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Published on August 4, 2025 - 00:24 GMT

Texas Billiards Hall of Fame Announces 2025 Inductees: Villarreal, Wiley, Puckett, and Black to Be Honored in Ceremony

ROUND ROCK, TX, UNITED STATES, August 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Texas Billiards Hall of Fame is proud to announce its 2025 class of inductees, featuring four legendary figures whose extraordinary contributions have shaped the sport of billiards: Vivian Villarreal, CJ Wiley, U.J. Puckett, and Richard Black. The induction ceremony and banquet will take place on September 2, 2025, at the Wingate Conference Center in Round Rock, Texas. Tickets are now available at www.halloftexas.com. “This is an …

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Published on May 25, 2025 - 19:40 GMT

Billiards Legend Buddy Hall, "The Rifleman," Passes Away at 79

Star of recent documentary had a rich and interesting life AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, May 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The billiards world is mourning the loss of one of its most iconic figures. Cecil P. "Buddy" Hall, widely regarded as one of the greatest nine-ball players in history, passed away on May 22, 2025, just one week shy of his 80th birthday. Known throughout the pool community as “The Rifleman” for his pinpoint accuracy, Hall’s career spanned over two decades of dominance in …

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Published on December 9, 2024 - 22:11 GMT

Freemason Funds Film to Tell The Tale of Texas Pool

Sports movie told through the words of pool hustlers due out Christmas 2024. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, December 9, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Peter Artes, a passionate family man, Freemason, and avid pool enthusiast, has embarked on a new venture as an Executive Producer for the highly anticipated film The Tale of Texas Pool. Slated for release on Christmas Day 2024, the film will be available on Amazon Prime, Apple TV, and Vimeo On-Demand streaming services at www.taleoftexaspool.com. With a deep- …

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Published on November 14, 2024 - 16:31 GMT

Fedor Gorst Sponsored by Upcoming Movie About Pool for Mosconi Cup

The month of December will feature the legendary tournament and also feature a global release of the pool movie for billiard fans to celebrate. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, November 14, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Tale of Texas Pool, an eagerly anticipated film set to release on Christmas 2024, announced today its sponsorship of Fedor Gorst for this year’s Mosconi Cup. This marks Gorst's second appearance as a member of Team USA. "I’m thrilled to represent the United States in the upcoming …

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Published on September 6, 2024 - 21:19 GMT

Texas Billiards Hall of Fame Celebrates First Induction Ceremony

Upcoming billiard movie films ceremony as part of its story. ROUND ROCK, TX, UNITED STATES, September 6, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Texas Billiards Hall of Fame., a newly established non-profit organization dedicated to celebrating and preserving the rich heritage of billiards in Texas, proudly hosted its inaugural induction ceremony at the Marriott Hotel in Round Rock, Texas. This historic event marked the induction of the Hall of Fame’s first five honorees: Gilbert Martinez, Belinda Calhoun, …

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Published on August 15, 2024 - 14:00 GMT

Trailer for The Tale of Texas Pool to Premiere Worldwide During Texas Open 9-Ball Championship Finals

Official broadcast partner of the Texas Open excited for opportunity to debut highly anticipated movie's trailer. ROUND ROCK, TX, USA, August 15, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The excitement is building in Round Rock as the highly anticipated sports film The Tale of Texas Pool prepares to unveil its first teaser trailer. Fans can catch this exclusive :30 second teaser just before the finals of the esteemed Texas Open 9-Ball Championship. The trailer will be streamed globally by PoolActionTV.com, the …

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Published on August 12, 2024 - 11:57 GMT

TEXAS BILLIARDS HALL OF FAME SET TO INDUCT FIRST CLASS AT BANQUET CEREMONY

Inaugural class and formation of HOF captured in upcoming film release. LEANDER, TX, UNITED STATES, August 12, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Texas Billiards Hall of Fame is excited to announce its inaugural induction banquet, set to take place on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at 6:00 PM. The prestigious ceremony will be held at the Austin Marriott North in Round Rock, Texas, concluding the 51st Annual Texas Open 9-Ball Championships at Skinny Bob’s Billiards. Tickets for this historic event are now …

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Published on August 7, 2024 - 08:43 GMT

"The Tale of Texas Pool" Launches First Social Media Page on Facebook

Groundbreaking Documentary In Production AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA, August 7, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Great Slate Production Group is excited to announce the launch of its first social media page on Facebook for its current documentary film project, "The Tale of Texas Pool". This page will serve as a hub for fans, enthusiasts, and supporters to stay updated on the latest news, behind-the-scenes glimpses, and exclusive content related to the much-anticipated film. "The Tale of Texas …

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