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The article reports on the emergence of cowgirls in ranches all over Texas. Lizzie Crosson became the first cowgirl in the U.S. to run a cattle ranch, where she had managed 30,000 acres of land and cared for the cattle until her death in 1924. Dale Evans says that cowgirl is a unique American form of courage, who symbolizes the bravery and independence of American women. Various cowgirls in Texas are presented including Coree Shinder, Teresa Kloxin, and Kyle Peebles.

Describes the state of Cowgirl Hall of Fame in Fort Worth, Texas as of February 1, 2003. Views on women ranchers, trick riders and rodeo queens; Overview of the cowgirl; Factor to which the popularity of the cowgirl is attributed.

Reports the opening of the National Cowgirls Museum and Hall of Fame in Fort Worth, Texas. Rodeo performers and cowgirls included at the 2002 inductees of the museum; Fund raising campaign conducted to support the museum; Advisory board of the museum; Honorees of the museum, such as Mitzi Lucas Riley, Jerry Portwood Taylor and Pam Minick.

The article focuses on rodeo cowgirl Tad Lucas born Barbara Inez Barnes in Cody, Nebraska, in 1902. Topics discussed include launch of riding and roping events for cowgirls in several contests such as California Rodeo in Salinas; joining California Frank Hafley's Wild West Show, rodeo event, and performing as an exhibition trick rider after cowgirl events were dropped from the big rodeos. It also talks about Lucas' membership of the Girls Rodeo Association in 1948.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including "Cowgirl Up," "A Mighty Wind," by Kate Galbraith and Asher Price, and "Dear Yankee," by Paul Burka, all in the August 2011 issue.

The article provides information on the Mesquite Championship Rodeo (MCR) to be held in 2007 in Texas. A strong showing at the MCR is imperative for the up-and-coming members of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. Cowboys and cowgirls steer-wrestle and barrel-race every Friday and Saturday night. The rodeo's most popular event is bull riding.

Features Texan nightclub emcee and former cowgirl Texas Guinan.