Also, 32 additional supplemental picks were allocated between the ends of round 3 through 7, for a total of 256 picks. See the rules for determining draft order for more details.
Johnny Hanson/Houston Chronicle. 1 of 25. The Texas Independence Trail Ride group rides into Memorial Park to kick off the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo after their 108 mile ride from Brazoria Friday, Feb. 22, 2013, in Houston.
The West Texas Fair and Rodeo is held for ten days each September and features food, rides, exhibits and amusements celebrating West Texas. The remains of Fort Phantom Hill can be seen ten miles north of Abilene. The fort burned shortly after abandonment in 1854.or recreational pursuits, the city also offers 26 spacious parks. The largest is Nelson Park, located across from the West Texas Fair Grounds. The park features a lake, playgrounds, a duck pond, a festival garden (make reservations through Community Services â 325-676-6218), and is home to the Abilene Zoo.