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Consolidation plan to raise Texas horse racing purses falls apart
September 10, 2010Lone Star left in the lurch as quantity beats quality.
Wheeling and dealing
September 10, 2010ON TRACK, PART 9: CONTINUED, A PROFILE OF R.D. HUBBARD Lincoln County voters will mail in their ballots next month, deciding whether a 3/16th of a cent gross receipts tax, called a Business Retention Tax, will be imposed on the sale of goods and services in the county to offset a portion of the annual tax debt to the state of New Mexico of Ruidoso Downs Race Track and Billy the Kid Casino.
BRETT HOFFMAN: Saddle bronc rider reaches milestone
September 10, 2010After winning the saddle bronc riding title last weekend at a small rodeo in Burley, Idaho, five-time world champion Billy Etbauer became the second competitor within the PRCA to surpass $3 million.
North Texas flair
September 10, 2010DRC/David Minton Riders displaying the six flags of Texas make their way south on Elm Street through the Square during the North Texas State Fair and Rodeo parade on Saturday in Denton.Emory Thomason nervously held out a handful of feed to the horned beasts in front of her, and as she took a step forward, the animals grew excited, jumping toward her hand. The 4-year-old screamed at the eager ...
Road to Sprint Cup had many turns on way to Kentucky Speedway
September 10, 2010It took selling the Kentucky Speedway track to Speedway Motorsports Inc. at a loss to achieve the ultimate goal of a Sprint Cup race being held there. But that never would have been possible without Jerry Carroll because the idea of planting a major speedway in the fields of Gallatin County was his.
Arlington is urged to try to lure a casino
September 10, 2010The city will lose out on hundreds of new jobs and millions of dollars in revenue when gambling becomes legal in Texas if it doesn't begin aggressively recruiting a casino now, a gaming-industry representative warned business leaders Wednesday.
Texas Digest: Review sought of radioactive waste plans; fire in Allen kills 17 horses
September 10, 2010Texas Digest: Review sought of radioactive waste plans; fire in Allen kills 17 horses
BRETT HOFFMAN: Athens MDA Rodeo was a success
September 10, 2010During the traditional MDA Benefit Rodeo last weekend in Athens, the winning tie-down roping time was under 8 seconds.
Consolidation plan to raise Texas horse racing purses falls apart - Fort Worth Star Telegram
September 10, 2010Consolidation plan to raise Texas horse racing purses falls apart Fort Worth Star Telegram "We have to decide if we want racing in Texas," said Carl Moore of Fort Worth, one of the state's most prominent horse owners. "The Texas Racing Commission ... |
EX-RACEHORSES GET SECOND CHANCE AT TEXAS ADOPTION RANCH - The Cypress Times
September 10, 2010EX-RACEHORSES GET SECOND CHANCE AT TEXAS ADOPTION RANCH The Cypress Times Beyond the Homestretch presents a vivid inside look into the world of horse racing, complete with colorful horses, jockeys, trainers and gallop girls, ... |
