Katy ISD opens agricultural facility to house animals after Rodeo cancellation

The HLSR has reached out to local partners, including Katy Independent School District, to assist with accommodating participants’ animals by providing barn shelter overnight. 

Rodeo cancelled over COVID-19
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For the first time in 88 years, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has been canceled after 14 local COVID-19 cases.

Montgomery Co. COVID-19 patient went to Bar-B-Que Cookoff

This latest patient brings the total COVID-19 presumptive and confirmed cases to 13 in the greater Houston area.

Houston Rodeo canceled after local COVID-19 cases

For the first time in 88 years, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has been canceled after 14 local COVID-19 cases.

RodeoHouston Tuesday, March 10
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For the first time ever, K-Pop is coming to the Rodeo! Headliner NCT 127 is taking the star stage at 8:45 tonight.

Coronavirus fears not stopping Rodeo fans

Rodeo officials say they're fighting off the spread of Coronavirus COVID-19 by almost doubling the amount of hand sanitizer stations.

Mutton Bustin' Champ!
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Congratulations to Thomas Vormbrock from Houston! He is last night's RODEOHOUSTON Mutton Busting Champion!

Coronavirus fears not stopping Rodeo fans
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Online petitions are calling for the cancellation of rodeo events. One started by Houston Animal Activism states its purpose is to protect public health.

Petition calls on officials to cancel Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo due to coronavirus concerns

Due to rising concerns about the spreading coronavirus, officials in Austin have canceled SXSW, and some Houstonians are calling on Mayor Turner to do the same for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

Selena to be inducted into Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Star Trail of Fame

The Star Trail of Fame, located on the second floor of NRG Center outside the Rodeo’s offices, pays tribute to the stars who have made an impact on the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and the community.

Local wheelwright keeps lost art alive

Melvin Pitchford's shop, Tomball Wagon Works, is keeping a lost art alive as the only horse-drawn carriage repair shop in the Houston area.

What's new at RodeoHouston in 2020?
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If you've been to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo before, there's still a lot you haven't seen. This year, there are new animals, a new place to recharge and new photo ops.

Bayou City Buzz: New Rodeo Foods
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Coco Dominguez rates some of the new fare being offered at the rodeo, like deep fried red velvet cake and chocolate covered jalapenos!

Learning the basics of 'bareback' riding
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Rodeo competitors are some of the toughest athletes in the world. In bareback riding, there's no muscle in the body the rider doesn't use. FOX 26's Stephen Morgan gets a first-hand look at the training that goes into the sport.

Armed Forces Appreciation Day at Rodeo Houston
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FOX 26 Reporter Ruben Dominguez gives you a look at Armed Forced Appreciation Day at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.