{"id":452299,"date":"2025-12-17T03:09:23","date_gmt":"2025-12-17T03:09:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/452299\/"},"modified":"2025-12-17T03:09:23","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T03:09:23","slug":"maverick-completes-neon-signs-at-fort-worth-stockyards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/452299\/","title":{"rendered":"Maverick Completes Neon Signs at Fort Worth Stockyards"},"content":{"rendered":"

All four corners of Main Street and Exchange Avenue now glow with the unmistakable hum of neon \u2014 a beacon of Cowtown\u2019s enduring Western spirit. The last piece to fall into place is the newly unveiled Maverick Fine Western Ware<\/a> sign, standing proudly alongside its iconic storefront and mural on North Main Street. Its arrival completes the luminous quartet that has transformed the entrance to the Fort Worth Stockyards into a veritable showcase of Texas heritage.<\/p>\n

The other three corners \u2014 H3 Ranch on the northeast, Leddy\u2019s Boots and Saddlery on the northwest, and The General Store on the southwest, also owned by Maerick owner Gayle Hill \u2014 had long welcomed visitors with their own bright signs. On December 12, Hill celebrated the installation of Maverick\u2019s neon sign with friends, family, and loyal customers, marking the final step in a year-long process that required navigating city permits and design intricacies.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s the final piece of the puzzle,\u201d Hill says, reflecting on her decades-long connection to the Stockyards. She opened The General Store and Trading Post in 1983 and Maverick Fine Western Wear in 1987. \u201cThis sign was inspired by the original artwork created by local artist Michele Needham when the Maverick first opened its doors. Bringing that design back to life \u2014 and honoring the man who made all of this possible \u2014 makes it especially meaningful.\u201d<\/p>\n

That man is Stephen Murrin, Jr., affectionately known as the \u201cMayor of Cowtown.\u201d Beginning in 1973, Murrin worked tirelessly to revive the Stockyards, rescuing the once-forgotten district and transforming it into the thriving cultural landmark it is today. Hill\u2019s new neon tribute nods to his vision while casting its own light on Cowtown\u2019s historic streets.<\/p>\n

The sign, designed and crafted by Garrett Byrum of RB Signs, is Hill\u2019s second collaboration with him, following the 2024 restoration of The General Store\u2019s sign. Combining meticulous craftsmanship with a playful nod to Western heritage, the neon piece is sure to catch the eye of\u00a0locals and visitors alike.<\/p>\n

\u201cNot only does this sign complete our dream of lighting all four corners of Exchange Avenue,\u201d Hill adds, \u201cit also represents our commitment to preserving the Western spirit that makes the Stockyards so special. It\u2019s a beacon welcoming people into a place we love.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jim Fisher, manager of operations at Maveric, has witnessed decades of celebrity sightings and cultural shifts within the Stockyards. From Brooks & Dunn performing on the street to the recent\u00a0media and music attention, Fisher notes that the new sign, paired with the building\u2019s mural, will attract an even broader audience. \u201cIt\u2019s going to stand out and draw people in,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

Maverick’s\u00a0neon now stands as both a tribute to Fort Worth\u2019s storied past and a signal of its continuing vitality. In the words of Hill, \u201cThis sign is bright, colorful, and full of life \u2014 just like the Stockyards themselves.\u201d<\/p>\n

December 16, 2025<\/p>\n

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