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History of the Texas Rangers

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The History of the Texas Rangers with Byron Johnson

The Bonnie and Clyde gang rode roughshod over the Central United States during the Depression in the 1930s until Texas Ranger Frank Hamer came out of retirement and ended their deadly robbery spree in an ambush.

Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker aka Bonnie and Clyde

It’s one of many cases that contributes to the worldwide reputation of the Texas Rangers.

In order to get a concise and accurate account of its history, Riggs went to the Official Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum.

Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum In Waco, Texas

The museum attracts 100-thousand people a year from around the globe to see its exhibit artifacts, artwork, and archives.

Here’s my interview with its Director, Byron Johnson.


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