Uvalco Supply Ranching speaks in the language of the heart at the GMD Ranch Guillermo "Memo" Vela’s life is steeped in generations of ranching tradition, tracing back to Spanish land grants and passed down from his father, Carlos. His inherited land, Rancho Nuevo near Laredo,... Apr 11, 2025 Rancher Icon Stories
Uvalco Supply Big Springs Ranch for Children Just 50 miles outside of San Antonio, Big Springs Ranch for Children in Leakey, Texas, is more than a scenic retreat—it’s a safe haven for abused and orphaned youth, where nature, care, and community ... Apr 11, 2025 Rancher Icon Stories
Uvalco Supply Holt Helicopters From the rugged brush of South Texas to the cockpit of a chopper, Larry Holt’s story is the stuff of legend. Known as one of the original “cowboys of the air,” Holt has spent decades corralling wild c... Apr 11, 2025 Rancher Icon Stories
Uvalco Supply A Presidential Retreat — The Winston Ranch in Sabinal, Texas Fred and Shelly Winston have created a sanctuary at their 6,500-acre Winston Ranch near Sabinal, Texas, where life unfolds in harmony with the land, its rich history, and the natural rhythms of the se... Apr 11, 2025 Rancher Icon Stories
Uvalco Supply Coleman's Chapel on the Prairie Just south of Uvalde, Texas, lies Loma Vista Ranch , a 4,000-acre slice of Hill Country heaven built on grit, family, and a deep love for the land. Jim and Lorraine Coleman, married for 69 years, firs... Apr 11, 2025 Rancher Icon Stories
Uvalco Supply Andy Allen Sr.: Walking in their shadows for 50 years For over 50 years, Andy Allen, Sr. has dedicated his life to predator control, becoming a legendary figure among ranchers from Texas to Wyoming. What began in the brush country near Uvalde as a boyhoo... Apr 11, 2025 Rancher Icon Stories
Uvalco Supply Female leadership in a male-dominated industry Chloe Nunley Wilson, a fourth-generation cattlewoman, is reshaping what leadership looks like in the ranching world. Raised on grit, family values, and a deep love for the land, Chloe—alongside her co... Apr 11, 2025 Rancher Icon Stories
Uvalco Supply Joe Hargrove, livestock trading baron The Southwest Livestock Exchange in Uvalde, Texas, is more than just a bustling auction barn; it is a testament to the legacy of Joe Hargrove, who founded the business in 1976 and became a central fig... Apr 5, 2025 Rancher Icon Stories
Uvalco Supply Dixondale Farms, Carrizo Springs, Texas Dixondale Farms: A Century of Family Tradition and Agricultural Excellence Dixondale Farms, a family-owned business rooted in Dimmit County since 1913, continues to thrive under the leadership of Jean... Apr 5, 2025 Rancher Icon Stories
Uvalco Supply Bandera’s Buxton ranches Hal and Karin Buxton: A Life of Resilience and Adventure in the Texas Hill Country For the past 27 years, Hal and Karin Buxton have called a scenic lakeside property near Bandera their home, embracing... Apr 5, 2025 Rancher Icon Stories
Uvalco Supply Texas High School Rodeo Association Region 8 at home in the Uvalde County Fairplex Rodeo Culture Thrives in Uvalde as Region 8 Athletes Shine On a chilly January morning, the Uvalde Fairplex comes alive as young rodeo athletes prepare for the Texas High School Rodeo Association Regi... Apr 5, 2025 Rancher Icon Stories
Uvalco Supply Pursuit of the turkey World Slam – Paula and Brad Farr rewrite the rules of friendly competition Turkey Hunting Power Couple Nearing the Coveted World Slam Paula and Brad Farr are on a thrilling mission to complete the World Slam of turkey hunting—bagging all six subspecies of wild turkey found a... Apr 5, 2025 Rancher Icon Stories