News 88.7 in partnership with Humanities Texas launches Texas Originals — a new weekly radio segment profiling individuals whose lives and achievements have had a profound influence upon Texas history and culture.
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Writer And Editor William "Willie" Morris
William (Willie) Morris November 29, 1934–August 2, 1999 Willie Morris was born in Mississippi and made his name in New York, but he left an indelible mark on Texas journalism.In 1952, Morris enrolled at the University of Texas, where he worked as a reporter for the Daily Texan. Morris ultimately became editor-in-chief, writing blunt editorials about the lack of student representation in university decisions, and the influence of lobbyists on the state legislature.After graduating, Morris left... Read More