Texas Western, Vol. 1, No. 1

Texas Western, January 1953 This first issue of *Texas Western* features five stories across multiple lengths. The complete novel "Texas Rawhider" by Jack Barton centers on Ed Kincaid navigating frontier complications involving railroad construction and a woman. Dean Owen's novelet "Woman from Tucson" involves a brother bringing home a woman named Josie, prompting romantic conflict. Short stories include A. C. Abbott's "The Midnight Clear" about Sheriff Rock Bradden; "Tools of the Devil" by Bob and Jan Young concerning a preacher's dealings; and Henry Carlton Jones's "The Shorthorn King," where a character named Mike converts insults through physical confrontation. Supporting material includes editorials, verse, and feature articles on Texas history and lore. The issue measures standard pulp dimensions and maintains focus on frontier adventure and romance within the Southwest setting.