As the ever-practical cowboy adapted to the modern world, his equipment and techniques also adapted, though many classic traditions are preserved. The English word cowboy has an origin from several …

Apr 26, 2010 · Though they originated in Mexico, American cowboys created a style and reputation all their own. Throughout history, their iconic lifestyle has been glamorized in countless books, movies …

Cowboy, in the western United States, a horseman skilled at handling cattle, an indispensable laborer in the cattle industry of the trans-Mississippi west, and a romantic figure in American folklore.

By retracing his origins, his role in the conquest of the West, his living conditions, and the many representations he has inspired, this article offers a more complete reading of a figure that has …

In the 1980s, following the urbanization of much of the Texas population, there was a marked revival of cowboy culture with the creation of a number of organizations devoted to its preservation, among …

In our Free Style series, we dive into each of the upcoming free agents on the Cowboys' roster. Looks at their past, how they performed during the season, and what could lie ahead...

In the American West, a horseman skilled at handling cattle is called a cowboy. From ca.1820, cowboys were employed in small numbers on Texas ranches. After the Civil War, their numbers rapidly …

But you can just call us The Cowboy. We preserve and interpret the evolving history and cultures of the American West and share that story with visitors from all over the world.

Just experience any of the hundreds of cowboy songfests, poetry gatherings, chuck wagon cook-offs, ranch rodeos, collectible shows, and other western happenings, and you will find plenty of living …

Feb 16, 2026 · Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez had a run-in with Secretary of State Marco Rubio this week on the origins of America’s cowboy, leading to a broader conversation on the history of the West.