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Kay Granger, the trailblazing Texas politician who shattered glass ceilings as the first female mayor of Fort Worth and the first Republican woman from Texas elected to Congress, passed away at 83. A powerhouse in Washington for nearly three decades, she became the first female Republican to lead the House Appropriations Committee — wielding influence over billions in federal spending. Her roots in local government, including stints on the Zoning Commission and City Council, laid the foundation for a career that earned her Fort Worth Inc.’s 2025 Person of the Year honor. After stepping down from Congress this year due to health challenges — including dementia — her legacy endures: a fearless advocate for women in leadership and a tireless public servant who reshaped Texas and inspired generations.

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