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Dennis Gee Memorial Steer Wrestling

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By Judy Wade 167

Mark your calendar for 10 a.m. Saturday, November 11 for the First Annual Dennis Gee Memorial Steer Wrestling at the Henrietta Cowboy Church Arena. A qualifier for the American semifinals and with over $5,000 in added money, the event is sure to draw some of the best-known names in the steer wrestling world.

All proceeds will benefit the Dennis Gee Memorial Scholarship Fund. Begun in 2016 with donations made in Gee’s memory, the first year saw four young people receive scholarships to assist in their education. In 2017, two more were awarded the $500 scholarships. A concession stand on the day of the event will also benefit the fund.

Rodeoing for more than 30 years, Gee was a PRCA Gold Card member. He was one of the most respected steer wrestlers, hazers and horse trainers in the business. His rodeo career took him all over the country, including Madison Square Garden, Calgary, Alberta and the IRA finals. He also had a love for teaching other up-and-coming bull doggers.

Born Jan. 29, 1949, to Edward Gene and Ellen (Case) Gee, he passed away Feb. 26, 2016, at his home in Dean. In 1986, he married Donna Cox, a barrel racer, and together they shared a passion for rodeo.

That passion was passed down to son Mickey, 1999 NFR World Champion steer wrestler. One of Gee’s proudest moments was in 2001 when Mickey was struggling to make the NFR finals and called his dad to come haze for him during the summer Cowboy Christmas run. Another proud moment was hazing for Mickey at the 2003 NFR in Las Vegas.

To read more pick up a copy of the November 2017 NTFR issue. To subscribe call us at 940-872-5922.09

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On the Road with Dave Alexander

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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.

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On the Road with Dave Alexander

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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.

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On the Road with Dave Alexander

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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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