Merry Christmas

www.thetexasrangers.org • December 2018 • Issue 24 TRAF, DPS, Rangers sponsor event – 200 women attend leaders conference The first annual Department of Public Safety Inspiring on the planning committee and Ranger Laura Simmons Women Leaders Conference was held at Knox Hall at the participated in a discussion panel. Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum in Waco, Nov. 5-7. The conference keynote speaker was Ann Marie Carriza- The theme of the conference was “Finding Value in Our les. She is a police officer at Meadows Place PD, a suburb Differences.” Registration was open to all employees in- of . cluding males. Her presentation was about “staying in the fight” and The conference was held to inspire women within the “the fight after the fight.” Officer Carrizales worked for -Staf department. Topics of instruction included but were not ford PD and was shot by multiple MS-13 suspects on a traf- limited to preparing for promotion, confidence building, fic stop. She spoke about her experiences. health and wellness, cultural diversity, and ethics. Approximately 200 DPS employees attended with the DPS Director Col. Steve McCraw welcomed the attend- majority being commissioned female officers. There were ees and was present for the first day. Deputy Director Sky- also a handful of non-commissioned DPS employees and lor Hearn attended during the afternoon of the second several ladies from HEB Loss Prevention. day and briefly spoke to the attendees. TRAF donated door prizes and provided on-site assis- Ranger Major Brian Burzynski paired with Captain Ka- tance during registration. tie Conley to present the topic preparing for promotions. “This conference was about bringing employees of the Ranger Joe Haralson gave a presentation about ethics department together and finding value in our differences and the necessity of law enforcement officers to maintain no matter what those differences might be,” Lt. Wakeman good character. said. “Everyone has something to contribute to any situa- TRAF Chairman Constance White was asked to speak to tion. I believe this conference inspired most of the attend- the ladies of the department about her life experiences ees to go to work with positive attitudes and always strive and success in her field. Ranger Lt. Wende Wakeman was to see the best in each other.” Houston Rodeo again aids TRAF The Texas Ranger Association Foundation received Texas youth and statewide educational programs in 2019. $25,000 from the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo for A majority of the funds will be administered through more 2019. This is TRAF’s fifth consecutive grant award from than 800 scholarships valued at $14,286,000. Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and will fund import- The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ promotes ag- ant educational initiatives and outreach for the foundation riculture by hosting an annual, family-friendly experience and the . that educates and entertains the public, supports Texas Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo officials approved youth, showcases heritage and provides year- an educational commitment of $27,174,610 to support round educational support within the community. Texas Ranger Association Foundation Newsletter December 2018 Chief’s report – Collins cites ongoing Ranger efforts By Chance Collins Greetings from Austin! The In October, Lt. Troy Wilson was honored at the Interna- Texas Ranger Chief past few months have proven to tional Association of Chiefs of Police Conference in Orlan- be anything but a “holiday slow- do. down.” With continuous border At the conclusion of a case briefing on the Sutherland security operations, public cor- Springs mass shooting, Lt. Wilson was presented with a ruption investigations and ap- commendation from the University of Tennessee’s Nation- prehension of violent offenders, al Forensic Academy for his continued development and the men and women of the Texas advancement of the crime scene investigation discipline. Rangers have had little time to Lt. Wilson leads the Texas Ranger Crime Scene Working enjoy peace and quiet at home. Group, Officer Involved Shooting Committee and the new- I would like to highlight a few ly formed Texas Ranger Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) examples of the exceptional work program. our folks are doing each day. Lt. Wilson serves on national committees, is an expert Chance Collins In March, the Depart- witness, and oversees the Texas Ranger Division Training ment of Law Enforcement con- Program. tacted Texas Ranger Jim Holland, requesting his assistance For the past four and a half years, members of the Texas with the interview of a convicted killer in California. Ranger Special Operations Group have participated in 24- The suspect was convicted of killing three women in hour border security operations. California, and officials in Florida believed he may be in- Efforts to combat drug and human smuggling along the volved in other in their jurisdiction. Texas/ border have been concentrated in locations Ranger Holland began researching the offender and his historically exploited by organized criminal cartels, and crimes, subsequently traveling to California for an inter- include the use of technology designed to identify smug- view. gling routes. Within hours of the initial meeting with Ranger Holland, Additionally, our SWAT and SRT members have execut- the offender began confessing to numerous murders. ed hundreds of high risk search and arrest warrants across All total, he confessed to committing over 90 homicides the state, while maintaining proficiency through training throughout the over the course of the past in advanced tactics. 30 years. This group continues evolving to address both current As you can imagine this has sparked a great deal of inter- and future threats to our communities. est from law enforcement agencies, who are leaning heav- These are but a few examples of the exceptional work ily on Ranger Holland for additional information. our Ranger Division produces each day. In short, the offender has been charged in Texas now As we wrap up 2018 I want to wish everyone a Merry and is continuing to cooperate. Christmas, and ask that you keep every law enforcement Ranger Holland’s exceptional work, dedication and “grit” officer, military service member and first responder in your is a testament to his character and work ethic, and a phe- thoughts and prayers as they work around the clock to nomenal example of our Unsolved Crime Investigation keep us safe! Program (UCIP).

Texas Ranger Association Foundation Star Journal Constance White, Chairman Dave Wilson, Vice Chairman Rick Hernandez, Treasurer Thomas Schleier, Secretary Liz Myrick, Executive Director Bill Hartman, Editor 104 Texas Ranger Trail • Waco, Texas 76706 (254) 752-1001 thetexasrangers.org traf.org

Page 2 Texas Ranger Association Foundation Newsletter December 2018 Chairman’s update – ‘Balance’ vital in the lives of all Happy Holidays and thank be known throughout the lands as the best of the best in By Constance White you to everyone who has law enforcement and of personal character. TRAF Chairman been supportive of TRAF. I Behind every Ranger is a devoted family and their sac- would like to especially thank rifices are also unquestionably heroic. We witness their the Texas Rangers for their brave confidence that all will be well when their loved one dedication to the citizens of is called out in the middle of the night or simply heading our great State. to work each morning. Your profession is noble They aren’t thanked enough yet they continue to and from all of us on the strengthen the faith and ability for their Ranger husband, TRAF Board of Directors, we wife or partner to do their personal best. appreciate your support in A Ranger and I had a long conversation about his fami- allowing us to work on your ly recently, and his tone of voice was with such pride and behalf. To my fellow directors, compassion for them. I asked him what word would de- your steadfastness to further scribe the relationship he had with his family, and his re- TRAF’s mission is inspiring. sponse was “balance.” To Liz and her team on the He continued by saying that balance is defined by some- foundation’s staff, our grati- thing beyond self. Balance, he said, is looking at the big- Constance White tude for your efforts in suc- ger picture of the unknown with the unspoken faith that cessfully implementing new “it” will all be okay. ideas and coordinating vari- Since the long walks in D.C. and upon returning to Hous- ous events with patience and care. ton, I’ve been further inspired with the significance of “bal- I had the opportunity to be in Washington, D.C. at the ance”. time of President George H.W. Bush’s death. As I took long As public servants, whether it be a Texas Ranger, a Unit- walks on the National Mall, with a beautiful view of the na- ed States president, a mother, a military veteran, school tion’s capital adorned with our country’s flag half-mast, I teacher or a volunteer in serving others, having a balance thought about our Rangers and their special relationship in our lives is a treasure for not only for ourselves but for with our 41st president. our loved ones. I was also mindful that their service for nearly 200 years May each of you have a safe and joyous holiday season. is indeed significant in our nation’s greatness. Their perse- Merry Christmas! verance and quality of investigative practices continues to

TEXAS RANGER LT. Roland Villarreal, Co. D, greets U.S. Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis in mid-November. Mattis was visiting U.S. Military troops deployed to the Texas Valley to assist with migrant caravans attempting to cross into the United States. Sec. Mattis’ security detail reached out to Co. D for additional security. SRT operators were Ranger Stephen West and troopers Nick Fuentes, Rick Vergara and Felix Saucedo. Rangers Donato Vela and Bobby Vela TRAF SUPPORTER Tom Lee and his grandson provided VIP protection. Lt. sport a new Future Texas Ranger tee shirt and Villarreal presented Mattis a badge that the youngster proudly shows. The Co. D coin, and the secretary shirts are available for purchase through the replied, “I wish I could have TRAF offices in Waco. been a Ranger." Page 3 Texas Ranger Association Foundation Newsletter December 2018 Co. F Ranger’s home destroyed in late November by blaze in China Springs Co. F Texas Ranger Jim Hatfield’s home was gutted by the needs arise would be appreciated. a fire Nov. 27 in China Spring, just outside of Waco. The Monetary donations can be made to the Texas Ranger cause of the fire is unknown at this time. Association Foundation at our website https://www.the- He and his wife, Lindsay, and their three young children texasrangers.org/donate.html. One hundred per cent of were not home at the time of the fire. The Texas Ranger the donations will go directly to the Hatfields. Association Foundation, neighbors and community, and other law enforcement mobilized immediately to provide Checks or gift cards may be mailed to: emergency assistance. TRAF For those wanting to assist the family, cash and gift cards 104 Texas Ranger Trail to Wal-Mart, HEB, and Target to get any additional items as Waco, Texas 76706

HERE ARE TWO different directions illustrating the complete destruction of the home of Texas Ranger Jim Hatfield’s home. TRAF has set up an emergency site for friends to donate funds and items for the immediate needs of the family.

Contributors to Star Journal Capt. Barry Caver Constance White Cheryl Iselt Ken Olson Byron Johnson Terri Marsh

Liz Myrick, TRAF Executive Director Bill Hartman, Star Journal Editor [email protected] [email protected] 254-752-1001 281-342-8691

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3 more TRAF scholars enjoying scholarships Each quarter when the Star Journal is published, we en- received the WTAMU academic scholarship and Amarillo joy presenting some of the sons and daughters of our Tex- College. He entered the Air Force Academy with a 3.71 as Rangers who are on scholarships funded by the Texas GPA. Ranger Association Foundation. Derek is the son of Ranger Phillip Ditto, Co. C in Dumas. If students are considered full-time, and maintain a Krysten is a senior nursing major at Lubbock Christian grade point average prescribed by TRAF, they are eligible University/Convent School of Nursing. She had a GPA of for $2,000 scholarships per semester. Non full-time schol- 4.75 prior to the 2018 fall semester. Her other scholarships ars are also eligible, but receive a pro-rata proportion of include Christian school graduate scholarship, Student scholarship funds. This year TRAF has provided $198,000 in Success scholarship, Ambassador scholarship and the scholarship awards to 103 students for the two semesters Johnson scholarship. combined. She was presented the 2017 Pre-Nursing Award (natural Featured this edition are Justin Valdez, Derek Ditto and sciences departmental award) President’s fall semester list Krysten Fant. in 2015, Dean’s List, spring/fall of 2016-17 and the Dean’s Justin is a freshman at Northeast Lakeview College in list for As on Module 2 of Nursing School in 2018. Universal City. Northeast is one of five college in the Alamo Krysten enjoys activities in her service club, college College District in the Greater San Antonio region prepar- church group and community organizations like Lub- ing students to join the work force and building futures. bock’s Boy’s Club and the Lubbock Animal Shelter. Justin’s major is criminal justice, law enforcement. He She plans on continuing her education after nursing also has an interest in art appreciation. Justin of the son of school pursuing her bachelor’s and master’s degrees. She Co. F. Lt. Jesse Valdez, San Antonio. expressed her thanks and feels “humbled and honored” Derek is attending the United States Air Force Acade- to receive TRAF scholarships. my in Colorado Springs, As a freshman, he is majoring in Krysten is the daughter of Ranger Terry Fant, Co. C in history. He previously attended A&M where he Lubbock.

Justin Valdez Derek Ditto Krysten Fant

Page 5 Texas Ranger Association Foundation Newsletter December 2018 Co. C’s shoot big success

UNITED SUPERMARKETS was a sponsor at the Co. C shoot in Lubbock. From left to right, TRAF Director Ken Olson, Co. C Major Jamie Downs, Director Joe Kay, Director Scott Egert, Greg Ammons, Garrett Ammons, Marcus Yong, Tucker Lee, Kelly Moore, Lucas Record, Chad Stallings, Josh Branam, Blaine Gibson and Phillip Ammons.

CO. C HAD 2 gun boards that featured a Mossberg 464 3RD PLACE TEAM — the Misfits — consisted of Kelson Lee, Swayde 30-30 rifle and a beretta 686 Silver Pigeon 12-guage Campbell, Ken Olson (TRAF director and presenter), Kaylee Walker, shotgun. Scott Curt won the rifle and Ray Thornton Noah Branam and Hunter Branam. The team had a score of 381. won the shotgun. They are from Post.

HIGHEST OVERALL male shooter at the Co. C Shoot HIGHEST OVERALL female was Steve Hallier with a shooter was Jessee Cruz fine score of 95. with a total of 79.

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PEOPLES BANK was also a sponsor for the Co. C shoot. With Major Jamie RALPH HUFFAKER and his grandson, Remington Downs, left to right, are Director Joe Kay, Director Scott Egert, Todd McKee, Huffaker, enjoyed their special time together at vice president of Peoples Bank, Andrea Rodriguez, Mike Rodriguez, Betty the Co. C shoot in Lubbock. Salinas, Garrett Hatley and Tater Doss.

OVERALL FIRST PLACE winning team — Team Hanslik — consisted of Mack Caswell, Joe Hanslik, Brandon Hanslik and Nick Hanslik. Not pictured is Patrick Middlebrook. The winners had a score of 407. 2ND PLACE winners, representing Aires Well Service, Inc.. Consisted of Bud Wilson, Jessee Cruz and Jerry Millhollom. Not shown are members Wayne Nance and Robert Musselman. This group scored 387.

Page 7 Texas Ranger Association Foundation Newsletter December 2018 H.E.B., retired sheriff honored at Co. D shoot

H.E.B. AND retired Loving County Sheriff Billy B. Hopper were both singled out at the annual Co. D. sporting clays shoot for their longtime sponsorships and support of TRAF activities in the valley region. A dinner the night before the Co. D shoot kicked off the annual scholarship fund raiser. Left to right are TRAF Director J.L. Cisneros, Sheriff Hopper, Director Rick Hernandez, Bob Tellez (representing H.E.B.), Co. D Major Brian Burzynski, Director Trey Martinez and Director Alvaro Gonzalez.

TEXAS RANGER Donato Vela got to introduce son Daniel and daughter THE TOP FEMALE shooter champion buckle Samantha to friends and fellow Rangers during the Co. D pre-shoot dinner went to Lydia Touchet with a score of 77 out and scholarship festivities. of 100. Touchet is pictured with another of the Co. D sporting clays shooter, Alejandro Rodriguez. Page 8 Texas Ranger Association Foundation Newsletter December 2018

A CRACK YOUTH team of shooters had their time in the sun during the annual shoot. Kassy Gonzales (left) was the champion youth shooter, popping a score of 80 out of 100. With her are fellow team members Imani Zamora, Brianna Gutierrez and Angel Gomez.

CHARLIE’S ANGELS was the name they selected for their team, and it looks like the foursome is waiting for the next assignment. Members of Charlie’s elite team were Linda Martin, Linda Tovar, Lisa Cruz and Gracie Villarreal. Page 9 Texas Ranger Association Foundation Newsletter December 2018

HIGH POINT MAN and high overall went into extra NEW CHAMPION buckle designs were one of the many treats at the Co. innings after teammates Joe Paredes and Pepe D annual sporting clays shoot. Cavazos tied at 98 out of 100. A shootoff station was picked and Cavazos won in overtime. Paredes and Cavazos were also on the same shooting team, Safe Global Services, which won the team championship with a mark of 360 out of 400.

OBITS 82, according to Ranger-TRAF liaison children and one great-grandchild. Retired Co. C Ranger Capt. Barry Caver. Cards and remembrances may be Jimmy Gillespie dies Funeral services were held at Bible sent to the Gillespie family at 417 Baptist Church in Dumas. South Meredith Avenue, Dumas, Retired Co. C Texas Ranger Jimmy Ranger Gillespie is survived by his 79029. Lee Gillespie died on Oct. 5 at age wife, Trudy, two children eight grand-

Funeral services were held Nov. 10 lowater followed a day later by ser- Wife of Co. C retiree for Phyllis Yeager, wife of retired Texas vices at 12th Street Church of Christ. A Warren Yeager dies Ranger Warren Yeager. private burial followed in Welch. A visitation was held Nov. 9 in Shal-

Lance Aldridge, husband of retired to be held. Husband of Ranger Texas Ranger Marrie Aldridge, died A celebration of life will be an- Aldridge dies Nov. 12. nounced at a later date. As per his wishes, no services were

Page 10 Texas Ranger Association Foundation Newsletter December 2018 Co. E shoot ‘biggest and best we’ve had’

GRADY MELOY (l-r) was on a team with Retired Ranger Jess Malone, Ranger Juan Torres, Barry Price and Dennis Billington. There was a drawing for 10 shotguns to lucky registered participants. To be eligible to win, participants had to be there to collet their prizes.

CARSON CHILDRESS won the HIGH OVERALL for the SIERRA STOKES was High Overall Youth division at Co. E. shoot went to Mark awarded the High the Co. E shoot. Cavanaugh. Overall Female top prize.

Chief reports on Ranger changes

Texas Ranger Chief Chance Collins has announced a number In promotional announcements, Ranger Billy Mims, Co. F in of Ranger retirements, transfers, promotions and inductions into San Marcos has been promoted to lieutenant, Co. F in Austin; the Ranger Division. Ranger Jason Bobo, Co. F in Lampasas has been promoted to Retirements include Valentin Ceniceros, Co. A in Angleton; lieutenant, Co. B in Hurst; and Ranger Richard Henderson, Co. Lt. Christopher Clark, Co. E in Midland; Lt. AP Davidson, Co. B in F in Austin has been promoted to lieutenant, Co. E in Midland. Hurst; and Lt. Matthew Lindemann, Co. F in Austin. Also, Joshua Jenkins, special agent, CID, Tyler, was promoted Ranger transfers include Joe Haralson, Co. A in Texas City to to Texas Ranger, Co. B, Longview; Nick Hill, corporal II, HP in Den- Co. A in Jasper; James Wilkins, Co. A in Richmond to Co. A in Tex- ton was promoted to Texas Ranger, Co. D in Corpus Christi; Jose as City; and Eric Lopez, Co. D in Corpus Christi to Co. A in Hemp- L. Rodriguez Jr., special agent, CID, was promoted to Texas Rang- stead. er, Co. D in McAllen, all effective Dec. 1.

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AUCTIONEER MIKE Smith was honored by Co. E with a TRAF RANGER RANDY LEWIS (l-r)) was on a shooting team made up Benefactor’s certificate, presented by Co. E. shoot chairman of Benny Matlock, Ranger Phillip Breeding and Walter Tomlin. Jerry Wellborn (left) and TRAF vice chairman Dave Wilson. More than 300 guests and participants, including 175 shooters, Smith breezed through 35 live and silent auction items turned out for the annul event. totaling $31,000.

MAJOR CRAYTON McGee welcomes possibly the youngest RANGER BURLEIGH Locklar was the top shooter among the shooter in TRAF clays history, Jeff Paxton, who was caddying for Co. E. Rangers. He receives his high point award from Major his grandfather during the annual event in San Angelo. Jeff’s Crayton McGee. got a few more years to grow into being in the shoot for real.

Page 12 Texas Ranger Association Foundation Newsletter December 2018 TRAF’s report – Students awarded $198,000 in grants By Liz Myrick you might consider: roll deductions without losing the tax TRAF Executive Director benefits of charitable giving. As 2018 draws Monetary Gifts are the simplest Additionally, since employers often to a close, we form of charitable giving. The funds match employee contributions, work- pause to reflect may be put to work immediately to place giving provides the employee and say thank support the mission. with the opportunity to directly influ- you for making ence their company’s philanthropic it a banner year Did you know? endeavors. for our TRAF Publicly traded appreciated secu- Check with your employer to see if programs. With rities are by far the most tax-efficient they offer charitable giving through your gener- asset to donate to charity. You can de- payroll deduction and ask about set- ous gifts from duct their full fair market value at the ting up a payroll deduction in 2019 to across this Liz Myrick time of your gift (offsetting up to 30% benefit the Texas Ranger Association great state, the of your adjusted gross income this Foundation. Texas Ranger Association Founda- year), yet you don’t have to recognize If you are a company owner/em- tion awarded 40 scholarships one se- the appreciation as income. ployer, please consider offering a pay- mester and 43 the second, totaling roll deduction option to your employ- $198,000 to children of active Texas Charitable Rollover Gifts ees for giving, or a matching program Rangers this year. Because of you, we granted $85,000 Congress made the popular Individ- for your employees who donate to the in emergency relief funds to help Tex- ual Retirement Account (IRA) Charita- Texas Ranger Association Foundation. as Rangers and their families during ble Rollover provision permanent in For more information to see if any the darkest of hours. We simply could 2015, which means donors can take of these are good options for you, not fulfill this important mission with- advantage of this giving vehicle at contact our office at 254.752.1001. To out your support throughout the year. any time throughout the year. make a donation, go to our website At the foundation, we have the priv- This provision allows individuals at www.thetexasrangers.org and click ilege of a front-row ticket every day to who have reached age 70 1/2 to do- the donate button, or mail a check to witness how hard the Texas Rangers nate up to $100,000 from their IRA TRAF, 104 Texas Ranger Trail, Waco, TX and their support staff work to ensure directly to a public charity. The donor 76706 our safety, and the sacrifices they and is then able to exclude the direct roll- Each and every gift makes a differ- their families make for all of us. It’s over from taxable income. ence whether it’s $10 or $10,000 and nothing short of awe-inspiring. This provision is a popular way to we are deeply grateful for your gener- With the end of the year just weeks make year-end gifts and satisfy IRA osity and your trust. away, now is the time for year-end minimum distribution requirements We know that there are many charitable giving. It’s a last chance without affecting taxable income. worthwhile causes and organizations to receive tax deductions and what and we are humbled and honored by better way to wrap up the year than Payroll Deductions the faith you place in us to be good a donation to support the many in- They can be made through your stewards of your intentions and con- tangible gifts we’ve been benefitting employer, and are also an easy way tributions. from since 1823. to support the Texas Rangers in 2019. We wish you and yours the bless- If you’d like to make a last gift before For the employee, these programs of- ings of a joyous holiday season and the end of 2018, here are some ways fer the convenience of automatic pay- happy and prosperous new year!

Page 13 Texas Ranger Association Foundation Newsletter December 2018 Hall of Fame and Museum updates – Museum joins Rangers in tech advance

By Byron Johnson crime scene for the US Army, the of five PD Ranger Museum Director officers in 2016, the Sutherland Springs Church shooting in 2017 and the Austin bombings in 2018 among many For more than 175 years the Texas others. Rangers have tested and implement- As laser scanners represent new and historic law en- ed new, game changing technology. In forcement technology, we approached the Texas Rang- 2011 they began applying state-of-the- ers and Leica Geosystems about acquiring one of the C10 art land surveying technology to crimi- models first tested by the Rangers. nal investigations. It was quite a request given its value, but Leica Geosys- They borrowed a Leica Geosystems tems with corporate roots going back to 1819, appreciates history and education. Byron Johnson ScanStation C10 Laser Scanner which creates a permanent 360° digital photo- Leica Geosystems presented the museum with a fully graphic image and maps millions of laser data points to restored ScanStation C10 and tripod—a priceless gift of millimeter accuracy. history for future generations. A single Ranger can now make a precision 3D map of We thank Chuck Coiner and Tony Grissim of the Leica a crime scene where previously it took a forensics team Geosystems Public Safety Group, who made this possible. hours or days to do the same work with cameras and tape We are indebted to Texas Rangers Lt. James Thomas of Co. measures. F, Ranger Philip Kemp, of Co. E, and HQ Lt. Troy Wilson who Headquarters Ranger Lt. Troy Wilson stated, “Crime facilitated contact with Leica and educated us about law scenes can be complex, and the ScanStation provides enforcement uses scanning technology. prosecutors and juries with an easily understood depic- Many of the first Texas Rangers were surveyors and they tion with unprecedented accuracy.” mapped much of early Texas. Almost two centuries later Rangers now have 12 more advanced model Leica scan- the tradition continues in ways the early Rangers could ners that have proven invaluable in complex criminal in- never have imagined. The laser scanner will be displayed vestigations. They recorded the 2014 Fort Hood shooting in 2019.

Museum treasures again aid in movie production By Byron Johnson Guns II, Thunderheart, and Hidalgo. He is also the creator Ranger Museum Director of the series Marco Polo. Bottom line: The Armstrong Research Center was made Another movie—utilizing the expertise and treasures possible by private donors, foundations and the City of of the Tobin and Anne Armstrong Texas Ranger Research Waco. It has facilitated hundreds of nonfiction and fiction Center—will air on Netflix March 29th. books, magazine articles, documentaries and motion pic- The Highwayman stars Kevin Costner as legendary law- tures. man and Texas Ranger and Woody Harrelson Some have won Golden Spur and other writing awards, as Manny Gault. and one landed on the New York Times best seller list. It retells the pursuit of and is intended Films have been nominated or won Oscars and Golden to correct the classic but historically flawed Faye Dunaway Globe awards. and Warren Beatty film. At several points in the production Documentaries (more accurate than theatrical films) the writer John Fusco consulted staff and resources. have appeared on the Discovery Channel, History Chan- Fusco is best known for scripting Young Guns, Young nel, BBC, CBS and more.

Page 14 Texas Ranger Association Foundation Newsletter December 2018 SAVE THE DATE March 2nd, 2019 Join us for the 3rd Annual Company “A” Texas Ranger Classic Sporting Clay Tournament! Be a part of the Texas Ranger family, and help us celebrate Texas Independence Day. A fundraising event benefiting the Texas Ranger Association Foundation and the Texas Rangers.

Saturday March 2nd, 2019 10 am – 2 pm Westside Shooting Center in Katy, TX 4 Person Teams | 10 Stations | 100 Birds Raffle ★ Auction ★ Lunch ★ Prizes!!!

Sponsorship Opportunities Available! For more information please visit: www.texasrangerclassic.com/coa or call the Event Coordinator, Lacy Finley at 512-796-7942

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