to 36.
Bob McNair, Energy Mogul Who Brought the N.F.L. Back to Houston, Dies at 81
Mr. McNair, who was awarded the franchise that became the Texans, gave to many charitable causes. More recently, he was criticized for remarks about national anthem protests.
Rockets vs. Warriors: The Dead Live Again in Houston
The Rockets were shirt-sticks-to-your-back hot in Game 2 behind James Harden and Chris Paul, complicating Golden State’s supposedly foregone stroll to the N.B.A. finals.
Saved From Harvey’s Floodwaters, Twice. So How Did She End Up Dead?
A Houston great-grandmother was put on a rescue boat. That much is known. But how she got off, was rescued a second time and then ended up in the morgue is one of Hurricane Harvey’s mysteries.
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Diane Crump, First Woman to Ride in Kentucky Derby, Dies at 77
She was the first professional female jockey to compete at a track in the United States where betting was legal, and notched up 228 career victories.
Dick Zimmer, N.J. Congressman Who Sponsored Megan’s Law, Dies at 81
The landmark legislation, a response to the rape and murder of a New Jersey child, required states to disclose where convicted sex-offenders live.
Janet Fish, Painter of Luminous Still Lifes, Dies at 87
From her student days, she stubbornly refused to follow popular artistic trends. Instead, she spent decades exploring the effects of light on glass.
Jacqueline de Ribes, Tastemaker and Fashion Avatar, Dies at 96
One of few people in the world of style who could legitimately claim the status of icon, she dressed to impress even before she became a designer.
Richard Smallwood, 77, Choral Leader and Composer of Gospel Hits, Dies
He sold millions of albums with the Richard Smallwood Singers, and his songs, many influenced by classical music, were recorded by stars like Whitney Houston.
Gone in 2025: A Yearlong Procession of Giants
Marquee names all, they found international fame in the arts, politics, the sciences and beyond.
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