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Cover story on Vince Vance & the Valiants.

Additional machine-extracted names mentioned in this issue: Sonny Ace, Ray Alfaro, Bob Azar, Buzzy Beano, Toby Beau, Chuck Berry, Ronnie Branham, Frenchie Burke, Hondo Crouch, Alvin Crow, Tom Doughty, Dave Duffy, Bob Dylan, Speedo Ray Earl, Paul Elizondo, Joe Ely, Denny Ezba, Michael Franks, Jim Landry, Steve Laughlin, Garry Lindsey, Henry Lopez, Darrell McCall, Augie Meyers, Joni Mitchell, Rocky Morales, Van Morrison, Maxwell Nova, Don Nunley, Ray Price, Canto Al Pueblo, Tom Rush, Gary Stewart, Andy Stone, Jerry Jeff Walker, Rusty Wier.

Cover story on Beach Boys

Dr. Brunson talks about his early teaching at Delmar College before applying for a job at SWTSC. He describes what Southwest Texas was like when he fist began teaching in 1960, touching on important moments such as the creation of a separate history department. He discusses the books that he's written, both published and unpublished. He also mentions his religious faith, his military service, and his musical hobbies.

Dr. Bowles discusses what led him to become a music professor at SWTSU. He talks about Dr. Flowers and shares some memorable moments from his own teaching career, including his thoughts on what inspired him to stay around for so long. He also reflects on his travel experiences and life philosophy.

From 1999-2001, NASA partnered with History students at Southwest Texas State University (now Texas State) to conduct interviews with former employees who lived in the Central Texas area. Interviewees include managers, engineers, technicians, doctors, astronauts, and other employees of NASA and aerospace contractors who served in key roles during the Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, Skylab, and Shuttle programs.

Cover story on McKay Brothers, Kate Mangold, Ron Knuth