Late Patrick Gottsch to be Inducted into the Texas Trail of Fame

Our late Founder and President Patrick Gottsch is set to be recognized this weekend! He is being inducted into the Texas Trail of Fame, which honors those who have made significant contributions into the creation and preservation of the American West.

Board President Brad Gandy joined RFD-TV’s own Suzanne Alexander to talk about the organization’s mission and all of Patrick’s contributions to rural and Western America.

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