Carole Keeton, a trailblazing Texas politician who was the first woman elected for the roles of mayor of Austin and state comptroller, died Wednesday. She was 85.
Keeton, formerly known as Carole Keeton Strayhorn, died surrounded by her family in Austin, according to an obituary. A dedicated Austinite, Keeton was born and raised in the city and attended the University of Texas at Austin. She served on the board of trustees for Austin Independent School District before becoming the city’s first female mayor in 1977, serving three terms.
