While sifting through old picture frames at my neighborhood Goodwill, I found an autographed photo of a man in full Western gear, striking a pose as if he were about to draw a revolver. Turns out, he might've been the biggest Cowboys fan of all time.

Why it matters: Wilford "Crazy Ray" Jones wasn't just a superfan — he was part of Cowboys' lore, and his memory harkens back to a time when the Cowboys were America's Team.

• Dressed in chaps, a vest, and a six-shooter, Jones energized crowds for decades with his larger-than-life personality. He worked the stands, doing magic tricks, cracking jokes, and hyping up fans section by section.

Zoom in: Jones died in 2007 at age 76. According to the Dallas Observer, he only missed three home games in 46 seasons. He was honored in the Visa Hall of Fans Exhibit at the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

• Though he was never on the payroll, the Cowboys gave him a parking spot and all-access credentials at Texas Stadium.
• "He will remain an important part of this team's heritage and family for as long as fans go to Cowboys games and feel his spirit." Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said at the time of Jones' passing.

The big picture: Even 18 years after his death, "Crazy Ray"'s impact still lingers in Cowboys culture.

• A Reddit post titled "My great grandfather, Crazy Ray Jones" drew dozens of comments from fans who remembered his larger-than-life presence.
• The user behind the post, Spencer Miller, is Jones' great-grandson.

What they're saying: "The response was overwhelming," he tells Axios. "For days, I had happy, joyful tears reading all of the comments about him. It made me even more proud to be a Cowboys fan and continue supporting the team that he poured his heart and soul into."

What's next: The Cowboys kick off their season against the Philadelphia Eagles tonight — and after a tumultuous offseason, they might need a little of "Crazy Ray"'s magic on their side.

👻 Check in, creep out. BOO! presents the Boomont Hotel, a haunted pop-up at Galleria Dallas, featuring 13 eerie rooms packed with oddities, interactive scenes and photo ops that lean more spooky than scary.

• Weekends starting Friday at Galleria Dallas. $15–$25.

🎨 Make a day of it. Free First Saturdays at the Nasher is back with hands-on art activities and family programming. All ages welcome.

• 11am–5pm Saturday at Nasher Sculpture Center. Free.

🌙 Man on the moon. The Dallas Moon Festival hosted by the Dallas Police Department features music, food and arts vendors.

• 1-7pm Saturday at Flag Pole Hill Park. Free.

💄 Catch the stars. Night of Stars: All-Stars brings drag royalty to the Rose Room, including Bosco from RuPaul's Drag Race, in a dazzling show that benefits GDMAF.

• 6:30–9pm Saturday at the Rose Room. Tickets from $30.

🍺 Paint and sip. Spend a laid-back afternoon at Peticolas Brewing with guided painting, all supplies provided — and your first beer included in the ticket.

• 1–3pm Sunday at Peticolas Brewing. $37.

🛶 Paddle by moonlight. The Full Moon Paddle Experience at Grapevine Lake kicks off with sunset meditation, a rose petal release ritual and a moonlit paddle — ending with lakeside treats by the fire.

• 7:15–8:30pm Sunday at Grapevine Lake (Meadowmere Park). $55.