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Cover story on Jerry Jeff Walker.

Additional machine-extracted names mentioned in this issue: Hondo Crouch, Rex Foster, Bobby Gomez, Chris Holzhaus, Dale Jackson, Augie Meyer, John Monfrey, Willie Nelson, Ray Peterson, Douglas Quintet, Doug Sahm, Sammi Smith, John Stuckey, Rusty Wier, Mel Winters.

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 Houston Marchman