Fort Worth Stock Show schedule for Jan 13-15
The Stock Show begins today and continues through Feb. 4 at the Will Rogers Memorial Center at West Lancaster Avenue and University Drive. 817-877-2400 or www.fwssr.com Grounds admission: $10 for...
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Star-Telegram/Max Faulkner On Twitter View a photo gallery of Fort Worth #StockShow preparations here: bit.ly/yGU33h #fwssr — Star-Telegram Live (@LiveNewsST) January 13, 2012 @LiveNewsST, follow the...
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Fort Worth Stock Show's first day goes fast for fudge vendor
Star-Telegram/Terry Evans Tina Skinner wasn't fazed by the relatively few folks that had strolled by the Frontier Fruit & Nut Company's Old Fashioned Fudge Bar by noon on Friday. "It'll pick up...
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Triplet lambs steal show at Children's Barnyard at Fort Worth Stock Show...
Star-Telegram/Terry Evans Opening day visitors got the first peak at three newborn lambs at the Fort Worth Stock Show on Friday. The Barbados ewe from Glen Rose gave birth to the triplets on Tuesday,...
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Stock show vendor handing out free Bibles
At the exhibit hall, sellers are hawking some hot items, including boots, jewelry and Western hats. But the Singing Cowgirl Shop's booth is offering something for free. Tucked among rows of women's...
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The brief story of a Stock Show diva
One of the Stock Show celebrities each year is without a doubt, Elsie. The Borden Dairy mascot sees dozens of children and admirers a day in the Amon Carter Exhibit Hall. Her laid-back disposition is...
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A punk 'do takes over the Stock Show
By midday, I think I had seen at least three dozen colorful faux-hawks around the Stock Show grounds. These mowhawk-like wigs are easy to spot with their bright color combinations. Kody Harrington,...
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Celebrity sighting at the Cowboys of Color Rodeo
Stars from the Tyler Perry comedy "Meet the Browns" were in the house for the Cowboys of Color Rodeo. David and Tamela Mann, who live in Cedar Hill, munched on corny dogs and nachos while cheering for...
View ArticleVideo: Barrel racer showing off at the Cowboys of Color rodeo event
Here's Kylee Suggs who clocked in at 17.87 seconds. -Eva-Marie Ayala
View ArticleVideo: Mexican vaqueras exhibit skills at the rodeo
Riding a horse doesn't seem easy to me -- much less sidesaddle and in a dress. But that's the way it used to be, and the Fort Worth-based La Guadalupana escaramuzas team preserves the traditional...
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Cream puffs vs funnel cake: Stock Show's only once a year, right?
Decisions, decisions. Check out the Brahman cattle show or watch cutting classes this morning? See dairy cows getting milked or go shopping? And for lunch, a cream puff or funnel cake? Neither is...
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International office helps translate Fort Worth's culture to visitors
Texas isn't really a whole 'nother country, but it may seem so to visitors from other lands. Chay Ly Cheng got to the Stock Show's International Suite shortly after opening this morning. The folks are...
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Cowgirl Boot Envy
You don't have to be herding cattle to pull off an authentic western look. It's Stock Show season and folks are either sporting cowboy cowgirl boots or shopping for a pair. There are boots for all...
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No need for a sofa at the Stock Show cattle barn
We noticed Grace Stotts, 10, taking an afternoon break from preparing Braunvieh heifers for a show tomorrow morning. She huddled by the side of Ela Mae, playing a video game on her smart phone. Ela...
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Natural dog treats debut at stock show
Forget the bone. Give a dog a bacon cheeseburger. How about a peanut butter canoli or a large cheesy chicken wrap? Those are just some of the all natural dog treats prompting visitors at the 2012...
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Stock show heart attack on a paper plate
Members of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram's Stock Show Bureau recently polished this platter of volanco potatoes. But they are desperately craving fried okra and if they don't find it, they might end up...
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I wanna be a cowboy _ specifically a calf roper
Calf ropers competed Wednesday during the PRCA Tie-down Roping Slack competition. Calf ropers of all ages checked out calves, warmed up their horses and sported the tools of their trade before working...
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Number one sign you've been to the stock show
The shoes give you away every time. My shoes got a mix of dirt and cow dung after trying to catch calf ropers behind the scenes. At least I'm leaving with a little cowboy cred and I didn't even have...
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Super fast machines personalize official Stock Show duds
Nearly all the employees of Tioga Territory, a custom apparel company in Chanute, Kan., traveled here to sell official Stock Show jackets, t-shirts, hoodies and other mementos. In a room behind one of...
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Mother-daughter duo win llama championships at Stock Show
Robin Benson gave a whoop on Thursday when her daughter Courtnee, 18, and suri llama Southern Belle collected the grand championship in llama halter class competition at the Fort Worth Stock Show....
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Grand Entry kicks off Stock Show Rodeo
Riders fill the arena for the Grand Entry as the annual Stock Show Rodeo kicks off at Will Rogers Coliseum. (Star-Telegram/Rodger Mallison)
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Stock show gallery
These photos were so cool we posted them for everyone to see. Mike Johnson and his horse Bam Bam had a time of 11.8 seconds in the PRCA Tie-down Roping Slack in Will Rogers Coliseum. Shot at Will...
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Do Llamas spit?
Yes, says Sharon Van Hooser from Poolville, who has raised Llamas for 10 years. "But you have to make one really mad, or get caught between them when their feeding," Van Hooser said just before...
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New flavor sweetens the day at The Soda Shed
(Pictured from left: Kim Hanna, Brandt Elledge and Amanda Elledge) Warmer weather Sunday brought a steady stream of customers to The Soda Shed for a thirst-quenching home-made soda. The business began...
View ArticleHogs are hobbies, shows are group efforts for Royse City residents
A surprised Lawton Berry hoisted a blue ribbon over his head and a crowd of Royse City residents roared.Berry, 11, walked Squeaky by himself as the Poland China Spots gilt took first place in the Swine...
View ArticleStation 80 is part of every Stock Show
Will Rogers Memorial Complex has its own fire station.For the entire run of the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo, Fire Station 80 is staffed by firefighters from various other stations — four per...
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Cowboy poets, musicians "edutain" at Campfire Stories
Dale “Sourdough” Myres sniffed and snorted on a tiny harmonica held to his nose. To the amazement of folks sitting in the West Arena of the Fort Worth Stock Show’s Richardson-Bass Building, he...
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Firefighter crew standing ready
Firefighter Grady Young, left, Lt. Heath Turner and Firefighter Kyle Omberg work a shift at Station 80, the Will Rogers Memorial Complex, for the Fort Worth Stock Show. Photo by Terry Evans
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Elsie joins breast cancer awareness effort
Elsie the cow got into the swing of Pink Ribbon Day at the Stock Show, wearing a pink blanket and boa in her corral in the Amon G. Carter Jr. Exhibits Hall. “The Stock Show asked us to participate in...
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Fort Worth Mayor greets students, giant upright cows at Stock Show
While a heavy rain drenched the grounds of the Fort Worth Stock Show Thursday morning, Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price remained in good spirits as she greeted local students arriving for class field...
View ArticleMeat judging contest cancelled on report of code violations at packing plant
The Fort Worth Stock Show says the annual Intercollegiate Meat Judging Contest, to be held Saturday at the Columbia Meat Packing Co. plant in Dallas, has been cancelled. The reason: Problems at the...
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Will Rogers Coliseum features unique Western paintings at each portal. But...
Anybody know the history of these really cool western paintings/murals at each portal of the Will Rogers Coliseum? My family and I went to the rodeo last night, and my wife noticed them. There's...
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Modeling gig in a hot tub leads to 40-year Stock Show career for Fort Worth...
Cothelle Dodson's 40-year career at the Fort Worth Stock Show began in a hot tub. In 1972, she was asked to model in a hot tub at a stock show display. Sometimes, she spent eight to 10 hours a day in...
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Visit the Fort Worth Stock Show, and leave the driving to bus operators (and...
Fans of the Fort Worth Stock Show who don’t like being herded into the Will Rogers Memorial Center’s parking lots – and paying for it – have another option. Shuttle buses are available 10 a.m. to 10...
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Barrel guy is important, fun job
Robert McClanahan is a welder/fitter most of the year. But when January comes, the Haltom City resident is in John Justin Arena 12 hours a day, seven days a week for the Fort Worth Stock Show's full...
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Green machines attract attention
Bright green metal monsters are guaranteed to stop kids in their tracks as they walk through the Amon Carter Jr. Exhibits Hall. "Kids want to climb on them and parents want to take pictures of their...
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Cameras are everywhere at the Stock Show
Lenay Call, left, photographs Rendyn Ongley as Paw Paw (Dan Ongley) helps. Photo and story by Terry Evans Rendyn Ongley loved the pony, the hat and the chaps, but she wasn’t thrilled with the pink...
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Planet Agriculture is FFA assignment
Ashton Metcalfe, left, Kristyn Stewart and McKena Taylor work on an FFA assignment in the Stock Show's Planet Agriculture. Photo and story by Terry Evans The giggle of girls from Rice FFA jotted facts...
View ArticleStock Show surpasses 1 million in attendance
The Fort Worth Stock Show made it official this morning -- they hit 1 million visitors on Thursday. The attendance record for the 23-day show was shattered this year, blessed by spring-like weather on...
View ArticleEuropean crossbred named grand champion steer
A yellow European crossbred steer, shown by Cuatro Schauer of Beeville, was named the junior grand champion steer this afternoon at the Fort Worth Stock Show. The reserve champion, also a European...
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