May09
Teamwork as a Principle
The chairman of the Boys Ranch board believes in building teams. Lance Purcell is a team builder. It’s a skill he developed when he graduated from law school and started working with a lawyer in Canyon, …
Mar10
Rocketry Program to Be Featured on TV Show
Boys Ranch rocketry program will be on “Texas Country Reporter.” The renowned television program “Texas Country Reporter” will feature the Boys Ranch rocketry program this weekend. During a November trip to Boys Ranch, a videographer followed …
Oct05
Kevin: This cowboy found the perfect fit at Boys Ranch
Kevin doesn’t say much. The lanky cowboy lets his loop do his talking for him. There’s a roping dummy in front of Stevens Home, where Kevin practices roping in the evenings, and when he’s not there, …
Oct03
Malcolm Shelton: A real rancher leads Boys Ranch
When rancher Malcolm Shelton gazes across the rolling breaks of his family’s ranch, he’s not just looking at buffalo grass, sage and Angus cattle: He’s looking at history, heritage and legacy. He’s also looking to the …
Jul29
New paint gives community barn a face lift
The cinder-block barn in the community garden at Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch has long provided shelter for the animals that comfort our children. This month, several youth lovingly gave the barn a facelift. Each year, hundreds …
Jun08
Joshua: Opportunities help uncover solutions
Joshua finds a fresh start at Boys Ranch. “I’m learning things that I’ve never known about or how to do!” said Joshua, 16, describing his ongoing adventure at Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch. “I’ve learned about soil …
