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Texas Renaissance Festival Founder George Coulam Found Dead at Todd Mission Home

  • George "King George" Coulam, the longtime mayor of Todd Mission and the creator of the Texas Renaissance Festival, was discovered deceased at his residence on May 28, 2025.
  • Coulam had led the festival since 1974 and served as Todd Mission’s mayor for over four decades until losing the May 3, 2025, election.
  • The Texas Renaissance Festival grew into the largest U.S. Renaissance-themed event, drawing hundreds of thousands annually to Todd Mission each fall.
  • Authorities, including the Texas Rangers and local police, are investigating the cause of death, stating there is no suspected public danger.
  • Festival officials pledge to continue operations for 2025 and maintain its legacy amid ongoing legal disputes and a court-ordered sale of Coulam’s properties.
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KPNX broke the news in Phoenix, United States on Wednesday, May 21, 2025.
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