Editor’s Note

Spring in Houston Doesn’t Last, but the City Makes It Count

Rodeo season, baseball games, outdoor dining, and cultural moments collide during one of Houston’s most energized stretches of the year.

03/30/2026 By Brittany Britto Garley

Country Roads

Houston's Trail Riders Are Fighting to Keep a Rodeo Tradition Alive

Inside the challenges facing Houston's trail riding associations—dwindling numbers, road rage, and the rising cost of keeping horses.

03/18/2026 By Erica Cheng

Rodeo Eats

Here’s What’s New and What to Eat at Houston Rodeo This Year

A guide to the Rodeo’s new restaurants, wild fair foods, and returning favorites like Bun B’s Trill Town.

03/10/2026 By Sofia Gonzalez

Little Swimmers

Why Semen Is the Hottest Commodity at the Houston Rodeo

We mean from bulls, of course.

02/24/2026 By Meredith Nudo

Rodeo Rules

Yes Ma’am, No Ma’am: What’s Worth It (and What’s Not) at the Houston Rodeo

Houstonia weighs in on the food, rides, wine garden, concerts, and crowds that define rodeo season.

02/24/2026 By Sofia Gonzalez

Rodeo Gone Global?

Is the Rodeo Getting Too Big for Houston?

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has grown into a national destination, changing how the city—and longtime fans—experience a once-local tradition.

02/04/2026 By Erica Cheng

Wine about it

The Massive Wine Operation You Never See at Houston Rodeo

A behind-the-scenes look at the volunteers, judges, and logistics shaping one of the largest wine competitions in the country.

02/03/2026 By Sofia Gonzalez

Art Start

For the Houston Rodeo, Western Art Is a Year-Round Endeavor

Every year, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo handpicks 40 high school artists to attend the immersive Western Art Academy in Kerrville, focused on technique, history, and culture.

01/22/2026 By Meredith Nudo

Save the Date

Don’t Call Yourself a Houstonian Until You’ve Attended These Events

Looking for the ultimate Houston social calendar? We’ve gathered all the can’t-miss events that happen in the city every year, from the Art Car Parade to the rodeo.

12/22/2025 By Daniel Renfrow

We Got Facts

How Well Do You Know Houston? Take This Quiz.

Find out whether you're a Bayou City newbie or a hardcore H-Town nerd.

07/10/2025 By Emma Balter

Reasons to Love Houston

Houston’s Many Festivals Are the Best Way to Celebrate Culture

Mark your calendars for some of our favorite annual events.

04/10/2025 By Uvie Bikomo

Always On Call

The Chaotic but Rewarding Life of a Houston Rodeo Veterinarian

Being in charge of the care for thousands of animals is not easy.

03/17/2025 By Uvie Bikomo

Not Horsing Around

What It Takes to Win the Houston Rodeo’s Student Art Show

This year’s Reserve Grand Champion shares her secret to success, plus the inside scoop on what the judges look for in a winning work.

03/13/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Ever Wonder Why…

What Do All the Animals at the Houston Rodeo Actually Do?

It’s more than just cattle, and everyone has a job—even the bunnies.

03/12/2025 By Uvie Bikomo

Yes Ma’am, No Ma’am

We Ranked the Houston Brands We Love and Hate

From the Astros to CenterPoint.

03/05/2025 By Uvie Bikomo

Ol’ Dusty Trail

The Rodeo’s Most Necessary, Unsung Hero? The Dirt.

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo trucks in the same specialty dirt every year, bringing in around 4,000 cubic yards for the competitions inside NRG Stadium.

03/03/2025 By Meredith Nudo and Emma Balter