West Texas Students Shine in Lone Star Cowboy Poetry Gathering Youth Contest

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Students from across West Texas and the Big Bend region participated in the 2025 Lone Star Cowboy Poetry Gathering Youth Contest, showcasing their talent for cowboy poetry. Several winners and honorable mentions will present their poems at the youth poetry session on Feb. 22 at Sul Ross State University in Alpine.

Locally recognized winners include:

  • Level 2: First Place – Skylar Hernandez (Fort Davis ISD)
  • Level 2: Second Place – Charleigh Kaye Engle (Home School, Van Horn)
  • Level 3: First Place – Alexandra Williams (Fort Davis ISD)
  • Level 4: First Place – Kaela Baize (Home School, Marfa)
  • Level 5: First Place – Annaliese West (Marathon ISD)
  • Level 5: Third Place – Chelsea Hernandez (Fort Davis ISD)

The youth poetry session will take place at 11 a.m. in Lawrence Hall on the Sul Ross State University campus, featuring performances by Maggie Rose and Jubal Hedges on the fiddle. The Lone Star Cowboy Poetry Gathering runs Feb. 20-22, with both free and ticketed performances available at www.lonestarcowboypoetry.com.

Published by David Flash

David Flash (david.flash@gmail.com) is a marketing executive and digital media publisher for Big Bend Times, the media outlet with the largest audience in Texas's Transpecos region. With over ten years in sales and marketing, he excels in omnichannel marketing strategies that boost growth, revenue, and customer loyalty in various industries. Flash earned a Master of Science in Digital Audience Strategy from Arizona State University, a Bachelor of Arts in History with a Business Minor from The University of Texas at Austin, and a certificate in Sales Development Science from Texas Tech University. He holds certifications in email marketing, social media marketing, and Google Ads, showcasing his expertise in leveraging digital platforms for marketing success.

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