DALLAS, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - As Texas Longhorn and Oklahoma Sooner fans prepare to cheer and jeer at the 2025 Red River Shootout in Dallas, fans in the Big Country will have a unique option to take pride in. Merkel's own Kris Harris, a professional field manager turned passionate hobbyist, is once again bringing his skills to the turf. He will be painting the end zones, logos, and emblems with a clarity and vibrance that has earned him a notable reputation in the field.

"It just kinda happened through attrition. People heard about me, or I found some people that needed help, and they'd just keep calling me back with more and more to do. I really enjoy it. Everybody's gotta have a hobby; mine just happens to be painting football fields," said Harris.

This journey began during his time as a

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