By Lacey Newlin Ingredients:Cookies 12 oz. semi-sweet baking chocolate, broken into pieces or chopped 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, 1 Tbsp pieces 1 1/2 cups (213g) all-purpose flour 1/4 cup (21g) unsweetened cocoa powder 1 [...]

Submitted by Phillip Kitts Hailey Kinsel Lockwood laid her claim to a big round win check during round seven of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo.  The win seems like a fitting addition to the celebration [...]

Happy December, happy end of 2019 and happy early new year.As I’m Writing this, it’s getting pretty chilly outside and I’m kind of hoping it sticks around. I’m ready to wear all of the fur [...]

Submitted by Phillip Kitts Rolling into the last four rounds of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo things are heating up in several of the World Title races.  Here is how things are shaping up going [...]

Submitted by Phillip Kitts San Angelo cowboy Ty Harris grabs his share of NFR riches. Round 1 and 2 for Ty Harris were not all gold and riches, in his first attempt in Sin City [...]

Submitted by Phillip Kitts A familiar name is making a mark on rodeo history. Most all rodeo fans know the name Lane Frost, not as many know that Lane was not just a bull rider, he was also [...]

Submitted by Phillip Kitts Three rounds, three Texans win and in three different events. The latest Texan who chalked up a round win was Hunter Cure of Holliday, Texas. This native Texan already has claimed two [...]

By Tony Dean It’s easy for us to take for granted the multiple forbs that are growing throughout our North Texas grazing lands. They play an important part in the health of our soils and [...]

Submitted by Phillip Kitts Tie-down roper Marty Yates of Stephenville is another Texan who filled his pockets with NFR cash. The Stephenville native put together a 7.3-second run to win round two and earn more [...]

Howdy Texas Music Fans. It’s been said that imitation is the greatest form of flattery. It seems the latest musical craze that is sweeping the country these days are “Tribute Bands.” It turns out that [...]

We bring livestock through the never dull Funkytown, passing by low riders and long staring ramblers, then rest at Horseshoe Hill along the way to get a quick fix of chicken fried steak. It’s pouring [...]

Submitted by Phillip Kitts A pair of Texas Cowboys laid there claim to a big check and a round win, including a go-round gold buckle, during round 1 of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo.  Tyler Wade [...]

Submitted by Jared Groce Below is a synopsis of land transaction for the month of October 2019 in five of our North Texas counties. Land sales are picking up briskly for the fall selling season [...]

By Krista Lucas Every year, roping fans descend on the southwest town of San Angelo, Texas, to watch some of the best ropers in the country compete at the Cinch Roping Fiesta at the Spur [...]

Photo by Lindsey Lambert The first snow falls atop the mountains in Rye, Colo.

By the Noble Research Foundation Beef is tasty anyway you fix it: sizzled on the grill, roasted in the oven or dried for jerky. Here are some facts about our favorite protein and the industry [...]

The role of sheriff dates back to the ninth century in England, making it the oldest continuing, non-military law enforcement entity in history. The sheriff’s office emerged in the United States in 1776 when Pennsylvania [...]

By Jelly Cocanougher There are small triumphs once you consider observing around areas you might normally overlook. From our house that is on a mound – follow the fence line and it will take you [...]

A time to be thankful and count your blessings, such as green grass, fat calves, oustanding neighbors and gentle horses.

By Annette Bridges I’m always surprised and delighted by the messages that whisper in my ear while I’m driving my beloved red tractor. Every. Single. Time. If you read my first “When a City Girl [...]