Rodeo Attitude News: Texas

Todd, de la Cruz tie world record en route to Wrangler ProRodeo Tour Championship victory

Tue, 10 Nov 2008 05:45:00 GMT

Team ropers Colter Todd and Cesar de la Cruz tied the PRCA world record with a 3.5-second run in the semifinals Sunday afternoon on the way to claming their first Wrangler ProRodeo Tour Championship, presented by the Texas Stampede.

Williams and Jones cruise to the top at Wrangler ProRodeo Tour Championship

Mon, 09 Nov 2008 14:14:00 GMT

Speed Williams and Michael Jones, whose prior experience together consisted of "roping a little bit" at Williams' ranch, have been merely perfect at the Wrangler ProRodeo Tour Championship, presented by the Texas Stampede

Team roper uses Dallas as springboard to Wrangler National Finals Rodeo

Sun, 08 Nov 2008 12:19:00 GMT

This is one Turtle that doesn't waste any time.
Team roper Turtle Powell, of Alpine, Texas, arrived at the American Airlines Center needing just $43 to earn his way into the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo and it took him just 4.6 seconds Friday night to get the job done.

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo officials announce FOUR SuperStar Entertainers For 2009 Show

Tue, 20 Oct 2008 22:46:00 GMT

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo officials announced today four exciting superstars as part of the lineup for the 2009 RodeoHouston, as well as Season Ticket and Mini-Season Ticket options.

Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association News - Heartland ProRodeo Championships lift tie-down roper to Wrangler NFR

Mon, 12 Oct 2008 17:05:00 GMT

WACO, Texas - Being crowned an inaugural Heartland ProRodeo Series champion on Oct. 11 at the Heart O' Texas Fair Complex will be an honor, indeed. But some cowboys, like Texas tie-down roper Scott Kormos, got an extra perk at the nine-performance competition. With a second-place finish Friday night, Kormos' $6,816 in prize money from Waco should move him into the Top 15 in the Crusher Rentals PRCA World Standings and unofficially qualify him for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, Dec. 4-13, in Las Vegas.

PRCA Rodeo News - Key to Heartland finals is to keep advancing

Sat, 10 Oct 2008 20:48:00 GMT

WACO, Texas-The storylines at the Heartland ProRodeo Championships are many and that's what makes the rodeo so much fun for contestants, fans and organizers. Add in that it is crunch time of the rodeo season and the drama unfolds. Just take the bareback riding of the challenge round held at the Heart O' Texas Fair Complex.

"It's like we're in overtime of a basketball game and you have somebody who can shoot a free throw to win the game or not," said Texas bareback rider Wes Stevenson, who survived Oct. 9th's cut from 12 to 10 of the playoff format.

Field of 12 set for PRCA Heartland's challenge round

Fri, 09 Oct 2008 18:09:00 GMT

WACO, Texas - The warm-up is over and the field has been thinned as the preliminary rounds of the Heartland ProRodeo Championships concluded Oct. 8 at the Heart O'Texas Fair Complex. The field of 30 in each event was cut to 12 through six rounds of preliminary action that began on Oct. 3...Cowboys begin a playoff format Oct. 9 with hopes of becoming the inaugural Heartland ProRodeo champion. Scores are erased and competition begins again as the field is then further reduced to 10 on Oct. 10 and then eight at 7 p.m. (CT) on Oct. 11, immediately followed by a final four battle for championship buckles.

Western Heritage Comes To Life

Tue, 06 Oct 2008 12:59:00 GMT

Western heritage came alive with cowboy poetry, Western music, movies, sculpture, art, literature, history and artisans. Lee Wiley Burch got the day off to ...

2008 Mesquite Rodeo Season Closes Saturday September 27th - Races Close for Gold & Silver Buckles

Sat, 26 Sep 2008 16:56:00 GMT

The Mesquite Championship Rodeo closes the chutes on its 2008 season on Saturday (Sept 27), with several races for gold and silver championship buckles too close to call...One of the closest races is in saddle bronc competition. Loren Barber of Slate Shoals, entered on Friday, has taken the lead with $3,157 after winning $475 last weekend. Barber is followed by Waxahachie cowboy Cody Smith, also competing on Friday, who trails by only $230.

Rodeo continues at Cohen Stadium

Thu, 17 Sep 2008 21:48:00 GMT

PASO - The El Paso Ford Dealers' Southwestern International PRCA Rodeo will continue today through Sunday at Cohen Stadium. Evening performances will be held daily through Saturday, starting at 7:30 p.m. with a matinee Sunday starting at 5 p.m.

Working the ranch no bull for this rodeo family

Fri, 28 Aug 2008 14:24:00 GMT

With the sun barely up, Jim Gay and his crew at the Rafter G Rodeo Ranch in Terrell roll into action. It's a Thursday morning, and it's not long before the ranch hands and the first group of bulls appear across the pasture. This is part of the herd fans will see buck at the Mesquite Championship Rodeo later on Friday and Saturday nights.

MDA Benefit Rodeo continues tonight at Fairpark Complex

Sat, 22 Aug 2008 13:46:00 GMT

Look out Athens! The cowboys are coming to town. As the 12th Annual MDA Benefit Rodeo kicks into high gear, rodeo contestants have started rolling into town.

Bull rider Clayton Williams finally breaks through

Fri, 07 Aug 2008 17:22:00 GMT

The day finally arrived for Clayton Williams. - The young bull rider from Carthage, Texas, won his first Built Ford Tough Series event last weekend in Glendale, Ariz., after having competed on the main tour of the Professional Bull Riders for nearly two years.

Load of bull coming to town

Thu, 06 Aug 2008 18:22:00 GMT

Weatherford, TX - The Professional Bullriders (PBR) Challenge Tour is coming to the Parker County Sheriff’s Posse for the 11th annual event.

46th annual rodeo closes with hot action

Thu, 16 Jul 2008 04:17:00 GMT

Saturday night was the final performance and it was a Texas evening which featured sweltering heat, hot rodeo and sizzling tunes by entertainer Stoney LaRue.