Fort Worth school appears in series premiere of Beth and Rip’s ‘Dutton Ranch’

“Yellowstone” spinoff “Dutton Ranch” filmed its first season all around North Texas.

The Paramount+ show follows Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler on a new adventure in the fictional South Texas town of Rio Paloma. Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser reprise their “Yellowstone” roles, along with Finn Little as their adopted son Carter.

Several Fort Worth and other North Texas locations appear in the “Dutton Ranch” season 1 premiere. There are also a few nods to Texas-based businesses throughout.

Here’s a look at all the locations and references featured in season 1, episode 1, “The Untold Want,” which premiered on Friday, May 15 on Paramount+ and the Paramount Network.

Editor’s note: Spoilers for “Dutton Ranch” below.

Ferris home

At 22:32, Beulah (Annette Bening) arrives home to look for Rob-Will (Jai Courtney).

Beulah’s house is the former home of the late Ray Wallace, CEO of Dallas-based Trinity Industries. The home is located in Ferris, Texas, about 20 miles south of downtown Dallas.

Boyd Feed Store

At 23:40, Rip (Hauser) and Azul (J.R. Villarreal) stop at a feed store.

This was filmed at an actual feed store in Boyd at 205 Dunlap Ave.

Cactus Ropes

At 23:50, Rip and Azul chat about Texas.

Azul is wearing a hat from Cactus Ropes, which is rope making company located in Pleasanton, Texas.

Mineral Wells gas station

At 24:54, Rip and Azul stop for gas.

This was filmed at a Tommy’s gas station in Mineral Wells at 4766 Farm-to-Market Road 1195.

Kimes Ranch

At 27:30, Carter (Finn Little) eats lunch at school.

Carter is wearing a hat from Kimes Ranch, which is headquartered in Arizona but has a storefront in the Fort Worth Stockyards.

Edwards Ranch

At 28:40, Beth (Kelly Reilly) meets Beulah at her office.

Beulah tells her that she bought the Edwards Ranch, which Beth says has been renamed the Dutton Ranch.

While this ranch is fictional, there was a family-owned Edwards Ranch in Fort Worth that spanned 7,000 acres.

Founded in 1848, the land has since been developed into neighborhoods and commercial developments, including The Shops at Clearfork.

Roughnecks

At 31:07, Beth stops for a drink at Split Heart Bar.

This was filmed at Roughnecks, an actual bar and grill in Rio Vista (103 Depot St.). The venue is hosting a watch party for the series premiere Friday.

E.M. Daggett Middle School

At 37:17, Carter leaves high school for the day.

While set at Rio Paloma High School, this was filmed at Fort Worth’s E.M. Daggett Middle School (1108 Carlock St.).

King Street Productions paid Fort Worth ISD $33,100 for access to the property across eight days, according to rental agreement obtained by the Star-Telegram through a public information request. The production company was specifically approved to use the school’s auditorium, locker rooms, gym, cafeteria, parking lots, front of the school and Room 101.

Reunion Grounds

At 39:42, Carter arrives at the Rio Paloma rodeo.

This was filmed at Reunion Grounds in Granbury at 641 Reunion Court.

“Dutton Ranch” airs Fridays on Paramount+ and the Paramount Network.

This story was originally published May 15, 2026 at 8:00 AM.

Brayden Garcia

Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Brayden Garcia is the entertainment reporter at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, where he mainly writes about how the film and TV industry impacts North Texas, from Taylor Sheridan shows to the Fort Worth Film Commission and everything in between.