Texas

January 12- Fort Worth, TX - New and traditional attractions planned for Stock Show
[Jan. 13, 2007] The Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo will begin Jan. 12 and culminate the opening-weekend excitement with a western-themed parade in downtown Fort Worth on Jan. 14.

Christian Youth Night provides alternative
[Jan. 11, 2007] The 14th annual night is designed to provide an inter-denominational alternative for Wednesday night church services, youth night committee member Pat Barrow said.

Itasca cowboy advances
[Jan. 7, 2007] The Texas Circuit Finals, which ran Thursday through Saturday at the Heart O Texas Coliseum, featured the top 15 in each event from the regional circuit. Most of the competitors will migrate to the 2007 Fort Worth Stock Show Rodeo's traditional PRCA show, which runs Jan. 19 through Feb. 4 at Will Rogers Memorial Coliseum.

Top athletes have tough time on third night
[Jan. 7, 2007] Some of the best in the business were welcomed by fans Saturday during the third performance of the 74th SandHills Stock Show and Rodeo.
There was five-time saddle bronc world champion Billy Etbauer coming out of the bucking chutes to start another season.

Rodeo kicks off in style
[Jan. 5, 2007] The broncs are out of the gate; the calves are being roped and the 2007 SandHills Stock Show and Rodeo has taken over the Ector County Coliseum.
A decent portion of the building’s 5,000 seats were filled for the 73rd rodeo’s opening night when bareback riding began Thursday. Events will be held through Jan. 13.

Wheelis after circuit final roping title
[Jan. 2, 2007] If history is any indication, this is Jeff Wheelis' year to win the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association's Texas Circuit Steer Roping Finals to be held Friday in Waco.

San Antonio rodeo is one of America's top family attractions
[Dec. 20, 2006] The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo is one of the most requested family attractions in the country, according to figures compiled by Ticketmaster Corp.

$25,000 donation for Tarleton State Rodeo
[Dec. 12, 2006] STEPHENVILLE, TX — Tarleton State University's rodeo program is inching closer toward improving its facilities thanks to a $25,000 donation from Tommy Houston, family and Houston Ranches (Bluffdale, Texas).

J. G. Crouch passed away November 30th
[Dec. 8, 2006] Memorial service to be held after the NFR-A memorial service will be held December 14th, at 2 PM, at the Smithwick Church of Christ, (two miles east of Marble Falls, Texas, on FM 1431).

S.A. rodeo again wins national honor
[Nov. 30, 2006] The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo beat out 46 others in its class to win the honor of Large Indoor Rodeo of the Year for the second consecutive year.

Music Notes: Lee Ann Womack brings country gang to Hurricane Harry's
[Nov. 30, 2006] ative Texan Lee Ann Womack is touring the Lone Star State (and one stop in Oklahoma) this week in support of her new album, Finding My Way Back Home.

The Nashville star is teaming with Red Dirt acts Cody Canada, Stoney LaRue and Texas' Wade Bowen to play at more intimate locations.

Update on R. J. Guidry
[Nov. 20, 2006] Bull rider, R J. Guidry, was severely injured at the Casey Means Memorial Bull Riding. Let us all keep him in our prayers.

San Antonio rodeo announces more acts
[Nov. 17, 2006] Brooks & Dunn, who won an unprecedented 14th vocal duo of the year award at last week's 40th annual Country Music Association Awards, are among six new acts announced for the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, which runs Feb. 1 through 18. Brooks & Dunn will perform Feb. 5 at the rodeo.

RodeoHouston makes format changes for 2007
[Nov. 15, 2006] RodeoHouston, one of the PRCA’s most prestigious events, announced today a new format for 2007 that will make the rodeo a one-of-a-kind event.