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Kay Granger, first Republican woman from Texas to serve in the House, has died at age 83
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Jamie Stengle, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· August 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information about her life and career is available from KPRC 2, including tributes from colleagues like House Speaker Mike Johnson.
A Texas politician has passed away. She was 83 years old when she died. Her son announced the news. The politician had a long career in public service, achieving several notable firsts. She started out as a teacher and business owner before entering politics. Further information about her life and career is available from KPRC 2, including tributes from colleagues like House Speaker Mike Johnson.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 3, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A Texas politician has passed away. She was 83 years old when she died. Her son announced the news. The politician had a long career in public service, achieving several notable firsts. She started…
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