Credit: Doogie Roux

Trail riders, organizers, volunteers and many more made their way from all over into Houston’s Memorial Park and downtown Friday to kick off the 2026 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™. The event started with the world famous BBQ Cook-Off which runs through February 28. The livestock show and rodeo featuring nightly entertainment stars, youth and professional livestock exhibitions, rodeo pros and carnival rides and food runs March 2-22.(Photos by Doogie Roux)

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Houston Press contributor Doogie Roux is a proud Cajun-Texan and a fan of anything on wheels or with a motor. He’s a big part of the Houston cycling family, as well as a connoisseur of fine food joints...