Houston mourns Thy Mitchell, restaurateur and fashion designer remembered for creativity and vision

HOUSTON — The Houston community is reeling after authorities identified the family killed in an apparent murder-suicide that has sent shockwaves through both the city’s restaurant and fashion scenes.

Police say Matthew Mitchell and his wife, Thy Mitchell — the owners of popular Houston dining spots Traveler’s Table and Traveler’s Cart — were killed along with their two young children.

Investigators say the incident unfolded Monday night when Matthew Mitchell allegedly shot the couple’s 4-year-old son, 8-year-old daughter and Thy Mitchell before taking his own life…

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