NORTH TEXAS – Former Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price said Monday she had heard Congresswoman Kay Granger had some health issues but didn’t realize they were more serious.
“I’m very proud of her for standing up and acknowledging it,” Price said.
On Sunday, the 81-year-old Congresswoman issued a statement that read in part, “As many of my family, friends, and colleagues have known, I have been navigating some unforeseen health challenges over the past year. However, since early September, my health challenges have progressed making frequent travel to Washington both difficult and unpredictable. During this time, my incredible staff has remained steadfast, continuing to deliver exceptional constituent services, as they have for the past 27 years.”
Her announcement followed a report by the conservative publication Dallas Express that said Granger had missed votes since late July. The publication’s CEO is Chris Putnam, who challenged Granger in the Republican primary in 2020.