Linda Capps Boyd

Background

Boyd, Linda Capps was born on February 29, 1940 in Mangum, Oklahoma, United States. Daughter of Travis B. and Virginia (Dorrill) Capps.

Education

Bachelor of Science in English & Education, Texas Technology University, 1962. Bachelor in Journalism, University Houston, 1978. Master of Arts in English Literature, University Houston, 1988.

Career

Teacher public schools, Amarillo, Texas, 1962-1963, Pasadena, Houston and Spring Branch, Texas 1965-1980. Writer-trainee Houston Chronicle, 1981-1982. Freelance writer, contributor numerous articles to popular magazines, since 1982.

Board trustees Texas Technology University, 1982-1985.

Active Houston Symphony, Alley Guild Houston Theater, Republican Women, National Federation Republican Women.

Achievements

• Linda Capps Boyd has been listed as a notable writer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board trustees Texas Technology University, 1982—1985. Active member Houston Symphony, Alley Guild Houston Theater. Representative women National Federation Republican Women.

Member of Women Communications, Texas State Teachers Association.

Connections

Married William C. Boyd, June 15, 1963. Children: WilliamC. and Stanford Scott.

Father:

Travis B. Capps

Mother:

Virginia (Dorrill) Capps

Spouse:

William C. Boyd

child:

Stanford Scott Boyd

child:

William C. Boyd