Former Houston Rodeo official sentenced to 2 years in federal prison over $3M fraud conviction. By John Wayne Ferguson, Staff Writer March 31, 2025.

Fifteen minutes into the Houston Live Stock Show and Rodeo Parade, the 6-year old girl sitting on the curb in front of us, turned and asked her mom, " Can we go home already?" It was not a good sign.

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 original rodeo site, Sam Houston Hall, was burned down before that year's event was called off. Since 1938, however, the rodeo has taken place each year, including during World War II.

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 may be over for 2025, but the event is still benefiting Houston with donation to the Houston Food Bank from rodeo vendors.

A Look Back at Rodeo 2025 From a Journey concert power outage mid-“Don’t Stop Believin’ ” to a runaway cow roaming Houston’s streets , last year’s rodeo was full of surprises.

For 2026, Houston rodeo adds another day for full-length concert. More rodeo and an extra-special final guest are on the way. By Jamil David, Culture Reporter April 3, 2025.

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 19: Chase Brooks rides Redial during the saddle bronc riding event at RodeoHouston's Semifinal 1 at NRG Stadium in Houston on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.

The 2025 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo attracted a record 2.7 million attendees, smashing previous records. The 2025 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo wrapped up a record-setting season on Sunday.