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Carole Keeton Strayhorn, who served as Austin Mayor and in statewide office, dies
Strayhorn served as Austin's mayor from 1977 to 1983, before serving as a railroad commissioner in the 1990s and as Texas comptroller from 1999 until 2007.
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Former Austin Mayor Carole Keeton dies at 85: 'One tough grandma'
Carole Keeton Rylander and Carole Keeton Strayhorn during her long public service career — after serving as mayor, made an unsuccessful bid in 1986 to unseat longtime U.S. Rep. J.J. "Jake ...
Why are flags at half-staff in Texas? When they're raised again after Carole Keeton death
Texas flags are half-staff through sunset Friday to observe the death of former Railroad Commissioner of Texas, Carole Keeton ...
Flags at half-staff across Texas to honor Carole Keeton
Throughout her career, Carole Keeton – also known as Carole Keeton Strayhorn – served as mayor of Austin, Texas railroad ...
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Carole Keeton Strayhorn, first woman to serve as Texas comptroller, dies at 85
She was 85. Keeton, formerly known as Carole Keeton Strayhorn, died surrounded by her family in Austin, according to an ...
The Texas Tribune15d
Carole Keeton Strayhorn, first woman to serve as Texas comptroller, dies at 85
She was 85. Keeton, formerly known as Carole Keeton Strayhorn, died surrounded by her family in Austin, according to an obituary. A dedicated Austinite, Keeton was born and raised in the city and ...
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Carole Keeton Strayhorn, first woman to serve as Texas comptroller and former Austin mayor, dies
AUSTIN, Texas — Former Austin mayor, Texas railroad commissioner and Texas comptroller Carole Keeton Strayhorn died on Wednesday at the age of 85. Austin Mayor Kirk Watson confirmed the news of ...