Billy Klapper, a spur and bit maker from Pampa in the Texas Panhandle, filmed a scene at his shop with Cole ... and Rip went ...

Cindy Barkley with the Texas Department of Public Safety said in a 9:30 a.m. update, advising people to stay home if possible ...

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If I’d been sent off to a West Texas ranch when I was growing up, my life would have been turned upside down. My theory is: No Panhandle summers? No tattoo. I believe my grandfather’s tattoo ...