Episode #131 – June 2026
Texas Ranger Hall of Fame & Museum
Host: Sue Kaufman
Guest: Eric Richard, Collections Manager
Are you unfamiliar with the history of the Texas Rangers? Wondering whether this repository is a must for anyone with a Texas Ranger ancestor? Do you need additional information for your TxSGS Texas Ranger Certificate application? Then this is a podcast worth your time. Learn about the history, the museum, and the Tobin & Anne Armstrong Texas Ranger Research Center — and find out how to get research done by mail or in person.
Through donations, the research center houses a library, documents, and artifacts including uniforms, badges, weapons, and more that will deepen your understanding of Texas Ranger history. In the podcast, Eric also explains that not all Ranger titles are the same — including the honorary one held by Chuck Norris. Visit their online artifact and photograph collection at https://texasranger.pastperfectonline.com/.
Website URL: www.texasranger.org/Home
Phone: 254-750-8631
Email: ERichard@wacotx.gov or research@texasranger.org
Hours of Operation: Museum – 7 days a week 9 – 5 pm
Research Center – Monday – Friday 9 am – 4 pm
Address: 100 Texas Ranger Trail, Waco, Texas 76706