Bill Bailey, left, manager of the Texas Rangers Heritage Center, and Joe Davis, retired Texas Ranger and president of the Former Texas Rangers Association, kick off the 200th Anniversary celebration. — Standard-Radio Post/Ken Esten Cooke
D: Community, News
August 16, 2023
Two centuries of Texas Rangers
The Texas Rangers marked two centuries of service to the Lone Star State and North America last weekend at the Texas Rangers Heritage Center.
The event began with actor Wyatt Earp (his real name) portraying Texas Ranger Captain Bill McDonald, who served in the early 1900s. McDonald coined the phrase, “One Riot — One Ranger.”
On Saturday, the event continued with historical displays, a Native American pow wow dance, and a traditional Texas Rangers camp.
One of several bronze sculptures on the ...