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

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