Leslie Crouch (Kemp) (1970)
Hey guys. I'm not sure that this is the same Texas Ranger of which you have written, but it could possibly be Richard James Peters. He was a tall (about 6'6") and on the lanky side and lived right next door to me. This was about 1966 -1970. I remember because when they first moved there he drove a DPS car but soon afterward (about 1968) he became a Texas Ranger. At that time people (adults) called him "Dick" since his first name was Richard. Bob Miller, sheriff, lived at the end of Roosevelt and Cameron.
At that time, he was married to a woman name Elanie and she had a daughter from a previous Maria named Julie Fritche (I probably did not spell the last name correctly). I think she graduated in 1967 or 1967.
When Dick was transferred to Corpus in 1970 they moved and we never heard from them again. I rhink that is when he changed his name to "Jim". My mother did hear a rumor a couple of years later that Dick & Elaine had divorced.
An author by the name of Lee Paul wrote a book about "Jim Peters: Texas Ranger" which I bought on Amazon and was not too pleased as I know for sure there are discrepancies in the book. It never mentions his marriage to Elaine, nor her daughter Julie. There are also some minor things that were left out that I know happened - after all I was 16 - 18 years old and I remember so many things - having a Texas Ranger living next door,
Sorry to ramble, but I can't help but think this is the Ranger you have been discussing. If anyone has something to add, or to correct me, please do. Thanks, Leslie Crouch Kemp
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