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Monthly Archives: November 2024

Nathan Jestes’ Journey to NFR: A Life of Risk, Dedication, and Passion

Written on November 22, 2024 at 12:00 am, by

Photos Courtesy of Clay Guardipee Nathan Jestes is a household name in the rodeo industry. He has come up through the ranks fighting bulls freestyle and as a cowboy protector. The 2024 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (NFR) marks his sixth return to the acclaimed yellow bucking chutes. Jestes is living his rodeo dreams, which he  Continue Reading »

Yesterday’s Rodeo: God Loves a Thankful Heart and Celebration

Written on November 22, 2024 at 12:00 am, by

by Smokey Anderson with Lori Bizzell The first Thanksgiving celebration was the Lord’s last supper with Jesus and his twelve disciples in Jerusalem. What a glorious time of fellowship! God calls us blessed! “Blessed are your eyes because they see and your ears because they hear.” Matthew 13:16 Texans celebrated the first Thanksgiving according to  Continue Reading »

American Hat Company: Jarvis Demery

Written on November 22, 2024 at 12:00 am, by

  “The rep stopped me and told me I would look good in an American,” Demery said. “That’s where it all started for me. The hat I was wearing before was not good at all. I did not know the difference between 10X and 100X.”   Jarvis Demery said he was introduced to quality hats  Continue Reading »