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Cover story on Alex Harvey.

Additional machine-extracted names mentioned in this issue: David Allan, Pete Ballow, Elton Britt, Cooder Brown, Milton Brown, Frenchie Burke, Johnny Bush, David Allan Coe, Alex Harvey, Mose Deberry, Legs Diamond, Jay Dominguez, Tino Esquivel, Don Evans, Freddy Fender, Kent Finlay, Alex Haley, Butch Heffelfinger, Ruben James, Clifton Jansky, Waylon Jennings, Darrell McCall, James W. McIver, Huey Meaux, Augie Meyers, Smokey Moore, Michael Murphy, Willie Nelson, Galen Niles, Helen Reddy, Betty Rice, Jimmie Rodgers, Doug Sahm, Bill Shore, Charles Sparks, Scott Stephens, Larry Teasley, Bob Wills.

Robert Barton describes his early life and education in the Buda and Kyle areas, specifically recalling how his cattle-driving family came to settle in Texas, attending Buda High School, and graduating from Southwest Texas State Teachers College after serving in the military during the Korean War. He discusses buying, running, and selling the Kyle News newspaper, as well as operating the Colloquium Bookstore. He speaks about the changes San Marcos and Texas politics have gone through over time, including his work with the Hays County Democratic Party. He shares his thoughts about LBJ and discusses his own run for the Texas Legislature.

Cover story on Big John Oaks (Big JohnÕs HanginÕ Tree Saloon)

Cover story on Sam & Elsa Cedillo (Cowtown Boots)