Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum

09/03/2026

Hot off the press! Here is the September newsletter. Articles include: True West Award, 50th Anniversary Recap, Riverwalk Progress and More! Check it out at the link below.

True West Award, 50th Anniversary Recap, Riverwalk Progress, and More! City of Waco sent this bulletin at 09/03/2026 07:40 AM CDT Share / View as Webpage Visit Us Gift Shop Get Involved September 2026 Newsletter True West Top Western Museums The Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum has been selected...

09/01/2026

The Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum has been selected as one of True West Magazine Top Western Museums for Cowboys, Lawmen, Mountain Men and Outlaws in 2026. We are thrilled to be included in the September/October issue, which highlights some of the finest Western destinations in the country. To make the list, museum exhibits needed to reflect the heritage of the West.

Previously the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum received the following awards from True West Magazine:

Reader's Choice Award "Best of the West" Museum - 2022
#8 of 18 Top Western Museums - 2019
#1 of Western History Museums in Texas - 2003

True West Magazine captures the spirit of the West with authenticity, personality, and humor, providing an essential link between our history and the present. The magazine is published six times a year.

09/01/2026

Want to know how the students made our amazing cookies? Check out the printing machine!

08/30/2026

Thank you for the coverage! It was amazing! We had fun!

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The Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum was dressed to the nines last night for the golden anniversary of the home of the best law enforcement agency in the Lone Star State. shares more at the link and tonight at 9.

08/29/2026

Preview of the silent auction tonight at our 50th Anniversary of the Hall of Fame Dinner. Thank you to all our amazing friends and organizations that donated to the event. Doors open at 5:30pm and we can't wait to see you!

08/28/2026

We have custom sugar cookies for our dessert at the 50th Anniversary dinner tomorrow. The culinary students at Hillsboro High School created our treats. I can't wait to try one.

08/27/2026

There is a new chapter beginning for the Texas Rangers Division. Join us in congratulating Chief Scotty Shiver on his retirement, Assistant Chief Jason Bobo on his promotion to Chief and Major Kip Westmoreland on his promotion to Assistant Chief. Congratulations! Read more about it here: https://bit.ly/4zE41zj

A New Chapter Begins for the Texas Rangers Division.

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is proud to announce Jason Bobo as the new Chief of the Texas Rangers Division (TRD), succeeding former Chief Scotty Shiver, effective Sept. 1. 2026. Jason Bobo brings more than two decades of investigative and law enforcement experience to this new role, including more than 15 years as a Texas Ranger.

He succeeds Chief Scotty Shiver, who is retiring after 31 years of dedicated service to the DPS. During his career, he served in numerous leadership roles before becoming Chief of the Texas Rangers in 2024.

Ranger Major Kip Westmoreland will now become Ranger Assistant Chief. Westmoreland most recently served as Major in DPS’ Southeast Texas Region.

Please congratulate Chief Bobo and Assistant Chief Westmoreland and thank Chief Scotty Shiver for his years of dedicated service to the people of Texas.

Read more about it here: https://bit.ly/4zE41zj

08/26/2026

We had the pleasure of speaking with Justin Earley on KWTX News 10 about our upcoming dinner on Saturday and the 50th anniversary of the Hall of Fame. We are asking that ticket purchases be made by Thursday at 5pm to help us with setting the room, but message us if you need other arrangements or have questions about the event. Thanks and enjoy this video!

Celebrate the rich history of the Texas Rangers at the Hall of Fame Dinner on August 29 at the John Knox Center. This special evening features a keynote address by James Holland, a silent auction, and a celebration of centuries of service.

08/25/2026

Here's a look at the Riverwalk upgrades. The retaining wall has been set into the ground and riverbed. The pathway will be elevated to reduce flooding for pedestrians. Lots of native plants will line the path. Construction is expected to be completed in late 2027/early 2028.

08/24/2026

Thank you to everyone who paid this weekend. We are extending ticket purchases through Thursday at 5pm CT. Get your spot today!