Garrett Nalley, 12, a bareback rider from Rochelle, Texas, gets ready to compete during the 3rd Annual Bill Pickett Youth Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Contestants can be no older than 18 to participate. Photo by Andy Sharp

Zane Guerra of Jourdanton, Texas prepares to take part in Team Roping during the Williamson County Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo on Friday, June 27, 2025. (Sun Archive)

J.B. Coxx of Comanche, Texas participates in Steer Wrestling during the Williamson County Rodeo on Thursday, October 23, 2025. The three-night rodeo is held along with the Williamson County Fair at the Williamson County Expo Center. Photo by Andy Sharp.

7-year-old Jackson Long enjoys a foot-long corn dog before taking part in Mutton Bustin’ at the 75th Annual Taylor Rodeo on Thursday, July 17,2025. Coordinated by the Taylor Rodeo Association, the three-night rodeo is held at the Williamson County Expo Center. Photo by Andy Sharp.

11-month-old Verlon Haire sits on a horse with his grandfather, Lee Brown, a member of the Williamson County Sheriff’s Posse Drill Team, just before granddad rode into the arena with team during the Williamson County Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo on Friday, June 27. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

9-year-old Ashton Clayman sits astride his horse Tally at the 31st Annual Clayman Rodeo on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Held at Windsong Farm, the rodeo was founded by Kelly and Jim Bob Clayman. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Dusty Rhodes, a Bull Riding competitor from Sanger, Texas holds onto the arena fencing after being thrown from the bull he was riding.

Sophia Nicholas competed in barrel racing, where she received 12th place.