Index

Taking Stock of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

Key dates and notable milestones of the city’s signature event.

03/01/2023 By Houstonia Staff

Houston Rodeo

Bun B is Coming Back to the HLSR. Here’s Who Might Be Coming With Him.

After last year’s H-Town Takeover, Bun B and friends are returning bigger and better.

02/14/2023 By Shelby Stewart

Saddle Up!

Here’s What to Look Forward to at RodeoHouston 2023

Barrleman Leon Coffee will lead the charge as the Grand Marshall of the 2023 Downtown Rodeo Parade.

01/17/2023 By Jessica Lodge and Shelby Stewart

RODEO SEASON

RodeoHouston Announces Full Performance Lineup for 2023

Bun B returns with a “Southern Takeover,” plus performances from Brad Paisley, Brooks & Dunn, Walker Hayes, and Jason Aldean.

01/09/2023 By Shelby Stewart

Until Next Time

The 2022 Houston Rodeo Season Closes with Record Numbers

In its first return since 2020, the rodeo welcomed a record number of 2.4 million attendees.

03/25/2022 By Jessica Lodge

Review

George Strait Ends the Rodeo’s 90th Anniversary Comeback

Completing its month-long run with the country legend.

03/24/2022 By Marco Torres Photography by Marco Torres

Shop Until You Drop

7 Things We Saw At The Rodeo Marketplace

From western wear to home decor and toys, shopping at the rodeo is bigger than ever.

03/07/2022 By Danielle Wright

Yeehaw

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Is Back and Better

The rodeo opened its gates Feb. 28 and it’s jam-packed with contests, livestock shows, concerts and more.

03/04/2022 Photography by Anthony Rathbun

ART GUIDE

20 Artsy Things to Do This March

Music, films, performing arts, and much more

02/25/2022 By Amarie Gipson

RODEO PREGAME

These Restaurants and Bars Are Celebrating the Return of the Rodeo

Check out these festive food and drink specials.

02/24/2022 By Megha McSwain

History

Rodeo History: A Ten-Gallon Tale

The histories of this town and its rodeo are tightly intertwined.

02/17/2022 By John Nova Lomax

Giddy-Up

8 Fashion-Forward Cowboy Boots For Women

From classic American styles to takeover fringes, these boots are ready for the season.

02/16/2022 By Danielle Wright

Rodeo Season!

RodeoHouston Reveals Full Music Lineup for 2022

Bun-B, Gwen Stefani and Luke Bryan will all be featured at this year’s event.

01/06/2022 By Shelby Stewart and Geneva Diaz

Rodeo Houston

Parker McCollum Added to RodeoHouston 2022 Performances

McCollum makes the fourth Texas artist added to the roster.

10/20/2021 By Shelby Stewart

Rhinestone Wrangler

Bun B’s 'H-Town Takeover' Will Debut At The 2022 Livestock Show and Rodeo

Headlining the Rodeo’s Black Heritage Day.

09/13/2021 By Shelby Stewart

Wrangling roundup

Houston Rodeo Awards $1.2 Million to Students in Texas

The Achievement Scholarships are awarded to current scholars who are working toward an undergraduate degree.

08/13/2021 By Kelsy Armstrong

Very Houston News

Travis Scott Is Basically Willy Wonka Now

Win free tickets to Astroworld by drinking the Houston rapper’s hard seltzer. Plus more ticket news.

06/25/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

The cowboy rides back

George Strait Tickets Go on Sale Next Thursday

The King of Country is coming back to town for RodeoHouston's 90th anniversary.

05/18/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

Food News

Let's Check in on 50 Cent and the RodeoHouston Wine Auction

The rapper and businessman won something and bid on something. All in a day's work.

05/10/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

Still "Dreaming of You"

For Selena, on Her 50th Birthday

In honor of the occasion, one Houstonia writer remembers the Queen of Tejano music's final RodeoHouston concert, and the legacy it left behind.

04/16/2021 By Carlos Brandon