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Kay Granger: Texas Trailblazer for Defense | Texas News
Kay Granger, Texas’s trailblazing political force, passed away at 83, leaving behind a legacy etched in history: first woman mayor of Fort Worth, first Republican woman from Texas in Congress, and the first GOP woman to chair the House Appropriations Committee. Known for her unyielding advocacy, she saved Carswell Air Force Base, transformed it into a vital naval reserve base, and fiercely protected defense industries like Lockheed Martin and Bell Textron. She also championed the Panther Island flood control project, fueling regional growth. Her grit and determination reshaped Fort Worth and…
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