As a young girl, Oveta Culp Hobby was fascinated by the world of government. Later in life, she took a leading role in that world. She was born in Killeen in 1905, the daughter of state legislator Ike ...

Oveta Culp Hobby was a woman of drive and determination. From newspaper editor to presidential cabinet secretary and more, Hobby lived a life of service and breaking barriers for women. She was born ...

We learn about one of the unsung women in Texas history: Oveta Culp Hobby. Author Debra Winegarten says Hobby’s story is often overshadowed by others in her famous family (her husband was former Texas ...

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Outside, down through the mazes, corridors and channels of Health, Education and Welfare (HEW), the news was spreading that Oveta Hobby was a lady in complete command. A Theme of Unity. Oveta Hobby’s ...

Debra L. Winegarten, author of "Oveta Culp Hobby: Colonel, Cabinet Member, Philanthropist," (UT Press) will discuss and sign her new paperback, 2 p.m. Saturday, Blue Willow Bookshop, 14532 Memorial; ...

Community leaders, families and supporters gathered Saturday to celebrate the official ribbon cutting of the ImPossible Oveta Culp Hobby Teen Club, a new youth-centered facility located at 319 E.

In "Photo of Port graces new Forever stamp" (Page B1, Saturday), the Chronicle pictured several postage stamps that more or less represent Houston. Notably missing is the stamp issued in 2011 honoring ...