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

Yee-baa

A Grand Mutton Bustin’ Champion Shares His Best Tips

Follow Westyn Wallace’s expert strategies for holding onto a sheep as long as possible.

02/29/2024 By Emma Balter

Bowlegged H

The Secret Life of Howdy, the Houston Rodeo Mascot

It takes eight humans in a suit and several handlers to make Howdydom happen.

02/28/2024 By Meredith Nudo

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

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

Bayougraphy

The Gold Chain Cowboy Brings Country Music Home

Conroe native Parker McCollum kicks off the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

02/22/2023 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

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

MUSIC

Bun B’s Rodeo Takeover Was a Family Reunion

Here's how having all of Houston's hip-hop superstars in one arena went.

03/15/2022 Photography by David “Odiwams” Wright By Sama’an Ashrawi

Rodeo

Here's Why Houston Should've Been Part of Prince Harry's Rodeo Trip

The royal was seen in Fort Worth recently, taking in the culture. But we really need him to visit the Bayou City's monthlong event for a true cowboy experience.

03/10/2022 By Jessica Lodge and Shelby Stewart

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

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