From Steven Zunker; March 23, 2009:

"Way to go STLA! Congratulations on a job well done with the Texas Longhorn Show at the Star of Texas Fair & Rodeo in Austin on March 21 & 22, 2009. A big thank you to show chair Daniel Harabis, the Directors and the Members that helped work and run the show. Although we felt dirty, sweaty, tired and overworked, it was more than worth it as the interest in our cattle was overwhelming at times.

Our haltered and non-haltered cattle were showcased at the front of the barn with a marquee advertising our show. The crowds were enormous, the largest that I have ever seen at the Austin show. At various times of the weekend, event staff had to assist with pedestrian traffic jams in the Longhorn aisles and alleyways. We were told by staff at the Star of Texas that Saturday was a record breaking day at the grounds with the largest attendance they have ever had in the history of the Fair. The Fair staff said that they had 10,000 vehicles parked at one time in and around the fairgrounds. Inquiries on Texas Longhorn were received by many breeders and exhibitors. I hope to see all of the exhibitors back next year."