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2012 Summer Guide: Summer in the City

The New Astrodome, Ladies and Gentlemen

Something had to be done. After today's Harris County Sports and Convention Corporation board meeting -- and pending acceptance from Harris County Commissioners Court -- the Reliant Astrodome will become a multipurpose spot with the potential for hosting concerts and, yes, football. Now, don't ge ... More >>

Capital One Bank AGVENTURE

Something had to be done. After today's Harris County Sports and Convention Corporation board meeting -- and pending acceptance from Harris County Commissioners Court -- the Reliant Astrodome will become a multipurpose spot with the potential for hosting concerts and, yes, football. Now, don't ge ... More >>

Fried Red Velvet Cake and Pterodactyl Wings: Over-the-Top Eating at the Rodeo

"That looks like a pterodactyl wing," laughed Harry Miller, a committeeman on the Commercial Exhibits Committee, as he regarded a giant slab of unidentifiable meat that was making its way to a judging table. Miller emcees the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo's Gold Buckle Foodie Awards competition eac ... More >>

Goat Milk Blues: Celebrity Goat Milking at RodeoHouston (w/Video)

On Tuesday afternoon I went down to the Reliant Center to try my hand yet again at milking a goat in the Celebrity* Goat Milking Contest put on by rodeo organizers. I was in competition with various radio and television personalities from around town, like Outlaw Dave, Pepito, and Theresa from 94.5 ... More >>

Rounding It Up

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo brings a stellar 2012 lineup.

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo: These Are the Maps You Need

It's coming. Soon you will be able to inhale the sweet smell of dung, fried food and amusement-ride grease as you enjoy the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. It's easy to get lost or, more likely, miss something at the Rodeo -- you can be forgiven for thinking there's not much more to it than the M ... More >>

Houston International Boat, Sport and Travel Show

It's coming. Soon you will be able to inhale the sweet smell of dung, fried food and amusement-ride grease as you enjoy the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. It's easy to get lost or, more likely, miss something at the Rodeo -- you can be forgiven for thinking there's not much more to it than the M ... More >>

Rocks Off's Fantasy RodeoHouston Lineup

Photos courtesy of Houston Livestock Show & RodeoGeorge Strait in 1996​If you walk through Reliant Center, hanging from the ceiling are banners listing almost every musical performer RodeoHouston has hosted since the '60s. The names reflect the hallowed history of country and fleeting fancies ... More >>

Marketplace

Photos courtesy of Houston Livestock Show & RodeoGeorge Strait in 1996​If you walk through Reliant Center, hanging from the ceiling are banners listing almost every musical performer RodeoHouston has hosted since the '60s. The names reflect the hallowed history of country and fleeting fancies ... More >>

I Was a Celebrity Goat Milker

See pictures of some of Houston's biggest media names milking goats, and the hilarity that ensued, in our slideshow. A lifelong dream, a dream that was once a daily reality for my farm-bound Czech ancestors, was achieved yesterday as I firmly grasped the milk-laden teats of a goat named Brownie a ... More >>

Two Timing: The 11 Best Rock Duos

Todd Cole​Wednesday night, noisy indie duo No Age (above) pulls into Fitzgerald's. The two-piece of guitarist Randy Randall and drummer Dean Allen Spunt, starting making waves in 2007 with their debut Weirdo Rippers. 2008's Nouns brought them even more acclaim, and along the way they gained fo ... More >>

Miranda Lambert Added To Rodeo's 2011 Lineup

Trace Adkins, Martina McBride, Hideout schedule also announced ​Miranda Lambert, the Lindale native currently nominated for five Grammys, including four for her album Revolution, will return to the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo March 16 at Reliant Stadium, the rodeo announced this morning. ... More >>

Why No Latino Rappers At The Box's Los Magnificos Car Show?

The hip-hop world is a less than sensible place -lots of times, you're even required to clarify when bad means bad and when bad means good- so once a week we're going to get with a rapper and ask them to explain things. Have something you always wanted to ask a rapper? Email introducingliston@gmail. ... More >>

Tony Yayo Talks Sex, Patron And The Future Of G-Unit

​G-Unit soldiers Lloyd Banks and Tony Yayo have signed on to headline Saturday's 4th Annual Hip-Hop For HIV Awareness concert at Reliant Center. Tickets are free, but only with an HIV test at one of the City of Houston Department of Health & Human Services' designated testing locations. A list ... More >>

Mo'Nique: Spread the Love Tour

The award-winning comic-turned-actress is putting her serious side away for a while

Selling Aussie Dreams at the Houston Rodeo

Photo by Hallie Jordan​In its celebration of all things cowboy, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is the perfect venue for someone like Paul Watkins, an Australian now living in San Antonio. Watkins is holding down a booth in the Reliant Center. He's there selling the chance to spend days ... More >>

A Texas-Sized Food Fight at the Rodeo's Best Bites Competition

Photos by Katharine ShilcuttMasraff's got into the spirit of the rodeo with Lone Star attire.​With a nearly endless bounty of fine food and wine that stretched over an area larger than a football field, guests at last night's Best Bites Competition at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo were ha ... More >>

Upcoming Events

​Your excuse to indulge in several margaritas in an afternoon is coming -- and on a Monday, just when we need it the most. February 22 is National Margarita Day. Who knows why? But, more importantly, who cares? Take the opportunity to try out some of the best margaritas around town (Pico's Mex ... More >>

RodeoHouston Announces Dierks Bentley, Rascal Flatts and Gary Allan Dates Next March

​The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo announced three more performers for its 2010 concert series Monday morning, joining the previously announced Jonas Brothers (March 7), Tim McGraw (March 8), Brad Paisley (March 11) and Brooks & Dunn (March 20) dates. The performers announced Monday morning ... More >>

Put a Cork In It: In Which We Pretend to Be Wine Judges for a Day

Photos by Katharine Shilcutt​As it turns out, Eating Our Words is not a very good wine judge. Blame our unappreciative palates or -- as we did on Saturday afternoon -- our preternatural ability to judge beers instead of wines, but one thing is certain: We're pretty sure the Houston Lives ... More >>

Whirlwind Weekend: See What You Missed

It seemed the entire city was out and about this weekend, as the first gorgeous weekend of fall brought beautifully blue skies and perfect temperatures. Check out what you missed this weekend by spending the day on a patio somewhere, sipping a latte (silly you). Photo by Groovehouse​The third ann ... More >>

Tattoo and Body Art Expo

More than 200 tattoo and piercing artists poke, prod and impress enthusiasts

Hit Hermann

In time for summer, the park's had a facelift.

Rodeo Uncorked

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Could Alternative Country Work at the Rodeo?

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Los Magnificos: Like a Live H-Town Mixtape

Los Magnificos 2008 bounces into Reliant Center Sunday. Bun B Whip, ride, slab, some bit of street slang Rocks Off won't even hear for another eight months - cars are as essential to hip-hop as crossfaders and lyrics that rhyme. But no city's rappers place their wheels on a higher pedestal tha ... More >>

Los Magnificos Car Show

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The FEMA Bureaucracy Descends, And Obfuscates

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The Astrodome Keeps Crumbling Along

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Last Night: Hannah Montana at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

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First Rodeo Performers Announced: Houston Just Can’t Get Enough Hannah

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Sean Kingston, Lil Scrappy, Slim Thug, Paul Wall

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This Just In: Rock the Bells Canceled

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American Idols Live

Which megatour is really more punk rock?

Bling It On

Which megatour is really more punk rock?

Lawn Signs

File these two exhibitions under "control"

Low Ride, Take It Easy

A trip to the Los Magnificos Car Show sets us to pondering why there can’t be a local rock equivalent

Faded Love

Our correspondent finds his attempts to help rebuffed by evacuees

Letters to the Editor

Our correspondent finds his attempts to help rebuffed by evacuees

Blocked Signals

City, county officials silence a proposed radio station inside the Dome

This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

City, county officials silence a proposed radio station inside the Dome

Beyond the Bovine

Christian cowboys, carnivals and Chianti await you at the rodeo

H-Town Goes Cowtown

It's rodeo time in the city

He Ain't Heavy, He's a Boxer

Lighter fighters keep it real at Reliant

Torn Identity

Get real art for a hundred bucks at "5x7/Houston"

Everything Old Is New Again

What do punks the Dropkick Murphys have in common with soulful Norah Jones? More than you think.

If You Can't Take the Heat...

Get all hot and bothered at the Houston Fiery Foods Show

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

Shine your boots and bust out your cowboy hat -- it's that rodeo time of year

We're Enron-Free!

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