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State Fair of Texas Rodeo paused for the upcoming 2026 season, officials say
14+ hour, 7+ min ago (125+ words) DALLAS " The State Fair of Texas has made the decision to pause its rodeo for the 2026 fair season, officials say." In a statement released on Sunday, the State Fair says it evaluates its entertainment, attraction, and exhibitor offerings annually to…...
Bodacious, the baddest bull of them all, and a champion bull rider will be inducted into the Rodeo Hall of Fame
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (373+ words) HOUSTON " The 2026 class of the RodeoHouston Hall of Fame will include a first. Bodacious, often considered the "most dangerous bull in rodeo history," will become the first animal athlete recognized." Legendary bull and bronc rider Ty Murray will also be…...
Houston cowboy on a mission to return saddle to its rightful owner
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (342+ words) HOUSTON " You may have seen Chico Deon and his horse Estrella trotting down Houston streets over the years. The lifelong cowboy is a familiar sight on the northside." Two weeks ago, a passerby flagged him down and said he had…...
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo wins Academy of Country Music's top fair award for third time
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (254+ words) HOUSTON " The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has claimed the Academy of Country Music's Best Fair and Rodeo Award for the third time, officials announced, marking another milestone for one of Houston's most celebrated annual traditions. The award recognizes HLSR…...
Record $10.5M in scholarships given by Rodeo Houston
6+ mon, 4+ day ago (194+ words) HOUSTON " Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo'announced today that it is awarding a record $10.5 million in scholarships to the "largest ever class of Texas students." "These students represent the very best of Texas, and supporting their education is at the heart…...
Kicked in the face by her horse, young Texas barrel racer still dreams of riding
6+ mon, 5+ day ago (356+ words) Meteorologist talks forecast preceding deadly Texas Hill Country floods | Inside Texas Politics NEW WAVERLY, Texas " Nine-year-old Kinlynn Tyler has been riding horses since before she could tie her shoes. A rising star in the world of barrel racing, she's earned…...
Videos show Texas rapper get hit by bull at rodeo event in Fort Worth
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (214+ words) KHOU 11 Morning News Saturday FORT WORTH, Texas " Among the cowboys taking on charging bulls at a rodeo event in Fort Worth over the weekend was Texas rapper That Mexican OT." That Mexican OT, real name Virgil Ren" Gazca, of Bay…...
Longtime barrelman Leon Coffee inducted into RodeoHouston Hall of Fame
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (509+ words) Coffee retired from distracting bulls to protect bullriders when they're bucked off. But he's still part of RodeoHouston where he entertains fans in the stands. HOUSTON " RodeoHouston honored legend and longtime barrelman'Leon Coffee as its 2025 Hall of Fame inductee over…...
Rodeo resilient: Spring breakers unfazed despite false alarm at Houston event
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (482+ words) HOUSTON " Safety is a top priority at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Several incidents were caught on camera during the first rodeo weekend. Despite concerns based on some social media ... HOUSTON " Safety is a top priority at the Houston…...
HBCU bands, steppers, rappers celebrate Black Heritage Day at Houston rodeo
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (423+ words) What's needed to bring egg prices back down? | In The News Now HOUSTON " Thousands gathered at NRG Stadium for Black Heritage Day at Rodeo Houston on Friday, honoring the contributions of African Americans to Western culture. The event highlighted the…...