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Franks Stays Hot, Wins Hempstead

Franks Stays Hot, Wins Hempstead

HEMPSTEAD, Texas – A week ago, Cole Franks closed out his 2022 regular season by winning the bareback riding title in Stephenville, Texas, on a Pete Carr Pro Rodeo bucking horse.

He repeated his fortune a bit Saturday night by riding Carr’s Painted River for 86.5 points to win the first event of the 2023 campaign at the Waller County Fair and Rodeo. It’s a positive step for a young cowboy trying to make his name in the game.

“I’ve seen her quite a bit, but I’ve never been on her,” said Franks, 21, of Clar ... Read more

9 Amazing Reasons You’ll Love Visiting Texas In The Fall

It’s no secret that Texas is hot! While Texas is known for reaching triple digits in the summer, the fall brings a welcome change as cooler temperatures make their way into the Lone Star State. Thankfully, these cooler temperatures equate to loads ... Read more

Prairie View AD out, interim in

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PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (October 4, 2022) – Donald Reed, Director of Athletics, will no longer be continuing in that position, effective immediately. I am writing to inform you of our plans to ensure appropriate oversight and leadership ... Read more

Stop buying sweet tea; grow it instead

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — This is the tale of a plant the south forgot about and yet never stopped using. Sweet tea is considered a staple of southern culture, but have you ever seen it growing in a southern garden?

Did you know th ... Read more

Texas Renaissance Festival Opens this Saturday and Sunday with Oktoberfest

TODD MISSION, Texas, Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 48th Season of the Texas Renaissance Festival kicks off this Saturday and Sunday, October 8th and 9th, with a touch of old-world Bavaria during Oktoberfest!

"The largest Renaissance Festival in the United States returns this weekend!" says Carl Foy, Director of Marketing for the Texas Renaissance Festival. "This season will bring lots of opportunity to make long-lasting memories which will last a lifetime! The over 70 acre festival has rows of merchants, tasty food options, 27 s ... Read more

Inside the Goodthyme Farm — A Wes Anderson-Worthy Farmhous

A guest bedroom on the first floor with canopied twin beds in Brunschwig & Fils fabric. Linens by Biscuit Home. A collection of framed arrowheads inherited from Pete’s parents hang salon-style on yellow-lacquered walls. (Photo by Trevor Tondro and ... Read more

SWAC tops Pac-12 again; Prairie View beats Wazzu 70-59

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (AP) — Will Douglas had 26 points and seven rebounds, Jeremiah Gambrell added 19 points and Prairie View A&M beat Washington State 70-59 on Tuesday night.

It was the third win for the Southwestern Athletic Conferenc ... Read more

Pirates, eating contest, fireworks and more at the Texas Ren

The Texas Renaissance Festival is the country's largest and most prominent Renaissance-themed festival. The festival, which began in 1974, draws over 500,000 visitors annually to Todd Mission, Texas.

This immersive experience features li ... Read more