Houston rodeo: What is Go Texan Day? How do you celebrate?

What is Go Texan Day? Learn about this kickoff for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and how to celebrate.

Getting ready for Go Texan Day
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Kickoff rodeo season with Go Texan Day. Here's what it's all about and how to get geared up to celebrate.

Houston rodeo: Crazy carnival food is back!
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The Houston carnival opens at 6 p.m. Feb. 27, so if you don't have an invite to a BBQ Cook-Off tent, you can at least get some food on a stick! FOX 26's Melissa Wilson and DaLaun Dillard show you some of the crazy carnival foods you can get your hands on!

Houston rodeo BBQ cook-off: Holy Cow Cookers tent
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World's Championship BBQ Context is just hours away from officially starting at the Houston rodeo! The Holy Cow Cookers tent let FOX 26's Melissa Wilson and DaLaun Dillard get a peak inside their tent at their brisket slow cooking!

Houston rodeo's BBQ Contest kicks off at NRG!
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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicks off next week, but the celebrations are underway with the World's Championship BBQ Contest kicking off at NRG!

Houston rodeo: Money saving tips to have fun
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The Houston Rodeo is days away and it can become pretty expensive to attend! FOX 26's Heather Sullivan has some tips on how you can kick up your heels and save some money!

Houston rodeo parade 2025: Downtown route, start time, how to watch

What to know about the Downtown Houston Rodeo Parade including when it starts, how to livestream it, where to park, the parade route and the Grand Marshals.

Weather forecast for start of Houston Rodeo 2025
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FOX 26 Chief Meteorologist Mike Iscovitz breaks down weather conditions ahead of the Bar-B-Que Contest, the Rodeo Run and Parade, and the first officials day of the rodeo.

Houston rodeo: The Hideout, Acoustic Sunset Roundup artist lineup

Kick off your dancing boots and head down to The Hideout while the Rodeo is at NRG for a night of music and fun! Here's the artist lineup!

Houston rodeo bag policy 2025: What you can and can't bring

What is the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo's bag policy in 2025? Do I need a clear bag? What items are prohibited? See the list here of what you can and can't bring.

Get your cowboy boots Houston rodeo ready
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Cowboy boots are a MUST for RodeoHouston and we want to make sure you have them in the best shape. FOX 26's Ruben Dominguez is at Republic Boot to share some tips on taking care of your boots so they're rodeo ready!

Selena Quintanilla-Pérez's final Houston rodeo concert was 30 years ago today

Thirty years ago today, Tejano star Selena Quintanilla-Pérez performed a record-breaking, sold-out rodeo concert at the Houston Astrodome. Here's look back at the iconic concert.

Houston rodeo: Importance of dirt for rodeo events
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The dirt is going down at NRG for the Houston rodeo, but it has a real purpose. Mike Demarco, the Chief Show Operations Officer, explains more about what exactly their dirt is mixed with and why it's so important to be laid properly.

Dirt Day at NRG for the Houston rodeo
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It's Dirt Day!!! NRG Stadium is rolling more than 550 loads of dirt for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. FOX 26's Nate Griffin has some surprisingly interesting facts about this dirt!

How to find rodeo outfits for less
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FOX 26's Sally MacDonald shares some tips on finding Houston rodeo outfits for less.

Houston Rodeo trail rides underway
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Trail rides for Rodeo Houston are now underway as the cowboys and cowgirls make their way to Houston.