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Sweethearts of the Rodeo – Saint Jo Riding Club Celebrates 60 Years of Rodeo Royalty
By Jessica Crabtree
The North Texas town of Saint Jo is the oldest in Montague County. Nestled between rolling hills and the river valley in the heart of the North Texas Hill Country, its charm permeates throughout the scenery. During the frontier of Indians raids and cattle drives, Saint Jo originated as a social and supplies hub for cowboys along the trail, an iconic image that would become the town’s heritage. History derived from research estimates that between six and 10 million cattle came up the rugged cattle trail, pushed and prodded by approximately 35,000 cowboys.
Remaining true to their heritage, Saint Jo has always managed to pay tribute to its history. A testament to the town’s loyalty, symbolism and community spirit began well back in 1957 with the organization of the Saint Jo Riding Club orchestrated by Weldon Dennis.
The first Saint Jo Rodeo was in 1958. The founding members were Weldon Dennis as president, Charles Dennis as vice president, Starr Mann as secretary and treasurer, and Bobby Tuggle, Noah Pitman’s granddaughter was the first Sweetheart. Royalty among the rodeo participants was already emerging at the time.
In 1968 Marilyn Scott Dial (of the early Saint Jo pioneer Scott family) was Rodeo Sweetheart. Marilyn still takes an active leadership role in local community activities and organizations today.
To read more pick up the August 2017 NTFR issue. To subscribe call 940-872-5922.
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.
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