Mineral Wells OTRA merges with Stephenville

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February 22, 2012

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From Staff Reports

The Mineral Wells district of the Original Team Roping Association has been merged with the Stephenville district and will hold its 2012 ropings at the privately owned Lightning Bar Arena near Stephenville.

Remaining Abilene dates after this year are March 17-18, April 21-22 and the district finals on May 19-20.

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