(Encyclopedia) Kingsville, city (1990 pop. 25,276), seat of Kleberg co., S Tex.; inc. 1911. It is headquarters of the gigantic King Ranch. The city is a processing center for cotton, livestock,…
(Encyclopedia) Kite, Tom (Thomas O. Kite, Jr.), 1949–, American golfer, b. Austin, Tex. The 1973 Professional Golfers Association Rookie of the Year, he was also the 1989 Player of the Year. He won…
(Encyclopedia) PampaPampapămˈpə [key], city (1990 pop. 19,959), seat of Gray co., extreme N Tex. This cow town on the Panhandle plains still ships cattle and wheat and packs meat, but the discovery…
(Encyclopedia) San BenitoSan Benitosăn bənēˈtō [key], city (1990 pop. 20,125), Cameron co., extreme S Tex.; inc. 1911. San Benito is chiefly a processing center for citrus fruit and vegetables grown…
The worst tragedy in modern Olympic history
by Mike Morrison The Munich Olympics in 1972 were marred by terrorism. (Source: AP) Related Links Olympics Overview 2012…
Senate Years of Service: 1848-1853Party: DemocratBORLAND, Solon, a Senator from Arkansas; born near Suffolk, Nansemond County, Va., September 21, 1808; attended preparatory schools in North…
Senate Years of Service: 1957-1957; 1961-1961Party: Democrat; DemocratBLAKLEY, William Arvis, a Senator from Texas; born in Miami Station, Saline County, Mo., November 17, 1898; moved with his…
Senate Years of Service: 1941-1949Party: DemocratOâDANIEL, Wilbert Lee (Pappy), a Senator from Texas; born in Malta, Morgan County, Ohio, March 11, 1890; reared on a cattle ranch near…
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HUTCHISON, Kathryn Ann Bailey (Kay), a Senator from Texas; born in Galveston, Tex., July 22, 1943; attended the public schools in La Marque, Tex…
Senate Years of Service: 1993- Party: Republican HUTCHISON, Kathyrn Ann Bailey (Kay), a Senator from Texas; born in Galveston, Tex., July 22, 1943; attended the public schools in La Marque,…
