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Jerome Cates discusses his career as an educator and his time working for Texas State. He begins by describing his adolescence in Robstown, Texas, and recalling his high school, dating, working, and early teaching experiences in Beeville. Mr. Cates discusses how things have changed since he first came to the university, including San Marcos and the campus's growth. He tells of his work as the university's Chief Financial Officer, Head of Business Affairs, and briefly as an accounting professor. He also outlines the college's relationship with San Marcos, from the 1950s through now, and touches on topics such as integration, LBJ, and changing student attitudes. He shares his opinions on the work of Presidents John G. Flowers, James McCrocklin, Billy Mac Jones, and Lee Smith. Mr. Cates talks about his experience serving as interim president after Billy Mac Jones's resignation, during which he encountered challenges such as the streaking phenomenon that took hold of campus.

Includes "I Can Still Make Cheyenne," "Easy Come, Easy Go," "Love Without End Amen," and "Baby Blue." Recording of the Rogers & Hammerhead show, which aired on the Austin Music Network in 1996-1997.

Recording of the Rogers & Hammerhead show, which aired on the Austin Music Network in 1996-1997.

Recording of the Rogers & Hammerhead show, which aired on the Austin Music Network in 1996-1997.

Recording of the Rogers & Hammerhead show, which aired on the Austin Music Network in 1996-1997.

Includes "London Homesick Blues" and yodeling

Recording of the Rogers & Hammerhead show, which aired on the Austin Music Network in 1996-1997.

Recording of the Rogers & Hammerhead show, which aired on the Austin Music Network in 1996-1997.

Gospel music. Recording of the Rogers & Hammerhead show, which aired on the Austin Music Network in 1996-1997.

Includes "Crazy Moon" (unrecorded at the time), "A Place to Fall Apart," "Ground Hog Rootin in My Backyard," "My Favorite Memory," "I Started Loving You Again," "Think I'll Just Stay Here and Drink," Johnny Gimble-"Itty Bitty Brown," "Tom Sawyer & Huckleberry Finn," and "Goodnight Little Sweetheart" by Bob Wills. Recording of the Rogers & Hammerhead show, which aired on the Austin Music Network in 1996-1997.

Includes "Up Against the Wall Redneck Mother" (made famous by JJ Walker), "Broken Lady," "All the Gold in California"

Recording of the Rogers & Hammerhead show, which aired on the Austin Music Network in 1996-1997.

Includes "The Cowboy Rides Away"- made famous by George Strait, "The Last Cheaters Walz" cover, "Middle Age Crazy"- made famous by Jerry Lee Lewis. Recording of the Rogers & Hammerhead show, which aired on the Austin Music Network in 1996-1997.

Recording of the Rogers & Hammerhead show, which aired on the Austin Music Network in 1996-1997.

Recording of the Rogers & Hammerhead show, which aired on the Austin Music Network in 1996-1997.

Recording of the Rogers & Hammerhead show, which aired on the Austin Music Network in 1996-1997.

Includes "Half a Man," "Why Are You Picking on Me?" "Why Do I have to Choose," "She is Gone," "Me and the Drummer," "I'm Gonna Sit Right Down," "Valentine," "Too Sick to Pray," and "Heartaches of a Fool". Recording of the Rogers & Hammerhead show, which aired on the Austin Music Network in 1996-1997.

Cover story on Blake Simpson