The newly named Bandera Ham Rodeo faced a variety of challenges last weekend — from the evolving threat of the coronavirus to protests from a major animal rights group but it was still seen by organizers as a success. The fundraising extravaganza which grew to two nights this year from one in the past — practically filled the bleachers at Mansfield Park for the wild hog chasing contests that the event is known for on Saturday, March 14, and drew more people to a barbecue cookoff and vendors who signed up to display their products and services outside the arena. The rodeo ...