Title: The master showmen of King Ranch
Description: Texas's King Ranch has become legendary for a long list of innovations, the most enduring of which is the development of the first official cattle breed in the Americas, the Santa Gertrudis, renowned for its beef quality and ability to withstand dry and blisteringly hot climates. Among those who played a crucial role in the breed's success were Librado and Alberto "Beto" Maldonado, master showmen of the King Ranch.
Subjects: Biography, Mexican American cowboys, Mexican American families, Ranch life, Cowboys, Mexican americans, Texas, biography
Places: King Ranch (Tex.)., Texas
People: Beto Maldonado, Librado Maldonado