Bob Welch

Fay E. Ward wrote a treasure trove of cowboy skills and history.

In the years following the Civil War, pioneers, freed slaves, and Longhorns flooded Texas. Entrepreneurial...

Can there be too much of a good thing?

Examining rural flight.

The iconic Texas Ranger badge was, and is, one of the most respected symbols in the West.

We''re all familiar with Angus, but what are the other top breeds of beef cattle?

George Strait is Texan through-and-through. From his early days in Gruene Hall to his legendary...

Photographer Scott Slusher’s path to becoming one of the most sought-after, up-and-coming cowboy photographers...

James Cavender always had vision. From the time he left the Air Force after World War II, he’s been looking...

Jake Wright has qualified for the past five Wrangler National Finals Rodeos. He’s part of the Wright...

In a bit of a departure, this space is not dedicated to a famous or historic ranch’s brand. Instead,...

As I drove from one burned out ranch to another, the expansive and geologically mixed topography of the...

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