About the Author

Rodney van Oudekerke



8th generation Texan, hails from Boerne

San Marcos resident since 1979

Retired San Marcos police officer (24 years on the force)

History buff with large collection of old SM pictures and documents

Former Heritage Association of SM president

Former Chair of the San Marcos Historical Preservation Commission

Former Hays County Historical Commission chair

Leadership San Marcos alumnus

Author of historical articles for San Marcos Daily Record newspaper

Lives in a restored historic home in San Marcos

Former Chair of the San Marcos Historical Preservation Commission