Childress County Old Settlers Rodeo celebrates another year in the saddle

  • Ron “The Ice Man” Hunter entertains the crowd at the Childress County Old Settlers Rodeo Saturday, April 22 at the Mashburn Event Center and Arena. The Red River Sun/Elizabeth Tanner
    Ron “The Ice Man” Hunter entertains the crowd at the Childress County Old Settlers Rodeo Saturday, April 22 at the Mashburn Event Center and Arena. The Red River Sun/Elizabeth Tanner
  • June Harrison is crowned the 2023 Old Settlers Queen Friday, April 21 at the Childress County Heritage Museum.
    June Harrison is crowned the 2023 Old Settlers Queen Friday, April 21 at the Childress County Heritage Museum.
  • Local farmer and antique tractor extraordinaire Kenneth Ellis, 92, drives his 1950 McCormick Farmall tractor during the annual Old Settlers Parade Saturday morning, April 22.
    Local farmer and antique tractor extraordinaire Kenneth Ellis, 92, drives his 1950 McCormick Farmall tractor during the annual Old Settlers Parade Saturday morning, April 22.
    CHILDRESS — For 136 years, the Childress County Old Settlers Rodeo has given locals – and some not-so-locals – a chance to prove their talents in the saddle at the longest consecutive rodeo in Texas. And, despite being held three months earlier than usual, this year was no different with hundreds of contestants and fans turning out for the two-night event Friday, April 21 and Sa...

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