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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Alice and Ellen Kessler, ’60s Singing Sensations, Die at 89
The twin sisters from Germany, who were nightclub stars and regular guests on international variety shows, chose to end their lives together.
Bonnie Munshin, ‘Velvet Hammer’ of a Hamptons Hot Spot, Dies at 84
At Nick & Toni’s, a restaurant beloved by celebrities and locals alike, she managed its coveted prime real estate, keeping everyone happy and the looky-loos at bay.
Sid Davidoff, Powerful Aide to Mayor Lindsay, Dies at 86
In the 1960s and ’70s, he was a brash lieutenant to a young, ambitious, reform-minded mayor and ended up on President Nixon’s “enemies list.”
Bill Ivey, 81, Dies; Quelled Conservative Ire Over U.S. Arts Agency
As the head of the National Endowment for the Arts, Mr. Ivey, a leader in country music, shifted the agency’s focus away from avant-garde work and won more funding.
Alice Wong, Writer and Relentless Advocate for Disability Rights, Dies at 51
Born with muscular dystrophy, she received a MacArthur “Genius” grant in 2024 for her decades of calling attention to the need for equal rights for disabled people.
Todd Snider, Folk Singer With a Wry Wit, Dies at 59
Mentored by the likes of Jimmy Buffett and John Prine, his big-hearted ballads told of heartache even as his humor revealed a steadfast optimism.
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