The Red Clay Strays lead singer Brandon Coleman performs with the band at the Houston Rodeo and Livestock Show at NRG Stadium at the Toyota Center in Houston on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. (Elizabeth Conley/Houston Chronicle) "Is this anybody's first time seeing us tonight?

Cross Canadian Ragweed, despite a light turnout, makes a solid return to Houston Rodeo after 20 years.

The Houston Rodeo carnival was closed early on Saturday night due to safety concerns after crowds became rowdy and began to run, causing a chain reaction. Despite social media rumors of a shooting, both Houston Police and rodeo officials confirmed there was no gun involved,

Houston rodeo officials will work with police to increase security and monitor social media chatter after weekend fights shut down the carnival.

Harris County Commissioner Tom Ramsey plans to discuss moving forward "with or without" Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo at a public meeting Thursday.

Three records were set Saturday once the bidding was done.

Harris County’s top executive is the only elected official to request premium seats at the rodeo this year, according to event officials, who said Hidalgo was previously provided with 21 chute tickets with a total value of close to $9,

The grand and reserve champion works nearly doubled last years earnings, with a record $825K going to student scholarships and art funds.