TSCRA News Releases

For Immediate Release: April 19, 2013
Contact: Carmen Fenton, 512-673-3906

Below you will find the Cattlemen’s Column, authored by Blake Birdwell, a rancher from Muleshoe, Texas, and 1 of 3 TSCRA delegates to the national Young Cattlemen’s Council.

In honor of Earth Day, Birdwell sets the record straight on the environmental . . . → Read More:

Water for All Texans
By: Joe Leathers

It’s not news that more people are moving to Texas at a rapid pace. And why wouldn’t they? For starters, the low cost of living, genuine people, beautiful landscapes and old-fashioned common sense make Texas a great place to live. And our state’s relatively strong economy . . . → Read More:

For Immediate Release: Jan. 29, 2013
Contact: Carmen Fenton, 512-673-3906

Midland, Texas – A Midland man on the run since May 2012 turned himself in to authorities Monday after he was located, arrested and released on personal recognizance bond in Big Horn, Montana, on a warrant stemming from cattle theft charges in Midland . . . → Read More:

Below you will find the TSCRA Cattlemen’s Column, authored by Joe Parker, Jr., rancher and president of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association.

Please feel free to use this in your publications and/or on your website.

If you would like a picture of Joe Parker, Jr., please email Carmen Fenton . . . → Read More:

Below you will find the TSCRA Cattlemen’s Column, authored by Joe Parker Jr., rancher and president of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association.

In this month’s column, Parker discusses the urgent need for estate tax reform. Without reform ranchers across the country could lose the ability to pass down the family . . . → Read More:

For Immediate Release: Aug. 6 , 2012
Contact: Carmen Fenton, 512-469-0171

College Station, Texas – Dr. Mike and Anne Wirtz, owners of TZ Cattle Co. in Brenham, Texas, were announced as this year’s recipients of the Texas Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Award today at the 2012 Beef Cattle Short Course in College Station, . . . → Read More:

For Immediate Release: March 22, 2012
Contact: Marissa Patton, 512-569-0171

SPEARMAN, TEXAS – An Elgin, Okla., man has been charged for the alleged theft of 27 head of cattle from a Hansford County feed yard. Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) Special Ranger Ben Eggleston led the investigation along with the help . . . → Read More:

For Immediate Release: March 31, 2012
Contact: Marissa Patton, 512-469-0171

FORT WORTH, TEXAS – New directors were elected to the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) Board of Directors at the 135th Annual convention.

New directors include Dustin Dean, College Station; Wesley Welch, Lubbock; and Curtis A. Younts Jr., Belton.

New executive . . . → Read More:

For Immediate Release: March 31, 2012
Contact:  Marissa Patton, 512-469-0171

FORT WORTH, TEXAS – The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) named Elmer Beckworth the TSCRA Prosecutor of the Year for his commitment to prosecuting livestock theft and related crimes. Beckworth was honored at the association’s 135th annual convention and trade show.

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For Immediate Release: March 31, 2012
Contact:  Marissa Patton, 512-469-0171

FORT WORTH, TEXAS – The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) today awarded the 77 Ranch the 2012 Outstanding Rangeland Stewardship award during the 135th annual TSCRA convention. The award is the highest stewardship honor from TSCRA and the Texas Section, Society . . . → Read More:

For Immediate Release: March 28, 2012
Contact: Marissa Patton, 512-469-0171

FORT WORTH, TEXAS – The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) and Texas U.S. Senator John Cornyn today announced their strong support for recently introduced legislation that will provide for a permanent repeal of the federal estate tax, commonly referred to as . . . → Read More:

For Immediate Release: March 27, 2012
Contact: Marissa Patton, 512-469-0171

FORT WORTH, TEXAS – Renowned photographer and author Paul Mobley is set to feature his photo documentary of modern American farmers and ranchers at the Closing General Session of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) convention in Fort Worth. The session . . . → Read More:

For Immediate Release: March 23, 2012
Contact: Marissa Patton, 512-469-0171

FORT WORTH, TEXAS – Come join the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) for a ranch gathering Tuesday, April 3, at Vaquillas Ranch owned by the Walker Family in Aguilaries, Texas. The gathering will begin at 5:30 p.m. with registration followed by . . . → Read More:

For Immediate Release: March 15, 2012
Contact: Marissa Patton, 512-469-0171

FORT WORTH, TEXAS – A Tennessee man turned himself in to Hopkins County authorities Thursday on livestock theft charges. Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) Special Ranger Wayne Goodman led the investigation along with the help of Investigator Mike Whaley of the Tennessee Department of Agriculture . . . → Read More:

For Immediate Release: March 14, 2012
Contact: Marissa Patton, 512-469-0171

FORT WORTH, TEXAS – A state-of-the-industry review of the cattle market will be presented by CattleFax Senior Market Analyst Kevin Good during the CattleFax Market Outlook session of the 2012 TSCRA Convention, March 30-April 1 in Fort Worth.

Good’s presentation will focus on . . . → Read More:

For Immediate Release: Feb. 10, 2012
Contact: Marissa Patton, 512-469-0171

The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) reminds ranchers that the next brand re-registration period ends Feb. 29, 2012. The State of Texas requires that brands be re-registered in the county or counties where the owner operates every ten years.

Larry Gray, . . . → Read More:

Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) Past President Bob McCan of Victoria has been elected to serve as the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) vice president. McCan was elected to the new post at the annual meeting of the NCBA in Nashville, Tenn. . . . → Read More:

Carmen Fenton, director of public affairs for the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA), was announced Feb. 2 as recipient of the 2011 Excellence in Communications and Public Relations award at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s (NCBA) 2012 Cattle Industry Convention and Trade Show. The award is presented annually to an NCBA State Affiliate nominee who exhibits superior communications and public relations skills advocating on behalf of the beef cattle industry. . . . → Read More:

For Immediate Release: Sept. 15, 2011

Contact: Carmen Fenton, 512-469-0171

FORT WORTH, TEXAS – Special Rangers with the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) are looking for a man on the run charged with stealing cattle from auction barns and individuals in Erath, Gillespie, Rains and . . . → Read More:

For Immediate Release: August 23, 2011

Contact: Carmen Fenton, 512-469-0171

FORT WORTH, TEXAS – The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) has increased its law enforcement presence in Oklahoma by adding an additional special ranger for the newly created District 5.

John Cummings will serve as . . . → Read More:

For Immediate Release: June 22, 2011

Contact: Carmen Fenton, 512-469-0171

WASHINGTON – Members of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) met with members of Congress today to discuss issues important to cattle raisers and the beef industry. Topping the list of concerns is the Texas . . . → Read More: