Zadie Kaye Bates, far right with buckle, poses with her Beefmaster heifer Jolene, after earning a Grand Champion buckle and banner at the North Texas Summer Showdown this past weekend. With ZK are, left to right, her father Robb Bates, grandparents Michae
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June 14, 2023
It’s a family tradition reborn for Bowie County family
A tradition passed down through generations came back to life this past weekend as Zadie Kay Bates, of DeKalb, showed her heifer for the very first time, and came home with a Grand Chamipn buckle and banner. She showed her Beefmaster heifer Jolene and earned Grand Champion in both show rings.
Zadie Kaye, who was also crowned Little Miss Simms back in April, has showmanship in her blood as her mom, Amanda Bates was a FFA standout during her high school days, and earned many accolades herself in th...
