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Sheepherder Plazitas, ca. 1876 – Texas Panhandle

Sheepherder Plazitas, ca. 1876 – Texas Panhandle

Posted by on Mar 23, 2025

The northwestern region of Texas, known as the Panhandle, is cut in half by the Canadian River creating the North and South Plains....

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Down in the Skillet & Talkin’ Hoss

Down in the Skillet & Talkin’ Hoss

Posted by on Mar 14, 2025

In the olden days, the Texas Panhandle was referred to as “down in the skillet”, Llano Estacado or the Staked Plains. Today,...

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Six Flags & Polka Bands

Six Flags & Polka Bands

Posted by on Mar 5, 2025

For those of us born and raised in Texas, we’ve heard the term Six Flags of Texas more than once. I’m blogging about the...

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From Vequero to Cowboy

From Vequero to Cowboy

Posted by on Feb 26, 2025

Cowboy. Cowpuncher. Drover. Waddie. Herder. Buckaroo. Cowpoke. Cowhand. Wangler. Herdsman. “The Vaquero” by James Walker....

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National Hat Day: Cowboy Hat Etiquette

National Hat Day: Cowboy Hat Etiquette

Posted by on Jan 15, 2025

“Don’t ever mess with a Cowboy’s, or cowgirl’s, hat!” Conk-case. Lid. War-bonnet. Ten-gallon. Stetson. Since at least 1983, schools,...

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