Red McCombs Fiesta Longhorn Sale Results
May 5, 2007
Johnson City, TX
Auctioneer: Bruce McCarty
Sale Hosts: Red and Charline McCombs
Tucked away in the rolling hills of Texas’ beautiful Hill Country was the scene of one of the most anticipated sales this year. Many Longhorn breeders came from far and wide to enjoy the hospitality of TLBAA Members Red and Charline McCombs.
On Friday night, all were treated to home cooked barbeque featuring Longhorn beef and pork. Red McCombs personally welcomed attendees and introduced his honored guests from the Navajo Nation from New Mexico, Arizona and Utah. Live Country Western Swing music was performed by Bruce Hudson and the Most Wanted Band.
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Members of the Texas Swing band Bruce Hudson and the Most Wanted Band with TLBAA Member Red McCombs. (from left to right) Roger Gillespie, Randy Gilliam, Jimmy Zuniga, Red McCombs, Joe Vickers, Bruce Hudson, Gary Cumpian. Bruce Hudson and the Most Wanted Band performed for a Friday night party before the Red McCombs Fiesta Sale on Saturday May 5, 2007. |
Before the sale on Saturday, May 5, 2007, the Navajo representatives were honored with a personal invitation to visit San Antonio on Thursday, May 10, 2007, from the Mayor of San Antonio, Phil Hardberger. The sale started at 1pm, after the guests enjoyed a barbeque fajita lunch, courtesy of the McCombs. A cool, and sometimes strong, south wind kept the rain from ruining a lovely day and very strong sale.
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Sale Hosts Charline and Red McCombs, Johnson City, TX. |
High Selling Lot:
$20,000 - S&L’s PHENOMENAL TRUDY (1997 daughter of Phenomenon and Delta Trudy). Consignors: Buck and Sharon Adams, Guthrie, OK. Buyers: Tom and Nancy Loeffler, San Antonio, TX.
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Tom and Nancy Loeffler, San Antonio, TX; Sharon and TLBAA Board Member and Treasurer Buck Adams, Guthrie, OK. |
Other High Selling Lots:
$18,500 – BL CATCHIT (2004 daughter of Farlap Chex and BL Patchit). Consignors: Bob and Pam Loomis, Marietta, OK. Buyers: Mike and Debbie Bowman, Benton, KS.
$17,500 – PHENOMENON’S CLASSY LADY (1999 daughter of L Absolutely Phenomenon and YO Classy Jackie 3946). Consignor: Red McCombs Ranches of Texas, Johnson City, TX. Buyers: Tom and Nancy Loeffler, San Antonio, TX.
$14,500 – BL SASHA (2005 daughter of Shaughnessy Chex and BL Hotsy). Consignors: Bob and Pam Loomis, Marietta, OK. Buyers: Tom and Nancy Loeffler, San Antonio, TX.
$14,000 – 2H GEORGIA RIDER (2001 daughter of Rough Rider 607 and Hill Climbers Georgia). Consignors: Lee and Gay Gaddis, Austin, TX. Buyer: Jon Sather, Manson, WA.
$13,000 – Lot 101A: Special Starter Herd consisting of nine heifers and one bull. Consignor: Red McCombs Ranches of Texas, Johnson City, TX. Buyers: Charles and Susan Loeffler, Mason, TX.
$12,700 – DH PAY UP (2001 daughter of Diamond W Pay Chex and Diamond W 9805). Consignors: Mike and Debbie Bowman, Benton, KS. Buyer: Rolling Creek Ranch, Iredell, TX.
$12,000 - Lot 100A: Special Starter Herd consisting of nine heifers and one bull. Consignor: Red McCombs Ranches of Texas, Johnson City, TX. Buyer: Hudson Longhorns, Lott, TX.
$10,200 – 2H SUPER STAR (2001 daughter of VJ Tommie (aka Unlimited) and Dipsey Diver BL963). Consignors: Lee and Gay Gaddis, Austin, TX. Buyer: Thate Cattle Company, Fairmont, MN.
Volume Buyers:
Hudson Longhorns, Lott, TX; Tom and Nancy Loeffler, San Antonio, TX; Mike and Debbie Bowman, Benton, KS; John and Ursula Allen, Harper, TX; Jon Sather, Manson, WA.
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Joe and Lorinda Valentine, Marlin, TX; Bill Hudson, Purvis, MS. |
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TLBAA Members in the News
TLBAA member and avid runner Rusty Stine, Georgetown, TX , recently participated in the Capitol 10K held in March 2007 in Austin, TX. In an email to the E-Trails Stine said running in the 6.2 mile race was “one of the best achievements I have ever had.” The run benefited the Central Texas Literacy Council. Congratulations to Rusty Stine for raising money for the CTLC. Here is a picture he emailed the E-Trails.
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Rusty Stine, Georgetown, TX, signals thumbs-up after completing the 10K run which benefited the Central Texas Literacy Council.
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TLBT member Shannon Nokes, Rusty Stines’ daughter, competed in the State UIL Writing Competition on May 4-5, 2007. Shannon qualified for state by winning second place in the Regional Championship in News Article Writing. Congratulations to Shannon!
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TLBAA Staff News
TLBAA’s Rick Fritsche’s Daughter Wins Third in Art Competition
Amelia Rose Gritta-Fritsche, daughter of TLBAA Registrations Clerk Rick Fritsche, has recently had her artwork win third in the Texas Association of Parochial and Private Schools Art Competition. Amelia is a sophomore at Bethesda Christian School in Fort Worth, TX. This was a city-wide high school art competition for students that have qualified at the state level. The winners of this competition will have their art displayed in the White House. Judging is still going on so Amelia is still in the running to have her artwork (pictured below) in Washington D.C.
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Amelia Rose Gritta-Fritsche’s self-portrait titled “Happy”. |
TLBAA’s Jim Curry Publishes Article in Lake Country Life Newspaper
TLBAA Sale Manager Jim Curry recently had an article highlighting the achievements of the Texas Longhorn breed published in the Lake Country Life. The weekly magazine is published by Highland Lakes Newspapers in Marble Falls, TX.
The article focuses on the history of the Texas Longhorn breed and the positive impact of TLBAA member and sale host Red McCombs. Curry highlights the history of the Red McCombs Fiesta Sale with notable cattle selling for over $60,000. Read more on the Lake Country Life Web site on page 11.
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Hotel Information for TLBAA Breeders Symposium to be held June 29-30
Hotels are available for attendees of the upcoming TLBAA Breeders Symposium on June 29-30, in Stillwater, OK. For more information about reservations, please contact the hotels directly. Note: After May 29, rooms are available on a first come-first serve basis.
Hampton Inn and Suites – (405) 743-1306
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Standard Room - $89
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One Room Suite - $99
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Two Room Suite - $129
Atherton Hotel on OSU Campus – (405) 744-6835
Best Western – (405) 377-7010
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Calling All TLBT Youth, Send Pictures Now for the World Show Slideshow!
Attention TLBT youth, if you have any fun pictures of your show ring memories for the 2007 World Show Slideshow, please send them to TLBT President Lauryn Confer at 4725 State Highway 69 S, Greenville, TX, 75402.
Confer has received a lot of photo submissions and wants to remind all the TLBT members that this is the last week to submit pictures. So put them in the mail today!
TLBAA Board Meeting Announced
There will be a TLBAA Board of Directors Meeting held at the Stockman’s Club in the Fort Worth Stockyards in Fort Worth, TX, on Thursday, May 17, 2007, at 9:30 am. The Stockman’s Club is located in the Stockyards Station at 140 East Exchange Ave., Fort Worth, TX. For more information about the location please contact Pam Dodson at the TLBAA office.
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Drought Conditions Update
Click here for information about the seasonal drought conditions and updated national drought information directly from The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Here is an additional weekly drought monitor from NOAA.
Weekly Hay Report from the Texas Department of Agriculture
Compared to last week: Prices are holding steady and supply is tight. Trade and demand moderate, with most reporting slow movement. With new crop still being two to three weeks away, this transitional stage has everyone confused and not sure which way to turn. More new crop hay bids have been made, but still not much has been traded. The Panhandle had experienced warmer temperatures earlier in the week, followed by rains. Reports have been made that growers are still a couple weeks away from first cutting, but wheat hay is still being cut and put up. Some growers in the West have completed their first cutting and baling. Areas in the West received some rain while others experienced gusty winds, which caused some soil moisture loss and some plant damage. In the North, Central and Eastern areas winter crops are still being laid down. Coastal Bermuda has not been showing much growth due to all the rains received, but it is starting to look green and lush. Some have experienced problems with extreme heavy rains, which in turn has caused some to have problems with weeds because they could not get into the fields to spray because of the wet weather. Comments have been made that hay that had been cut before the rains, will not be very high quality. The South has also received rain, so much so that some have experienced flooding conditions. Growers also expect a lower quality first crop as the hay that was laid down has gotten too much rain on it. Soil moisture has been rated as short to surplus. Wheat is poor to excellent. Rangeland and pasture conditions are mostly fair to good. Some supplemental feeding continues, more so in the South.
The State of Texas Department of Agriculture has the Hay and Grazing Hotline set up for buyers and sellers. The number is 1-877-429-1998. The Web site for TDA is www.agr.state.tx.us. For a hay report from a state other than Texas please click here.
E-Trails Note: To get your Association News front and center on the E-Trails, email the information to Cole@tlbaa.org.
-Cole Dowden
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