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houstonpublicmedia.org > articles > events > houston-livestock-show-and-rodeo > 03/11/2026 > 545875 > houston-rodeo-hall-of-fame-bodacious-bull-ty-murray

Legendary bull Bodacious becomes first animal inducted into RodeoHouston Hall of Fame

21+ hour, 27+ min ago  (440+ words) The famous rodeo bull, Bodacious, became the first animal inducted into the RodeoHouston Hall of Fame this week. Bodacious rose to fame after he began competing at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, starting in 1992. He had more than 100 outs…...

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houstonpublicmedia.org > articles > shows > hello-houston > 03/11/2026 > 545805 > hello-houston-live-at-the-houston-rodeo-march-11-2026

Hello Houston – LIVE at the Houston Rodeo (March 11, 2026)

22+ hour, 21+ min ago  (281+ words) Today: We return to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, where we learn more about all the great fun that can be had at Houston's largest annual event. Plus, Houston Mayor John Whitmire discusses current issues affecting the city. On…...

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houstonpublicmedia.org > articles > shows > houston-matters > 03/10/2026 > 545763 > photos-trail-riders-navigate-houston-traffic-en-route-to-the-rodeo

Photos: Trail riders navigate Houston traffic en route to the rodeo

1+ day, 21+ hour ago  (182+ words) Houston Matters catches up with the Valley Lodge Trail Riders on their way to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. That's what happens, of course, each year, as trail riders come into the city ahead of each Houston Livestock Show…...

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houstonpublicmedia.org > articles > events > houston-livestock-show-and-rodeo > 03/09/2026 > 545548 > houston-rodeo-cowboys-bull-riding-clown-fighter

In a clown’s shoes: How bull fighters and barrelmen protect cowboys at the Houston rodeo

3+ day, 1+ hour ago  (763+ words) For a second year in a row, John Harrison has arguably the worst seat at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. But he doesn't see it that way. "I truly got the best seat in the house," Harrison said. "To…...

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houstonpublicmedia.org > articles > shows > hello-houston > 03/05/2026 > 545279 > hello-houston-live-at-the-houston-rodeo-march-5-2026

Hello Houston – LIVE at the Houston Rodeo (March 5, 2026)

6+ day, 22+ hour ago  (278+ words) Today: We broadcast the show from the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, where we learn all about what's happening at Houston's largest annual event. On today's Hello Houston, we are live from the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo " the largest…...

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houstonpublicmedia.org > articles > events > houston-livestock-show-and-rodeo > 02/25/2026 > 544433 > houston-rodeo-2026-events-concerts-parking-nrg

The 2026 Houston rodeo kicks off Monday. Here’s what you need to know

2+ week, 22+ hour ago  (1128+ words) There are several related events scheduled ahead of the rodeo, which starts March 2 at NRG Park. Tickets remain available to all rodeo performances and concerts. The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo officially begins on Monday, March 2. But several events, such…...

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houstonpublicmedia.org > articles > events > houston-livestock-show-and-rodeo > 02/20/2026 > 544000 > rodeo-houston-trail-rides-memorial-park

More than 2,000 trail riders are trekking to Houston ahead of annual rodeo

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (657+ words) As part of a Houston rodeo tradition that began in the 1950s, a dozen different trail rides from outlying areas will make their way to the city while riding horses and wagons. Starting this weekend, a dozen trail rides from across…...

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houstonpublicmedia.org > articles > events > houston-livestock-show-and-rodeo > 04/04/2025 > 517822 > houston-livestock-show-and-rodeos-2026-schedule-includes-additional-day-dedicated-to-concert

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo’s 2026 schedule includes additional day dedicated to concert

11+ mon, 1+ week ago  (315+ words) The 2026 rodeo will run from March 2-22. The first 20 days will include concerts as well as performances by professional cowboys and cowgirls, while the last day will feature only an evening musical performance inside NRG Stadium. The 2026 rodeo will run from…...

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houstonpublicmedia.org > articles > events > houston-livestock-show-and-rodeo > 03/27/2025 > 517072 > houston-rodeo-donates-houston-food-bank-7000-pounds

Houston rodeo concessionaire donates more than 7,000 pounds of unused goods to Houston Food Bank

11+ mon, 2+ week ago  (428+ words) Following the last day of the rodeo this past weekend, concessions vendor RCS Carnival Midway donated 7,118 pounds of fresh bread, dairy, meat and produce to the Houston Food Bank. According to the food bank, the goods are equivalent to 5,913 meals....

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houstonpublicmedia.org > articles > events > houston-livestock-show-and-rodeo > 03/24/2025 > 516783 > houston-rodeo-sets-attendance-auction-records-with-over-2-7-million-visitors

Houston rodeo sets attendance record with more than 2.7 million visitors in 2025

11+ mon, 2+ week ago  (543+ words) Another Rodeo Houston record was set on Saturday during the Junior Market Steer Auction, with the Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion steers each selling for more than $600,000." The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo broke its all-time attendance record this…...