TLBAA Members Attend 25th Golden Boot Awards

TLBAA Members Dr. Gene and Lana Hightower, Van, TX, recently attended the 25th Anniversary Golden Boot Awards in Beverly Hills, CA, on August 11, 2007. The Hightower’s were the guests of past TLBAA member Caruth Byrd, Van, TX.

The Golden Boot Awards is the Academy Awards of Westerns that honors cowboys, stars, writers, directors, character actors and stunt people who have contributed to the development and preservation of the western tradition in film and television. This year’s honorees included Caruth Byrd, Lee Horsley, Martin Krove, Walt LaRue, Viggo Mortensen and Eva Marie Saint.

The Hightower’s enjoyed the chance to visit with some of the silver screen’s legends including Larry Hagman. They captured the moment in a photo that they shared with the E-Trails.

Dr. Gene Hightower, Van, TX; Caruth Byrd, Van, TX; Larry Hagman; Lana Hightower, Van, TX.

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TLBAA Member Featured in Article about West Texas Longhorns

TLBAA Members Tony and Bryan Roye, Gardendale, TX, were recently featured in an article on MyWestTexas.com showcasing their Longhorn herd. In the article Tony Roye describes the antics of his Longhorns and how they never stray far from home. Read the article on MyWestTexas.com.

10th Anniversary Butler Breeders Invitational Sale This Weekend!

The 10th anniversary of the Butler Breeders Invitational Sale will be this weekend at the Lockhart Auction in Lockhart, TX. A special Heifer sale will be held at 6:30 pm on Friday August 31, 2007, with the Invitational to be held on Saturday September 1, 2007, at 12:00 noon.

The Friday Night Select Heifer Sale will feature 30 lots of beautiful Butler-bred Longhorns and the Invitational Sale on Saturday will have 82 lots available. Don’t miss out on all the fun! See you in Lockhart!

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2007 Horn Showcase Show Information

TLBAA member Dr. Zech Dameron, Coppell, TX, has volunteered to be the 2007 Horn Showcase Committee Chairman.

TLBAA member Donnie Taylor, Huntington, TX, has volunteered to oversee the horn measurements for the 2007 Horn Showcase.

All TLBAA members wishing to assist Dr. Dameron organize or work at the Horn Showcase please contact him directly at either (972) 247-5466 or (972) 393-5696.

A sincere “thank you” to these members for volunteering their time.

NEW 2007 HORN SHOWCASE SHOW ENTRY FORMS AND SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES

The upcoming 2007 Horn Showcase will highlight the best of the Longhorn breed and for this event the TLBAA has prepared exciting sponsorship packages. Also available are entry forms for the 2007 Horn Showcase Show. Entries for the 2007 Horn Showcase Show are due to the TLBAA office by October 5, 2007. Sponsorships are welcome and appreciated. Download this PDF detailing the packages and add your name to the best of the breed by supporting the 2007 Horn Showcase.

Resignations Occur at August 20th TLBAA Board Meeting

At the August 20th TLBAA Board of Directors meeting held in Fort Worth, TX, General Manager Larry Barker submitted his resignation to the TLBAA Board of Directors. A motion from the board accepted Barker’s resignation effective immediately.

During the meeting other TLBAA directors and officers submitted their resignations including: Chairman and At-Large Director Ben Gravett, Warrenton, VA; Executive Vice Chairman and Region 13 Director Tom Claassen, Garwin, IA; First Vice Chairman and Region 2 Director Lee Sherbeyn, Bealeton, VA; Treasurer and At-Large Director Buck Adams, Guthrie, OK; Region 8 Director Carla Jo Payne, Slidell, TX; Region 12 Director Christy Randolph, Smithville, TX; Region 9 Director Larry Stewart, Lampasas, TX.

TLBAA Sales Manager Jim Curry also submitted his resignation.

After the resignations were submitted the remaining board members selected Dr. Fritz Moeller, Socorro, NM, as chairman.

New temporary directors were also installed. Elected by secret ballot by the TLBAA Board to Region 8 was Kerry Mounce, Anna, TX.

• Region 12 Director - Paul Braswell, Forestburg, TX.
• Region 9 Director - Robert Richey, San Angelo, TX.

The meeting was recorded by a licensed and certified court reporter and transcripts will be available on the E-Trails in approximately two-to-three weeks.

Within the last week, Board resignation letters have been received by the TLBAA from Bob Moore, At-Large Director Division B, Gainesville, TX, and Tim Miller At-Large Director Division C, Great Bend, KS.

TLBAA Office Staff Update

TLBAA Events Coordinator Pam Dodson has resigned from the TLBAA effective immediately. This change will not affect the upcoming State Fair of Texas Show or the registrations department. There are no other changes within the TLBAA Staff and TLBAA business is continuing to be conducted.

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Deadline for December Best at West Announced

The deadline for pre-catalog consignments for the December Best at West Sale is October 10, 2007. For more information please contact TLBAA Sales Management (817) 625-6241.

ATLA 25th Anniversary Information

Alberta Texas Longhorn Association members are looking forward to ATLA’s 25th Anniversary to be held on September 1, 2, and 3 at Ron Walker’s ranch in Red Cliff, Alberta. All past and present members are invited to attend the gathering. For more information about the 25th Anniversary gathering contact Ron Walker at: (403) 548-6684.

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Drought Conditions Update

Click here for information about the seasonal drought conditions and updated national drought information directly from The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Here is an additional weekly drought monitor from NOAA.

Weekly Hay Report from the Texas Department of Agriculture

Compared to last week: Prices remain mostly steady this week on higher quality types with lower grades of hay showing weakness. Once again parts of the state received more rainfall and bailing operations slowed. However, some producers were able to cut and bale early in the week and some inventory was put up and stacked. Pasture conditions continue to be rated as good to excellent in most areas and supplemental feeding only minimal. The State of Texas Department of Agriculture has the Hay and Grazing Hotline set up for buyers and sellers. The number is 1-877-429-1998. The Web site for TDA is www.agr.state.tx.us. For a hay report from a state other than Texas please click here.

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