Still Cookin' After 25 Years

As the World's Championship Bar-B-Que Committee prepares for the Silver Anniversary of the contest, it is time to look back and reflect on how it all began and what makes it so special.

The New Frontiersmen

The frontier of science is an evolutionary process with each generation at the forefront of great breakthroughs and discoveries. The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, in its own way, will contribute to this process with a program focused on scientific education.

Saddle Up Your Modem

These days, it isn't over when it's over. When the last ride is finished, the dust in the arena settles and the smoke from the indoor fireworks display clears, the Houston Rodeo now lives in cyberspace at www.rodeohouston.com.

Sculpting Young Talents

Imagine a summer break immersed in a favorite activity -- no phones, e-mail or pagers to answer. Picture prepared meals, a comfortable place to sleep and no time stipulations. For the next three weeks, experts enthusiastically teach classes instructing, guiding and inspiring students toward excellence. Sound wonderful?

A Call to Duty

Planning a vacation? Possibly sun-bathing in Bermuda, where the pink sand offsets the turquoise water. How about working outside the Astrodome directing livestock trailers during a hail storm? Believe it or not, more than a few people choose the latter.

Metal to Mettle

Silent, standing sentinels guard the spirit of our Western heritage and the excitement of the show. These sentinels are the bronze sculptures acquired by generous show supporters and the Western Art Committee.

Where Are They Now?

With all the fun and excitement of superstar performances and rodeo activities, the primary reason for Houston's premier event sometimes can get lost. SCHOLARSHIPS are the reason for the rodeo. A scholarship can make a surprising difference to the future of a student. Following are some success stories of past Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo scholarship winners.