Elmer kelton, texas legend and author of the texas rangers novel series. Elmer kelton 19262009 was the awardwinning author of more than forty novels, including the time it never rained, other mens horses, texas standoff and hard trail to follow. Texas rangers, sports leagues raise concerns over coronavirus. Thousands of rangers patrolled the frontier, fought in military battles, and arrested cattle rustlers.
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