GO COWBOY'S

How do you remain committed when injuries steal your chances for success?

Sean Lee knows all too well & is determined to #FinishThisFight pic.twitter.com/v67qfDedqJ

— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) January 8, 2017

The Chase in Texas

 

It's the Texas Motor Speedway, this weekend for the "Chase".

One For Bevo

The history of TX/OU football has been one of rebel rousing, for years.  The "Cotton Bowl", has hosted the game, and this year's was a blast.  TEXAS, won over OU in a game that proved to be support for the mascot Bevo, who couldn't attend because of health problems.  Bevo, is the Longhorn Steer, who TX proudly brings to their games as their mascot.
24/17 was the final score, with TX being the winner, and sending the Sooners back across the Red River, that is now orange!  Hookem' Horns!

We Got It

If you've ever been to the "Lone Star State" then you know how great Texas is!  You name it, and we got it!  There's never a dull moment here in our state and you can find events, rodeos, fishing, caverns, amusement parks, skyscrapers, large cities, small rural towns, and so many more things I don't have time to mention.  Oh yeah, did I mention snakes?
Right now we are in the middle of the summer months and in Texas you know what that means, especially if you've visited during that time or live here.  HOT and DRY!  All this week we are in the 100's and you can see wide cracks in the ground, where there was water all the month of May. What a difference a month makes!  The lakes picked up good levels of water, so the fishermen and boating enthusiasts are having a great summer.
If you come to Texas, be sure to enjoy some BBQ while your here.  That's just one of the good things you'll be able to have memories of, when you return to your home.  TEXAS, a great place to be.

They Lost

It seems that once again the Cowboy's have met defeat.  They proved to give us a valiant effort for this season, but some wrong procedures left them with plenty of the season's ending "what if's"!  It's over for them this year, but we hope that they get back up and find the same spirit this coming year, that boosted them this year.......GO COWBOY'S!

3 More Games

The Dallas Cowboy's have 3 more games to win........Are they Superbowl bound?  Only time will tell as this team fights it's way through the final games for a chance at the Superbowl 2015 trophy!  After years of struggling, the team has finally made it through to the finals.  We Texans are very excited to see how our boy's fare!  FIGHT TO THE FINISH!  GO BOY'S!

Cowboy's Prize Pack

Facebook has a "PRIZE PACK" Giveaway, for the Dallas Cowboys.  Go to the  http://oak.ctx.ly/r/2a59x
  link and fill out the application for your chance at the prizes offered. 
picture from Facebook and Dallas Cowboys' page.........

Storms

Storms last Thursday and this morning gave us some much needed rain in the North Texas areas.  The one on Thursday caused alot of damage and loss of power to a large portion of the local DFW.  Today, was a good soaker, with lots of thunder and lightning.  The sun is out; it's a cool crisp morning and the TX State Fair is in full swing.  TX OU weekend is coming and all the fans are gearing up for the battle........Go Longhorns!

TX vs OU

I still can't believe what I saw with my own eyes.  "TEXAS" finally beat  OU and what a game it was.  I gave my daughter grief while the game was playing.  You see, she was born in Ardmore, OK and is the only Okie in the family.  She's been know to really give me some guff when OU would beat out Texas University.  So, it was my turn, and she got quiet after awhile.........lol.

TX vs OU

Texas and Oklahoma first met on the gridiron in 1900 with the Longhorns registering a 28-2 victory.  As you know this weekend the two rivals meet at the "Cotton Bowl" once again.  "Hook um Horns"!
Found this picture on Facebook,  hope they don't mind if I use it...........Lowes got a plug.......!

Texas State Fair

Today, is the first day of the "Fair" which will last into October.  It is my hope that this year's event will go without a hitch and fun will be had by all.  I didn't get around to the new items of food that is being offered this year.  Usually, they have a contest and get the best listing of new food types that will be offered at the "Fair" to be enjoyed.  There are many things to enjoy and the new "Big Tex" was unveiled yesterday by high winds, instead of today as planned.  Some people say that his skin tone is too dark, hinting that the ethnic values may have been changed.  What do you think, when you look at his new colors on TV?

Big Tex

 

We all remember the day when this came across the news and TV media's.  The fire was seen for miles and below is the charred remains of the frame, after the disaster.

Soon our "Big Tex" will debut his new look and give State Fair visitors something to behold.  September brings the "State Fair" back to our wonderful local area and many are waiting to see "Big Tex" start unfolding.  It's something all people in the DFW area will be watching happen as they take the large frame, place it together and cover it with his new clothing.  Welcome back home, "Big Tex"!

Sunday

It's "Super Bowl" time again and once again the "Dallas Cowboys" failed to make the playoffs.  So, we get another year of waiting and hoping for a team that will take us next year.  If you have your bets down on the winner here's the best of luck to you and your endeavors.  I have 2 numbers and am hoping for a small amount of money to come my way.  I hear that there are many things you can bet on this year, right down to the color of "Gatorade" the winning team will toss on their coach.  Imagine that?

Just Another

The Cowboy's have been through many harrowing events in the past few years.  This last week just added to the trauma the team has endured.  Each year new players are brought on to the team and with each player comes a set of family, emotional and physical ties.  Standards are expected to be met and there's always something or someone who can't make the grade. 
As this year comes to an end so did a few lives which included one of the Cowboy players.  We are not able to accept these things with favor, but they still happen.  It's my hope that the team can forge ahead and become a play-off team.  Our prayers are with the team members, the families involved and for the future of each individual who has been affected.

They Won

The "play-offs" look closer as the "Cowboys" managed to pull out another win.  As "Dale Hansen" says, they don't quit or give up.  They just keep trying and to me that's what it takes to make a football team come together for a win.  Yesterday, was marred by the death of a team mate, but they managed to use the game to focus on something else for awhile.  Thankfully, it was barely enough to get them one step closer to the "play-offs".

Cowboy's Loose Member

Today, the Dallas Cowboy's play with heavy hearts as they try to win the game with the "Bengals".  This is a must win game or the fans will have to wait another year to generate hope of a play-off season.
They lost a member of their team to a car accident Saturday morning after 2 team mates left a club in Dallas.  The other team mate is still in Irving, TX jail, pending a bond hearing on Monday morning for "intoxication manslaughter".  Condolences to all involved during this time.

Darrell K. Royal

The former Texas University football coach has passed away.  He was 88 yrs. old.  Condolences to family, friends and former coworkers.

Places in Texas

The recent posts have listed at least 2 of our beautiful state parks, where you can enjoy many of the Texas sights.  I find that there are so many nature areas here in Texas and this is an introduction to the beauty you will find, should you take a trip to one of the state parks.