In the blazing Texas heat, mascots wear bulky costumes and dance in a feat of athleticism often overlooked. They represent local teams (and companies), leading the public in rooting for their favorites. So get outta your seat and on your feet; let’s hear it for Texas mascots!
Vicky Parr, Central Texas EC: “Great-granddaughter Dax Madison, ready to cheer on the Stanton High School Buffaloes. Dax recently made All-American cheer mascot at Texas Tech University Cheer Camp.”
Patsy McClung, Farmers EC: “Johni Catherine McClung loved cheering on Sulphur Springs Middle School as Willy the Wildcat.”
Linda Childers, Bandera EC: “Born with Down syndrome, Mikayla, the mascot for Bandera ISD, has never let it hold her back.”
April Lister, Greenbelt EC: “Cowchipper D’ Cow has been our farm mascot for the past 26 years. I collected Holstein cows way before marrying my husband, the farmer.”
Carrie Johnson, Bryan Texas Utilities: “My son, Cooper, rocks it out at one of the high school pep rallies as his school mascot, Eddie the Eagle.”
Reese Bading, South Plains EC: “Shally, the Queen of Football.”
Nicki Klein, Bluebonnet EC: “Hook ’em.”
Kyle Cox, Central Texas EC: “Grandson meets Spike at his first Round Rock Express game.”
Chad Prahl, CoServ: “Dallas Stars mascot, Victor E. Green, and one of his biggest fans, Skye Prahl, before a hockey game on home ice.”
Valene Johnson, Pedernales EC: Boko the Bobcat.
Joni Huwe, Karnes EC: The Karnes City High School Badger pride tunnel mascot.
Cheyenne McClung, Farmers EC: “Willy the Wildcat loves the Sulphur Springs Wildcats and his momma.”