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I usually don't watch the local morning newscast with tears. Houston Channel 13's Marvin Zindler passed away last night from pancreatic cancer, he was 85 years old. One can't even begin to list all the good he has done for Houston and the world, actually. Check out KTRK's website linked above to remember and honor this remarkable man and his life. The Houston Chronicle also has some good stories to read. Did you know "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" was written about his "assistance" shutting down the Chicken Ranch? Dom DeLuise's character was based on Marvin Zindler. (ZZ Top's "La Grange" is about the Chicken Ranch, too.) We will miss you, Marvin!