A story of the Texas Rangers, reaching out to Merkel

Author Bob Alexander will present a talk on the history of the Texas Rangers on Thursday at 6:00 p.m. in Merkel.

Alexander brings more than 40 years of law enforcement experience as a federal agent, plus 20 years of investigating Texas and the Rangers in particular.

He is “delighted to share the story” during his hour-long presentation Thursday at the Merkel Museum at 1501 North Seventh Street.

A story of the Texas Rangers, reaching out to Merkel

‘Lifelong passion’

After Alexander first retired from law enforcement, he taught criminal justice at a community college before beginning his second career as a distinguished author.

So far he has written 18 non-fiction books, earning numerous accolades for them and also for his popular journalistic articles.

Alexander described his interest in history as a “lifelong passion.”

In his spare time, Alexander is a contributing editor for True West magazine and an emeritus member of the advisory board of the Texas Rangers Hall of Fame and Museum in Waco..

The presentation at Merkel will focus on her book co-written with Donaly E. Brice titled “The Texas Rangers: Lives, Legend, and Legacy.”

The University of North Texas Press describes the book as a single-volume history of the Texas Rangers, beginning with the first Rangers in 1823 and taking the audience into the 20th century in the final chapters.

The book covers everything from stories of the early Republic of Texas, the Mexican War, and later the Civil War.

It also features the Rangers’ “most famous episodes that forged their legend,” according to UNT Press.

Alexander will present his talk on the early history and formation of the Rangers on Thursday. He will be accompanied by his wife, Jan Devereaux, who will present the Rangers’ transition to the modern era and the 20th century.

Devereaux’s portion of the presentation will focus on the addition of female Rangers to the force, and will also address the legendary capture of Bonnie and Clyde and the switch to automobiles, thus appealing to a general audience.

Alexander said he would “love to visit with audience members after the performance” and answer questions.

‘Lifelong passion’

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