Tales Of The Texas Rangers - The Broken Spur is a radio episode that aired on August 12, 1950. It is a fictional story based on the real-life exploits of the Texas Rangers.The episode begins with a rancher named Milton Thomas being killed and his home burned to the ground. Texas Ranger Jace Pearson is assigned to investigate the crime. He soon discovers that Thomas was involved in a feud with a neighboring rancher named Jim Barton. Pearson suspects that Barton is responsible for Thomas's murder, but he needs to find evidence to prove it.Pearson goes to Barton's ranch and confronts him. Barton denies any involvement in Thomas's murder, but Pearson doesn't believe him. He searches the ranch for evidence, but he doesn't find anything.Pearson decides to go back to the Thomas ranch and search it again. This time, he finds a broken spur that belongs to Barton. Pearson takes the spur to a blacksmith and has him identify it. The blacksmith confirms that the spur belongs to Barton.Pearson returns to Barton's ranch and arrests him for Thomas's murder. Barton confesses to the crime and is taken to jail.The Broken Spur is a classic example of a Tales Of The Texas Rangers episode. It is a story about a brave and resourceful lawman who brings justice to the Wild West. The episode is also a reminder of the dangers that the Texas Rangers faced in their work to protect the people of Texas.