Chris Christmas, a fourth-generation Black cowboy with Native American roots, considers the cowboy hat to be an indispensable part of his heritage. “I think I was born with a cowboy hat,” said the ...

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HOUSTON — Mark Hollar spends his days selling and shaping upscale hats meant to last decades. The black hat he wears was a gift from a friend in 1993 when he was the best man at the friend’s wedding.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Like throwing on a pair of cowboy boots, donning a cowgirl hat is a great way to add some Western flair ...

HOUSTON — A simple weekend business started by a mother of six to help make ends meet has grown into a thriving enterprise across the Houston area over the past three decades. Berna Macías began ...