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Cover story on Skinny Pierce.

Additional machine-extracted names mentioned in this issue: Buddy Allen, Eddy Arnold, Frenchie Burke, Johnny Bush, Carol Cisneros, Patsy Coleman, Wanda Conn, Hondo Crouch, Joe Ely, Barbara Fairchild, Freddy Fender, Kent Finlay, Chulas Fronteras, Carroll Gilley, Gary Gray, Ron Hanna, Bob Harrington, Chris Holzhaus, Bill Hutson, Jerry Jeff, Waylon Jennings, Joe Lubbock, Darrell McCall, Huey Meaux, Augie Meyers, Cathy Morgan, Willie Nelson, Gary P. Nunn, Robert Payne, Guero Polkas, Douglas Quintet, Dub Robinson, Doug Sahm, Lana Seekatz, Gary Stewart, Andy Stone, Randy Toman, Ernest Tubb, Jerry Waddel, Jerry Jeff Walker, Johnny Guitar Watson.

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.

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.

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