Uvalco Supply Crown Prince of Knippa In the heart of Knippa, Texas, lives a man whose life reads like a patchwork quilt of grit, humor, and enduring love for the land. Victor John Niemeyer—affectionately dubbed the “Crown Prince of Knipp... Jul 21, 2025 Rancher Icon Stories
Uvalco Supply Texas Code - The Sign That Could Lessen Your Liability The Texas Agritourism Act, passed in 2015, provides landowners with more protection from injury-related liability. Under the Act, landowners are not liable for injuries or damages suffered by those wh... Jul 21, 2025 Articles, Tips & Insights
Uvalco Supply G2 Ranch — The doors that opened for a unique South Texas ranch Hunters looking for a one-of-a-kind experience in South Texas will find it at G2 Ranch in Pearsall. The 1,100-acre property, owned by East Texas native Don Gilchrist and his wife Sandy, is more than a... Apr 16, 2025 Rancher Icon Stories
Uvalco Supply East Foundation — Stewarding a bright future for Texas ranchers Texas’ rich agricultural heritage depends heavily on private landowners, who manage over 93% of the state’s land. The East Foundation — a 217,000-acre working cattle operation in South Texas — has bec... Apr 16, 2025 Rancher Icon Stories
Uvalco Supply The hidden scout paradise in San Antonio’s heart What started as a quiet escape outside San Antonio has become a cherished urban oasis with a legacy that continues to shape generations. B.B. McGimsey, former general manager of Pearl Brewing Company,... Apr 16, 2025 Rancher Icon Stories
Uvalco Supply Happy Shahan and The Alamo Village, Brackettville, Texas — It begins and ends with ranching Growing up on the Shahan family ranch near Brackettville, Texas, meant never knowing which celebrity might drop in for supper. With patriarch Happy Shahan’s larger-than-life personality , the family h... Apr 11, 2025 Rancher Icon Stories
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