July 2025

At Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, we take pride in creating strong connections across our membership. One of the ways we do this is through our longstanding tradition of local Ranch Gatherings — informal, yet impactful events designed to bring members together in their own community.

Dr. Laura Payne and Michelle Lancaster, Sul Ross State University, have both successfully completed the year-long Texas Academic Leadership Academy (TALA).

HEAD OVER MEALS What is more quintessential than Summertime in Texas and Fredericksburg Peaches? Not much, if you ask me. Growing up in Texas, a trip during the summer always meant a trip to the Hill Country to pick the peaches right off the tree.

2025 Water Carnival Schedule Pageant Nights with “The Comanche Springs Encounters” Directed by Thursday TODAY! July 17th Tiny Tot & Wee Miss Pageant 7- 11 p.m. Friday, July 18th Miss Sub Teen & Miss Teen Pageant 7- 11 p.m.

Dear Fort Stockton, A year ago today, what once was a dream became reality. It has been a wonderful and beautiful experience.

On Saturday, July 12, the lovely Miss Fort Stockton & Junior Miss contestants met for their annual “Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy Orange You Glad You’re Invited to the Annual Mock Interview & Soiree” held at the iconic 5th street House, courtesy of our gracious local Pecos County Bank. The event was hosted by the Fort Stockton Water Carnival Association & Pageant Directors Kelli Burns & Angela Harral & Junior Miss Directors Kirsten Holguin & Christina Sheehan.

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