City Guide

Challenge Yourself to Do These 12 Houston Things in 2024

Explore the city with this monthly calendar of traditions, events, and must-visit places.

12/27/2023 By Uvie Bikomo

Concrete Desert

The Houston Rodeo Parking Lot Is a Window into the City’s Land Use

Used only a few weeks out of the year, the 610 lot explains a ton about how land is used in the city.

11/16/2023 By Allyn West

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

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

History

Black Cowboys: The Unsung American Hero

Cowboy culture and traditions have deep roots in the history of Black Texans

03/23/2022 By Amarie Gipson

Out and About

5 Things To Do In Houston This Weekend, March 18-20

George Strait and Ashley McBryde will close out Rodeo Houston Sunday.

03/17/2022 By 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

In Full Bloom

Trendy Spring Fashion Finds From Houston Boutiques

From Rice Village to The Heights, check out these spring collections from local boutiques.

02/25/2022 By Danielle Wright

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

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 Houston

Parker McCollum Added to RodeoHouston 2022 Performances

McCollum makes the fourth Texas artist added to the roster.

10/20/2021 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

Clutch City

7 Big Belts You Must Wear to the Rodeo

Y'all better buckle up.

03/02/2020 By Abby Ledoux

Yee-Hungry

Rodeo Food Roundup: Events, Specials & More

Get ready to chow down on meat, fair food, meat, meat, and more meat.

02/28/2020 By Timothy Malcolm