Steering in the Right Direction

  • 16-year-old Jordan Westhoff, a Liberty Hill 4-H Club member, works with her cow named Shady on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 during the Williamson County Livestock Show being held at the Williamson County Expo Center. Heifers and steers were being judged on Thursday, plus poultry entries.
    16-year-old Jordan Westhoff, a Liberty Hill 4-H Club member, works with her cow named Shady on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 during the Williamson County Livestock Show being held at the Williamson County Expo Center. Heifers and steers were being judged on Thursday, plus poultry entries.
  • Addison Wall, front, and her twin brother Aidan, wash Addison's heifer named Creature on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 during the Williamson County Livestock Show being held at the Williamson County Expo Center. The twins celebrate their 16th birthday on Thursday.
    Addison Wall, front, and her twin brother Aidan, wash Addison's heifer named Creature on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 during the Williamson County Livestock Show being held at the Williamson County Expo Center. The twins celebrate their 16th birthday on Thursday.
  • 16-year-old Madelyn Florence of Georgetown, a member of the Hutto 4-H Club, gives her cow named Captain Morgan a through bath on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 during the Williamson County Livestock Show being held at the Williamson County Expo Center.
    16-year-old Madelyn Florence of Georgetown, a member of the Hutto 4-H Club, gives her cow named Captain Morgan a through bath on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 during the Williamson County Livestock Show being held at the Williamson County Expo Center.
  • Madison Wilbers, a member of the Thrall FFA program, takes her heifer named Snow on a practice walk on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 during the Williamson County Livestock Show being held at the Williamson County Expo Center.
    Madison Wilbers, a member of the Thrall FFA program, takes her heifer named Snow on a practice walk on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 during the Williamson County Livestock Show being held at the Williamson County Expo Center.
  • 16-year-old Christopher Gonzalez, a member of the Thrall FFA program, walks his steer named Mad Dog on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 during the Williamson County Livestock Show being held at the Williamson County Expo Center.
    16-year-old Christopher Gonzalez, a member of the Thrall FFA program, walks his steer named Mad Dog on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 during the Williamson County Livestock Show being held at the Williamson County Expo Center.
  • 4-year-old Lane Jirasek of Thrall gets ready to show his pig in the Future Feeders event during the Market Swine Show on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 during the Williamson County Livestock Show being held at the Williamson County Expo Center. The Future Feeders events are for kids 7 and under.
    4-year-old Lane Jirasek of Thrall gets ready to show his pig in the Future Feeders event during the Market Swine Show on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 during the Williamson County Livestock Show being held at the Williamson County Expo Center. The Future Feeders events are for kids 7 and under.
  • 4-year-old Lane Jirasek of Thrall works with his pig in the Future Feeders category designed for kids under 7-years-old on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 during the Williamson County Livestock Show being held at the Williamson County Expo Center.
    4-year-old Lane Jirasek of Thrall works with his pig in the Future Feeders category designed for kids under 7-years-old on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 during the Williamson County Livestock Show being held at the Williamson County Expo Center.
  • 4-year-old Lane Jirasek of Thrall keeps his pig moving in the Future Feeders division, for kids 7 and under, on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 during the Williamson County Livestock Show being held at the Williamson County Expo Center.
    4-year-old Lane Jirasek of Thrall keeps his pig moving in the Future Feeders division, for kids 7 and under, on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 during the Williamson County Livestock Show being held at the Williamson County Expo Center.
  • 4-year-old Lane Jirasek of Thrall shakes the hand of Swine Show judge Kelton Mason after he and his pig took part in the Future Feeders event designed for kids 7 and under on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 during the Williamson County Livestock Show being held at the Williamson County Expo Center.
    4-year-old Lane Jirasek of Thrall shakes the hand of Swine Show judge Kelton Mason after he and his pig took part in the Future Feeders event designed for kids 7 and under on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 during the Williamson County Livestock Show being held at the Williamson County Expo Center.
  • 15-year-old Colin McDonald, a member of the Georgetown High School FFA program, gives chase to his pig named Ronnie, who left his stall and ran outside the show barn during the Williamson County Livestock Show on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. The Breeding Swine and Market Swine Shows were to be held on Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning at the Williamson County Expo Center.
    15-year-old Colin McDonald, a member of the Georgetown High School FFA program, gives chase to his pig named Ronnie, who left his stall and ran outside the show barn during the Williamson County Livestock Show on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. The Breeding Swine and Market Swine Shows were to be held on Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning at the Williamson County Expo Center.
  • 15-year-old Bralyn Laird, a member of the Liberty Hill FFA program, guides her pig through the arena during the Breeding Swine Show at the Williamson County Livestock Show on Tuesday, December 5, 2023.
    15-year-old Bralyn Laird, a member of the Liberty Hill FFA program, guides her pig through the arena during the Breeding Swine Show at the Williamson County Livestock Show on Tuesday, December 5, 2023.
  • 2-year-old Jude Browning wasn't liking all the pig noises in the show barn during the Williamson County Livestock Show on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. His brother Trace, 11, a member of the Jarrell 4-H Club, was showing his pigs during the Breeding Swine Show.
    2-year-old Jude Browning wasn't liking all the pig noises in the show barn during the Williamson County Livestock Show on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. His brother Trace, 11, a member of the Jarrell 4-H Club, was showing his pigs during the Breeding Swine Show.
  • 15-year-old Bralyn Baird, a member of the Liberty Hill FFA program, prepares one of her pigs for the Breeding Swine Show at the Williamson County Livestock Show on Tuesday, December 5, 2023.
    15-year-old Bralyn Baird, a member of the Liberty Hill FFA program, prepares one of her pigs for the Breeding Swine Show at the Williamson County Livestock Show on Tuesday, December 5, 2023.
  • 11-year-old Jaxon Tschoerner, a member of the Jarrell FFA program, gives his pig named Rose an exercise walk around the show barn during the Williamson County Livestock Show on Tuesday, December 5, 2023.
    11-year-old Jaxon Tschoerner, a member of the Jarrell FFA program, gives his pig named Rose an exercise walk around the show barn during the Williamson County Livestock Show on Tuesday, December 5, 2023.
  • 8-year-old Hutson Helms, a member of the Liberty Hill 4-H Club, guides his pig during the Breeding Swine Show during the Williamson County Livestock Show on Tuesday, December 5, 2023.
    8-year-old Hutson Helms, a member of the Liberty Hill 4-H Club, guides his pig during the Breeding Swine Show during the Williamson County Livestock Show on Tuesday, December 5, 2023.
  • 11-year-old Trace Browning, a member of the Jarrell 4-H Club, guides his pig named Vanilla through the arena, even though Trace is recovering from a broken leg, during the Williamson County Livestock Show on Tuesday, December 5, 2023.
    11-year-old Trace Browning, a member of the Jarrell 4-H Club, guides his pig named Vanilla through the arena, even though Trace is recovering from a broken leg, during the Williamson County Livestock Show on Tuesday, December 5, 2023.
  • 8-year-old Reagan Erickson of Georgetown, a member of the Williamson County 4-H Club, gets a hug from her mom Tara Erickson after winning a third-place ribbon with her pig named Dottie after taking part in her first ever livestock show competition during the Williamson County Livestock Show on Tuesday, December 5, 2023.
    8-year-old Reagan Erickson of Georgetown, a member of the Williamson County 4-H Club, gets a hug from her mom Tara Erickson after winning a third-place ribbon with her pig named Dottie after taking part in her first ever livestock show competition during the Williamson County Livestock Show on Tuesday, December 5, 2023.
  • 8-year-old Reagan Erickson of Georgetown, a member of the Williamson County 4-H Club, holds up the third-place ribbon she won while showing her pig named Dottie during the Williamson County Livestock Show on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. This was Reagan's first time to take part in a livestock show.
    8-year-old Reagan Erickson of Georgetown, a member of the Williamson County 4-H Club, holds up the third-place ribbon she won while showing her pig named Dottie during the Williamson County Livestock Show on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. This was Reagan's first time to take part in a livestock show.
  • Leander's Glenn High School agriculture teacher Derek Coffee meets with his 46 student participants during the Williamson County Livestock Show on Tuesday, December 5, 2023.
    Leander's Glenn High School agriculture teacher Derek Coffee meets with his 46 student participants during the Williamson County Livestock Show on Tuesday, December 5, 2023.
  • 11-year-old Haley Sandefur, with the Liberty Hill FFA program, spends time with her lamb named Daisy at the Williamson County Livestock Show on Monday, December 4, 2023. Monday competitions included Market Goat and Market Lamb competitions. The show is held in the show barn at the Williamson County Expo Center.
    11-year-old Haley Sandefur, with the Liberty Hill FFA program, spends time with her lamb named Daisy at the Williamson County Livestock Show on Monday, December 4, 2023. Monday competitions included Market Goat and Market Lamb competitions. The show is held in the show barn at the Williamson County Expo Center.
  • 11-year-old Haley Sandefur, with the Liberty Hill FFA program, spends time with her lamb named Daisy at the Williamson County Livestock Show on Monday, December 4, 2023.
    11-year-old Haley Sandefur, with the Liberty Hill FFA program, spends time with her lamb named Daisy at the Williamson County Livestock Show on Monday, December 4, 2023.
  • 11-year-old Brady Henderson, a member of the Hutto 4-H Club, shows his goat named Buck at the Williamson County Livestock Show on Monday, December 4, 2023. Brady won a Reserve Champion award.
    11-year-old Brady Henderson, a member of the Hutto 4-H Club, shows his goat named Buck at the Williamson County Livestock Show on Monday, December 4, 2023. Brady won a Reserve Champion award.
  • Terilyn Henderson, mom of Hutto 4-H Club member Brady Henderson, 11, claps after Brady won a Reserve Champion award in the Market Goat division at the Williamson County Livestock Show on Monday, December 4, 2023.
    Terilyn Henderson, mom of Hutto 4-H Club member Brady Henderson, 11, claps after Brady won a Reserve Champion award in the Market Goat division at the Williamson County Livestock Show on Monday, December 4, 2023.
  • 12-year-old Audy Morgan, a student at Georgetown's Wagner Middle School, is pictured with her lamb named Winter as she is congratulated by Market Lamb category judge Sierra Nauman at the Williamson County Livestock Show on Monday, December 4, 2023.
    12-year-old Audy Morgan, a student at Georgetown's Wagner Middle School, is pictured with her lamb named Winter as she is congratulated by Market Lamb category judge Sierra Nauman at the Williamson County Livestock Show on Monday, December 4, 2023.
  • 12-year-old Audy Morgan, a student at Georgetown's Wagner Middle School, relaxes in a stall with one of her goats before preparing to compete in the Market Lamb competition at the Williamson County Livestock Show on Monday, December 4, 2023. She had a very early start competing in Market Goats this morning, followed by an afternoon competition with a lamb named Winter.
    12-year-old Audy Morgan, a student at Georgetown's Wagner Middle School, relaxes in a stall with one of her goats before preparing to compete in the Market Lamb competition at the Williamson County Livestock Show on Monday, December 4, 2023. She had a very early start competing in Market Goats this morning, followed by an afternoon competition with a lamb named Winter.
  • Georgetown FFA program brothers (left to right) Owen Boff, 12, Preston Boff, 14, and Brayden Boff, 17, walk their lambs outside the show barn before competing in the Market Lamb competition at the Williamson County Livestock Show on Monday, December 4, 2023.
    Georgetown FFA program brothers (left to right) Owen Boff, 12, Preston Boff, 14, and Brayden Boff, 17, walk their lambs outside the show barn before competing in the Market Lamb competition at the Williamson County Livestock Show on Monday, December 4, 2023.
  • 17-year-old Lucy Hollon, with the Georgetown High FFA program, prepares to show her lamb named Hopper in the Market Lamb competition at the Williamson County Livestock Show on Monday, December 4, 2023. Her identical twin sister Amber will be competing in the swine (pig) competition this week.
    17-year-old Lucy Hollon, with the Georgetown High FFA program, prepares to show her lamb named Hopper in the Market Lamb competition at the Williamson County Livestock Show on Monday, December 4, 2023. Her identical twin sister Amber will be competing in the swine (pig) competition this week.
  • 7-year-old Beau Morgan of Georgetown shows a goat in the Future Feeders division, for younger competitors only, at the Williamson County Livestock Show on Monday, December 4, 2023.
    7-year-old Beau Morgan of Georgetown shows a goat in the Future Feeders division, for younger competitors only, at the Williamson County Livestock Show on Monday, December 4, 2023.
  • 9-year-old Tavia Talley of Taylor competes with her lamb named Docs in the Market Lamb competition at the Williamson County Livestock Show on Monday, December 4, 2023.
    9-year-old Tavia Talley of Taylor competes with her lamb named Docs in the Market Lamb competition at the Williamson County Livestock Show on Monday, December 4, 2023.
  • 9-year-old Tavia Talley of Taylor front, competes in the Market Lamb category with her lamb named Docs at the Williamson County Livestock Show on Monday, December 4, 2023.
    9-year-old Tavia Talley of Taylor front, competes in the Market Lamb category with her lamb named Docs at the Williamson County Livestock Show on Monday, December 4, 2023.
  • 12-year-old Madison Bushong, with the Leander FFA program, relaxes outside the show barn before Market Lamb competition with her lamb named Paris at the Williamson County Livestock Show on Monday, December 4, 2023.
    12-year-old Madison Bushong, with the Leander FFA program, relaxes outside the show barn before Market Lamb competition with her lamb named Paris at the Williamson County Livestock Show on Monday, December 4, 2023.
  • 11-year-old Emily Miller, center, a member of the Florence F.F.A., gets help with her hair and clothes from her teacher Jacqueline Donathan, left, while Emily's mom Kelli Miller, right, holds one of her rabbits during the Market Rabbit Show at the Williamson Livestock Show on Sunday, December 3, 2023. The annual event is held at the Williamson County Expo Center.
    11-year-old Emily Miller, center, a member of the Florence F.F.A., gets help with her hair and clothes from her teacher Jacqueline Donathan, left, while Emily's mom Kelli Miller, right, holds one of her rabbits during the Market Rabbit Show at the Williamson Livestock Show on Sunday, December 3, 2023. The annual event is held at the Williamson County Expo Center.
  • 10-year-old Jane Dennen, with the Taylor 4-H Club, holds onto a rabbit she calls Mrs. Nibbles during the Market Rabbit Show at the Williamson Livestock Show on Sunday, December 3, 2023.
    10-year-old Jane Dennen, with the Taylor 4-H Club, holds onto a rabbit she calls Mrs. Nibbles during the Market Rabbit Show at the Williamson Livestock Show on Sunday, December 3, 2023.
  • 12-year-old Easton Miner, a member of the Thrall 4-H Club, gets his rabbits weighed for competition in the Market Rabbit Show at the Williamson Livestock Show on Sunday, December 3, 2023.
    12-year-old Easton Miner, a member of the Thrall 4-H Club, gets his rabbits weighed for competition in the Market Rabbit Show at the Williamson Livestock Show on Sunday, December 3, 2023.
  • Rabbit Show judge Mary Jo Terry, left, looks over entries from 10-year-old Jane Dennen, a member of the Taylor 4-H Club during the Market Rabbit Show at the Williamson Livestock Show on Sunday, December 3, 2023.
    Rabbit Show judge Mary Jo Terry, left, looks over entries from 10-year-old Jane Dennen, a member of the Taylor 4-H Club during the Market Rabbit Show at the Williamson Livestock Show on Sunday, December 3, 2023.
  • 11-year-old Timothy Blume, left, and his sister, Abigail Blume, 9, right, members of the Thrall 4-H Club, are show with their grandmother Anne Giddings during the Market Rabbit Show at the Williamson Livestock Show on Sunday, December 3, 2023. Abigail is resting on grandma's shoulder after just completing her time in the show arena. Both kids participated in the Market Rabbit Show even though Timothy has a broken collar bone.
    11-year-old Timothy Blume, left, and his sister, Abigail Blume, 9, right, members of the Thrall 4-H Club, are show with their grandmother Anne Giddings during the Market Rabbit Show at the Williamson Livestock Show on Sunday, December 3, 2023. Abigail is resting on grandma's shoulder after just completing her time in the show arena. Both kids participated in the Market Rabbit Show even though Timothy has a broken collar bone.
  • 10-year-old Lauren Oestrick, a member of the Hutto 4-H Club, waits to get one of her rabbits weighed in during the Market Rabbit Show at the Williamson Livestock Show on Sunday, December 3, 2023.
    10-year-old Lauren Oestrick, a member of the Hutto 4-H Club, waits to get one of her rabbits weighed in during the Market Rabbit Show at the Williamson Livestock Show on Sunday, December 3, 2023.
  • James Kubicek, 8, a member of the Thrall 4-H Club, competes in the Market Rabbit Show at the Williamson Livestock Show on Sunday, December 3, 2023.
    James Kubicek, 8, a member of the Thrall 4-H Club, competes in the Market Rabbit Show at the Williamson Livestock Show on Sunday, December 3, 2023.
  • 9-year-old Presley Hafley of Leander communicates with her parents via hand signals while taking part in the Market Rabbit Show at the Williamson Livestock Show on Sunday, December 3, 2023.
    9-year-old Presley Hafley of Leander communicates with her parents via hand signals while taking part in the Market Rabbit Show at the Williamson Livestock Show on Sunday, December 3, 2023.
  • 9-year-old Kymber Wilson, a member of the Jarrell 4-H Club, gets encouragement from her grandparents, Larry and Rhonda Camp, while waiting to go back into the competition arena with other contestants during the Market Rabbit Show at the Williamson Livestock Show on Sunday, December 3, 2023.
    9-year-old Kymber Wilson, a member of the Jarrell 4-H Club, gets encouragement from her grandparents, Larry and Rhonda Camp, while waiting to go back into the competition arena with other contestants during the Market Rabbit Show at the Williamson Livestock Show on Sunday, December 3, 2023.
  • 15-year-old Zoe Atkinson, with the Vista Ridge FFA program, relaxes with her mom Rhi Pfullman before returning to the competition arena with other participants in the Market Rabbit Show at the Williamson Livestock Show on Sunday, December 3, 2023.
    15-year-old Zoe Atkinson, with the Vista Ridge FFA program, relaxes with her mom Rhi Pfullman before returning to the competition arena with other participants in the Market Rabbit Show at the Williamson Livestock Show on Sunday, December 3, 2023.
  • 17-year-old Dawson Meiske, a member of the Thrall FFA program, sits with his girlfriend Allison Dibling, 17, as he waits with other competitors to re-enter the competition arena during the Market Rabbit Show at the Williamson Livestock Show on Sunday, December 3, 2023.
    17-year-old Dawson Meiske, a member of the Thrall FFA program, sits with his girlfriend Allison Dibling, 17, as he waits with other competitors to re-enter the competition arena during the Market Rabbit Show at the Williamson Livestock Show on Sunday, December 3, 2023.
  • 11-year-old Trigg Isbell, a member of the Williamson County 4-H Club, stands with one of his lamb entries at the Williamson Livestock Show on Sunday, December 3, 2023. Contestants brought in their lamb and goat entries on Sunday, with competition set for Monday.
    11-year-old Trigg Isbell, a member of the Williamson County 4-H Club, stands with one of his lamb entries at the Williamson Livestock Show on Sunday, December 3, 2023. Contestants brought in their lamb and goat entries on Sunday, with competition set for Monday.
  • Identical twin sisters Amber Hollon, left, and Lucy Hollon, right, both 17-year-old students at Georgetown High School, relax in the show barn at the Williamson Livestock Show on Sunday, December 3, 2023. Amber will compete in the swine (hog) competition on Wednesday, while Lucy is showing lambs on Monday.
    Identical twin sisters Amber Hollon, left, and Lucy Hollon, right, both 17-year-old students at Georgetown High School, relax in the show barn at the Williamson Livestock Show on Sunday, December 3, 2023. Amber will compete in the swine (hog) competition on Wednesday, while Lucy is showing lambs on Monday.
  • 7-year-old Beau Morgan of Georgetown, who will show a lamb and goat in the Pee Wee Showmanship category at the Williamson Livestock Show on Monday, relaxes in the show barn on Sunday, December 3, 2023.
    7-year-old Beau Morgan of Georgetown, who will show a lamb and goat in the Pee Wee Showmanship category at the Williamson Livestock Show on Monday, relaxes in the show barn on Sunday, December 3, 2023.

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