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Weekly newspaper from San Marcos, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.

Cover story on Kinky Friedman, David Allen Coe.

Additional machine-extracted names mentioned in this issue: David Allan, Willis Allen, Malcolm Bell, Allan Coe, David Allan Coe, David Crosby, Hondo Crouch, Mario Dehoyos, Wick Fowler, Jimmy Fuller, Dennis Glaser, Tompall Glaser, George Hays, Stan Kenton, Bob Marsh, Dave Mason, Tom Mathis, Augie Meyer, Robert Miller, Joker Moon, Willie Nelson, Raymond Russell Park, Freddy Parker, San Pedro, Willis Allen Ramsey, Terry Reid, Ron Singletary, H. Allen Smith, Rod Stewart, Romy Vela, Wild Waldo, Leslie West, Buzz Williams, Will Wright.

Bruce Harper talks about growing up in San Marcos in the 1950s, including the story of how he was adopted by his parents. He emphasizes the ties between the university and San Marcos's community and local businesses. He also shares information about the Gary Job Corps and its relationship with the university and the city. He ends with discussing the business, economy, and industry of San Marcos, mentioning Wide-Lite and farming in particular.

Louis Moloney discusses his experiences as University Librarian and later Director of the Learning Resources Center from 1964 to present. He talks about the faculty and staff during Dr. Flowers and Dr. McCrocklin's presidential administrations, as well as the technological advances the University Library has undergone throughout his career. He discusses building construction as well, specifically mentioning the now J.C. Kellam Building.

President Robert L. Hardesty talks about the effects recent (1986) cutbacks in university funding have had on the General Studies program at Texas State.

Meeting minutes from the Texas State University System Board of Regents.