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John Matthew (J.M.) Cape II (1924-2013), grandson of early San Marcos settler John Matthew Cape, was born in his family home on the banks of the San Marcos River. He joined the family cotton business, working for 43 years as a cottonseed broker. Cape discusses growing up in San Marcos, his family’s business, the history of cotton in Texas including farms, mills, and gins, the current state of cotton oil production, and some of the changes he’s witnessed in the city and the surrounding areas.

Dr. Charles Chapman talks about his views of Texas State and San Marcos as both a student and a faculty member. He recalls his experiences attending SWTSU in the early 1970s and teaching at Lockhart High School. He discusses his professional and educational career, specifically his time working for Governor Briscoe and the Texas Department of Community Affairs as well as earning his PhD and JD at UT-Austin. Dr. Chapman talks about being elected as District Attorney, living in San Marcos and working with its City Council, and his opinions about Lee Smith and Robert L. Hardesty's university administrations.

Julia Sherrill talks about her associations with local chapters of organizations like the American Cancer Society, Mays Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, and the Parent Teacher Association, as well as playing organ for the First Presbyterian Church.

Cover story on Johnny Rodriguez trial

Aerial photos of Mount Carmel on April 19, 1993, before and after fire starts, used as evidence in Andrade vs. Chojnacki civil court case. Includes cover page titled, "Timing of Aerial Photographs by Reference to FLIR Video."

Floorplans of Mount Carmel with annotations concerning the April 19 assault.