 Texas Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee has died. The long-serving, often outspoken Democrat was diagnosed last month with pancreatic cancer, after which she wrote in a statement, in part, My adult life has been defined by my faith in God, my love for humanity, and my commitment to public service. She had represented her Houston-based district since 1995. This is SRN News. AccuWeather, exclusive and dependable on AM570 The Answer.