Family Jewels of Texas has the bling while Murphy's Buckles has the belts

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Tuesday, March 12, 2019
Rodeo Fashion: From Hats to Buckles
Rodeo Fashion: From Hats to Buckles

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- If you're looking for rodeo bling, you've got to stop by Family Jewels of Texas.

The Heights area business has had a booth at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo for over 30 years.

"I take them to New York because I go there sometimes for a show and it's a totally different vibe," explained owner Ginger Jo. "They want a plain, very simple one. In Texas, you can't put enough bling on these babies!"

Jo makes each hat herself.

She says no two hats are alike.

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"A woman comes along, puts that hat on, and it's perfect," she said.

Maybe the only thing more important than a hat at the rodeo is a belt buckle.

Murphy's Buckles has been at the Livestock Show and Rodeo for 40 years.

"They're all individually made," explained owner Bubba Murphy.

Murphy makes more than 1,000 buckles a year, just for rodeo staff, winners, and performers.

They go from $5 to $60,000.

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