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Meet the local artist leaving a mark in the Texas music scene.

Nigeria police and officials say that more than 50 people have been killed and many wounded in southeast Nigeria in an explosion that rocked an illegal oil refinery.

Spring Break is coming to an end and several families say it has been a week to remember.

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.

March is one of the best months of the year because we get the Rodeo, our first taste of spring weather, and lots of college basketball!

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.

Ciara Behrens said she competes in barrel racing almost every weekend. She’s been riding horses since she was a toddler, and as much as she loves it, she thinks that might be how her hip pain started.

If you’re heading out to the Rodeo, the fashion is just as important as the bull riding!

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.

U.S. Attorney’s Office says they received complaints in relation to accessible parking, accessible routes and accessible platforms for various performances.

Sophie West, of Cypress, Texas, won the Mutton Bustin' contest on Wednesday night at RodeoHouston. She said she practiced by riding on her mom's back.

The Houston Rodeo is underway and y’all are looking great in your western wear.

At the Houston Rodeo Tuesday night, the Mutton Bustin’ competition went on like it always does, watch the video above for the performances.

Business owners participating in the Houston Livestock and Rodeo are excited to get things back on track after the rodeo was canceled last year and cut short the year before.

The Executive Vice President at Baylor College of Medicine, Dr. James McDeavitt, said Harris County is currently at a “medium risk” with COVID, and he expects over the next few weeks that it will be considered low risk, despite people gathering at large events like the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

A father’s love is on display in a video going viral after a nasty fall from a bull at a rodeo in Belton, Texas.

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

Beloved Texas-based jeweler Kendra Scott is releasing exclusive rodeo-themed jewelry at this year’s Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

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.

Derrick and his team were challenged to make a side dish and drink that pairs well with barbecue.

Take a look inside the Cotton Q Club at RodeoHouston.

Step right up and test your Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo knowledge.

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

KPRC 2′s Zach Lashway came along with the Prairie View Trail Ride this week as riders traversed Texas on horseback and wagons on their way to Houston for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

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

The Buccaneer Commission unveiled the Buc Days Rodeo Concert series Tuesday morning, and it features four major acts.

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 have your perfect pairings.

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Dugan Chandler placed third in competition at a rodeo in Belville last year. He looked like a strong competitor but had no idea his life was about to change.

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 & Rodeo is celebrating its 90th anniversary this season with lots of new additions from dining and shopping to attractions and rides.

Some folks go to the Houston Rodeo to see animals or their favorite performer or take part in some of the competitions.

Are you ready to rodeo? RODEOHOUSTON Super Shootout®, presented by Crown Royal is on Saturday, March 12th and we’re giving you the chance to experience this one-of-a-kind, exclusive event! Scroll down to enter now.

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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Restaurants and vendors in the Houston area are ready to rodeo once again.

After the big success of his hits ‘Pretty Heart,’ ‘To be Loved by You,’ and a string of sold-out shows all over the nation, Conroe native Parker McCollum finds himself on the verge of country music superstardom.

Take a look at the top five trending stories across all of Community Impact Newspaper’s coverage areas as of Oct. 22.

Take a look at the top five trending stories across all of Community Impact Newspaper’s coverage areas as of Oct. 22.

Country music star and Houston-area native Parker McCollum will make his RodeoHouston debut next year, officials announced Tuesday.

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo was recognized as Rodeo of the Year at the 14th Annual Academy of Country Music Honors, held Wednesday at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.

Rodeo officials announced today that Cody will help kick off the performances on Monday, February 28th.

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo announced its new Calf Scramble event, “Super Scramble,” which will debut Saturday, March 19, 2022.

On Saturday, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo officials announced the 633 students who received one of the organization’s educational scholarships. A total of more than $12 million in scholarships were awarded to students across the state of Texas.

Tickets for George Strait’s 2022 concert-only performance in 10 minutes, a Rodeo representative told KPRC 2 on Thursday.

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has announced its plan for multiple key events that will lead up to the 90th anniversary of the Bayou City event.

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo officials announced Tuesday the Rodeo’s 90th anniversary celebration, scheduled for 21 days Monday, Feb. 28 through Sunday, March 20, will include an extra day and a concert-only performance by country music icon George Strait.

The Corpus Christi Rodeo will kick off Thursday night with the first of of four consecutive nights of bull riding.

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.

We have a list of some of the most recent deals to be found around town. Photo by Barry FantichOrleans Seafood20940 Katy FreewayThis new Orleans-style seafood restaurant in Katy is hoping to alleviate some of the stress of a sinking stock market and coronavirus fears. Throughout the month of March, it will take 10 percent off any to go orders called in to the restaurant. EXPAND If you got an unused Rodeo ticket, Voodoo's got a free Rodeo doughnut. The Rodeo doughnut is a chocolate cake doughnut dipped in vanilla frosting with a blue star, red sprinkles and chocolate chips.

In an unprecedented action, local officials announced today that they are cutting short the run for the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo amid coronavirus fears. "That means for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo they are directly impacted. A statement issued by the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo:In the interest of public health, the City of Houston and the Houston Health Department have ordered the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo to close. We look forward to the 2021 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo to continue to promote agriculture, education, entertainment and Western heritage. Projections about coping with COVID-19 Graphic by Houston Health DepartmentJennifer Lake, Violeta Alvarez and Margaret Downing contributed to this article.

With the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo taking over the city from Tuesday, March 3 through Sunday, March 22, its officially Rodeo season. From succulent bbq brisket sandwiches and smokehouse burgers to steaks the size of Texas, here are the Rodeo Specials youll be wanting to get down on this season. Rodeo season food specials include Chamorro De Puerco Carnitas Style and Cowboy Steak, available every day of the week. Related Stories Getting Ready To Rodeo at Rodeo Uncorked! EXPAND Dig into Jax Grill's Brisket Sandwich on Texas toast.

Former Houston Dash soccer star Kealia Ohai out as grand marshal for Rodeo paradeHouston Dash forward Kealia Ohai (7) talking to teammates during the first half of the NWSL game against the Orlando Pride at BBVA Stadium on Saturday, June 15, 2019, in Houston. Houston Dash forward Kealia Ohai (7) talking to teammates during the first half of the NWSL game against the Orlando Pride at BBVA Stadium on Saturday, June 15, 2019, in Houston. Photo: Yi-Chin Lee/Staff Photographer Photo: Yi-Chin Lee/Staff Photographer Image 1 of / 20 Caption Close Former Houston Dash soccer star Kealia Ohai out as grand marshal for Rodeo parade 1 / 20 Back to GalleryFormer Houston Dash soccer forward Kealia Ohai will no longer serve as grand marshal of the 2020 Downtown Rodeo Parade, rodeo officials said in a news release. The news comes just two weeks after the soccer star was traded to the Chicago Red Stars for defender Katie Naughton. We were excited to have Kealia lead our 2020 Downtown Rodeo Parade and appreciated her willingness to be a part of our annual tradition, Cowley said.

"The odds of this being caused by an earthquake would be extremely unusual," said Kuprewicz, adding that pipelines are designed with earthquakes in mind to handle a lot of stress and movement. The fire could have been caused by a pipe that failed, a broken seal on a pump that created a leak or some other problem that allowed ethanol to escape to the atmosphere where it found a source of ignition.