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In 1968, Klapper became a full-time bit and spur maker due to the high demand for his work. He started his business near Childress, Texas, before eventually relocating to Pampa, Texas. [5] Klapper was known for one-piece spurs built using a technique that set him apart in the industry.
After the episode aired, Yellowstone's official social media accounts posted, "Billy Klapper is a LEGEND!" Sadly, Billy Klapper passed away on September 10, 2024 at age 87. He was survived by his ...
The premiere of Yellowstone season 5B was dedicated to Klapper
Spur 303 is located in Tarrant and Dallas counties. It runs from I-820 to Loop 12. At 17.4 miles, Spur 303 is the longest spur in Texas. Spur 303 was designated on February 23, 1956, from Rosedale Street (now I-820), south of the Texas and Pacific Railway overpass at Handley, east along an old interurban rail line and along Park Row Street in Arlington to the then-proposed extension of SH 360.
Spur 146 is located in Gonzales. It runs from US 90 Alt./FM 532 to SH 97/US 183. Spur 146 was designated on May 30, 1961, from US 90 Alt. near eastern Gonzales west to US 183 (now Bus. US 183) in Gonzales along an old routing of US 90 Alt. On April 27, 1995, by district request, the road was extended to new US 183.
Spur 412 is located in Waco. It runs from SH 6 to a point 2.2 miles (3.5 km) east, at 503 feet above sea level near Speegleville Park. Spur 412 was designated on March 31, 1965, on the current route along an old routing of SH 6.
Pampa prospered greatly in the resulting oil boom, and the Gray County seat of government was moved in 1928 from Lefors to Pampa. [7] [8] The Army Air Forces Training Command operated the Pampa Army Air Field that was in operation from 1942 to 1945. The former base is located near the intersection of SH 152 and FM 1474, about 10 miles east of ...
Joe Bianchi (August 5, 1871 in Origgio, Italy – May 29, 1949) was a world-class spur maker who immigrated to Victoria, Texas in December 1885 and died in Victoria at the age of 77.