Edited transcript of an interview with Bob Schmerbeck discussing his childhood, and talking primarily about family members who were significant to the history of Kerrville, particularly his relative Earl Garrett who died during World War I. Ahead of the transcript, there are copies of photos, clippings, letters, and documents.

Transcript of an interview with Phyllis Schwethelm Shelton, who details the history of her extended family starting with her great, great, great grandfather, Ernst Schwethelm, who immigrated from Germany in 180 and settled in Comfort, TX. Other notable moments within the Schwethelm's long family history are included such as Henry Schwethelm, a Texas Ranger who fought in the Battle of Nueces in the Civil War, and the family's business in mercantile, real estate, and cattle ranching. Images relating to the interview are included after transcript.

Transcript of an interview with Cal "Skip" Trammell and Nan Nugent-White about their father James E. (Jim) Nugent who served as a member of the Texas House of Representatives from 1961 to 1979 and was elected to the Texas Railroad Commission for sixteen years.The interview details his upbringing, education, career as an attorney, navy service as a pilot in World War II, and family memories. Photos and documents relating to the interview follow the transcript text.

Booklet discussing the history of the sister-city relationship between Austin, Texas and Saltillo, Mexico from 1968 to 2018. There are several photos from sister-city events.

Picture book discussing the development of Maximo Gonzalez's idea, "Changarrito" as an informal exhibition and sale for local artists and how the Mexic-Arte Museum's Changarrito program started.

Edited transcript of an interview with Betty Jean Braswell, discussing what she remembers about growing up in Kerrville and having polio as a child, as well as information about her family and career as a teacher and business owner. Copies of photos are included at the end of the transcript.

Edited transcript of an interview with Button Forehand and Jerome Alexander discussing their work as hunting guides and other information about the history of the YO Ranch where they worked for 50 years. Copies of photos are included at the end of the transcript.

Edited transcript of an interview with Bill Jonas discussing his early life in Kerrville and his parents' work, his education, about his career as an FBI agent, and about his family. Copies of photos are included at the end of the transcript.

Booklet describing the history of West, Texas for students along with individual activities, group projects, and suggestions about online resources for additional research. This teacher's guide also includes introductory information and sections related to the activities ("What's in it for the kids?") and to the implementation of the curriculum as it relates to TEKS ("13E.10. Implementation of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Social Studies, Elementary, Beginning with School Year 2011-2012").

Interview with Bob Schmerbeck discussing his childhood, and talking primarily about family members who were significant to the history of Kerrville, particularly his relative Earl Garrett who died during World War I.

Interview with Charles (Charly) Seale, who served with the Department of Public Safety, Highway Patrol Service during the flood of July 17, 1987 near Comfort, Texas. The flood took the lives of ten children. Charles was in the the first responding helicopter involved in the rescue operation and recounts the events, the search that followed, and changes made afterwards. Photos of Charles follow the transcript.

Interview with Ronald Girard, a veteran of the United States Air Force and post office worker. Girard describes his experiences as a navigator in the U.S. Air Force, participating in experimental tests run by the CIA at Area 51 as a part of the 1129th Special Activity Squad, experience in the Vietnam War, and working as a mail carrier in Kerrville.

Interview with Raul Rafael "Rocky" Hernandez, Jr., a United States Army veteran and Austin restaurant owner from Kerrville. Rocky describes his memories growing up in Kerrville, work at the Huber Bakery, playing football at Tivy High School, being a Ranger in the United States Army, his accident, and starting restaurant with his wife.

Interview with Wayne Edward O'Bryant, who recalls his family history, growing up in Kerrville, Texas, and his career after inheriting his father's café and eventually owning an antique store in the same location.

Interview with Waynne Rogers, a rancher from Harper, TX near Kerrville. Rogers talks about family, his work ranching and shearing sheep and goats, his past education at Tivy High School and undergraduate metallurgical engineering degree, and different positions he held as an engineer.

Interview with Frances Schumacher Andrews, Billie Schumacher Zuber, and Jeanne Schumacher Sutton, three sisters who grew up in Kerrville. They discuss their family history, the Schumacher family business and land, and individual experiences working at the Kerrville Courthouse, becoming an accountant, and joining the military.

Interview with Wilma Dell Council Teague, a teacher from Kerrville, Texas. Teague discusses her family and her father's furniture store and lumberyard in Kerrville, her experience in the Tivy High School band, her teaching career, and her volunteer work.

Interview with Robert L. Zumwalt, former police officer, U.S. Customs worker, and bailiff from Kerrville. Zumwalt discusses his family, experience hunting and participating in archery tournaments, and career in law enforcement.

Transcript of an interview with Beverly Peterson Sullivan who lived in Kerrville since she was 4 years old and is a member of the prominent Peterson family. The family was responsible for building the Sid Peterson Hospital and Peterson Foundation. She and her husband John Sullivan (deceased) have 3 children. The interview traces her memories of the Peterson family and her upbringing in Kerrville. Copies of photos are included at the end of the transcript.

Essay describing the Crash at Crush, a publicity stunt organized by MKT, [Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad], in which two train engines were crashed, as seen by Joseph Foit. The story was told by Joseph to his granddaughter, Patricia Stover Cloud.

Autobiographical paper of Sgt. Gary Schutza's military service. He briefly describes his family and childhood, his decision to join the United States Marine Corps, and his experiences serving during the Korean War.

Photograph of the Old Murphy Depot located in the back yard of 125 Ridgeview Drive in Murphy, Texas. There is a fence and several small trees in the foreground of the photograph and the building is one-story with small windows on the two visible sides.

Booklet describing the history of West, Texas for students along with individual activities, group projects, and suggestions about online resources for additional research.

Edited transcript of an interview with cousins Sam Adams and Al Bishop who discuss growing up in Center Point, Sam's time serving the marines (including Vietnam), Al's teaching and coaching high school students before working in insurance, and their families. Copies of photos are included at the end of the transcript.