We’re spilling a secret...
Today is Day 4 of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Tonight Houston’s beloved artist Bun B is taking to the main stage. It’s expected to be an epic show. He’s inviting some of his friends to perform on stage with him. During an interview with Houston Life, he shared two big secrets about tonight’s performance. Watch the clip above to see the surprise performer and what will happen during the concert!
The family-friendly guide to the 2023 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is an overwhelming place to visit with kids — crowded, loud, expensive and with a seemingly infinite number of showstopping attractions that your children simply must experience. But the good news is there are ways to make the mega-spectacle manageable, affordable and fun.
Your ride to the rodeo: Things to know about parking and transportation
We kicked off the party early last week with a KPRC 2 Houston Life Rodeo Special, covering everything from the rides, performances, and clothes! But what about your ride to the rodeo? Traffic Expert Anavid Reyes helps break down all of your options!
Get in on all the Houston Rodeo action; Here’s how to get money-saving hacks, schedule updates and more
The Houston Rodeo can be an overwhelming event, but KPRC 2 has got you covered this year, with hacks to save money, the schedule updates you need and tidbits you NEED to find the most entertaining and useful things to see and do throughout Rodeo season.
RodeoHouston, NRG Park correct ADA violations for people with disabilities ahead of 2023 season, US Attorney says
The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced Thursday that an investigation into the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo’s compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has been completed.
Houston Rodeo art: 72 outstanding creations from 2023′s fierce student art contest
Each year, thousands of Houston Rodeo attendees marvel at the top-notch Western art displayed in the NRG Center. From sketches, pastels and watercolors, to oil and acrylic on canvas and even clay sculptures, the outstanding student-made artwork in the Hayloft Gallery rivals that of seasoned professionals.
Need a job? Saddle up, y’all -- the Houston Rodeo is hiring; This is what you need to know before you go
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, along with RCS (carnival), Allied Universal, Andy Frain Services, ASM Global and Aramark are hosting a job fair for seasonal positions during the 2023 Rodeo, the rodeo said Wednesday.
How to score the best RodeoHouston concert tickets
HoustonRodeo concert tickets go on sale Thursday morning! The way the tickets are being sold is different this year. There are a few things you can do right now to prepare - so you can score the best seats. How does the waiting room process work? Will anything help my chances of getting the tickets I want? We have answers!
Rodeo announces new educational commitment of $575M
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo officials approved an educational commitment of $22,560,562 to support Texas youth and statewide educational programs in 2023. A majority of the funds will be administered through more than 800 scholarships valued at $14,286,000.
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo awards $1.2 M in achievement scholarships to Texas college students
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo officials announced on Tuesday that 100 deserving Texas college students will receive $1.2 million in additional educational funds through the Rodeo’s Achievement Scholarship Program.
Cases are low, life returns to normal. Here’s why it’s safe
There is good news in the fight against coronavirus. As predicted, without enforcing any restrictions, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo ran for three straight weeks without signs of surging COVID cases. Low transmission rates and high level of immunity are why the event (and all large scale events) are determined to be safer now.
🔒A ‘great butt,’ Roy Rogers, and living, breathing rodeo: Houston photographer Geoff Winningham reflects on Houston Rodeo of 1971
Photographer and Rice professor Geoff Winningham said his book about the Houston Rodeo in 1971 didn’t make a splash -- in fact, he told KPRC 2 recently, it didn’t really make much of an impact at all.
Mutton bustin’ champ wants to be a chef when he grows up
Undoubtedly the cutest event held at RodeoHouston, mutton bustin’ invites budding cowgirls and cowboys between the ages of 5 and 6 and weighing less than 55 pounds to climb atop a wooly sheep and hang on for the ride of their life. At the end of the run, the brave kiddos are swept up by bullfighters as a rapt audience breaks into thundering applause. It’s wholesome, it’s adorable and oh so Texas.
Mutton bustin’ champ says riding sheep was a lot harder than riding on her dad’s back
Undoubtedly the cutest event held at RodeoHouston, mutton bustin’ invites budding cowgirls and cowboys between the ages of 5 and 6 and weighing less than 55 pounds to climb atop a wooly sheep and hang on for the ride of their life. At the end of the run, the brave kiddos are swept up by bullfighters as a rapt audience breaks into thundering applause. It’s wholesome, it’s adorable and oh so Texas.
Mutton Bustin’ winner rode on her dad’s back to practice
Undoubtedly the cutest event held at RodeoHouston, mutton bustin’ invites budding cowgirls and cowboys between the ages of 5 and 6 and weighing less than 55 pounds to climb atop a wooly sheep and hang on for the ride of their life. At the end of the run, the brave kiddos are swept up by bullfighters as a rapt audience breaks into thundering applause.
Tobe Nwigwe, Willie D, ESG, LeToya Luckett and more added to Bun B’s rodeo takeover concert
Bun B’s H-Town takeover rodeo concert for Black Heritage Night has added yet more artists to the growing lineup. Mixing in true H-Town legends with newbies, March 11 is sure to be a crowd-pleasing event for hip hop lovers.
Go Rocker! RodeoHouston brings together three generations of cowboys
One family is celebrating the presence of three generations of incredible cowboys at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo this year. The rodeo is a place rich with history, family and tradition. Rocker Steiner, 18, is living up to his own name and his family’s name, as he continues to bareback ride.
PHOTOS: The cute critters participating in the 2022 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is the largest livestock exhibition in the world. During the month-long event, tens of thousands of competitors from across the state exhibit their livestock. There are auctions, judgings, contests, sales and more. We’re capturing as many cute critters as we can. Click through the gallery at the top of the page for a look at every single sweet snap or scroll below for the highlights.
PHOTOS: What people are eating at the 2022 Houston Rodeo
There are over 60 food vendors at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo this year -- that includes these wild new offerings and the Gold Buckle Foodie Award winners. Put simply, you’ve got plenty of food to choose from. Scroll below to view some of the decadent Houston Rodeo treats you should can track down at NRG Park this year. Trust us, your taste buds will thank you.
‘It’s about time’: Disability rights advocates welcome justice department review of ADA compliance at Houston Rodeo
Gary Lynn was born with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy, and while he doesn’t let that stop him from attending his favorite Houston sporting and entertainment events, he said accessibility issues sometimes make for a less than enjoyable experience.
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo to undergo compliance review to evaluate accessibility for disabled people
The U.S. Attorney’s Office will conduct a compliance review of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo to evaluate accessibility for disabled individuals planning to attend the event, U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery announced Tuesday.
🔒Insiders: Go inside the long, sometimes bizarre, history of the Houston Rodeo
Ninety years is a long time and through the long, storied history of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, many things have happened during and around the massive event that brings millions to the Houston area for the festivities.
50 Cent does it again, buys wine that ‘costs more than Rolls Royce’ at Houston’s Rodeo Uncorked
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson has been having a grand time in Houston since taking the city by storm last year, and now, he is still making major moves at the legendary Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo festivities.