Oh! I didn't know TexasBill had died.
Back in '07, someone posted this little tribute:
Ode to TexasBill
The Heights' rat-packer who never suffered fools gladly
The Katy prairie man-o-war
Yes, you, you giant of a man
You bring your wisdom to our land
After years at Rosa's cantina
Where you drained (or not) that whiskey river
On your way to San Antone
And back to watch the Tyler Rose
Your wide eyes often feasted
On the LaGrange bluebonnets
Your palate plenty-pleased
By New Braunfels' brave Bavarians
Although Hank never done it this way
With blue eyes cryin' in the rain
It's so hard to comprehend
Why you had to walk away
But
You served long and well
On Sam Houston's grand ole dream
It's high time we recognize
Texas' gift to the DR
We love you, Texas Bill