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Rusty, the Star-Telegram’s Steer, is Going to the Fort Worth Herd

via: Star-Telegram

Rusty, the Star-Telegram’s longhorn steer, is headed to one of Fort Worth’s most popular attractions.

Sometime in the next several weeks, Rusty will be donated to the Fort Worth Herd. He’s moving on because his pasture at the Star-Telegram’s printing facility is going away soon.

“With our plans to sell the South Plant facility, we’re thrilled to find a great new home for Rusty,” said Star-Telegram Publisher Gary Wortel. “By donating him to the Fort Worth Herd, we know that he’ll be very popular with tourists and business travelers alike, just as he has been with our readers for many years.”

Rusty will be used to educate folks about the history of longhorns and as a greeter for conventions and other events. His first appearance is scheduled to be in September for the Texas Society of Association Executives conventi…

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