Abilene, Texas — Stamford is turning into cowboy country again as the Texas Cowboy Reunion marks 96 years of Western heritage, bringing four days of rodeo events, live music, Western competitions and long-running family traditions to the area. Stamford is turning into cowboy country again as the Texas Cowboy Reunion marks 96 years of Western heritage, bringing four days of rodeo events, live music, Western competitions and long-running family traditions to the area.