FORT WORTH, Texas — It’s been five years since a Titus County rancher reported his bull missing. But, finally, he’s one step closer to seeing justice served after the Oct. 12 arrest of defendant Gerry Stewart. Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Bo Fox said the victim initially reported a yearling bull missing […]

FORT WORTH, Texas — Any small business owner will tell you: It pays to hire the right staff. Unfortunately, hiring wrong can lead to significant losses. A Cooke County rancher experienced the latter last year when an employee sold more than $6,000 worth of his boss’ cattle in his girlfriend’s name and pocketed the proceeds. […]

GIDDINGS, Texas — Ralph Ballard, a 27-year-old with ties to both Calvert and Dallas, was indicted May 28 in Lee County following an investigation led by the Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Rangers. He faces a third-degree felony charge. Hal Dumas, a special ranger from the association, said it all began in December […]