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A Farmer, a Rancher, and a Cowboy

5/21/26

By:

T.A.

What does it mean in this day and age?

Dusty rodeo scene

Let's chat ....

I wanted to share some thoughts on what it truly means to be a farmer, a rancher, and a cowboy.

To many, this life is defined by hard work and a connection to the land that money simply cannot buy. This is a culture of it's own - about the value of a "spot out in the forty," the history held in the dirt, and the roots we plant through family and community.

While the world changes,
the people here stay the same—
still working hard, staying low key, and looking out for one another.

There is a deep sense of pride in staying put, even when offered big money to leave. The value of this life isn’t in a bank account; it’s in the memories of children playing, the loyalty of the family-community, and the place where we chose to build our lives.

It’s a calling that God gives you, and you hold onto it through the ice-snow, floods, through the hot Texas heat. Through the high prices and low prices at the market.

Admittedly, the cowboy lifestyle isn't easy. It can be lonely and demanding, and as the old song goes, it’s not always the path a parent would choose for their child.

But for those of us who live it, we wouldn’t trade it for anything.

It’s a different way of being, defined by pride and a love for the "clear mountain mornings" the sunset at the end of days work -
that others might never understand.

So with that I say stand your ground and be inspired to tell people
You don't want a Data Center in your Community

I also would not like to call anyone out but .....

If you live next to a working -
data center

One that's already running
Not being built or proposed, but again running night and day and is operational

Next you live in say the surrounding area and are close to get to say McLennan or Falls County area

Next you're not shy ....
to talk in front of others ....

If that's you
I would like to chat with you

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