Local Student Earns Win At Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo

FORT WORTH, TEXAS – Cayson Newell of Lott earned Grand Champion Wether Goat and Heavy Weight Champion Wether Goat at the 2026 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo (FWSSR) on January 30 and 31. The 2026 Show is hosting junior exhibitors from across Texas competing for awards and nearly $272,000 in premiums, including $38,060 in Junior Wether Goat Show premiums.

The FWSSR takes pride in providing agriculture and livestock production learning opportunities through livestock shows, judging contests and other competitions that test their knowledge and skills in areas including robotics, wildlife and habitat management, horticulture and equine care and production to name a few. Both 4-H and FFA members from more than 232 of Texas’ 254 counties are competing for premium awards, scholarships and the chance to sell their animals in the Jr. Sale of Champions. Their experiences enlighten them on the importance of natural resource stewardship and feeding a growing global population.

“Helping today’s youth become tomorrow’s leaders goes to the heart of the mission of the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo,” said FWSSR President and General Manager Matt Carter. “Regardless of where their career path takes them, the experiences and lessons learned here are invaluable.”

Always a perfect fit, the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo makes everyone feel comfortable where they can enjoy the things that make life in Fort Worth special and fun. Music, carnival-midway, horse shows, livestock, shopping, food for any taste, the petting zoo, pony rides and nothing tops rodeo in the nation’s most amazing venue for the sport, Dickies Arena. Jan. 16 through Feb. 7. Find everything you need to plan your perfect Stock Show experience at FWSSR.COM. The Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo – this thing is legendary.