He has written more than 40 nonfiction books, including the two-volume set "Time of the Rangers: Texas Rangers: From 1900 to the Present."
WIMBERLEY, TX, February 06, 2023 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Mike (Michael Lee) Cox has been inducted into Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Leveraging more than five decades of excellence in journalism, Mr. Cox has earned distinction as a writer and historian. For several years, he has worked independently, focusing his efforts on exploring the rich history of Texas and the Wild West. He has written more than 40 nonfiction books, including the two-volume set "Time of the Rangers: Texas Rangers: From 1900 to the Present" utilizing his unique access to records about the Texas Rangers and "The Texas Rangers: Wearing the Cinco Peso" about the world-renowned state law enforcement agency in the 19th century.
Cox began his career working for the San Angelo Standard-Times in 1967. He then worked with the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal and Austin American-Statesman before becoming the chief of media relations for the Texas Department of Public Safety in 1985. He later handled media relations for the Texas Department of Transportation before closing out his career with the state as news team leader for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. He retired in 2015 to write full time. Among his professional accomplishments, he is proud to have been elected to the Texas Institute of Letters in 1993. Additionally, he is a valued member of the Western Writers of America, the Wild West History Association and the Texas Writers League. He was also a finalist for a Golden Spur Award and was honored with the A.C. Greene Lifetime Achievement Award in 2011.
Within the coming years, Cox intends to write a memoir and other nonfiction books. Coming from a long line of writers, his grandfather was an old-time Texas newspaper editor and both of his parents were reporters. With this legacy combined with his own curiosity and affinity for writing, he was driven to discover new things and tell stories.
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