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Book signing and presentation by Enlow at The Kemp at The Forum Dec. 18

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As discussions continue for the sale of the legendary 510,572-acre Waggoner Ranch, the future is still undetermined for what may or may not change for 26 cowboys at the largest ranch in the U.S. under one contiguous fence.Young Texas photographer Jeremy Enlow captures a behind-the-scenes glimpse of these legends through his inaugural photography book, Cowboys of the Waggoner Ranch. In its second printing, first 1,500 books sold out in 10 days, the limited-edition hardcover will be for sale at a book signing and presentation by Enlow from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 18 at The Kemp at The Forum, 2120 Speedway Avenue, Wichita Falls.

“I’ve lived on and been a part of the Waggoner Ranch since I was six months old, almost 69 years.
I grew up with the cowboys, ate at the wagon and the big round table at headquarters.
I’ve known the cowboys who stayed 50 years and the ones just passing through,” said Helen Biggs Willingham, joint owner of the Waggoner Ranch.
“They rise before dawn, ride tall in the saddle all day whether the day is sunny or a cold and biting wind swirls around them as they saddle their chosen mounts.
They no longer battle Indians and outlaws of old, but they face the elements of nature every day; dust, drought, rattlesnakes, gopher holes, ornery cattle and the ever-present mesquite,” states Willingham.
“Some people think of the cowboy as a half-mythological folk hero, just a symbol of the American West.
The Waggoner Cowboys are real people. They are essential to the daily operation and success of this outfit.
They are proud to ride for the 3D brand. Our cowboys have been a vital cog in the wheel of Waggoner success for many years.
The pride they have in this organization is evidenced by the hard work they put in day after day, preserving a very special way of life,” she says.
Fort Worth-based, Enlow was given exclusive access to the Cow Camp operation behind the prestigious reversed triple D brand of the Waggoner Ranch.
“Most everyone I know with a ‘real’ job couldn’t last five minutes cowboying on the Waggoner,” said Enlow.
“They physically abuse their bodies with a finesse that’s mastered with years of experience. There is no break until the job is done.
Whether it rains, sleets or snows, the cowboys are always working,” he continued.
Enlow self-published the hardcover book, 140 pages – 12″ tall x 10.5″ wide – 100# glossy stock. “Cowboys of the Waggoner Ranch” retails for $58 and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to The Waggoner Ranch Cowboys Fund.
A select number of signed and numbered fine art prints are also available, with prices starting at $1,500.

 

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Does John Wayne Have the Answer to Our Discourse?

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By Dal Houston

I am terribly saddened by all the argumentative discourse that seems to be going on in today’s world. It seems as though it is no longer enough just to disagree on certain issues. We are expected to classify someone as an enemy if they do not always agree with us on all issues, lest we be considered weak.

To make things even worse, because those who disagree with you are now considered enemies, the sentiment seems to be that it is only fair and proper to destroy them, because they are the enemy, again with the fear of ridicule for being weak if we do not fight.

With all that said, and seemingly unrelated, I am a big John Wayne fan. From watching him dive into his role as a cowboy, to marveling at his time portraying a soldier or appreciating his acting gig as a sailor, there is seldom a week that goes by without me watching at least one

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While We Were Sleeping

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By Martha Crump

That old adage, “What you don’t know won’t hurt you.,” may have some basis in truth when applied to minor situations. However, when what you don’t know is presented in the form of a “Trojan Horse” and is what amounts to an incredible attempt to fleece American property rights, it becomes a different story altogether.

To put this unbelievable tale together, we need to step back to Joe Biden’s 2021 Executive Order which pledged commitment to help restore balance on public lands and waters, to create jobs, and to provide a path to align the management of America’s public lands and waters with our nation’s climate, conservation, and clean energy goals.

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Lacey’s Pantry: Strawberry Sorbet

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By Lacey Vilhauer

Ingredients:
1 whole lemon, seeded and roughly chopped
2 cups sugar
2 pounds strawberries, hulled
Juice of 1 to 2 lemons
¼ cup water

Directions:

Place the chopped lemon and sugar in a food processor and pulse until combined. Transfer to a large bowl. Puree the strawberries in a food processor and add to the lemon mixture along with juice of one lemon and water. Taste and add more juice as desired.

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