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ABC 13 reporter Marvin Zindler poses for a portrait with his wife, Niki Zindler, and their dog, Magic, on May 11, 2006, in Houston. Houston Rodeo suing insurance company after COVID-19 losses. 5 boudin kolaches that are the epitome of Houston culinary fusion. In July 1965, this pair of parakeets were all Deputy Sheriff Marvin Zindler got when he served a court order for a $487.43 judgment against a doctor. Houston television reporter and personality Marvin Zindler is shown in his office May 30, 2003, where he spoke about his role in closing the Chicken Ranch brothel near La Grange, nearly 30 years ago. Do you have a favorite Marvin Zindler memory? Pride Houston announces new executive director and... Houston ISD honors Vanessa Guillen on her 21st birthday. August 3, 1973: On this forgotten day, the infamous Chicken Ranch brothel in La Grange was shut down thanks to the colorful and always entertaining local reporter, Marvin Zindler. Houston television reporter and personality Marvin Zindler gestures as he talks May 30, 2003, about his role in closing the Chicken Ranch brothel near La Grange. LA GRANGE, Texas (KTRK) -- Known to Hollywood as the Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, the La Grange Chicken Ranch made headlines after Channel 13's Marvin Zindler got it … 5 Houston restaurants where you can dine with a view. Why does Bellaire hate sidewalks so much? The story was later turned into a broadway musical called "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas," and even a movie starring Burt Reynolds and Dolly Parton by the same name. RELATED: People were confusing Zindler with the Men's Warehouse guy. The organization took a big hit when it shut down in March due to COVID-19. In Houston, culinary trends favor bold flavor and multi-ethnic fusion. Marvin Zindler and his wife, Niki Gale Devine, are shown in July 2003 after their wedding at a Las Vegas synagogue. 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Marvin Zindler is shown at KTRK Channel 13 studios on Feb. 9, 2006, in Houston. August 3, 1973: On this forgotten day, the infamous Chicken Ranch brothel in La Grange was shut down thanks to the colorful and always entertaining local reporter, Marvin Zindler. They celebrated with family at a dinner at Spago restaurant. Amazon Prime members aren't the only ones eligible for Black Friday-worthy savings this week. Channel 13 reporter Marvin Zindler poses for a portrait on May 11, 2006, at his home in Houston. ABC 13 reporter Marvin Zindler plays his organ at his home on May 11, 2006, in Houston.