The building now known as Billy Bob’s Texas was built in 1910 and was once an open-air barn used to house prize cattle for the Fort Worth Stock Show. In 1936, as a Texas Centennial Project, the building was enclosed by the City of Fort Worth at a cost of $183,500 and the tower over the main entrance was added. The “new” structure contained livestock stalls, and an auction ring that is now the Billy Bob’s Bull Riding arena. Livestock events were held here until the stock show moved to the Will Ro

Window to the West: LIVE from Fort Worth, Billy Bob’s Texas takes you inside the world’s largest honky tonk — where legends were made, stories were born, and the spirit of the West still lives on. From iconic performances to behind the scenes grit, this short film captures the heart and history of a Texas original. Airing this Friday, July 18th at 7PM ET on The Cowboy Channel double feature following ‘Horse Sense’ as well as at 9PM ET on The Cowboy Channel YouTube. Presented by Brumbaugh’s Furni