Curry Glassell, the daughter of oilman and arts benefactor Alfred Glassell, is disputing his last will in a high-profile Houston court battle that will have serious consequences for Houston's arts groups as well as for the Glassell family. Full Article at Houston Chronicle

In the high-octane city of Houston, indeed in the entire outsized state of Texas, there probably was no more outsized and high-octane character than John Maurice O'Quinn. He was a flamboyant trial lawyer who might have stepped out of a TV soap opera. Full Article at The Independent

In regard to “Tributes to a titan; Thousands attend services for John O'Quinn, famed attorney, philanthropist and car collector” (Page B1, Thursday), there has been enough ink spread and camera footage used to aggrandize John O'Quinn. Full Article at Houston Chronicle

Judges, lawyers, politicians, loved ones, co-workers and clients filled thousands of seats Wednesday at the poignant funeral of attorney John O'Quinn — whose life of successes, struggles and redemptions seemed perfectly suited for the stained glass-lit... Full Article at Houston Chronicle

John O'Quinn's foundation made gifts in areas such as mental health, law schools and science museums. Full Article at Houston Chronicle

The Republican primary race for Governor of Texas made a quick stop, albeit a quiet stop, last Thursday at Texas State, where candidate Debra Medina (R-Wharton) spoke for state sovereignty, an end to property taxes and an end to illegal immigration. Full Article at Newstreamz San Marcos