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Horns Illustrated Re-launches With New Look

Jan. 28, 2003 - Horns Illustrated is sporting a new look with its February 2003 issue featuring men's basketball coach Rick Barnes on the cover. The redesigned issue comes only three months after Austin-based Ramser Media took over the magazine's operation.

Ramser Media is responsible for bringing the 9-year-old nationally distributed University of Texas sports magazine to Austin last October. The previous owners, First Down Publications, were based in Tulsa, Okla. The Austin-based team consisting of UT alumni is putting its own touch on the magazine. The new Horns Illustrated emphasizes in-depth editorial and eye-catching, original photography.

"Our goal is to build the best collegiate sports magazine in the country - bar none. The University of Texas has the No. 1 college-athletics program in the country, and it deserves a first-class publication," says Stewart Ramser (UT-Austin, BBA 1992), owner of Ramser Media and publisher of Horns Illustrated. Created by award-winning designer (and creator of the logo for the Austin airport) Martha Gazella-Taylor, the new issue features a new logo, new departments and an overhaul of the design.

To celebrate the re-launch, the February issue features the insight of Coach Rick Barnes at a time when the men's basketball team is at the top of its game. Writer Tom Buckley successfully captures the spirit behind Barnes in this in-depth cover story. The photography for this story is provided by Wyatt McSpadden, a frequent contributor to Texas Music.

About Ramser Media
Ramser Media currently owns and operates two nationally distributed magazines based in Austin, Texas - Texas Music and Horns Illustrated.

Founded in 1999, Texas Music is a quarterly magazine showcasing the people, places and events that create the unique musical culture of the Lone Star State. From country and pop to hip-hop, blues and rock, Texas Music tells the stories of celebrated musicians such as Lyle Lovett and the ZZ Top as well as up-and-coming talent. For more information, visit www.txmusic.com.

Horns Illustrated focuses on all sports at the University of Texas and is read by UT alumni, sports enthusiasts and those who are passionate about the University. Horns Illustrated is currently published nine times each year and is not affiliated or associated with The University of Texas. For more information, visit www.hornsillustrated.com.

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