Ranch, Rodeo, And Random News Outlet

Hill County man sentenced to total of 37 years in prison for cattle theft       William “Willie” Rittenbaugh pleaded guilty to five felony charges  Central Texas cattle raisers can rest easier tonight, with a notorious livestock thief set to serve substantial time behind bars. William “Willie” Rittenbaugh, a 49-year-old man from Mount Calm, pleaded guilty to five felony charges spanning Hill and Limestone counties this week following a long investigation led by Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Marvin Wills. In the Hill County 66th District Court, Rittenbaugh pleaded guilty to: One count, first degree felony, misappropriation of fiduciary property. He received a 12-year sentence and was ordered to pay the victim $435,000 restitution on 511 head of cattle. One count, second degree felony, misappropriation of fiduciary property. Rittenbaugh received a 10-year sentence and ordered to pay the victim $150,000 restitution on 191 head of cattle.

PBR’s Elite Unleash The Beast Returns to Fort Worth for First Time in 16 Years on Aug. 29-30 Tickets for the premier series’ PBR WinStar World Casino and Resort Invitational on sale Monday, July 20 at 10:00 a.m. CT For the first time in 16 years, PBR’s (Professional Bull Riders) elite  Unleash The Beast will return to Fort Worth, Texas, welcoming  fans into Dickies Arena Aug. 29-30 for the PBR WinStar World  Casino and Resort Invitational. The PBR WinStar World Casino and Resort Invitatio nal held at Dickies Arena will abide by the health standards put in place for rodeo and equestrian events, as identified in the Open Texas guidelines. PBR is following all local and state health protocols, and along with Dickies Arena is instituting a series of fan safety protocols. Those protocols for the event include: All fans as well as staff and competitors will be required to wear face masks inside Dickies Arena. All Dickies Arena staff, in addition to PBR staff, riders

--Qualifications For THE AMERICAN, The IPRA- IFR, The Junior World Finals, and THE Jr. AMERICAN -- WCRA   (World Champions Rodeo Alliance) today announced that the August 11-15 Stampede at The E will unite several of the world’s largest open and youth rodeos with a revolutionary qualifying opportunity including: THE AMERICAN The IPRA ( International Pro Rodeo Association) The  Junior World Finals THE Jr. AMERICAN Athletes competing in the Stampede at The E now have unprecedented qualifying opportunities. For the first time in western sports history one rodeo will offer athletes a pathway to five major youth and open events. Details regarding each event qualification opportunity listed below: THE AMERICAN (2021) Athletes competing in the Open Pools (In the following disciplines) Steer Wrestling Team Roping (heading and heeling) Tie-down Roping Breakaway Roping Minimum of five qualifying positions available $375 side pot fee ($265 for breakaway r

Clarence Burger will serve time, pay restitution after stealing from employer Clarence Henry Burger, a 50-year-old man from Stroud, pleaded guilty to larceny of domestic animals in May following an investigation led by Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Bart Perrier. Burger, who also goes by the name Festus, was sentenced to seven years (suspended sentence) and was ordered to pay a total of $4,123.33 in restitution to the victim. The defendant also was ordered to serve a total of 14 days in the Creek County Jail and must pay a $500 fine, along with assorted court costs. Clarence Henry Burger Burger was arrested August 5, 2019, on criminal charges filled within the District Court of Creek County. Perrier said Burger stole seven head of mixed calves and one cow from an absentee landowner who had hired him to manage his ranch. The victim, who resides in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, became suspicious Burger had stolen from him during the spr