Texas flags are half-staff through sunset Friday to observe the death of former Railroad Commissioner of Texas, Carole Keeton.

Texas and American flags are flying at half staff in the Lone Star State on Friday to honor longtime public servant Carole Keeton​.

Throughout her career, Carole Keeton – also known as Carole Keeton Strayhorn – served as mayor of Austin, Texas railroad commissioner and as Texas comptroller.

As you go about your day today, you may notice Texas flags flying at half-staff across the state. Gov. Greg Abbott ordered the flags at half-staff for the memorial of former Comptroller of Texas.

Flags in Texas have been at half-staff since Thursday to honor former Austin Mayor and Texas Comptroller Carole Keeton, who died this week at 85. Flags will remain at half-staff until sunset Friday.

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