If the boot fits … Cowboy of the Year search beginsFree Access


Rebecca Pesqueda
Staff Writer
The search is on for the 2018 Cowboy of the Year. This title is given to a genuine, hard-working individual that not only knows all things cowboy, but is also respected by his peers.
Since 1966, cowboys have been honored with this recognition as well as being named to the South Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame.
Nominations are needed and will be accepted for the Cowboy of the Year as well as for inductees into the South Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame.
The winners will be announced at the Friday night rodeo, August 17.
Cowboy of the Year nominations must be working cowmen and reside in Atascosa County.
South Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame nominees must have worked in Atascosa County, but no longer have to be active or living in the county.
Those submitting nominations should include the following information:
• Years of experience as a cowboy;
• Overall knowledge and ability with 
   a horse;
• Ability in working with the
   trailing cattle herds of various 
   sizes in the brush country;
• Knowledge of cattle habits and
   ailments;
• Character and
   dependability; and
• Why the person mak
   ing the nomination 
   believes his/her 
   candidate is worthy 
   of the Cowboy of the 
   Year title. 
A committee of former Cowboys of the Year will judge the entries.
The Pleasanton Express will act as roundup headquarters for entries, which should be sent to: Atascosa Cowboy of the Year, P.O. Drawer 880, Pleasanton, Texas 78064.
The nominations may also be emailed to sbrown@pleasantonexpress.com or brought to the Pleasanton Express office at 114 East Goodwin before the 5 o’clock sharp, July 27 deadline.
Mark Kennerly joined 51 other cowboys before him as the newest member of Atascosa County Working Cowboy of the Year. Two men were also inducted into the South Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame posthumously, Juan N. Pacheco and Avant Burmeister “Meister” Coward.
The Pleasanton Express, as usual, is ready to host the Cowboy of the Year selection as part of the Young Farmer’s event.
For advertising opportunities in the “Cowboy Tales” special section, please call Sue Brown 830-570-7543.

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