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Nicholas Henry Darnell (1807–1885), leader of 18th Texas Cavalry Regiment, known as "Darnell's Regiment"; Speaker of House for both Republic of Texas and state of Texas; Dick Dowling (1838–1867), commander at Sabine Pass and famous Houstonian; John "Rip" Ford (1815–1897), Texas Rangers legend and commander at Battle of Palmito Ranch
Fannin, Texas – Col. James Fannin (Texian patriot) [196] Fannett, Texas – B. J. Fannett (local landowner who opened a general store there in the 1890s) Fargo, North Dakota – William Fargo [196] Faribault, Minnesota – Jean-Baptiste Faribault (settler) [196] Farley, Mendocino County, California – Jackson Farley (early settler)
Nancy Jewel McDonie singer, who became famous with the Korean KPop group Momoland; My Ticket Home, alternative metal band; O.A.R., roots rock band; Phil Ochs (1940–1976), folk-activist singer and songwriter; grew up in Columbus, which provided the inspiration for his song "Boy in Ohio"; studied journalism at Ohio State University
David J. Porter, Republican, Texas Railroad Commission member, 2010–2016; Carol Schwartz, former member of the D.C. city council, raised in Midland; W. E. "Pete" Snelson, member of both houses of the Texas State Legislature from Midland; later an educational consultant in Austin; Clayton Williams, businessman and 1990 gubernatorial candidate
Rick Galindo, member of the Texas House of Representatives from Bexar County; born in 1981 and reared in San Antonio; Alberto Gonzales, U.S. Attorney General under President George W. Bush; Henry B. Gonzalez, U.S. Representative for Texas's 20th congressional district, the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio is named in his honor
Ranchman’s Ponder Steakhouse, a 75-year Denton County landmark and one of America’s most famous small-town cafes, is for sale and closed for now, owner Dave Ross said.. Ross, 71, is retiring ...
The following is a list of famous people born in the U.S. state of Ohio, and people who spent significant periods of their lives living in Ohio. This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness.
Bill Clements (1917–2011), Texas governor and businessman; John Ford Coley (born 1948), famous singer-songwriter; John Congleton (born 1977), music producer; Kerry Cooks (born 1974), football coach; Pat Corley (1930–2006), actor (Murphy Brown) Rafael Cruz (born 1939), Christian preacher and public speaker; father of Texas Senator Ted Cruz