Texas Longhorns Bevo mascot history

Why is the University of Texas at Austin mascot a Longhorn? A great question with a simple answer. Longhorn cattle have been an integral part of history for the state of Texas, dating back to the thriving cattle industry after the Civil War. Therefore, the mascot became the Longhorns. The Texas Longhorns can also be shortened to the 'Horns.
The women's sports teams may also be referred to as the Lady Longhorns, although sticking with Longhorns can also be referring to a women's team.
The mascot at the University of Texas at Austin is a real-live longhorn steer named Bevo. The current Bevo is the 14th longhorn steer to be the university's mascot.
The original name of the token longhorn was Bo, in 1916. There are a few ideas about how the name went from "Bo" to "Bevo." One such source says the name Bevo came from a paper comic strip in the early 1900's, where the monkeys in the strip were named for their personality traits. Braggo the Monk constantly made empty boasts, Sherlocko the Monk attempted being a detective, etc. A nationwide fad began for people to nickname their pals in this way. The term 'beeve' is the plural for beef, or steer. Therefore, the name Bevo could have been selected in this way.

Bevo attends all home Texas Longhorns football games, as well as some away games. Bevo is lucky enough to get his own burnt orange livestock trailer with his name on the side! Longhorns mascot Bevo was bred to be docile, and is rarely riled under normal circumstances. There was an instance during a lightning storm during a game where Bevo was able to break away from his handlers.

Hook 'em Horns!