Who is/was TC Jester? (Houston, Austin: home, dorm, wedding)

[houstmom]

When I google this I can't get any info on this. I assume the street is named after a person. Anyone know who he/she was?

Also, is the Jester dorm at UT Austin named after the same person?

Thanks

[tdhg566]

History

In 1908, Judge T.M. Kennerly and Rev. Frederkck F. Huhns discussed the need for a church in the Houston Heights. These two men led a meeting in a hall above Simon Lewis' store at 403 West 19th Street on May 31, 1908. At the meeting, nineteen people agreed to organize Baptist Temple, and Rev. Huhns was called to be the church's first pastor. The congregation continued to meet in this space for the next five years.

[LEFT]Then in 1911, Baptist Temple began work on its first building at the corner of 20th and Rutland Streets, land which had been donated by the Houston Heights Company. This is where the church has been located ever since.

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In 1927, T.C. Jester became the church's fourth pastor. Dr. Jester was recognized as a leader in his church, in his denomination, and in civic affairs. Under his leadership, the Baptist Temple became one of the leading churches in Houston, and most of our present church buildings were either built or remodeled during his tenure.

[houstmom]

Thanks for the quick response! I even get a picture!

From the wikipedia page on Jester dorm, Jester was named after a former governor of Texas and not this guy above.

[ElectroPlumber]

I just found this thread. I grew up on Saxon, a street that intersected T.C. Jester. I remember when the three Baptist Churches in the area were Oak Forest Baptist, pastored by George Richardson, White Oak Baptist and Baptist Temple. Others of course came later.

Baptist Temple was a great church then, although we went to Oak Forest. It was very respected and this thread really brought back some memories.

[MSL44]

In addition to being the long time pastor of Baptist Temple, he was also the head of the Houston Planning Commission. As a result of this service, the street T. C. Jester was named after him.

[Alonzo8888]

Actually, "T.C." are initials for "The Court."

[Seoid]

T.C. Jester was instrumental in making The Heights dry back in the day (1912-ish)- or so says this history of Houston book I have at home.

[RailNet802]

I only know of him as the Reverend who officiated my parents wedding on 12 Dec. 1947 @ my Aunt's home in Oak Forest.

[crbcrbrgv]

Heck with T.C. Jester. I want to know who this Heights fellow is. Also, was Mr. Post Oak actually a doctor?