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Kay Granger, Texas Trailblazer, Passes at 83 | Oakland News
Kay Granger, the trailblazing Fort Worth native and longtime U.S. Representative who became the first Republican woman to lead the powerful House Appropriations Committee, has passed away at 83. A historic figure in Texas politics, she served nearly three decades in Congress after pioneering as the first female mayor of Fort Worth in 1991. Her legacy includes shaping federal budgets and leaving an indelible mark on public service — remembered by House Speaker Mike Johnson as a devoted colleague and friend. Details about her cause of death and services remain pending. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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