Buster Welch, Sam Elliott to be added to Texas Trail of Fame in Fort Worth Stockyards

Megan Cardona

The stars are bright not only at night in Texas — in Fort Worth, they shine on the sidewalks too.

The Texas Trail of Fame consists of 24-inch bronze stars located on the sidewalks in the Fort Worth Stockyards. The stars honor individuals who have made major contributions to the creation or preservation of the western way of life and heritage, according to the non-profit organization.

There are nine new inductees this year, which include actors Robert Duvall and Sam Elliott along with Fay Owen “Buster” Welch, renowned cutting horse trainer who died in June.

A Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame member, among other accolades, Welch made a guest appearance last year in season four of the drama series “Yellowstone.” In the episode, one 6666 Ranch cowboy said, “There’s three gods in Texas: the almighty Himself, Buster Welch and George Strait.”

Elliott came to Granbury and the Fort Worth Stockyards last year while filming for the “Yellowstone” prequel show “1883” along with Tim McGraw and Faith Hill.

Sam Elliott during filming for “Yellowstone” prequel “1883” on Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021 in Granbury, Texas.
Sam Elliott during filming for “Yellowstone” prequel “1883” on Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021 in Granbury, Texas.

This year will mark the 25th anniversary of the Texas Trail of Fame induction ceremony and dinner. The event will take place Oct. 27 in the 81 Club at Billy Bob’s Texas, 2525 Rodeo Plaza in Fort Worth.

The event is open to the public, but seating is limited. Tickets are $150 each and may be purchased online at www.TexasTrailofFame.org. Raffle tickets for a Henry Texas Tribute Edition rifle are also available to purchase online.

The 2022 inductees or their representatives have been invited to attend the event, according to a statement by the organization.

The Unveiling Ceremony for the nine new bronze markers and the raffle drawing will be held at 10 a.m. on Oct. 29 in front of the Livestock Exchange Building at 131 East Exchange Avenue in Fort Worth.

Here are all nine inductees for 2022:

  • Robert Duvall - actor

  • Sam Elliott - actor

  • Geronimo - Apache Medicine Man

  • Rebecca Tyler Lockhart - American Paint Horse Association Founder

  • Texas Rangers, Dept. of Public Safety - established 1823

  • Jimmy Riscky - Texas Bar-B-Q Legend

  • Mollie Taylor Stevenson Sr. and Jr. - Ranchers and Preservationists

  • Buster Welch - Rancher and Cutting Horse Trainer

  • William “Bill” D. Wittliff - storyteller and writer

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