Attractions
Quanah Parker visits Clay County
By contributing writer Shannon Gillette
The life story of Quanah Parker is legendary. As the son of white captive, Cynthia Ann Parker and Comanche Chief, Peta Nocona, he was destined for greatness. As described by Distinctly Oklahoma Magazine writer, Larry Floyd, “The Comanche leader acted as a political broker between the reservation Indians of Southwest Oklahoma and the incoming tide of settlers, businessmen and politicians.” In this role, he traveled across the nation extensively, making frequent stops in Clay County, Texas, trading with area merchants and ranchers including J. B. Ohiem, William Frank Suddath and J. F. Alcorn.
Quanah Parker’s mother, Cynthia Ann, was kidnapped by the Comanches on May 19, 1836. She was only a girl of about nine or ten years of age at the time. She was one of five people captured during the raid; all of the others were returned within a short period of time. Cynthia Ann was raised within the tribe, married and raised a family. She gave birth to two sons, Quanah and Pecos, and a daughter Topsannah. Cynthia Ann was given the name Naduah, meaning “someone found.” She adapted to her new Native American life, forgetting the one she had before. By all accounts, she was very happy with her Indian family.
In 1860, during the Battle of Pease River, Cynthia Ann, along with Topsannah, her youngest child, was recaptured and returned to the Parker family. Her husband Peta was believed to have been killed during the battle. Topsannah died a short time after she and her mother were placed with the Parker family. Cynthia Ann made several unsuccessful attempts to escape and return to her two remaining children. To read more pick up the June issue of North Texas Farm & Ranch.
It’s already March and the smell of springtime parties and special events is in the air.
Everybody knows in order to have a great party, you’ve got to have the right music.
Well, that’s where my friend Katie Dieter comes to the rescue.
Katie, aka DJ KD “The Spinner,” has been spinning the right mix for parties and special events throughout North Texas for years now. Her passion for music helps to make your special event one your friends will never forget. Whether you’re planning a wedding, banquet, school event or just a backyard get-together with friends, DJ KD “The Spinner” is the right call for you.
To read more, pick up a copy of the March issue of NTFR magazine. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.
Seems lately these days Texas is becoming the envy of musicians from around the world.
With the overwhelming response to “Yellowstone,” the television series, Texas once again finds itself under the microscope of the world, much like the late 1980’s TV series know to all around the globe as “Dallas.”
With that said, the musician population in Texas is beginning to grow as many aspiring performers turn their sights on Texas instead of Nashville. Meet my newly-found friend and fellow musician Grace Partridge. This youthful 19 year old has recently made Texas her new home. She began fiddling at age four in Rigby, Idaho. Grace worked her way through the National Fiddle championships in Weiser, Idaho, becoming a five-time national champion. She’s even played on the Grand Ole Opry. Still yet, her desire to become a true Texas Fiddler has brought her to the Lone Star State. I’m pretty sure we can thank Bob Wills for that.
To read more, pick up a copy of the January 2024 issue of NTFR magazine. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.
On Nov. 4, 2023, the Wichita Falls Symphony Orchestra will present an evening of Texas Cowboy, Country and Western Swing with yours truly, Dave Alexander and the fabulous Quebe Sisters.
Enjoy the music of Bob Wills, Willie Nelson, Gene Autry and many more of your Texas Music favorites performed with a full symphony orchestra. We also will feature music from my latest CD, “From The Saddle To Symphony Hall,” along with some of my own compositions. It is guaranteed to be a night to remember.
To read more, pick up a copy of the October issue of NTFR magazine. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.
-
Country Lifestyles1 year agoScott & Stacey Schumacher: A Growth Mindset
-
Equine7 months agoThe Will to Win
-
Country Lifestyles7 years agoStyle Your Profile – What your style cowboy hat says about you and new trends in 2017
-
Country Lifestyles4 years agoAmber Crawford, Breakaway Roper
-
HOME7 years agoGrazing North Texas – Wilman Lovegrass
-
Country Lifestyles7 years agoDecember 2016 Profile, Rusty Riddle – The Riddle Way
-
Country Lifestyles8 years agoJune 2016 Profile – The man behind the mic: Bob Tallman
-
Outdoor9 years agoButtercup or Primrose?