HOUSTON – Longtime Houston activist Maria Jimenez has died at the age 70. Jimenez was known for fighting for the rights of women, minorities and immigration reform in the Houston area. “Devastated at the passing of Maria Jimenez,” Hidalgo tweeted. Rest in power.”Devastated at the passing of Maria Jimenez. — Lina Hidalgo (@LinaHidalgoTX) December 2, 2020Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia said she has known Jimenez since the 1970s and has been friends since.