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New Executive Director

Published on April 30, 2025

Roberto Zapata is the Director of Library and Cultural Assets for the City of Waco, overseeing the Waco-McLennan County Library system, the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum, and the new Bledsoe-Miller STEAM Center.

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New Texas Ranger Roster

Published on March 03, 2025

A new online Texas Ranger Roster is available at the Texas Department of Public Safety website. Previously available on TRHFM website, we have been working with Texas DPS to transfer the database to their website. We are honored to have provided this service in the past and look forward to accessing the database on their website.

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New John Aycock Exhibit Opens

Published on January 08, 2025

A new exhibit honoring John “Johnnie” Aycock (1947-) was installed in the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame. John began his career with the Texas DPS in 1968 after serving in Vietnam and being awarded the Bronze Star. In 1982, he was promoted to the Texas Rangers, where he served with Company F in Temple, TX.

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Gift of Western Art

Published on August 13, 2024

The Museum received a gift of Western art entitled Early Texas Ranger by Clyde Heron. It depicts a Texas Ranger during the years of the Frontier Battalion (1874-1900) looking toward the horizon. The Ranger is standing with a Winchester 1873 resting on his leg and a Colt Single Action revolver on his hip. He is wearing typical western clothing.

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New Exhibit: Works on Paper

Published on August 12, 2024

We are excited to announce our new exhibit: Works of Art on Paper. For generations, artists have been captivated by the spirit of the American West. The Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum has works by many of these artists in its collection, including renowned western artists Tom Lea and Donald Yena. It is displayed in Spindletop Tower inside the Armstrong Research Center.

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Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Award 2024

Published on August 06, 2024

TRHFM has been awarded the 2024 “Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award” in recognition of being one of the best travel experiences worldwide. These awards are based on reviews and opinions from travelers and diners over a 12-month period.

Less than 1% of Tripadvisor’s 8 million listings achieved this international award, based on feedback and reviews from travelers each year.

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School Tours Return to 2019 Levels

Published on June 14, 2024

Over the past two months, the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum experienced its busiest period for school tours since Covid restrictions began. In April alone, the number of tours nearly tripled compared to the same period last year.

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Happy 60th Anniversary

Published on April 04, 2024

On April 3, 1964, the Texas Public Safety Commission granted State authorization to the City of Waco and the Waco Chamber of Commerce to construct a museum dedicated to the Texas Rangers. It was to be the first law enforcement historical center in the United States and to house the headquarters of Company F, one of six Ranger headquarters statewide.

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New Family Reading Room Opens

Published on April 01, 2024

The popularity of our online Story Time With Audrey has led to the creation of a family reading room where parents can read books featured on Story Time to enhance their family's visit.

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