ELDORADO - The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) will hold a ranch gathering Tuesday, Oct. 18, at Rio Rojo Outfitters in Eldorado.

The gathering will begin at 5 p.m. with registration followed by a beef dinner, entertainment by singer/songwriter Chuck Milner and presentations.

"TSCRA ranch gatherings are a great place for folks to get together for fellowship and discuss what’s going on in the cattle business and how they can help," said Joe Parker Jr., rancher and TSCRA president. "These gatherings aren’t just for TSCRA members. Anyone interested in the cattle industry is invited to attend."

TSCRA Special Ranger Scott Williamson will give a presentation on protecting your livestock and property from theft.

The event is open to the public. Please RSVP to Nancy Shearer at 800-242-7820, ext. 192, or rsvp@tscra.org.

Rio Rojo Outfitters is located at 19218 E CR 1723, Eldorado.

The ranch gathering is sponsored by Novartis Animal Health, Rio Rojo Outfitters and Stockman’s Bank of Altus.

TSCRA is a 134-year-old trade organization. As the largest and oldest livestock association in Texas, TSCRA represents more than 15,000 beef cattle producers.