LUBBOCK, TX (NEWS RELEASE) – Tio Kleberg and Buzz Thorp—two legendary figures in the ranching and livestock industries—will receive prestigious honors at Lubbock Memorial Civic Center in Lubbock, Texas.
The 46th Annual National Golden Spur Award Honors, celebrating the spirit of the American rancher and the enduring tradition of ranching, is set to take place on Saturday, Oct. 5, at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center in Lubbock, Texas.
This prestigious event is the pinnacle of recognition for the ranching and livestock industries. The night will honor the 46th National Golden Spur Award recipient Stephen J. “Tio” Kleberg of Kingsville, Texas, and the Ranching Heritage Association (RHA) Working Cowboy Award recipient Joe N. “Buzz” Thorp of Throckmorton, Texas.
Kleberg served as the vice president of agricultural operations for the legendary King Ranch from 1971-1998. He then served on the King Ranch, Inc. board of directors from 1998 until 2021. During his more than 50 years of service to King Ranch, Kleberg revitalized the American Quarter Horse breeding program, contributed to the development of the Santa Cruz breed of cattle and implemented sweeping wildlife conservation efforts…