HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW AND RODEO

A must watch, bucket list item for kids in Houston, Mutton Bustin’ at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

Saturday's free event at NRG Park will provide information about the 17 committees seeking volunteers for the 2023 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, scheduled for Feb. 28-March 19.

Are you ready for rodeo season Houston?

Next year's rodeo is scheduled to run from Feb. 28-March 19. Tickets for the opening night performance go on sale Oct. 6.

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ announced its special opening day plans Thursday.

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.

Rodeo Houston should be prepared to welcome lots of bike traffic in 2023 because when this project is finished, anyone who can ride to Brays Bayou will be able to ride all the way into NRG Park.

Houston! Get ready to rodeo, y’all! Season tickets for next year’s RodeoHouston will go on sale beginning Tuesday.

Don't put those boots too far back in the closet city folks, we know when you can wear them again. That's because the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has already announced the dates for next year's event.

The transit agency says the start of the Houston Rodeo helped boost ridership in February along with more workers returning to the office.

Country music legend Willie Nelson couldn’t just sit around if he wanted to vote in the March primary in Texas.

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.

YEE-HAW!! One Junior Market Steer exhibitor was able to make RodeoHouston history after a special guest purchased her Grand Champion Steer for a record-breaking $1,000,000.

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo celebrated its big 90th anniversary in 2022, and KPRC 2 was there for all of the action and fun.

The Calf Scramble is one of the fan-favorite events at Rodeo Houston inside NRG Stadium each night.

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.

Houston resident and Texas rap legend, Bun B of UGK, brought hip hop to the the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo in a way no one has ever seen before.

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.

For many families in town, Spring Break is the best time to head out to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and bring the children along for the ride.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

Attention rodeo-goers, grab your little cowboys and cowgirls for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo’s second-ever Sensory-Friendly Carnival Experience.

Bulls, buckles and boots; but a cowboy hat is a must-have for any rodeo, including RodeoHouston.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is the biggest event of the year for many vendors, who've taken a major hit during the pandemic cancellations.

These are songs that will get you in the rodeo state of mind as the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo starts its 90th year.

The Houston Rodeo Trail Riders will make their way to Memorial Park on Friday for their historic route to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. After a two-year hiatus, more than 1,500 riders are expected to converge at the park on Friday.

Here are 90 things to know about the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo on its 90th anniversary.

Pick the option that works best for you to get to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo safely this season.

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All trails lead to Houston for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, but surrounding areas are also joining the fun.

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is almost here. Hundreds of trail riders are making their way into Houston Wednesday evening -- but this year, the Spanish Trail Riders are trotting along without their long time boss, 78-year-old Joe Cantrell, who was recently killed in a tragic accident.

Grab your boots and belt buckles for Go Texan Day 2022!

he Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo will celebrate its return -- and its 90th anniversary -- in 2022.

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo officials announced Tuesday that four more artists are being added to the lineup headlined by “UGK’s orginal OG” Bun B for the RODEOHOUSTON Black Heritage Day performance.

A driver shortage is affecting METRO’s Park and Ride operations this year.

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo said its events will now be televised for 20 consecutive nights across three broadcast networks.

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo will return on Feb. 28 for its 90th anniversary with three weeks worth of entertainment.

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo have your perfect pairings.

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo will return on Feb. 28 for its 90th anniversary with three weeks worth of entertainment.

With the 2022 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo soon to be underway, organizers have a fresh line of merchandise to celebrate the event’s 90th anniversary.

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, a 90-year-old institution touted as one of the world’s largest gatherings of cattlemen and cowboy sportsmen, has returned after a lengthy hiatus due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ announced Tuesday that Cody Johnson will help kick off the 2022 Rodeo and its 90th anniversary by serving as grand marshal of the Downtown Rodeo Parade.

What’s better than actually going to the rodeo? Working the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo!

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Smaller events will take in the coming months, including a block party in October.

Tickets for Strait's performance go on sale June 24. It's the country star's 31st Houston Rodeo appearance.

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo today announced that George Strait ("Amarillo By Morning," "Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind?" "Love Without End, Amen") will close out the 2022 run with a concert only performance on Sunday, March 20, 2022.

TODAY IN HOUSTON | Start your day with Houston Public Media’s newsletterIt’s been one year since Houston Public Media began its ongoing COVID-19 coverage. She spoke with Houston Public Media about what the city has learned, and continues to learn, through these compounding disasters. For a lot of Houstonians, the pandemic became reality when we lost out on a big community event, when the Houston Rodeo was shut down. In addition to the pandemic, we’ve seen other traumatic events happen over the last year. What are some of the lessons that Houston is learning during this pandemic that you hope will carry into the future?

^ Keep Houston Press Free Support Us LocalCommunityJournalismI Support Support the independent voice of Houston and help keep the future of Houston Press free. Tedeschi Trucks BandLive-Streaming – 25 FebruaryFor a decade now, the Tedeschi Trucks Band has been crafting crowd-pleasing, blues- and jazz-influenced rock music. Tomorrow night, the 12-piece rock outfit is scheduled to live-stream a performance via nugs.tv. Junior BrownHeights Theater – 26 FebruaryJunior Brown – who blends country and rock music, creating an accessible mix of the two – became a professional musician while he was still in in his teens. One of the most celebrated guitarists in country music, Brown will perform twice at the Heights Theater this Friday.

We dive into the world of the stock market, along with the implications of the GameStop story and the influence of social media. Plus, we check in with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, which announced today that the 2021 Houston Rodeo is canceled – more on that decision from the source. In general beds, county hospitals are down to a little under 1500 COVID patients after seeing a high earlier in January of just over 1700 patients. Yesterday the Texas Medical Center admitted 251 new COVID patients, compared to last week when the average COVID admissions per day was 283. Subscribe to Today in Houston Fill out the form below to subscribe our new daily editorial newsletter from the HPM Newsroom.

Houston, Texas – Today, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo announced the cancellation of the RODEOHOUSTON® competitions, concerts and entertainment, carnival, and other attractions and activities, which were recently rescheduled for May 4 – 23, 2021, due to the ongoing health situation. Roundup & Best Bites Competition, and the World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest, presented by Comcast Business, are canceled for 2021. The Rodeo Run, presented by ConocoPhillips, will be held in a virtual format, with details to be announced once available. “The Rodeo and our volunteers are committed to continuing to provide fans with a community event that all can be proud of,” Boleman said. “We look forward to welcoming Rodeo fans back to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo in 2022 for our 90th-anniversary celebration.”Dates and information for the 2022 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo will be announced once available.

Updated 4 p.m. CTThe 2021 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has been canceled, organizers announced Wednesday. In 2020, right as the coronavirus pandemic hit Houston, organizers cut the event short less than two weeks after it began after news of 14 presumed positive COVID-19 cases in the Greater Houston. The news will impact rodeo vendors especially hard. Each year, hundreds of vendors flock to NRG Park to sell things like boots, hats and other merchandise at the rodeo. Subscribe to Today in Houston Fill out the form below to subscribe our new daily editorial newsletter from the HPM Newsroom.

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, originally pushed back to May, has been canceled again, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Last year's rodeo was shut down after eight shows due to the emerging pandemic. The Junior Market Auctions and Champions Wine Auction will be in May, also as private events that will follow all state and local health and safety guidelines. “The Rodeo and our volunteers are committed to continuing to provide fans with a community event that all can be proud of,” Boleman said. “We look forward to welcoming Rodeo fans back to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo in 2022 for our 90th anniversary celebration.”

Houston lost hundreds of events in 2020, but many big conventions are coming back this year. The coronavirus had not yet officially arrived in Houston when the first major convention was canceled. It was the beginning of a tough year for the city's convention business. Since the start of the pandemic, Houston, a big convention town, has lost out on hundreds of conferences and events. Only three Houston First-hosted events since October have had attendee numbers in the thousands.

Vendors — some of whose livelihoods depend on the Houston Rodeo — are holding out hope for a 2021 event. Ann's Turquoise is one of many vendors who rely on the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo for a significant chunk of its profit. Organizers say the rodeo has an economic impact of more than $200 million — $227 million in 2019, to be exact. Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo told Houston Public Media she did believe the rodeo would return — but probably not in 2021. Subscribe to Today in Houston Fill out the form below to subscribe our new daily editorial newsletter from the HPM Newsroom.

The event is set to return in May, though state health officials estimated that general distribution of a vaccine would not begin until July. The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is scheduled to return in 2021, after the COVID-19 pandemic forced its cancellation earlier this year, organizers said Tuesday. Additional details surrounding the 2021 Rodeo will be shared in March, along with health and safety guidelines. The May event comes at least two months before a vaccine is expected to be distributed to the general public. "If we work together, we can create a safe environment for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo."

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo announced on Tuesday that the 2021 rodeo will be held in May, two months later than usual, as long as the pandemic is in a manageable state at that point. The only part of the festivities that will still be held in March as previously scheduled are the youth rodeo events. We remain dedicated to fulfilling our mission to support Texas youth and hosting a long-time Houston Tradition,” Rodeo president and CEO Chris Boleman said in a press release. “When the Rodeo was canceled earlier this year because of COVID-19 community spread, the decision was based on data and science,” Turner wrote. If we work together, we can create a safe environment for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.”Update:LocalCommunityJournalismI Support Support the independent voice of Houston and help keep the future of Houston Press free.

UPDATE:Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo has released a statement on the updated dates for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, warning that it might not happen when organizers hope. “The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is part of the DNA that makes up who we are as Harris County," Hidalgo said. IN HOUSTON: Houston Rodeo dedicates $21 million to young participants and youth education“The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is truly a community event that Rodeo fans look forward to each and every year,” Chris Boleman, Rodeo president and CEO, said in a release. More details including health and safety measures will be shared in March 2021, rodeo officials said in a statement. The 2020 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo closed abruptly on March 11 as COVID-19 cases began spreading in Houston.

The pandemic dealt a crucial blow to music in Houston and around the world in 2020. Photo by Houston Livestock Show and RodeoStar Entertainer Lineup at RodeoHoustonIt was all systems go when the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo announced its Star Entertainer Lineup in January. Ian Shultis as Lynyrd Skynyrd drummer Artimus Pyle in Street Survivors: The True Story of the Lynyrd Skynyrd Plane Crash. Blue October was going to headline Mardi Gras Galveston 2020 Photo by Abel LongoriaBlue October and Bowling for Soup and Mardi Gras GalvestonMardi Gras Galveston 2020 was all set. Talking Heads at the Esmerelda Theater, NYC, 1978: Jerry Harrison, Chris Frantz, David Byrne, and Tina Weymouth Photo and copyright by Ebet Roberts/Courtesy of St. Martin's PressChris Frantz Remembers Talking Heads and TinaLocalCommunityJournalismI Support Support the independent voice of Houston and help keep the future of Houston Press free.

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo officials approved an educational commitment of $21,691,500 to support Texas youth for next year. The news comes after the rodeo announced its plans for next year. NEXT YEAR'S PLANS: Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo announces plans for 2021 Livestock ShowThe rodeo is keeping its promise, as the educational commitment will distribute some of those dollars to scholarships, junior show exhibitors, educational program grants and graduate assistantships. While funds for scholarships and junior show exhibitors will be gifted directly to participants, the educational program grants and graduate assistantships will be awarded differently. The educational program grants will be awarded to 501(c)(3) charities and accredited institutions of higher education that are in direct alignment with the Rodeo's mission.

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo officials approved an educational commitment of $21,691,500 to support Texas youth for next year. The news comes after the rodeo announced its plans for next year. NEXT YEAR'S PLANS: Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo announces plans for 2021 Livestock ShowThe rodeo is keeping its promise, as the educational commitment will distribute some of those dollars to scholarships, junior show exhibitors, educational program grants and graduate assistantships. While funds for scholarships and junior show exhibitors will be gifted directly to participants, the educational program grants and graduate assistantships will be awarded differently. The educational program grants will be awarded to 501(c)(3) charities and accredited institutions of higher education that are in direct alignment with the Rodeo's mission.

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo announced Thursday that its 2021 Livestock Show will skip the adult Open Show and instead just focus on the Junior Show and certain Youth Show events. LocalCommunityJournalismI Support Support the independent voice of Houston and help keep the future of Houston Press free. Support UsThe 2020 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo was in operation for a few days last March amid the beginning of coronavirus fears. In a press release announcement, HLSR said:The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is planning for participants to be able to compete in the 2021 Houston Livestock Show Junior Show, following the necessary health and safety protocols in place. Youth competitions that will take place include Youth Meat Pen Rabbits, Youth Breeding Rabbit/Cavy, and Llama & Alpaca shows.

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo on Thursday announced plans for its 2021 Junior Livestock Show. In 2020, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, the city’s largest annual event, pushed forward with its 20-day slate of events until a positive coronavirus case from community spread was recorded. For 2021, livestock entries for the Junior Show are scheduled for Nov. 15 to Dec. 15. The 2021 Rodeo is scheduled for March 2-21. Additional plans for the 2021 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, as well as full health and safety guidelines, will be announced late 2020.

Vendors from the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo donated unused food to local charities, including the Houston Food Bank and the Star of Hope, after the rodeo was canceled due to concerns about COVID-19. Theyre donating their remaining items to local nonprofits, including Houston Food Bank. The food we are receiving today from RCS Carnival Group will help us to feed kids, senior citizens and families in need during this important time," President and CEO of Houston Food Bank Brian Greene said. Weve got proteins, vegetables, bread and dairy from our vendors, said Dominic Palmieri, owner of RCS Carnival Group. The Houston Food Bank was looking for quarantine meals and disaster relief boxes, and then kids are out of school and without school meals.

One day after the cancellation, 33-year-old Heights resident Nicole Lopez-Cummins, along with two of her friends, launched the Houston Rodeo Vendors 2020 Facebook page. "What I will miss the most is all of the people I meet every year, the new friends I make," Bernhard Little said. "I thank everyone for their overwhelming support of all involved," Bernhard Little said. In an effort to support RodeoHouston vendors, Chron.com rounded up vendors from the 2020 season in the photos above. Click through the photos above for RodeoHouston 2020 vendors that need your support...Rebecca Hennes covers community news.

According to reports, at least one Jazz player was confirmed to have contracted COVID-19, which was discovered before the game began. There have been numerous other cancellations and restrictions on upcoming sporting events including the Oakland A's, San Francisco Giants and Seattle Mariners being forced to relocate or postpone home games as their cities grapple with the illness and have banned large gatherings including sporting events. The Astros have a series in Oakland scheduled for March 30 through April 1. The rapid escalation in cancellations comes amid new fears of the spread of the virus in the United States. But, it is clear that sports leagues are responding to the World Health Organization's designation of COVID-19 as a worldwide pandemic.

With RodeoHouston cancelled, how to get a refund for your concert tickets and other eventsThe Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo said a ticket refund process is still in the works and will be communicated once it is finalized. The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo said a ticket refund process is still in the works and will be communicated no later than Thursday, March 12. But if you bought your concert tickets through StubHub, there is some immediate relief. Additionally, the terms and conditions in StubHubs buyer policy guarantee a full refund if an event is canceled. HoustonChronicle.com: Houston area has its first community-spread case of COVID-19, officials sayChron.com will update this story with any other ticket refund information as it becomes available.

Twitter erupts after RodeoHouston cancelled amid coronavirus concernsHoustonians react to the cancellation of the 2020 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Houstonians react to the cancellation of the 2020 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Photo: Twitter Screenshot Photo: Twitter Screenshot Image 1 of / 77 Caption Close Twitter erupts after RodeoHouston cancelled amid coronavirus concerns 1 / 77 Back to GallerySpeculation over whether or not Houston should cancel one of the city's biggest events, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, has finally ended. The city announced Wednesday afternoon RodeoHouston will cease operations for the remainder of the season due to a sudden outbreak of the novel coronavirus in the area. Read her on our breaking news site, Chron.com, and on our subscriber site, houstonchronicle.com.

Houston Rodeo is expected to shut down over coronavirus concerns, sources sayA sign tells people to wash their hands at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo on Friday, March 6, 2020, at NRG Center in Houston. A sign tells people to wash their hands at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo on Friday, March 6, 2020, at NRG Center in Houston. Photo: Jon Shapley, Houston Chronicle / Staff Photographer Photo: Jon Shapley, Houston Chronicle / Staff Photographer Image 1 of / 38 Caption Close Houston Rodeo is expected to shut down over coronavirus concerns, sources say 1 / 38 Back to GalleryOfficials are expected to announce the closure of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at a noon news conference, sources with knowledge of the discussions said Wednesday. The pending announcement would come days after rodeo officials said it had no plans to cancel the annual festival. As of Wednesday morning, more than 11,000 people had signed an online petition urging cancellation of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

19 tips to help navigate the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo like a proPHOTOS: Rodeo pro tipsThe Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is a massive event showcasing Western heritage that every Texan should visit at least once. >>>Take on RodeoHouston like a pro with these helpful tips...less PHOTOS: Rodeo pro tipsThe Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is a massive event showcasing Western heritage that every Texan should visit at least once. >>>Take on RodeoHouston like a pro with these ... more Photo: Houston Livestock Show And Rodeo Photo: Houston Livestock Show And Rodeo Image 1 of / 25 Caption Close 19 tips to help navigate the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo like a pro 1 / 25 Back to GalleryThe Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is a massive event showcasing Western heritage that every Texan should visit at least once. >>>Click through the photos above for 19 pro tips for the best RodeoHouston experience... >>>Click through the photos above for 19 pro tips for the best RodeoHouston experience...Rebecca Hennes covers community news.

Concerns about the Coronavirus be damned, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is officially in full-swing. Which is to say that if there's barbecue and live music, it's hard to persuade Houstonians to stay home. On tour in support of it, the Free Nationals will perform at House of Blues on Thursday. On tour in support of Europe, his sophomore effort, Rebillet will bring his slow-buring R&B hooks to White Oak Music Hall on Thursday. On tour in support of their 10th studio album A Beautiful Place To Drown, Silverstein will bring their post-hardcore musings to Warehouse Live on Monday.

Try your luck at winning these top-notch prizes at RodeoHouston carnivalRodeoHouston's carnival is chalk-full of fun games to try your luck with to win some of the biggest and sought-after prizes. Here you can see a few folks proudly posing with many of the grand prizes you'll find scattered throughout the carnival games you can play. less RodeoHouston's carnival is chalk-full of fun games to try your luck with to win some of the biggest and sought-after prizes. Top-notch prizes are at stake as you visit the various games trying to determine which one will land you the best odds of winning that special prize for that special someone. You cant go to the rodeo without enjoying the thrill of the carnival rides, sample the scrumptious food options to choose from, and try your luck winning a grand prize at one of over 40 different games that the carnival features this year.

Maren MorrisNRG StadiumMarch 7, 2020Maren Morris will make you feel like an underachiever. And she just made her Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo debut while nine months pregnant? Fortunately, Morris has been championing he cause of women in country for years, and if the belly helps, awesome. It's always somewhat bittersweet to hear a favorite artist will be playing the Rodeo. Maren Morris took the HLSR stage like the seasoned pro (at 29 years old, remember) she already is.

Chancellor Bennett - better known as Chance The Rapper - taking in the sights at his RodeoHouston debutChance The RapperNRG StadiumMarch 6, 2020Better late than never, as they say. Ask any Chance The Rapper fan, and they'll tell you the Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter was supposed to perform in Houston back in January. Related Stories Trippie Redd Sells Out Revention With His Love Me More TourBut just five stops into the tour, Chance delayed then subsequently canceled the remaining 32 dates. It wasn't until the eighth song of the night that fans were reminded of The Big Day. That middle bit notwithstanding, Friday served as a reminder of why fans fell in love with Chance's music in the first place.

Besides all the good it does for education and the community, the HLSR also brings culinary delights with its Rodeo Uncorked Best Bites, BBQ Contest and most recently, the Gold Buckle Foodie Awards this past Thursday. I was the first judge to arrive (I take check-in times very seriously) and was told to choose any seat. Personally, I could do without the Cheetos and cheese because the sausage inside the corn dog was delicious. Photo by Lorretta RuggieroOur table captain said she would dive in and fight for something spectacular. Gold Buckle Foodie Awards 2020 was under the belt buckle.

Rodeo Run gallops through downtown ahead of RodeoHoustonRunners and spectators enjoy the annual Rodeo Run, Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, through downtown Houston. Runners and spectators enjoy the annual Rodeo Run, Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, through downtown Houston. Photo: Mark Mulligan, Staff Photographer Photo: Mark Mulligan, Staff Photographer Image 1 of / 42 Caption Close Rodeo Run gallops through downtown ahead of RodeoHouston 1 / 42 Back to GalleryHouston runners, walkers and wheelchair-users helped kick off RodeoHouston Saturday morning, speeding through downtown in timed and untimed races that culminated in the downtown Rodeo parade. Kids take aim at Houston Rodeo shooting competitionEntrants in the Rodeo Run made their way from Walker and Bagby to Allen Parkway near Eleanor Tinsley Park, where they enjoyed a post-race party. Proceeds from the event went to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, which has received $5 million from the Rodeo Run since 1988.

Everything you need to know about the RodeoHouston trail riders traveling to town this weekFor many Texans, the sight of hundreds of horseback riders and covered wagons making their way down state highways into Houston is a heartfelt reminder that rodeo season has officially begun. As of Sunday, more than 2,00o trail riders saddled up and are making their way into Houston from areas all across the state and Louisiana. These trail rides each have their own history thanks to the generations of families that have participated over the years. Get a closer look at the history of the different trail rides, where they come from and more in the photos above... ON PREVIEW HOUSTON: Check out the Houston Chronicle's insider guide to RodeoHouston 2020Rebecca Hennes covers community news.

Pick of the Week:TennisWhite Oak Music Hall 03.02Despite her affinity for sailing, vocalist Alaina Moore has admitted in recent interviews that she only learned how to swim in the past year. On tour in support of their fifth studio album SWIMMING, Tennis will perform their lo-fi, retro tunes at White Oak Music Hall on Monday. Supported by Screaming Females and The Drew Thomson Foundation, PUP - an acronym for Pathetic Use of Potential - will bring their snarky lyricism and anthemic guitar riffs to White Oak Music Hall on Friday. The Wonder YearsWhite Oak Music Hall 02.29For the past decade and a half, The Wonder Years have been putting out some of the most earnest, heartfelt pop-punk in the business. On tour in support of Burst & Decay II, their second acoustic outing, The Wonder Years will bring their emotionally exhaustive tunes to White Oak Music Hall on Saturday.

Mutton Bustin' beer bursts out of the chute just in time for RodeoHoustonBack Pew Brewing in Porter, TX canned Mutton Bustin' beer just in time for the Houston Rodeo. Back Pew Brewing in Porter, TX canned Mutton Bustin' beer just in time for the Houston Rodeo. Photo: Bobby Harl/Back Pew Brewing Photo: Bobby Harl/Back Pew Brewing Image 1 of / 9 Caption Close Mutton Bustin' beer bursts out of the chute just in time for RodeoHouston 1 / 9 Back to GalleryIt's rodeo time in Houston. The brewery approached H-E-B about putting Mutton Bustin' beer in its stores. Harl says he's not sure if Mutton Bustin' beer will ride the full eight.

The Houston rodeo draws in upwards of 2.5 million visitors every year with a mission in addition to entertaining its visitors to promote agriculture and raise funds to support Texas youth and education. Visitors using ride share services will not have to worry about long walks, however, because the rodeo has already established a tram line from that lot. In an effort to improve both convenience and carnival engagement, the Livestock Show and Rodeo has developed a new mobile app for ride and prize tickets. I dont know how they werent already invented. HLSR President Joel Cowley FacebookTwitterThe Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is a huge event in the Houston area, going strong since 1932. Cowley was especially excited to announce that, as of this year, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has reached $500 million in lifetime fundraising.

Harris County officers ride to Austin to deliver Houston Rodeo invitations to state officialsIn honor of 71 years of tradition, officers from the Harris County Sheriff's Office Mounted Patrol unit left Houston on horseback Saturday to travel all the way to the state capitol and hand-deliver invitations to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (HLSR) to state officials. less In honor of 71 years of tradition, officers from the Harris County Sheriff's Office Mounted Patrol unit left Houston on horseback Saturday to travel all the way to the state capitol and hand-deliver invitations ... more Photo: Harris County Sheriff's Office Photo: Harris County Sheriff's Office Image 1 of / 4 Caption Close Harris County officers ride to Austin to deliver Houston Rodeo invitations to state officials 1 / 4 Back to GalleryYou know it's about to be rodeo season when you start to spot cowboys on horseback riding down Texas highways. In honor of 71 years of tradition, officers from the Harris County Sheriff's Office Mounted Patrol unit left Houston on horseback Saturday to travel to the state capitol and hand-deliver invitations to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (HLSR) to state officials. "We start in Harris County and will run in a relay-style all the way to Austin," Lieutenant C. Adolph said. Check out the video of the Harris County Mounted Patrol making their way to Austin above.

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo welcomes Chance the Rapper on Friday, March 6. The singer, actor and hip hop artist is another of a rather eclectic lineup on non-country artists this year that includes Khalid, Marshmello, Gwen Stefani and Lizzo among others. In December, the artist canceled his entire 2020 tour including a January date at the Toyota Center, citing the desire to spend more time with his family after the birth of his second daughter. As a result, this may be your only opportunity to catch him in Houston for a while. Tickets for Chance the Rapper will go on sale Thursday, Feb. 6, at 10 a.m. on the Houston Rodeo website.

Marshmello will certainly bring a different vibe to the rodeo. The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo announced electronic artist and DJ Marshmello would perform at the rodeo on Friday, March 20. The pure electronic dance vibe is certain to bring a very different atmosphere to the rodeo. Marshmello certainly continues in that new tradition. Tickets for Marshmello will go on sale Thursday, February 6, at 10 a.m. on the Houston Rodeo website.

The album featured hits like "Juice," "Good as Hell" and the number one "Truth Hurts." Not only are her songs huge radio hits, but they are frequently featured in television commercials and in films and TV shows. She recently appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone and seems to be only growing in popularity with each day. While she wasn't born in Houston, she grew up in Alief and began her career in music here. Tickets, likely to go extremely quickly, go on sale Thursday, Feb. 6, at 10 a.m. on the Rodeo Houston website.

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo to host first-ever 'sensory-friendly' carnival dayPHOTOS: Best and worst Rodeo Carnival ridesThe Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo's carnival on Saturday, March 14, 2015, from the Sky Ride. >>>See more for the best and worst carnival rides at the Houston Rodeo... less PHOTOS: Best and worst Rodeo Carnival ridesThe Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo's carnival on Saturday, March 14, 2015, from the Sky Ride. >>>See more for the best and worst carnival rides at the ... more Photo: Andrea Rumbaugh Photo: Andrea Rumbaugh Image 1 of / 29 Caption Close Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo to host first-ever 'sensory-friendly' carnival day 1 / 29 Back to GalleryThe Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo's fun-filled carnival has been a main attraction for attendees for decades. Now guests with sensory processing challenges will have the chance to experience the magic of the carnival during the Rodeo's first-ever "sensory-friendly" carnival day set for March 5. TEXAS-SIZED JOB FAIR: The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is hiring 1,000 positions for the 2020 seasonThe Rodeo Sensory Friendly Carnival Experience will run 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, March 5.

More than 1,000 jobs are now open for the 2020 Houston Livestock Show and RodeoThe HLSR is looking to hire 1,000 part-time positions during a massive "Texas-Sized" job fair this weekend. (File caption: Job applicant Kyle Glaze, right, helps another applicant Donald Bozeman to fill out an electronic application at Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo's job fair at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, in Houston. ( Yi-Chin Lee / Houston Chronicle ) less The HLSR is looking to hire 1,000 part-time positions during a massive "Texas-Sized" job fair this weekend. Contemporary Services Corporation and Aramark are looking to hire 1,000 part-time Rodeo positions during a massive "Texas-Sized" job fair 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Feb. 1 at NRG Stadium's West Club. PHOTOS: Relive the Houston Rodeo 20 years agoRebecca Hennes covers community news.

Photos show what the Houston Rodeo was like 20 years agoPHOTOS: Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo 2000 performersDo you remember these Rodeo performers from the year 2000? >>>Keep clicking to go back in time and relive the 2000 Rodeo... PHOTOS: Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo 2000 performersDo you remember these Rodeo performers from the year 2000? In the Jan. 18, 2000 edition of the Houston Chronicle, a story on the just-released 2000 Houston Rodeo lineup hinted that a wider variety of music would revolutionize the iconic annual event. Go back in time and take a look at the Houston Rodeo 20 years ago in the photos above...RELATED: Looking back at the history of the rodeoRebecca Hennes covers community news.

Photos show what the Houston Rodeo was like 20 years agoPHOTOS: Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo 2000 performersDo you remember these Rodeo performers from the year 2000? >>>Keep clicking to go back in time and relive the 2000 Rodeo... PHOTOS: Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo 2000 performersDo you remember these Rodeo performers from the year 2000? In the Jan. 18, 2000 edition of the Houston Chronicle, a story on the just-released 2000 Houston Rodeo lineup hinted that a wider variety of music would revolutionize the iconic annual event. Go back in time and take a look at the Houston Rodeo 20 years ago in the photos above...RELATED: Looking back at the history of the rodeoRebecca Hennes covers community news.

RodeoHouston has officially announced most of its star entertainer lineup just now, although earlier today several media outlets reported versions of leaked lists that had been received. This is the second consecutive year in which the list has been leaked early. Gwen Stefani, whose main country connection is through boyfriend Blake Shelton, will probably also be a hot item. Photo by Houston Livestock Show and RodeoReturning talent includes Keith Urban, Chris Stapleton, Dierks Bentley, Chris Young, Luke Bryan, Cody Johnson and Brad Paisley. This year's Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo runs March 3-22.