For the Denton County Historical Commission. Childhood, family, and adulthood in the DFW area. Discovering family history through genealogy and other official records: birth and death certificates, census reports, local history. Wright family history of members buried in a mausoleum in the Independent Order of ODD Fellows (IOOF) Cemetery: William Crow Wright, Marmaduke Gillenwater (Wright). History of ancestor Sallie Caruthers and connections with the Chisum family.

For the Denton County Historical Commission. Childhood memories and family history in Denton County. First mayor of Trophy Club. Career and working history: General Motors, Frito-Lay, Mercantile Corporation. Involvement with Denon County Commission’s Court. Development of Emergency Services District (ESD) and building of fire station to increase response times of emergency services for: Northlake, Argyle, Bartonville, Copper Canyon, Corral City and unincorporated areas of Denton County.

The early life and experiences growing up in Denton, Texas, raised by his grandmother and his struggles overcoming a speech impediment. Attended Fred Moore High School. Actively involved in sports led to a career of coaching in football, girls’ basketball, track and golf in Denton, Texas and in Missouri. Received many awards and recognition in both his coaching and teaching career as District Teacher of the Year, 2001. A 2010 Langston University Sports Hall of Fame inductee.