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Black Angus bull on a Texas pasture

Cattle Breeds in Texas: How to Match the Right Breed to Your Land

Texas cattle breeds run the full spectrum. Heat-tolerant Brahman thrive on the Gulf Coast, while black Angus excel in the north. But the breed you should run is not a matter of preference. Your land decides it. Texas carries 12.1...

Dallas Fishing

Best Fishing Spots Near Dallas: Public Lakes, Rivers, and Private Ranch Water

Dallas is situated within an hour of four reservoirs that offer thousands of acres of fishable public water. The public water here is good. It is also crowded, pressure-fished, and...

Texas Hill Country ranch land with cattle grazing

How to Start a Ranch in Texas: A Practical Guide for First-Time Owners

The Texas rural land market closed 2025 at a statewide median of $5,214 per acre, up 6.56 percent year-over-year.1 For anyone planning to start a ranch in Texas, that single...

Land for sale in Albany, Texas

Buying Land in Albany, Texas: A Landowner’s Guide

Albany sits in Shackelford County, 35 miles northeast of Abilene and 2.5 hours west of Dallas. Per the 2020 Census, the town has 1,854 residents and the county 3,105. This...

Bret Polk pictured with Top Producer Trophy

Celebrating Records at the HRC Annual Spring Retreat

Each spring, the team at Hortenstine Ranch Company (HRC) gathers for its Annual Spring Retreat—an opportunity to reflect on the year behind them, recognize outstanding achievements, and look ahead to...

Commander G Keith Gordon's Ship

The Gordon-Mudge Legacy in Kimble County, Texas

The Owl Ranch in Kimble County carries a remarkable lineage shaped by exploration, service, and more than a century of Texas ranching. One of its earliest notable owners was Commander...

Christmas Events in Texas

8 Magical Christmas Events in Texas

When the holiday season arrives, Texas and nearby Oklahoma towns come alive with lights, music, and the kind of small-town charm that makes this time of year special. Across the...

Spring Mesa Ranch Podcast- Broker Perspective

Spring Mesa Ranch, Callahan County, Texas: A Masterpiece of Texas Land Stewardship

In this episode, Blake Hortenstine and Jack Fauntleroy of Hortenstine Ranch Company sit down to share the remarkable story behind Spring Mesa Ranch, a 3,100-acre legacy property in Callahan County,...

Right fences for Texas Ranches

Finding the Right Fence for Your Ranch Property

Your ranch property represents years of hard work and investment. The fence you choose protects that investment while keeping your livestock safe and your boundaries clear. A good fence does...

Best places to live in rural Texas

Discover the Best Places to Live in Texas

Key Takeaways Top rural picks include Ben Wheeler, Athens, Mount Vernon, Mount Pleasant, Gilmer, Hallsville, Albany, Coleman, Meridian, Gainesville, and Breckenridge. Texas living is not one-size-fits-all. Ranch country, lake towns,...

Benefits of Owning Texas Ranch

The Real Benefits of Owning a Ranch

Key Takeaways Texas ranches earn through cattle, hunting leases, and agriculture, while the land itself usually appreciates. Tax advantages stack up: agricultural exemptions, no state income tax, and reduced property...

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8 Magical Christmas Events in Texas

When the holiday season arrives, Texas and nearby Oklahoma towns come alive with lights, music, and the kind of small-town charm that makes this time of year special. Across the

Finding the Right Fence for Your Ranch Property

Your ranch property represents years of hard work and investment. The fence you choose protects that investment while keeping your livestock safe and your boundaries clear. A good fence does

Discover the Best Places to Live in Texas

Key Takeaways Top rural picks include Ben Wheeler, Athens, Mount Vernon, Mount Pleasant, Gilmer, Hallsville, Albany, Coleman, Meridian, Gainesville, and Breckenridge. Texas living is not one-size-fits-all. Ranch country, lake towns,

The Real Benefits of Owning a Ranch

Key Takeaways Texas ranches earn through cattle, hunting leases, and agriculture, while the land itself usually appreciates. Tax advantages stack up: agricultural exemptions, no state income tax, and reduced property

11 Best Places to Hunt in Texas for Big Game

Key Takeaways The post covers 11 regions: South Texas Brush Country, Hill Country, San Angelo, Menard County, Coleman County, Ingram, Lubbock Region, Brady, Quanah, Chaparral Wildlife Management Area, and the

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