Brazos Past: More famous faces grace Waco's past
By Terri Jo Ryan Special to the Tribune-Herald
Saturday August 28, 2010
Slide show:
Country singer Hank Thompson, a Waco native, warbles in the studio of WACO radio circa 1947. Thompson was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1989.
Nancy Roberts Detlefsen photo
Country-western music, or jazz; religious pomp or educational circumstance — Waco was the draw for many notables visiting the Lone Star State throughout the decades. Brazos Past continues this glimpse back at the famous faces that were seen at various Waco places through the years.
Keep those old photos and stories coming. To suggest topics for Brazos Past or to contribute to ongoing series such as “Famous Faces in Waco Places” or “Sidewalk Snapshots of Austin Avenue,” contact Terri Jo Ryan at tjryan@wacotrib.com, or leave a message at 757-5746.
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