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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 G. Keith Gordon (1850–1936), a retired British naval officer whose...

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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,...

biggest ranches in Texas

Top 10 Biggest Ranches in Texas and Why They Matter

Key Takeaways King Ranch leads the list at 825,000 acres, with Briscoe Ranches (640,000) and Waggoner Ranch (520,527) right behind. The rest of the top 10: O’Connor (500,000), Jones Family...

Hortenstine Ranch Company to List One of Texas’ Largest Privately Owned Lakes: Lake Monticello

The Beautiful and Expansive Lake Monticello Is Projected to Hit the Market on April 3 DALLAS AND MOUNT PLEASANT, TEXAS, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Hortenstine Ranch Company (HRC), a...

Erath County, The Lake Ranch @ Hico

New Property Boasting What Is Believed to Be the Largest Privately Owned Lake in Texas’s Erath County

The Lake Ranch at Hico Contains a 100-Surface-Acre Lake and Spans Over 780 Acres Total Original Article Posted by PRNewswire DALLAS and HICO, Texas, Feb. 26, 2024 — Hortenstine Ranch...

Texas Historical Commission | Comanche Crest Ranch

History helps us understand change and how the society we live in came to be. Many of us feel the almost poetic appeal of the past and have a passionate...

Star Brand, Historic Ranch featured in the News

With 7 generations of fond memories and gratitude, the descendants of Toddie Lee Wynne are offering their historic ranch to the marketplace for the first time in 160 years, and...

Toddie Lee Wynne Leaves Indelible Marks on Texas History

In North Texas, the Wynne name needs no introduction, but, even for such a storied family, Toddie Lee Wynne Sr. left indelible marks on Texas history—AMLICO, the Dallas Cowboys, Six...

Upshur County Landowners Resource Guide

by Stephen Schwartz Upshur County is a county in Texas located just northwest of Longview with a total population of 35,291 people spread out over the county’s 556 square miles....

[Video] West Texas Ranches For Sale: Petty Ranch

Petty Ranch 1,660 +/- Acres Shackelford & Haskell County Amongst the other west Texas ranches for sale, Petty Ranch stands out as a unique offering for any wildlife enthusiast as...

East Texas Ranch for Sale: Cloverdale Ranch

Cloverdale Ranch (on the Red River) 1,483 +/- Acres Fannin County, Texas View Cloverdale Ranch listing for price East Texas Ranch For Sale On the high banks of the Red...

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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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