"Veteran Houston news anchor Ron Stone dies at 72"
Wow. Ron Stone died. If you're outside of Houston, you've probably never heard of Ron Stone, but I grew up watching him on tv every day. He was a fixture on Houston newscasts from 1972 to 1992. He was an anchor at our NBC affiliate KPRC Channel 2, and hosted a weekly program 'The Eyes of Texas' which "focused on unique people, events and places throughout the state of Texas". He was a local celebrity, and really more of a member of the family to most of us. I remember seeing him eating lunch at the counter in 59 Diner about 12 - 13 years ago and being starstruck.
Houston has lost an icon - one of the good 'ole Texan gentlemen. He will be greatly missed.
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/chronicle/5776076.html
http://www.click2houston.com/news/15925957/detail.html
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
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I grew up with Ron Stone. "The Eyes of Texas" inspired me. Ron was so real. We don't expect that from the media. I traveled the roads of Texas for several years. I hit those small towns that Ron visited or wished he had. I had so many stories. I always wanted to be reporting "The Eyes of Texas". I always regretted not having a camera or a journal with me. I always felt like I should follow in his steps. I work in media in the Houston area. It has changed. I am indescriptanitably tell you; there will never be another Ron Stone. This man was real and pulled us in...when we were just seeking the truth. In media - it's hard to discern sometimes.
Ron Stone is who I wanted to be since I was 10 years old....I feel like a dream died tonight.
May his family feel peace in all that he left our community and his family. All Peace To His Family! You are very blessed!
Tonya Butler
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