2024 Rancher of the Year

Robert Fulbright

2024 Rancher of the Year

Robert Fulbright

Robert Fulbright was born on November 28, 1941 in Laredo, TX. He graduated from Hebbronville High School in May of 1960. After graduation, Mr. Fulbright attended Texas A&I University where in 1965 he received a degree in Business Administration.

Mr. Fulbright then served in the Air Force Reserve. Upon completion of his service, Mr. Fulbright received his honorable discharge.

Mr. Fulbright is a lifelong resident of Hebbronville and has worked on the family ranch from 1969 to today.

He has served the community in many capacities:

He served 24 years on the Region M Water Planning Group,
He served 13 years on the Brush Country Water District,
He has served 44 years on the Frist National Bank of Hebbronville Board of Directors, 24 years as the Chairman of the Board.
He has served on the Board of Directors for the Monte Mucho SWCD.

He is a member of Our lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.

Mr. Fulbright is married to his wife, Agnes Dee Hillje and has 2 daughter, four grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.

Ladies and gentlemen please help us congratulate our 2024 Jim Hogg County Rancher of the year, Mr. Robert Fulbright.

Rancher of the year honorees

1988 – Ascension Martinez+
1989 – Charles W. Hellen+
1990 – Denis McBryde+
1991 – Dr. Homero T. Martinez+
1992 – Felix Stroman+
1993 – Alfonso Montalvo
1994 – Santiago De Los Santos+
1995 – E.G Nava+
1996 – Jack Fulbright+
1997 – Alec Holbein+
1998 – Tom Harper+
1999 – J.R. “Dick” Holbein+
2000 – Perry Weid
2001 – James C. “Chris” Hellen+
2002 – Horacio “Lacho” S. Ramirez+
2003 – Dr. Mike Vikers, DVM
2004 – Bill Barfield
2005 – Harold L. Henry (Vaquero)
2006 – Samuel Torres (Vaquero)
2007 – Erasmo Alarcon, Sr.+ (Vaquero)
2008 – Eliseo Cremar, Maximillo Cremar+, Ramiro Cremar, Transito Cremar+, Eddie Cremar, Willie Cremar, Juan Escamilla, Sr.+ (Vaqueros)
2009 – Modesto Garcia+ (Vaquero)
2010 – Rogelio Hinojosa+ (Vaquero)
2011 – None
2012 – Eduardo Garza
2013 – AC Jones IV
2014 – Alfredo Villarreal Jr.
2015 – Miss Marta Gutierrez and Mr. Isidro B. Gutierrez Jr.
2016 – Mr. Ernesto Rivas Gutierrez
2017 – Thomas A. Dickens
2018 – Humberto D. "Beto" Martinez
2019 – Frank Armstrong
2020 - Charles W. "Bill" Hellen
2021 -
2022 -
2023 - Victor Manuel Garcia

2024 Rancher of the Year

Robert Fulbright

2024 Rancher of the Year

Robert Fulbright

Rancher of the year honorees

1988 – Ascension Martinez+

1989 – Charles W. Hellen+

1990 – Denis McBryde+

1991 – Dr. Homero T. Martinez+

1992 – Felix Stroman+

1993 – Alfonso Montalvo

1994 – Santiago De Los Santos+

1995 – E.G Nava+

1996 – Jack Fulbright+

1997 – Alec Holbein+

1998 – Tom Harper+

1999 – J.R. “Dick” Holbein+

2000 – Perry Weid

2001 – James C. “Chris” Hellen+

2002 – Horacio “Lacho” S. Ramirez+

2003 – Dr. Mike Vikers, DVM

2004 – Bill Barfield

2005 – Harold L. Henry (Vaquero)

2006 – Samuel Torres (Vaquero)

2007 – Erasmo Alarcon, Sr.+ (Vaquero)

2008 – Eliseo Cremar, Maximillo Cremar+, Ramiro Cremar, Transito Cremar+, Eddie Cremar, Willie Cremar, Juan Escamilla, Sr.+ (Vaqueros)

2009 – Modesto Garcia+ (Vaquero)

2010 – Rogelio Hinojosa+ (Vaquero)

2011 – None

2012 – Eduardo Garza

2013 – AC Jones IV

2014 – Alfredo Villarreal Jr.

2015 – Miss Marta Gutierrez and Mr. Isidro B. Gutierrez Jr.

2016 – Mr. Ernesto Rivas Gutierrez

2017 – Thomas A. Dickens

2018 – Humberto D. "Beto" Martinez

2019 – Frank Armstrong

2020 - Charles W. "Bill" Hellen

2021 -

2022 -

2023 - Victor Manuel Garcia