Kay Granger, first Republican woman from Texas to serve in the House, has died at age 83
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Kay Granger, the first Republican woman elected to the US House from Texas and the former mayor of Fort Worth, died on Sunday at the age of 83. According to her son, her death was caused by Alzheimer's disease. Granger did not seek re-election in 2024, concluding a career that spanned nearly three decades in Congress.
During her tenure in the House, Granger achieved several historical milestones. Alongside her distinction as the first Republican congresswoman from Texas, she also made history as the first Republican woman to chair the powerful House Appropriations Committee.
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The Guardian World (GB)Focuses on her historical identity, retirement, and Alzheimer's death.
PBS NewsHour (US)Emphasizes her local leadership as Fort Worth mayor and committee chairmanship.
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