Maria Anglin, a former columnist for the San Antonio Express-News known for her insightful and warm commentary on Mexican-American identity and everyday life, died on Oct. 14 at age 57. Anglin had been battling kidney disease and was rushed to a local hospital after a sudden illness, where medical efforts to save her were unsuccessful, according to her husband, Greg Anglin. The couple had been married nearly 23 years and were about to celebrate their anniversary on Oct. 25.

Anglin began her journalism career in the early 1990s, joining the Express-News copy desk in 1994 and starting to write weekly columns several years later for the paper’s opinion section and its bilingual magazine, Conexión. Her work, which appeared in both English and Spanish, often reflected her experiences and heritage in South Texas, earning praise as a “true voice” for the region. She met Greg Anglin while working at the newspaper; their friendship evolved into marriage in 2003.

After stepping back from professional writing around 2009, Anglin devoted herself to raising her daughter, Adrianna, with whom she shared a close bond rooted in music, museum visits, and daily moments. Adrianna, 19, described her mother as her best friend and spoke of Anglin’s encouragement to live by values of kindness, beauty, intelligence, and strength. Anglin was also preparing for the arrival of her first grandchild, expected in early November.

In addition to her husband and daughter, Anglin is survived by her parents, Edmundo and Maria Conchas; her brother, Edmundo “Mundo” Conchas; and several in-laws.

Heidi Burge Horton, a former professional basketball player and twin sister to Heather Burge, died Oct. 5 at age 54 following a battle with glioblastoma, a form of aggressive brain cancer. Horton, diagnosed last year, briefly entered remission before the cancer returned in July. Her death was confirmed through an online obituary and acknowledged by the University of Virginia women’s basketball program, where she played alongside her sister from 1990 to 1994.

Horton and her twin contributed to three Atlantic Coast Conference titles and three NCAA Final Fours under coach Debbie Ryan. Among their teammates was Hall of Famer and Olympian Dawn Staley, who expressed sorrow at Horton's passing. After college, the Burge sisters played professionally in Europe and the WNBA, with Horton appearing for the Los Angeles Sparks during the league's inaugural 1997 season and the Washington Mystics in 1998.

Born Nov. 12, 1971, in Harbor City, California, Horton and her sister did not start playing basketball until high school, when their height—both reaching 6 feet 5 inches—led to recruitment by Palos Verdes High School’s coach. While initially inexperienced, the sisters became notable for their commitment and character. Their journey inspired the 2002 Disney Channel movie "Double Teamed," a fictionalized portrayal of their high school experience.

Following her playing career, Horton settled in Houston, briefly working as a commentator for the WNBA’s Comets and later coaching youth basketball camps, where she focused on mentoring young players. She is survived by her husband, Patrick; their two children, Jonathan and Holly; her twin sister Heather Quella; and other family members.