Texas

Championship Bull Riding Unveils New Concept
[Jul. 23, 2009] Fort Worth, Texas (July 23, 2009)- Today Championship Bull Riding (CBR) unveiled a new concept in stock competition- the Bull Team Challenge. The Challenge is formulated to allow stock contractors to enter bulls of any age and pedigree to compete for significant prize money in selected CBR events. By Adeline Rogers

Hereford's McConnell 8th at national rodeo
[Jul. 22, 2009] Kortni McConnell of Hereford continues to be among the best breakaway ropers at the National High School Rodeo Finals in Farmington, N.M., this week. By Web Post

Cowgirl Hall of Fame Announces New Inductees
[Jul. 22, 2009] The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame is proud to announce Deborah Copenhaver Fellows, Kay Whittaker Young, Mary Jane Colter and Cornelia “Ninia” Wadsworth Ritche as inductees to the Hall of Fame for 2009. Laura W. Bush will receive the Gloria Lupton Tennison Pioneer Award. All five women will be honored during the 34th Annual Induction Luncheon Ceremony on October 16, 2009 at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas. By Dallas Art News

CBR’s Best Will Host Fighting and Riding Clinics
[Jul. 21, 2009] Fort Worth, Texas (July 21, 2009) ~ Championship Bull Riding’s Dave Samsel and CBR Bull Fighters Ray Clary and Matt Baldwin will conduct a three day clinic on bull riding and bull fighting August 27th through the 29th at Sycamore Springs Ranch in Oklahoma. The clinics are for all levels and for students 15 years and older. By Sheri Henneberger

Cowboys, horses struggle at summer spectacular
[Jul. 21, 2009] t was a tough night for even the most seasoned aged-event horses at the National Cutting Horse Association Summer Spectacular. By BRETT HOFFMAN

JACK INGRAM PLANS AUGUST RELEASE FOR BIG DREAMS & HIGH HOPES
[Jul. 20, 2009] NASHVILLE, TN - July 20, 2009 - When accepting his 2008 Academy of Country Music Award for "Top New Male Vocalist," singer/songwriter Jack Ingram dedicated the honor to "anyone who who has ever dared to dream big dreams and have high hopes." By Mary Hilliard Harrington

Lowe does it again
[Jul. 18, 2009] When the big bucks are on the table at the Calgary Stampede, Will Lowe just has that extra spurring power. For the second consecutive year, the three-time world bareback riding champion from Canyon snared the Stampede's $100,000 winner’s prize.

Total Impact Wear and CBR Partnership
[Jul. 17, 2009] BR is pleased to announce Total Impact Wear, Inc. as an Official CBR Licensee for T-shirts, fleece, headwear, decals, patches and posters. By Courtsey CBR

Lessons Learned Brody Beaver following the path of a champion, his Father Joe
[Jul. 17, 2009] Beaver hoping second time’s the charm at National High School Finals Rodeo. The son of Joe Beaver, an eight-time world champion on the pro rodeo circuit, the 18-year-old Beaver says he tried too hard last year and that kept him and his horse from performing at their peak.

Special Needs Rodeo Brings Big Smiles
[Jul. 17, 2009] Roping and the rodeo go hand and hand and for this group of special needs children, getting a chance to be a cowboy brings some big smiles to their faces.

New Accessory Line Gives ‘Cowboy’ Back Its Cool
[Jul. 17, 2009] Today’s Western youth can now shop for unique streetwear without hitting the big city. A new brand of leisure shirts and accessories, Cowboy Militia, came about after founder Jason Trosper noticed that many top young cowboys were choosing to sport surfer- and motocross-inspired casual apparel from the mall instead of Western wear.

Texas Heritage National Bank PBR Challenge – Sulphur Springs, Texas
[Jul. 17, 2009] SULPHUR SPRINGS, Texas – Every day, businesses and organizations face numerous obstacles, and the tough economic times aren’t making things any easier. These economic challenges also create opportunity.For east Texans, that opportunity is created by the partnership between the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center and the TwoBulls Group, producers of the Professional Bull Riders event in signing a five-year agreement to keep the PBR in Sulphur Springs through the year 2013. By Ted Harbin

Taylor Rodeo offers barrel racing among other fun
[Jul. 17, 2009] Their favorite thing to do is barrel race. Twelve-year-old Tana Friar has been riding with her horse Dusty since both can remember."He's my baby, " she said. Their favorite thing to do is barrel race.

Civic Center signs deal to keep PBR in town for five years
[Jul. 17, 2009] SULPHUR SPRINGS, Texas – Fans in Hopkins County made a statement when they sold out the final performance of the PBR Challenge in 2008. Just this summer, the organizers behind this terrific event made another statement when the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center and the TwoBulls Group signed a five-year agreement to bring the PBR back to Sulphur Springs through 2013.