From Farm to Foto, Visions of a West Texas Farmer By Steven Chapman

08/26/2026

We see so much in college football about Texas Tech being the villain. The perception is that Texas Tech is spending more than anyone else and that narrative hasn't changed. However, there is another story that is not being told except by local media. Check out Jarret Johnson's story at Insidetheredraiders.com. Texas Tech is doing it right and it is not just about the money.

Joey McGuire had some interesting comments about why Texas Tech has become one to watch on the national recruiting scene.

08/18/2026

Only one more opportunity to take pics at Texas Tech football until the season opener. Today I go to see the offensive line and defensive lines go against each other. Believe me when I say they are making each other better. Both lines look really good. Take a look at my photo gallery to see pics from this period. And if you doubt the defense, take a look at Inside the Red Raiders publisher Jarret Johnsons article also linked below.

https://247sports.com/college/texas-tech/longformarticle/fall-camp-2026-photo-gallery-practice-11-289024138/

https://247sports.com/college/texas-tech/article/texas-tech-red-raiders-college-football-defensive-front-shiel-wood-joey-mcguire-289018112/

08/17/2026

Only a couple of more days to observe the practices in media viewing periods. After Wednesday, practices will be closed to the media. However, will continue to bring the news from fall practice.
https://247sports.com/college/texas-tech/longformarticle/fall-camp-2026-photo-gallery-practice-10-289003553/ #2854367

08/13/2026

Texas Tech's front seven is loaded with depth and they will surprise this season. Players will stay fresh and wear out their opponents. Check out my photo gallery from todays practice

https://247sports.com/college/texas-tech/longformarticle/fall-camp-2026-photo-gallery-practice-7-288923147/

08/10/2026

The Red Raiders looked like they are ready to put on the pads tomorrow. It got a little physical today between the offensive and defensive line. Check out Insidetheredraiders.com coverage of Fall 2026 preseason camp.

https://247sports.com/college/texas-tech/longformarticle/fall-practice-2026-photo-gallery-practice-5-288824435/

08/09/2026

A rare Sunday morning practice for the Red Raiders. Insidetheredraiders.com was there to cover it and get pics. Check out my photo galleries and all the other stories as Texas Tech Football starts fall camp and Texas Tech Basketball fills roster spots.

https://247sports.com/college/texas-tech/longformarticle/fall-camp-photo-gallery-practice-4-288804859/

08/06/2026

Practice #2 in the 806 happened to be Joey McGuires Birthday on 8/06. Have to wonder what the players had in store for coach after practice.

Check out my gallery of todays's practice and more at Insidetheredraiders.com

https://247sports.com/college/texas-tech/longformarticle/fall-camp-photo-gallery-practice-2-288753244/

08/05/2026

First practice of Fall Camp 26 is in the books. Check out my galleries as camp continues and listen to the interviews from yesterdays local media day
https://247sports.com/college/texas-tech/longformarticle/photo-gallery-first-practice-of-fall-camp-288731024/

07/25/2026

This past Tuesday, Melinda and I decided to get out of to go to the cool mountain air in New Mexico. We headed to the New Mexico version of Las Vegas where the nights were in the upper 50's and the daytime temps got into the high 80's.

We did a lot of driving in the mountains while getting a lot of relaxation time.

There is Las Vegas national Wildlife Refuge just a mile or so east of Las Vegas. Of course I had to check it out. My first trip was not impressive but I headed out at sunrise the next morning. What awaited me was geese flying out to feed and a very large herd of Elk feeding in a pasture just to the east of the wildlife refuge. To the west was the back drop of the Sangre de Cristo mountains and hermits peak.

07/14/2026

In my last post I discussed changing the water. I probably didn't get across how much I enjoy going out to the fields at sun rise and just before sunset. The Llano Estacado provides some beautiful sunrise and sunsets but that is not all it has to offer. The cool mornings and evenings are and incredible time to be out and you never know what you will see.

Yesterday I posted pictures of a pair of scaled quail that I took yesterday morning. The following pictures were taken yesterday evening, this morning and this evening. All while changing water or driving to and from drip systems or center pivots.

The first two pics are of a badger that Melinda and I saw running down a turnrow. I have a love/hate relationship with these little critters. First of all they dig up and prey upon rats, moes, vols and other critters that like to dig. The hate part is that they like to dig large holes around wells and in drip field which sometimes does some damage. the other part is these little guys are mean. I have had one chase me back onto a tractor when I was a kid.

Enjoy.