Standing the Test of Time

Two organizations — 4-H and Texas FFA Association — have kept pace with the numerous developments in the world of agriculture during the past century, and in many cases they have led the way.

3-2-1 Action!

2003 was the debut year for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™’s next generation, high-tech production studio, located on the second floor of Reliant Center.

Here’s the Beef

The number one protein source in today’s American diet is beef.

A Horse of a Different Color

A horse is a horse, of course, of course, unless the horse is competing at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™.

Center Stage

In 2003, the state-of-the-art Reliant Center replaced Reliant Hall as the home of the Houston Livestock Show™, housing educational exhibits, merchandise and food vendors, livestock exhibitors and the Show’s main judging arena.

This Little Piggy Went to Brenham

Perhaps not every visitor to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ contemplates what characteristics make one pig a prizewinner over another, or how many pigs compete in the Show.

New Vice Presidents

Legacy, loyalty, leadership, learning and legends are a few of the words exemplifying the common characteristics of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™’s newest vice presidents.

Do You Remember?

The Grand Champion Capon of the 1944 Houston Fat Stock Show was this 12-pound Black Giant owned by James Hennig of Goliad, Texas.

GALLOP Into the Future

Over its 72-year history, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ has been a tremendous financial success, providing millions of dollars for scholarships to deserving youth and for other educational programs.

Letters and comments should be sent to:
Marketing and Public Relations Division,
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™
P.O. Box 20070
Houston, Texas 77225-0070