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

Yeehaw

Our Favorite (and Not So Favorite) Food at the Houston Rodeo

Some of the best bites include a spicy-pickle fruit roll-up (trust us on that one) and a fried red velvet twinkie.

03/07/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

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

Saddle Up

Everything You Need to Know About the Houston Rodeo Trail Rides

More than 2,000 riders on horseback participate in this annual tradition, which began in 1952.

02/24/2025 By Daniel Renfrow

Bayougraphy

Meet the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo’s New Barrelman

John Harrison has big shoes to fill and he’s ready.

02/06/2025 By Uvie Bikomo

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.

12/31/2024 By Daniel Renfrow

Houstonia Rodeo Week

The Essential Guide to the Houston Rodeo

From the best cowboy fashion to mutton bustin' tips from a pro.

03/01/2024 Edited by Emma Balter and Daniel Renfrow

Cowgirls

What It Takes to Be a Houston Rodeo Breakaway Roping Star

In a man’s world, this pro sport lets female athletes (and their trusty steeds) shine.

02/29/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

The Underside

How the Houston Rodeo Deals with All That Animal Poop

Cleaning up after 25,000 animals every year takes a lot of manpower—and guts.

02/27/2024 By Daniel Renfrow

Rodeo Runway

A Beginner’s Guide to Houston Rodeo Fashion

From cowboy boots to rhinestones, follow our crash course to conquer the rodeo dirtways with style.

02/26/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Let’s (Not) Go Girls!

The Houston Rodeo Desperately Needs More Female Headliners

For the past several years, the rodeo’s music lineup has only featured a handful of female acts. We have some suggestions.

02/02/2024 By Daniel Renfrow

Rodeo Remix

This Is How the Houston Rodeo Chooses Its Performers Every Year

From Blake Shelton to Nickelback, curating the lineup is a multiyear process that involves a lot of factors.

01/25/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Fashion Forward

The Many Inspired Looks at this Year's Tejano Day Celebration

From fringe jackets and cowboy hats, to colorful boots, bolo ties, and large belt buckles, this year's rodeo attire was fire.

03/15/2023 By Geneva Diaz

Golden Buckle

Winning Dishes at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

The Gold Buckle Foodie Awards highlighted talented chefs and tasty food at this year's competition.

03/06/2023 By Shelby Stewart

HLSR ROUNDUP

Scenes From a Rodeo

Some of our favorite photos from the first week of this year's Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

03/06/2023 By Geneva Diaz Photography by Anthony Rathbun