Country Lifestyles
Paying tribute to Texas Women Ranchers
By Jessica Crabtree
“Our obsession with cattlemen of the West often ignores women who were active, independent and individualistic. They’re overlooked,” said Dr. Leland Turner, assistant professor of history at Midwestern State University and editor/coordinator of “Women Ranchers in Texas Project 2016.”
Fascinated by history, Turner received his masters degree and doctorate in history from Texas Tech University. During that time ranching became the focal point of his research, specifically, ranching in West Texas and Queensland, Australia.
His dissertation was a piece comparing the two. In fact he even wrote his master’s thesis over Murdo Mackenzie. Mackenzie was a former banker and successful cooperate manager who became a leader in various associations and successfully lobbied for legislation that not only benefitted him, but also his cattlemen colleagues. During that time of research another idea sparked when the name of a woman rancher appeared, Lizzie Crosson, a Big Bend land and cattle magnate.
In his research it became obvious to Turner that the majority of Texas history was occupied by male icons of the cattle rancher and mysterious cowboy. Furthermore, he found that women of history and their contribution to Texas ranches were largely overlooked by historians, storytellers and cultural-myth makers. To read more pick up a copy of the August 2016 NTFR issue.
Country Lifestyles
When A City Girl Goes Country
By Annette Bridges
Everyone needs a room with a view that makes their heart happy. My honest favorite panorama would be either the mountains or the ocean. I have yet to convince my hubby to make permanent moves to either, although he does enjoy the visits as much as I do.
The location of our house on our ranch does not provide the expansive field of vision of our land that I would enjoy. So, I have created a room decorated and furnished in a way that gives me smiles, giggles, and a wonderful peace-filled feeling when I am hanging out in it. I am in that place right now writing this column. I am in a lounging position with my computer in my lap on the chaise that was once my sweet mama’s. I had it reupholstered this year to give it a fresh look.
To read more, pick up a copy of the April issue of NTFR magazine. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.
Country Lifestyles
On the Road with Dave Alexander
Local celebrity dancers of the greater Gainesville area brought the house down recently at the second annual “Dancing With Our Stars” contest in Lindsay. The event raised more than $200,000 as the sponsored dance teams did their best to take home the grand prize.
The money raised will go to the “Heart of NTMC” Campaign for the purchase of a cardiac capable CT machine for the Gainesville hospital. Rodolfo “Rudy” Martinez and Sherry Sherriden took home the Mirror Ball Trophy.
To read more, pick up a copy of the April issue of NTFR magazine. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.
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Jesses Jewelz
By Jesse Kader
I’m super excited for this month’s article. I’m thrilled to share my first ever Jesses Jewelz exclusive piece with you. This blazer has been in the works and design for close to a year and I finally get to offer it to you. It is also available in two other colors. I hope you love it as much as I do. See them and the other colors at www.jessesjewelz.com
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