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Tradition Continues at Doan’s May Picnic

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The oldest continuously celebrated pioneer event in the Lone Star State is being readied for the 136th time as the Doan’s May Picnic in Wilbarger County kicks off on May 4.

On the first Saturday of May each year, hundreds of guests gather to celebrate an event dating back to 1884 when settlers of Doan’s gathered for lunch along the Red River for the very first time. If making plans to attend this year’s event, make sure to arrive by 11 a.m. to catch all the activities.

The small community lies just north of Vernon close to the intersection of Farm-to-Market 2916 and FM 924. It is named for the Doan family who settled the land in 1878, including Jonathan, his brother Calvin and nephew Corwin.

They had left their home in Ohio and headed for unsettled territory, paving the way for future settlers. Corwin Doan’s adobe home was built in 1881 near Doan’s Crossing.

To read more pick up a copy of the April 2019 NTFR issue. To subscribe call 940-872-5922.


Cattle brands and Indian symbols in felt and beads adorn the fringed train of the 1955 Doan’s May Picnic Queen, Hanaba Munn (Welch). King Charles Crisp wore a fine headdress of many feathers. Doan’s Coronation motifs differ from year to year. The portrait of Queen Hanaba is colorized, a common practice for studio portraits of that era. (Photo by Norma Greene)
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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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