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The Fort Worth Zoo

When the the Fort Worth Zoo opened in 1909 it had one lion, two bear cubs, an alligator, a coyote, a peacock and a few rabbits. The Zoo, which is the oldest zoo in Texas, now has almost 7,000 animals.

From 1909 to 1991, the Zoo was owned by the city and collected money from citizens to purchase new animals. By 1991 the Zoo had fallen on hard times. The Fort Worth Zoological Association, which had been founded in 1939 to help raise money for the Zoo, took over management of the Zoo. Since 1991, the Association has raised more than $20 million for improvements and new exhibits.

There was a grand re-opening in 1992. During 1992, Zoo attendance increased by nearly 100 percent to 1 million and has stayed at that level ever since. It is a jewel in our community.

The New Isis Theatre

The New Isis Theatre in the Fort Worth Stockyards is one of the last remaining single-screen movie theaters in Fort Worth, Texas. The original Isis Theater was a Victorian style theater built on the site in 1913 that opened in 1914. The theater burned in 1935 and the The New Isis Theatre art deco-style theater was built a year later. Last year, Fort Worth businessman Larry White Jr. bought the building, which had been vacant since 1988.

Fort Worth Stockyards National Day of the American Cowboy 2015

Come celebrate the history and heritage of the American Cowboy at the National Day of The American Cowboy (NDAC). Voted best cowboy tribute event in the nation by American Cowboy Magazine, NDAC gives families and the general public the opportunity to experience and appreciate the role cowboys and cowgirls of all ethnicities have played and continue to play in everyday life.

Free activities and contests include watermelon eating, seed-spitting, cow chip throwing and buckaroo coloring among others. There will also be a cowboy celebration parade, Cowboy karaoke and gunfight shows.

Schedule of Events: 10:00 World Championship Hay Stacking Contest 3 man teams compete for $400.00 cash 10:00- 4:00 Bill Picket Pictorial Exhibit– FREE Learn about the life of the famous Bill Picket 10:00-4:00 Cow Milking Contest – FREE Milk the cow the fastest and win a prize! 10:30- 12:30 Chuck Wagon …

Tarrant County is Named for Brigadier General Edward H. Tarrant

Tarrant County is named for Brigadier General Edward H. Tarrant, who made a name for himself defending the Republic of Texas and the State of Texas from hostile Indians. He was born in South Carolina in 1799.

He first saw action as a young man in the War of 1812, including the Battle of New Orleans. After the war, he moved to Tennessee and was elected a colonel of the Tennessee state militia. By the early 1830s, he had he moved to Texas and established a ranch in Red River County. He was elected to represent Red River County in the House of Representatives of the Second Texan Congress, but resigned after deciding he could better serve the Republic by fighting Indians.

He practiced law, farmed, and led a northeast Texas militia unit called the Fourth Brigade. His Indian-fighting career culminated in the battle of Village Creek in May 1841. When he died in 1858, he was one o…

Texas Size Joke

A woman in New York told a friend that she was going to Texas on her vacation. Her friend asked her why on earth she wanted to go to Texas?

She said, "I've always wanted to eat some really good Mexican food, and I figure that's the best place to get it. I've always wanted to learn how to two step, and Texas is the home of the two step. And I've always wanted to make love to a good ol boy cowboy type. I figure I can find one there for sure.

After her vacation and when she had returned to work her friend asked her how her vacation in Texas went.

"Did you find your Mexican food?" She said, "We were in San Antonio and found a place on the Riverwalk with the best Tex Mex food I have ever even imagined."

Her friend asked, "Did you get to two step?" She replied, "In the Fort Worth Stockyards, at Billy Bob'…