About Travis LaRue
Lived 1913 – 2009 (aged 96). Travis LaRue was an American politician.
Travis Leldon LaRue (January 6, 1913 – November 14, 2009) was an American politician who served as the Mayor of Austin, Texas, from 1969 until 1971. LaRue was the last Mayor of Austin to be elected by Austin City Council rather than a direct election by city voters.
LaRue was elected Mayor by the Austin City Council in 1969, becoming the last mayor to be chosen by the city council.
LaRue died on November 14, 2009, at the age of 96. Butler died of complications from a fall on November 13, 2009, at the age of 83.
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Who was Travis LaRue?
American politician (1913-2009)
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Travis LaRue was born on 6 January 1913.
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Travis LaRue died on 14 November 2009.
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Travis LaRue was a politician.
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Travis LaRue was American.
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