Richard Mitchell biography: 13 things about US Marine Corps veteran born in El Paso, Texas

Richard D. “Dick” Mitchell was a native of Texas, United States and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. He has two brothers namely Erwin Mitchell and Harold Mitchell and a sister named Lois Hammel. Dick was born in El Paso, El Paso County, Texas to Oda E. Mitchell and Zola Iva Reeg Mitchell. Here are 13 … Continue reading Richard Mitchell biography: 13 things about US Marine Corps veteran born in El Paso, Texas

Houston, Texas native David Cook wins ‘American Idol’ Season 7

David Roland Cook, born in Houston, Texas, is a musician and graphic designer. After pursuing music following a baseball injury, he graduated from the University of Central Missouri in 2006. He won "American Idol" Season 7 in 2008, with David Archuleta as runner-up. Cook's influence expanded with his musical career.

13 things about biological technologist Anna Louise Johnson from McKinney, Texas

Anna Louise Chally Hall Johnson was an American biological technologist born in Maryland. She worked at the National Institute of Health and was married to James Tappen Hall, a deputy sheriff. Johnson had two children, Melvin and Carolyn, and was a Lutheran. She passed away in 2005 at age 87.