Rodeo Houstonโs Leon Coffee will take last barrel ride after 31 years, says heโs focused on making people happy
Rodeo Houston icon Leon Coffee is stepping away from being a barrel man and clown after 31 years, but he said he will continue to be a part of the event and carry on with his mission to make people happy.
Black Heritage Day at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo celebrates culture, entertainment and education
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is gearing up for Black Heritage Day! ๐ค KPRC 2 is live from NRG Park this morning ahead of tonight's concert with rapper 50 Cent! #BlackHeritageDay #HoustonRodeo ๐
My Magical Rodeo Garden: Fourth grade authors honored for their creative essays and poems
These impressive literary works were just some of the entries submitted as part of the 2024 SPURS Writing Competition hosted by the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and Rodeo Trailblazer Committee. This was the fourth year of the competition.
Families attend Houston Rodeo parade Saturday๐ค
The annual parade, which got its start in 1938, is a celebration of Western heritage. If youโre planning to attend, you can find information on the route and in-person viewing tips below. If you want to enjoy the parade without the traffic, a livestream will be available here on Click2Houston.com starting at 10 a.m.
๐ Win a suite spot to see Brad Paisley perform at RodeoHouston + a $100 card to use at Justin Boots!
KPRC 2 and Justin Boots are proud sponsors of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Calf Scramble and now weโve teamed up for an Insider exclusive giveaway! You can rope your way into a spot in the Justin Boots suite at NRG Park for the Brad Paisley performance on March 19 if youโre one of TEN lucky Insiders whose names are drawn.
Spanish Trail Riders honor longtime boss killed in tragic accident
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.
Houston Rodeo canceled: This is what Texans are saying about this yearโs disappointment
The latest disappointment is that the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo announced Wednesday that itโs canceling its 2021 event. โ RGrimes (@ReaganGrimes) February 3, 2021I support the decision to cancel the 2021 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. โ Wariel D Butler (@LeeBeauty_) February 3, 2021They dead ass canceled rodeo Houston again ... โ fany ๐ (@glamdollsteph) February 3, 2021Dear Houston Rodeo Fans:There will be no rodeo in 2021. I guess the city and Rodeo Houston do not care about lost jobs or revenue for the city.
Say it ainโt so: Rodeo Houston canceled for 2021
HOUSTON โ It all started with the cancellation of Rodeo Houston 2020 and now coronavirus has come full circle in the Houston area with the announcement that the 2021 event is no more. According to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, the weeks-long event, which had been rescheduled to May 4 through 23, has been canceled. Also canceled for this year are the Downtown Rodeo Parade, Trail Ride activities, Rodeo Uncorked! โThe Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is one of the most significant events held in Houston every year. I support their decision and look forward to a bigger Houston Rodeo in 2022.โHarris County Judge Lina Hidalgo also released a statement that said:AdโI want to commend the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo for protecting the health and safety of our community.
Rodeo Houston planning to reopen in 2021. These are the steps theyโre taking for safety
HOUSTON โ The Houston Rodeo and Livestock Show and announced that planning is underway for a safe and healthy 2021 rodeo. The massive annual event was forced to shut down early in March as COVID-19 cases continued to rise in the Houston area. The move left many vendors and concert ticketholders in a bind. Rodeo volunteers are preparing to welcome revelers to NRG Park between March 2 and March 21 with multiple health and safety measures in place. The rodeoโs safety plan has not been finalized but the event is undertaking several different approaches including creating several task forces, collaborating with local venues and sports teams, analyzing community feedback and work closely with medical experts and local officials.
Want to help Houston Rodeo vendors? Here is a list of dozens that you can support online.
Houston โ When Rodeo Houston had to close abruptly over coronavirus fears, it was heartbreaking for many. The people most affected by this include the students who were competing for scholarships and vendors who were left with large, unsold inventories. You can donate to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Educational Memorial Fund here. We have also compiled the websites of as many vendors as we can find so you can support them online. LeddyโsFort Worth StockyardsAddress: 2455 N. Main Street Fort Worth, TX 76164Phone: (817) 624-3149Ms. B HavinPhone: (903) 918-5693Gilmer, TXMy Forever CowgirlPhone: (209) 345-4527Panhandle Western Wear/ Rock & Roll DenimPhone: 800-433-2888Paris Texas Apparel Co.
5 affordable Rodeo outfits you can get at Goodwill Houston | HOUSTON LIFE | KPRC 2
5 affordable Rodeo outfits you can get at Goodwill Houston | HOUSTON LIFE | KPRC 2Published: March 3, 2020, 3:24 pmRodeo is in full swing, and if you've ever shopped for western wear, you know it can get expensive really quickly. But don't worry -- Barbie Parker, Vice President of Fund Development & Community Relations with Goodwill Houston, shares 5 looks to help us dress for rodeo for less.
Top quilters receive ribbons in Houston Livestock Show and Rodeoโs 2020 Quilt contest
HOUSTON โ With more than 60 entries from quilters across the designated 68 Area Go Texan counties and Houston-area counties, winners of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo 2020 Quilt Contest were announced Monday. Those who had winning quilts will have their artwork showcased in the NRG Center during the rodeo, which begins Tuesday. Ribbons were awarded in categories that included, Overall Best of Show, Best of Division, Best of Go Texan Award and Judges Choice, among others. The Overall Best of Show winner was Virginia Horton, for her quilt called โStar Crossed,โ which represented Live Oak County, Area Go Texan Committee. The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo will run through March 22.
The 2020 World Championship Bar-B-Que Cookoff Contest is three days of brisket, beer, and good โol country music
HOUSTON โ Ladies and gentlemanโฆwhoโs ready to smell like BBQ for the next few days?? (raises hand)More than 250 teams will compete in the Rodeo Houstonโs World Championship Bar-B-Que Contest this year, which runs February 27-29 at NRG. If you canโt sweet talk your way into a private tent, there are several public venues including The Garden, Rockinโ Bar-B-Que Saloon and the Chuckwagon. The Rockinโ Bar-B-Que Saloon also features live and DJ music, and has an outside patio for visitors to enjoy. Inside the saloon is the Chuckwagon, where visitors can pick up their complimentary sliced brisket plate with chips and beans.
Remembering Selena
HOUSTON โ Across the state Tejano music lovers are taking time to remember the pop icon Selena. Rodeo Houston 1995 was still in the Astrodome and where the native Texan is remembered by many as making her final public performance. Strutting the famous purple-studded one piece, Selena was seen by more than 61,000 people attending the rodeo that night. If she had lived till this day Jennifer Lopez would not be Jennifer Lopez," Lazo said. "Selena could have been a movie star and Selena could have been everything that Jennifer Lopez is with the following, clothing, perfume."