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Two rodeo cowboys just broke the "impossible" barrier with the first sub-three-second team roping run in history. Their lightning-fast 2.9 seconds at Rodeo Austin obliterated a record that stood for 16 years.
More than 1,200 people traveled to remote central Australia for a weekend of racing, rodeo, and reconnection at an event that's been bringing isolated communities together for nearly eight decades. In a region where neighbors can live hundreds of miles apart, the Harts Range Rodeo and Races offers something rare: face-to-face time with friends.
Kaleb Barrett, a 42-year-old bullfighter who spent two decades protecting bull riders, received a hall of fame honor at his final Mitchell rodeo. The four-day event raises money for local charities while celebrating a community tradition that's lasted 55 years.
Roman rider Decotah Jackson turned a devastating injury into a powerful comeback story. With faith, family, and two special horses by her side, she's back competing in the rodeo arena.
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo just launched a new scholarship program exclusively for rural Texas students in 4-H and FFA. Starting this year, the Hildebrand Rural Scholars Program will award up to $20,000 to help agricultural students reach college. ##
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A 14-year-old rodeo kid saved a stranger's life with the same rope he uses for roping cattle. Jory Thomas didn't hesitate when he saw someone floating helplessly down the Yellowstone River.
A 15-year-old from Oglesby, Texas, just set a world record by selling his champion pig for $505,000 at the world's largest livestock show. Most of the money will fund agriculture scholarships for other young people learning to feed the world. #
A 14-year-old ranch kid used his rodeo lariat to save a stranger being swept downstream after a rafting accident. The rescue happened on his first camping trip where he'd ever brought his rope along.
A 15-year-old freshman's months of dedication just paid off in the most spectacular way at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. His champion pig sold for a world record $505,000, breaking the previous record by $4,000.
A 14-year-old rodeo enthusiast saved a drowning man by roping him with a lasso during a Fourth of July weekend emergency. His quick thinking and hours of practice turned a terrifying moment into a Hollywood-worthy rescue.
A 14-year-old rodeo enthusiast saved a stranger's life by roping him to safety from the rushing Yellowstone River using skills he'd been practicing in his backyard for just a year.
A 14-year-old used rodeo skills he'd been practicing for just months to rope a struggling man from Montana's Yellowstone River. His quick thinking and first-try lasso earned him statewide recognition and saved a life.
Carson Hocevar celebrated his first NASCAR Cup Series victory with a daring "rodeo burnout" that had him hanging out the car window while driving. The emotional win at Talladega came in his 91st start and marked the first victory for Spire Motorsports since 2019.
A Texas journalist turned his midway winning streak into an unexpected gift for strangers. What started as a fun carnival challenge ended with one family getting all the prizes.
San Antonio's East Side is betting on culture to drive development, with leaders championing arts institutions as economic engines. The shift comes as the area prepares for major changes including a $191.8 million arena investment.
Nahuel Gallo walked free from a Venezuelan prison after 15 months, reuniting with his family in Argentina this week. His story shines a light on hope and resilience amid ongoing diplomatic efforts.
The Careity Foundation has spent 21 years helping uninsured cancer patients navigate treatment, providing everything from mammograms to emotional support. At their recent survivor luncheon, 80 people gathered to celebrate journeys of hope and healing.
When a beloved county volunteer battling breast cancer faced mounting medical bills, her community transformed an annual tractor pull into "Pulling Together for Gail," a full-day fundraiser celebrating her decades of service. The event raised funds through barbecue plates, auctions, mutton bustin', and bull riding. ---
Rachel Entrekin just became the first woman to win the brutal Cocodona 250 ultramarathon outright, finishing 253 miles across Arizona in just over 56 hours. The Madison native shattered the course record by more than two hours while running on almost no sleep.
When frozen roads trapped essential workers in Gregg County, Texas, a nonprofit with heavy-duty trucks drove through the ice to bring them to safety. Mountain Showdown has answered the call during every severe cold snap. --- ##
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