Billie Caviel: Pioneering Pharmacist & Community Leader
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Billie Caviel, a trailblazing community advocate, passed away at 90. Born in Lufkin, she and husband Alfred opened Lubbocks first Black-owned pharmacy in 1960. Their pharmacy served as a vital hub in East Lubbock, offering healthcare and cultural resources. Caviel was deeply committed to education, fighting to keep integrated schools open and serving on the school board. After Alfreds death, she donated their pharmacy building to a historical arts group, creating West Texass first African-American history museum. Her legacy lives on through the mural of Black leaders and the mentors she inspired.
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