The Allstate Red River Rivalry, featuring the University of Texas Longhorns vs. the University of Oklahoma Sooners, has been a State Fair tradition since 1929. In 2024, it marks the 95th consecutive matchup at the fair, now enhanced by both teams being part of the NCAA Southeastern Conference (SEC). Kickoff is at 2:30 p.m. Central Time, and fans are encouraged to arrive early for security checks and to enjoy the fair.
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by Steven Doyle
When I was just a tween I was wrangled in on a camping trip with a group of friends to the Wichita Mountains in Oklahoma. There I took in my first snipe hunt, although I think we were just old enough not to fall for this bit and it backfired on the only adult that was with us that weekend.
It was a memorable weekend of nudging buffalo and roasting hot dogs and freshly caught snipe by the fire. We visited Fort Sill, and I remember being so moved by the cell which held the famous Apache warrior Geronimo. The small cell had a deeply worn crevasse where he had paced the floor millions of times. Continue reading
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