O’Connor Is Honored at Cowgirl Museum

The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame was christened in Fort Worth with a little help from the first cowgirl to become a U.S. Supreme Court justice.

Sandra Day O’Connor, an El Paso native who grew up on a ranch without electricity or water, helped cut the ribbon for the $21-million building. She also was inducted into the hall of fame honoring women whose pioneer spirit typifies the American West.

“Now I find myself riding herd on lower court judges instead of riding cattle,” O’Connor said.

The 33,000-square-foot museum opens to the public Sunday and is expected to draw 280,000 visitors a year.