Member Center

State News

Longtime SE Texas US Rep. Jack Brooks Dead at 89

Posted: Dec 5, 2012 8:18 AM

BEAUMONT, Texas (AP) - Former U.S. Rep. Jack Brooks, a Democrat who spent 42 years representing his Southeast Texas district, has died at age 89.

A Jefferson County Sheriff's Department statement says Brooks died Tuesday night at Baptist Hospital of Beaumont after a sudden illness. Deputy Rod Carroll says Brooks, who would have turned 90 on Dec. 18, was surrounded by family when he died.

Brooks was among the last links to an era when Democrats dominated Texas and national politics. He first took office when legendary fellow Texan Sam Rayburn was House speaker and Lyndon Johnson was Senate majority leader.

Brooks was in the Dallas motorcade Nov. 22, 1963, when President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. He's was aboard Air Force One later that day when Johnson took the oath of office.

Comments

Submit News

Do you have a tip, information about a breaking news story, or a story idea for 6 Investigates? Contact the KRIS 6 News Desk at 361-884-6666 or send us an email.

KRISTV.COM is Social!

Click the icons above to receive News, Weather, and Sports alerts from KRISTV.COM!

Inside KRISTV.COM

	Photo Central Look at photos and videos and share them!
	Desktop Weather Current forecast, hurricane info, and much more!
	KRISTV.COM Mobile Website Get KRISTV.com on your mobile or PDA!
	KRISTV.COM Mobile Apps Get our mobile apps on your mobile or PDA!
	Texas Lottery See the latest winning numbers!
	6 News Team Read about your favorite KRIS-TV personalities!
	FCC Online Public File FCC Public File of Records, Reports, and more