By Judy Wade Settlers moving into north Texas plus marauding Indians equaled the need for protection for the pioneers. The answer: a line of eight forts stretching from north to south across the state. Fort [...]

By Garrett Metcalf, DVM The time is here, and talking about taking care of newborn foals is upon us. Owners, breeders and trainers have waited nearly 11 or more months to see what their hard [...]

By Rayford Pullen I’ve always liked the saying “It’s ok to be in a rut if you are headed in the right direction,” and it seems that sometimes we’re in that rut but cannot figure [...]

By Krista Lucas When a horse is acting a bit odd, especially a performance horse, it may be wise to get a professional veterinarian opinion. An equine athlete who is suddenly not performing at the [...]

By Andy Anderson The cool mornings yield to warm breezes in the afternoons, the mesquite trees are beginning to bud, and the signs spring has arrived are everywhere. This was the time of year my [...]

By Phillip Kitts What inspires a person to drive thousands of miles across numerous states during all times of the year? What drives a person to put the needs and safety of an animal over [...]

By Tony Dean The Texas bluebonnet is the undisputed star of the wildflower show that is on display every spring all across Texas (when moisture is adequate). Another beautiful native flower, the Indian paintbrush, has [...]

By Janis Blackwell This month, Equine Superstars and Everyday Heroes introduces you to JoAnn Hess. She is an avid barrel racer from Bonham, Texas. That characteristic alone doesn’t particularly make her unique but added to [...]

There are only 20 national grasslands in the United States of America, with two located in the Lone Star State and just one – the Lyndon B. Johnson Grasslands – located right in North Texas. [...]

By Pepper Stewart Many years ago when the computer first landed in school classrooms, I made a comment that has come back to haunt me, “Why do I need to learn that? What good will [...]

By Norman Winter Purple Daydream will capture your heart and probably make you forget all other varieties of loropetalum. I’m growing it with October Magic orchid camellias, Autumn Jewel azaleas and Gold Mound chamaecyapris, and [...]

By Dave Alexander Howdy Texas Music Fans. Most of my readers know each month I feature future, past and present contributors to Texas Country Music. When you think about it, we really wouldn’t have Texas [...]

Photo, description by Lindsey Monk Calving season in Montana is going full bore. The February calvers had it pretty rough up here with negative wind chills. This Tarentaise and Red Angus cross calf is aggressively [...]

In a fast-paced world where groceries come packaged in boxes and can even be ordered online, Pecan Creek Strawberry Farm in Pilot Point offers the opportunity to slow down and experience delicious, fresh fruit the [...]

Photo, description by Jelly Cocanougher The Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo leaves the Will Rodgers Coliseum for the last time, which broke hundreds of fans’ hearts. The memories this historic facility has brought to [...]

By Tony Dean Croton is a member of a very large family of flowering plants called Euphorbiaceae, or most of us know it better by its common name of the spurge family. There are more [...]

By Michelle Ames Barbecue is huge in Texas, and one of the biggest names is the Salt Lick in Driftwood. Located just about 15 minutes west of Austin, we love it for special occasions, Sunday [...]

By Rayford Pullen Spring is just around the corner, and I’m so excited I can hardly stand it. Going into winter with limited hay, very little winter grazing because the soils were super saturated and [...]

By Dave Alexander Howdy Texas music fans. It’s early here in 2019 and already things are beginning to take shape for another great year in Texas music. The “Young Bloods” as I call them, are [...]