"Matador Cowboys Reunion" sticker

Matador Cowboys Reunion Association
1961-2000
 
“The Matador Land and Cattle Company was owned by a syndicate in Dundee, Scotland. The ranch had two divisions in Texas. One began near Matador, Texas, in 1882 and was known as the Lower Outfit. The Alamositas Division, near Channing, Texas, was purchased in 1902. The Matador Ranch began selling off land in the 1950's. The Matador Cowboys held their first reunion in 1961. The first officers were: O.D. (Fat) Skelton, President; Y.C. (Red) Garrison, Vice-president; Frank Shepherd, Secretary-treasure. The first directors were Stanley (Heavy) Stewart, Dave Hilburn, Beale Queen, Roy Blackwell, Clarence Hyre, Bob Morris, Jockey Blackwell. Over the years, with help from the Channing Lions Club and the community, many activities were enjoyed. They included a parade with a queen chosen from a cowboy's family, a reunion meeting, booths, music, games, a free noon bar-b-que, a roping for Matador Cowboys, an open roping for others and an outdoor dance. The activities were held on various sites around Channing. The tradition continued on the third Saturday in August for forty more years.”
Historical Marker in Channing, Texas, Hartley County.