A Final Visit to the Livestock Show

The Williamson County Livestock Show, as I may have mentioned in my previous installment, is one of the very fun assignments I do each year for the Williamson County Sun.   This year, I covered two days’ worth of activity, lamb and goat judging, followed by heifers and steers.    For many of these young Texans, livestock shows are a special thing, as important in their lives as just about any extracurricular activity.   Many of them will pursue careers in agriculture as they reach adulthood.   Even though Texas is very urban, its rural roots are still strong.   I loved watching 13-year-old Macy Burns, from Thrall (opening photo), as she wrestled in the arena with her heifer, Molly.  Macy had things well in hand!   And the determined look on the face of 10-year-old Gunner Clapper of Georgetown as he prepared to show his steer, Little Guy, was priceless.   Some kids, like 12-year-old Kayden Tanner, were determined to compete, even with a broken collar bone.   I love the passion, strength and can-do attitudes of these very bright youngsters.