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Texas Ag Commissioner: Cattle Rustling Crimes On The Rise

Today’s Texas rancher not only faces the challenges of a lingering drought but must still battle the age-old problem of cattle rustling — a problem that has plagued the industry for more than a century.

CBSDFW.COM–2013/05/14

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Horses Killed In Fort Worth Stable Fire

A fast-moving fire swept through a Northwest Fort Worth stable early Monday, killing at least 11 horses and injuring several others, authorities said.

2013/02/04

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Cowboy Scales Back Global Ride Amid Problems

Since a cowboy preacher left North Texas in July to ride around the world to draw attention to horse abuse, he lost two of the animals to injuries in the first 600 miles.

2012/10/15

“War Horse” Puppet Meets Real Horses In Dallas

The central character of “War Horse” is a horse named Joey, represented by a life-sized puppet. The movements are so convincing that it’s easy to forget you are not seeing a live horse.

2012/09/14

West Nile Vaccine Protects North Texas Horses

The West Nile virus is a big concern for people, but it’s top of mind for North Texas ranchers as well. They’re worried about the risk of losing livestock to the disease.

2012/08/08

Denton Woman Convicted For Starving Horses

A woman from Denton has been convicted for the starving deaths of two horses when she lived in Red Oak. Two other horses were rescued.

2012/03/02

3 Miniature Horses Fatally Stabbed In Dallas

An animal cruelty investigation has been launched in Dallas after three miniature horses were found stabbed to death outside the owner’s home.

2012/01/12

A U.S. Sergeant leads a horse out of a therapeutic riding center. (credit: Chris Hondros/Getty Images)

Horses for Heroes Program Looking For Military Vets

CBS 11 News has discovered $250,000 in grant money, and a proven equine therapy program in Tarrant County, begging for veterans to take advantage.

2011/11/11

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Shelter Set Up For Livestock From Bastrop Wildfires

A shelter from the wildfires in Bastrop County has been set up in Elgin, but not for people.

2011/09/06

The horses in this auction were from the northwestern U.S, primarily from Oregon. (Photo credit Kent Chapline, CBSDFW.COM)

Wild Mustang And Burro Auction, June 3-5 2011

The federal Bureau of Land Management holds regular auctions of wild mustangs and burros. During the weekend of June 3-5, the BLM held an auction at All Star Equestrian, a therapeutic riding facility in Burleson. […]

2011/06/06

Threat Of Deadly Horse Virus Cancels Some Fort Worth Events

Some events at a horse show in Fort Worth have been cancelled because of the threat of a deadly horse virus. An outbreak of an equine herpes virus, in some western states, is behind the decision.

2011/05/19