Texas Ranch Roundup

🎉 Calling all little cowboys & cowgirls! 🤠🌟

Round up your crew and join us for the FREE Kids’ Roundup on Friday morning, July 17th🐴💥

We’re packing the morning with kid-sized fun, smiles and activities made just for our youngest ranch hands! From hands-on fun to memory-making moments, there’s something for every little wrangler to enjoy.

Don’t miss one of the cutest traditions of Texas Ranch Roundup weekend! 🩷

A huge THANK YOU to the Joe and Nan Family Foundation for helping make the magic happen for our little wranglers! ✨

Check out the new episode of “In The Know” tomorrow on KFDX+!

Thanks to Tori Sheen and Christi Browning for having Regan on to chat all about Neal McCoy LIVE at the 45th Annual Texas Ranch Roundup® and all our fun events happening July 17th and 18th!!

It’s always a blast to chat!

🐴🤠 Saddle up… the Ranch Horse Competition is back — and we’ve added NEW classes this year! 🏆✨

Join us Saturday, July 18 as talented riders and incredible ranch horses show off the skill, grit and teamwork that make ranching traditions come alive.

⏰ Competition starts at 7:00 AM
📖 Books are OPEN NOW!

Think your horse has what it takes? Don’t wait — check out the flyer and get registered today!

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🎨HELP! We need new Face Painters for Kids’ Roundup! 🎨

Our longtime Kids’ Roundup face painter has moved away… and we are SO sad to see them go! It has become one of the most loved activities of the morning and the kids absolutely look forward to it every year.

So now we’re looking for one (or several!) fun, energetic Face Painters to help bring the magic back! ✨🤠

📅 Friday, July 17
⏰ 9:30–11:30 a.m.
📍 FREE Kids’ Roundup
🎉 Part of the 45th Annual Texas Ranch Roundup

If you’re a face painter — or know someone amazing — tag them below or send us a message! Help us keep this colorful tradition alive for our kiddos 💖🌈

🤠✨ Saddle up, vendors… there’s still room to join the tradition! ✨🤠

The 45th Annual Texas Ranch Roundup isn’t just rodeo action — it’s also home to one of the best Tradeshow experiences in Texas!

With 100+ booths packed full of traditional bits, spurs, western collectibles, western boutiques and more shoppers come ready to browse, buy and soak up all things western.

We still have a limited number of vendor booths available for traditional vendors — don’t miss your chance to be part of The Original Ranch Rodeo and put your business in front of thousands of attendees!

📍 Texas Ranch Roundup
🛍️ Tradeshow Vendor Space Available
📞 Call 940-687-4928 to reserve your booth today!

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Don’t miss out on an amazing weekend of ranch rodeo competition, traditional bits and spurs Tradeshow, cattle dog challenge, Kids’ Roundup, ranch horse competition and of course….Neal McCoy Multi-Platinum Country Artist on Friday night!!!!!!

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Our hearts are heavy as we remember Peggy—a woman whose life and legacy are forever woven into the story of the Texas Ranch Roundup. From the very beginning, Peggy and her family have been part of TRR, and her husband’s role in helping create the ranch rodeo laid the foundation for what we cherish today.

But Peggy was so much more than that history—she was warmth, grace and a steady presence who meant so much to so many. She represented the very spirit of TRR: family, tradition, and community.

We will miss her dearly and we hold her family close in our thoughts and prayers. 🤍

Peggy Ray Donnell Brown passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at her home in Throckmorton, Texas. She was born March 15, 1937, to Polly (Ray) Donnell and Alfred Donnell. Peggy was raised on the Clearfork of the Brazos River near Eliasville,Texas on her family's ranch, which the Donnell family established in 1876.

Peggy made her mark as a woman in agriculture at a young age. Growing up, she raised and showed Hereford steers. At the time, girls were not allowed to show in the youth stock shows. So young Peggy, sporting her pigtails, showed against grown men in the open division. Peggy met the love of her life, R.A. “Rob” Brown Jr., when she was 14 years old. She graduated from Breckenridge High School in 1955 and attended Texas Tech University from 1955 -1958.

Rob and Peggy were married June 14, 1957. In 1958, they returned to the R.A. Brown Ranch in Throckmorton and raised their four children.

Ranch life is all she ever knew, the life she loved and preferred. Born the daughter, granddaughter and great-granddaughter of ranchers, she went on to raise children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren on the ranch. Peggy’s fortitude, intellect, support, and grit shaped the R.A. Brown Ranch into the industry leader it is today. Her job description over the last nearly seven decades was "anything that needs doing".

Peggy and Rob were true partners on the ranch. Their hard work and vision earned the ranch many honors and recognitions in the ranching industry over the years including, Texas Simmental Family of the Year, Texas Family Land Heritage Award, NCBA Cattle Business of the Century, NCBA Vision award, AQHA Best Remuda and many others.

While managing the ranch office and raising a family, Peggy also spent her time in service to others. She taught Sunday School at the Throckmorton Methodist Church for 28 years and served on the Throckmorton school board. She was an active volunteer for FFA and 4-H, being honored with the 4-H Distinguished Service Award and Honorary American FFA Degree. Peggy served on the Texas Tech Human Sciences Dean's Advisory Board and National Ranching Heritage Board of Directors. Most recently, Peggy was honored with the Texas Tech Outstanding Agriculturalist Award.

Peggy's greatest joy was always her family. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmom, great-grandmom, sister and aunt. Peggy was a loyal wife to Rob for 68 years. Together they built a beautiful family and successful business. Peggy’s children are grateful for the high expectations and work ethic she instilled in each of them. Sharing meals around the table as a family was of highest priority to Peggy as a mother. Just as she loved adventures with her brother George as a child, she shared this love with her grandchildren; checking mares and foals, picking wild plums, building forts in the mesquites, making mud pies in the sandpile, and more. Grandmom was always up for an adventure.

Anyone who knew Peggy called her friend. Peggy loved people well and had a unique talent of finding “small world” connections no matter where she went. She had a gift for lovingly intertwining her life with all of those she came in contact with.

Her love for the Lord was most evident in her life. Peggy was a mighty prayer warrior. She was full of wisdom; wisdom rooted in scripture. In 2023, Peggy suffered a life-altering stroke. Her speech and motor skills were severely affected, but even through these trying circumstances her faith and prayer life were steadfast.

Peggy's hard work ethic and love for others made an impact on everyone around her. Anyone who knew Peggy was inspired by her. She loved the Lord, loved her family, and brought joy to all who knew her. Peggy Brown truly embodied the Proverbs 31 woman.

Peggy is preceded in death by her parents, and husband, R.A. “Rob” Brown Jr. She is survived by her children Betsy Bellah and husband Jody of Throckmorton, Rob A. Brown and wife Talley of Stinnett, Texas, Marianne McCartney and husband Todd of Throckmorton, and Donnell Brown and wife Kelli of Throckmorton. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, brother George Donnell, and many beloved nieces, nephews, and friends. The family expresses gratitude for the love and care provided to Peggy by her caregivers Rachel, Sarah, Monna, and Jackie.

The family will receive friends Saturday, April 25, from 3:00-4:30 pm at the First Methodist Church at 220 N. Reynolds in Throckmorton, Texas. She will be laid to rest in the Brown Family Cemetery at a private family burial. A Memorial Service will be held at the First Methodist Church in Throckmorton 2:00 pm Sunday April 26.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Methodist Church PO Box 686 Throckmorton, TX 76483, Ranching Heritage Association 3121 Fourth St. Lubbock, TX 79329, or West Texas Rehabilitation Center 4601 Hartford Abilene, TX 79605.