Rodeo

Jun 22, 2018 — By Tim Taliaferro

Wallace wrote about the life and times of Myrtis Dightman, a rodeo star who should've been champ.

Jun 22, 2018 — By Christian Wallace

Five decades ago, Myrtis Dightman broke the color barrier in professional rodeo and became one of the best bull riders who ever lived. But his imprint on the sport was only just beginning.

Aug 13, 2015 — By Lonn Taylor

The story behind rodeo star Tad Lucas’s little red riding boots.

Jul 15, 2014 — By David Courtney

Our estimable advice columnist on bad barbecue vs. no barbecue, rodeo bullfighting, and dogs at bars.

Jan 21, 2013 — By Jason Cohen

Kansas stakes a claim to the "World's Original Indoor Rodeo" title, a crown Fort Worth has worn since 1918. 

Jan 20, 2013 — By Skip Hollandsworth

Ty Murray is the last pure American cowboy, a throwback to the mythic West. And if you visit him on his Stephenville ranch, you’d better be ready to ride.

Jan 20, 2013 — By Jordan Mackay

Hot hurdling in Giddings, super six-man football in Gordon: Ten towns that got game.

Mar 1, 2011 — By David Courtney

Animal cruelty, greasy handshakes, offerings of meat, and Texas toasts—the spoken kind.

Dec 1, 2009 — By Andrea Valdez

History As with most rodeo events, pinpointing barrel racing’s exact origin is near impossible. “It probably started out as pretty women on fast horses, but now it’s a competitive sport for serious athletes,” says Martha Josey, a world-champion barrel racer, Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Famer, and co-owner of Josey…

Feb 1, 1997 — By Anne Dingus

What was Bill Pickett’s nickname, and how did he wrestle steers to the ground?